Eric Cook | Part 2 | Ya Gotta Eat #3 - Ya Gotta Eat

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Chef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — returns for Part 2 on Episode 3 of Ya Gotta Eat.In this episode, the conversation turns deeply personal as Eric recounts the days surrounding Hurricane Katrina — being trapped at Charity Hospital, navigating chaos and survival, and doing whatever it took to save his son while the city collapsed around him. It’s a raw, emotional account of resilience, sacrifice, and the instinct to show up when everything is on the line.This episode builds directly on Part 1, which lays the foundation for Eric’s life, career, and mindset — and gives this story its full weight.Ya Gotta Eat is built on one idea:Food brings people together. Stories keep us together.This is not an easy story — but it’s an important one.Pull up a chair and experience Episode 3 (Eric Cook — Part 2) — because… Ya Gotta Eat!FOLLOW USInstagram: www.instagram.com/yagottaeatshow/Facebook: www.facebook.com/yagottaeatshowTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@yagottaeatshowBusiness Inquiries: [email protected]

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This episode was published on December 24, 2025.

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Chef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — returns for Part 2 on Episode 3 of Ya Gotta Eat.In this episode, the conversation turns deeply personal as Eric recounts the days surrounding...

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