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

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Chef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton for Episode 2 of Ya Gotta Eat: a series all about great food, great people, and real conversation.In this episode, we sit down at Gris-Gris and talk about everything from his early days in the kitchen… to fighting personal battles, finding purpose, and building restaurants rooted in heart and hospitality. Eric opens up about his life, his struggles, and the lessons that shaped the chef he is today.Ya Gotta Eat is built on one idea:Food brings people together. Stories keep us together.Pull up a chair and enjoy Episode 2 — because… Ya Gotta Eat!FOLLOW USInstagram: www.instagram.com/yagottaeatshow/Facebook: www.facebook.com/yagottaeatshowTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@yagottaeatshowBusiness Inquiries: [email protected]#foodie #chefslife #neworleansfood

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This episode was published on December 10, 2025.

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Chef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton for Episode 2 of Ya Gotta Eat: a series all about great food, great people, and real conversation.In this...

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