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“Cooking is a celebration of life. It’s the purest act of generosity and love.” Chef Robert Gadsby Welcome, dear foodie friends, to my charming hometown of Barrington, Illinois. I’m your host, Margaret McSweeney, and it is such a joy to welcome you to a very special episode of Kitchen Chat as we celebrate a culinary destination that… The post Chef Robert Gadsby and Noe appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Join Kitchen Chat host Margaret McSweeney as she steps into a sanctuary of bespoke British elegance in the heart of London’s most prestigious neighborhood: The Peninsula London in Belgravia. On this week’s special London Tour ’25 episode with a Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality, Margaret explores the perfect synergy between architectural grandeur and culinary… The post The Peninsula London – A Delicious Destination appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Get ready for what we’re calling the most exciting and anticipated Kitchen Chat episode of the year! Host Margaret McSweeney traveled straight to the heart of the culinary world in New York City to sit down with a true legend: celebrated restaurateur Drew Nieporent, the founder and inspiration behind the Myriad Restaurant Group. The reason for this dynamic, can’t-miss conversation… The post Drew Nieporent: One of America’s Most Respected and Celebrated Restaurateurs appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

It’s time for a holiday kitchen confession… I grew up in the South, yet somehow never learned how to make biscuits! Thankfully, my dear friend Chef Carla Hall—along with the wonderful Chadwick Boyd—brought Biscuit Time to this special encore edition of Kitchen Chat. We rolled up our sleeves at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, where Chef Jaime Laurita joined us for a fun,… The post Encore: Biscuit Time! Holiday Baking with Carla Hall appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Congratulations to Kevin Boehm on the launch of his compelling book The Bottomless Cup: A Memoir of Secrets, Restaurants and Forgiveness. Margaret McSweeney and Kevin Boehm first met in 2016 at The James Beard Awards in Chicago after their first Kitchen Chat. Kevin is the co-owner and co-founder of the highly acclaimed and award winning… The post The Bottomless Cup: A Memoir of Secrets, Restaurants and Forgiveness by Kevin Boehm appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Host Margaret McSweeney takes us to the Oxfordshire countryside to Estelle Manor, one of the “hottest” destinations in England. Originally built in 1780 in Georgian style and rebuilt in 1908 in Jacobean style, Estelle Manor sits on 85 acres and is surrounded by 3,000 acres of parklands and gardens. In 2023, Ennismore opened this beautiful… The post Estelle Manor: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

“Find a great need in a near edge and act upon it to make a difference” as my father always encouraged. This has proven to be a powerful recipe for action, especially for Nancy Brinker, a three-time Ambassador and New York Times best-selling author, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. She launched two impactful charitable… The post Nancy Brinker: Leading the Global Movement to end Breast Cancer appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

“Scotland is a land of mountains, glens, and islands, a land of myth and legend” – Walter Scott Join Kitchen Chat host Margaret McSweeney as she celebrates the 100th anniversary of Gleneagles, located at the base of the Scottish Southern Highlands. After its grand opening in 1924, media proclaimed that Gleneagles was the “8th Wonder… The post Gleneagles: The Glorious Playground of Scotland appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

“Haste ye back” A Scottish saying Welcome to a very special episode of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History & Hospitality. Today, we’re traveling to a storybook setting in Scotland. Let’s visit Cromlix, the breathtaking Victorian mansion and five-star luxury country house hotel near Dunblane, owned by tennis legend, Sir Andy Murray and his… The post Cromlix: A Luxury Country House Hotel in Scotland appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Welcome to a special edition of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History, and Hospitality. Host Margaret McSweeney takes you to the heart of London’s Mayfair, a place synonymous with timeless elegance, to visit the incomparable Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Property. Brown’s is more than just a hotel; it’s a living piece of history, where the… The post Brown’s Hotel and the Mayfair Bun appeared first on Kitchen Chat.