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Kulinary School

by Jonathan Schroeder

Kulinary School is a community that brings foodservice professionals and food lovers together to teach, inspire and challenge one another to continue to push the boundaries of the foodservice industry. Join us on our journey as we sit down and interview restaurant owners, chefs, and everyone else in the foodservice community. You'll hear the story behind these people and discuss current events in the industry that answer your questions and inspire you.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 18- Chef Bill Bracken, Bracken's Kitchen

    Chef Bill Bracken, cofounder and culinary director, of Bracken’s Kitchen is my guest this week on the podcast. Chef Bill has an incredible story from growing up in Kansas and discovering his passion for food, winning a scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America and moving to the west coast....

  2. Episode 17- Amanda McAllister, Red Robin

    Amanda McAllister is the Director of Capital Purchasing for Red Robin. In the episode, Amanda shares her journey, experience with food growing up, why she decided to work at Red Robin and why she is still there today. We also discuss the dine in guest experience, off premise and third party...

  3. Kulinary School news update 7/2

    Industry news for 7/2

  4. Episode 16 - Celebrity Chef Jaime Laurita

    Celebrity Chef Jaime Laurita is my guest this week on the podcast. Jaime has an incredible story from attending the Culinary Institute of America, working for catering companies, traveling the world with top celebrities and rockstars to his newest venture as Creative Director for The Middleby...

  5. Episode 15 - Shawn Lange, L2F Inc.

    Shawn Lange, co-founder and President of L2F Inc., is my guest this week on the podcast. L2F is a company that focuses on creating opportunities for people with robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. In the episode, Shawn shares the story of L2F and how in 2016 they made a...

  6. Episode 14 - Erik Oberholtzer, Tender Greens

    Erik Oberholtzer, co-founder of Tender Greens, is my guest this week on the podcast. Tender Greens is a chef-led kitchen serving seasonal and responsibly-sourced food to improve the way people eat. In this episode Erik talks about his upbringing and how he fell in love with food and the…

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  7. Episode 13- Otto Othman, Pincho Factory

    This weeks guest is Otto Othman of Pincho Factory. Born and raised in Brazil, Otto moved to the States in 2001. It was during a family BBQ where he and his cousins had some liquid courage and talked about opening a restaurant. Two days later, his cousin called him and asked if he was serious…

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  8. Kulinary School news update: 2/24

    Industry news for the weeks of 2/18

  9. Kulinary School news update: 2/11

    NAFEM recap and industry news for the week of 2/4

  10. Kulinary School news update: 1/27

    Industry news for the weeks of 1/14 and 1/21

  11. Kulinary School news update: 1/6

    Industry news for the week of 12/31

  12. Kulinary School news update: 12/23

    Industry news for the week of 12/17

  13. Kulinary School news update: 11/02

    Industry news for the week of 10/22 and 10/29

  14. Kulinary School news update: 10/18

    Industry news for the week of 10/8 and 10/15

  15. Episode 12 - Corey Nyman

    This weeks guest is Corey Nyman of The Nyman Group. Corey grew up in the industry. He started working in the industry at 12 years old doing menu development for Saks fifth avenue cafe in New York City. He’s worked for restaurants like Wolfgang Puck and opened restaurants for Bobby Flay. He’s…

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  16. Kulinary School news update: 10/04

    Industry news for the week of 10/04

  17. Episode 11 - Nate Weir, Modern Market

    This weeks guest is Nate Weir, Director of Culinary at Modern Market. Modern Market is a fast casual concept based out of Colorado with a mission of serving amazing healthy foods to as many people possible. In this episode I sit down with Nate to hear him share his story of growing up in Haiti...

  18. Kulinary School news update: week of 9/3

    Industry news for the week of 9/3

  19. Kulinary School news update 8/27

    Industry news for the week of 8/27

  20. Episode 10 - Bear Coast Coffee

    From stand up comedian to coffee shop owner. This weeks guest is Jeff Clinard, owner of Bear Coast Coffee in San Clemente, CA. In this episode I sit down with Jeff to discuss why he made the transition from stand up comedian to coffee shop owner, where to start with a business plan, following his…

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  21. Kulinary School news update: 8/20

    Industry news announcements for the week of 8/20

  22. Episode 09 - Melissa Graham, Purple Asparagus

    In this weeks episode my guest is Melissa Graham, founding Executive Director of Purple Asparagus. Purple Asparagus is a non-profit that educates children, families and the community about eating that’s good for the body and the planet. Purple Asparagus believes that all children and families...

  23. Episode 08 - Chef Kelly Mullarney, Bruxie

    In this weeks episode we have Chef Kelly Mullarney joining the show. Chef Kelly started working in the restaurant industry in his early teens and hasn’t looked back since then. His work has taken him all over the world from Asia, to Europe and North America for many different restaurants and...

  24. Episode 07 - Chef Andres Dangond

    This weeks guest is Chef Andres Dangond. Chef Andres Dangond was born and raised in Colombia where he began cooking in his family restaurant at 14 years old. His culinary work has taken him from Colombia to Spain, Chicago, Los Angeles and has been fortunate to work for some of the best…

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  25. Episode 06 - Raj and Neil Syal, Rockfire Grill

    Passion, innovation and self awareness are some of the many key traits the Syal family posses. This week I’m joined by father and son team, Raj and Neil Syal of Rockfire Grill. As soon as Rockfire Grill opened their doors a couple of years ago the people started pouring in and so did the...

  26. Episode 05- Dustin McLaughlin

    This week we change things up with my good friend Dustin McLaughlin. Dustin has seen many sides of the foodservice industry: he’s worked as a bartender and server in restaurants, cafes and nightclubs. From here Dustin transitioned to start his own clothing brand, worked at an advertising agency…

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  27. Episode 04 - Giovanni Barajas, Los Cotijas Taco Shop

    Giovanni Barajas of Los Cotijas Taco Shop is the guest in this weeks podcast. Los Cotijas first opened in 1988 by the Barajas family. Giovanni’s father opened the restaurant, did not speak any English, and found a way to connect with customers and deliver a great product. It wasn’t always easy,...

  28. Episode 03 - Jon Scoggin, Mojo's East Coast Eats

    This weeks podcast guest is Jon Scoggin, owner of Mojo’s East Coast Eats in Downers Grove, IL. Growing up in the Philadelphia area, Jon wanted to bring his hometown eats to the Chicagoland area. He quit his corporate job and went all in to open Mojo’s. After being opened for only one year, Mojo’s...

  29. Episode 02- Paul Montenko, Stacked Restaurants

    This weeks guest is Paul Montenko, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Stacked Restaurants. Paul started his working career in accounting and made the jump into the foodservice industry by taking over a small pizza joint and turning it into BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Paul grew BJ’s Restaurants into the brand…

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  30. Episode 01- Andy Nguyen, Afters Ice Cream

    In the first ever episode of the Kulinary School Podcast our guest is Andy Nguyen. Andy is the definition of restaurant entrepreneur and is making huge waves by changing the way we think of the foodservice industry. Although he has only been in the foodservice industry for four and a half years,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Kulinary School is a community that brings foodservice professionals and food lovers together to teach, inspire and challenge one another to continue to push the boundaries of the foodservice industry. Join us on our journey as we sit down and interview restaurant owners, chefs, and everyone else in the foodservice community. You'll hear the story behind these people and discuss current events in the industry that answer your questions and inspire you.

HOSTED BY

Jonathan Schroeder

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Kulinary School is a community that brings foodservice professionals and food lovers together to teach, inspire and challenge one another to continue to push the boundaries of the foodservice industry. Join us on our journey as we sit down and interview restaurant owners, chefs, and everyone else...

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