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Lets Tako about it with Chef Dom

by Dominic Valenzuela

Lets Tako about itThe podcast that aims to break down the walls between the consumers and the passionate hard working people that aim to please them!Hosted by Chef Dominic Valenzuela, owner/ operator of Dia de Los Takos in Albuquerque , NM. Every week Chef Dom interviews chefs and passionate service industry workers in his hometown.

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Episodes

  1. Morning Interview on Sunny 101.3 Fm with Chef Mike White and Mindy Zade

    Chef Dom Talks about the transition from Dia De Los Takos to Tako Ten , Support of Community , 505 Food Fights, and Albuquerque, NM.

  2. Chef Martin Torrez of Ten3 in Albuquerque, NM

    Chef Dominic talks with Chef Martin about the importance of music in the kitchen, Burqueno chefs, and the hard road from the bottom to the top!

  3. Chef Dominic goes Solo!

    Chef Dominic talks about how he started Dia De Los Takos, Where he's taking Dia de Los Takos, his journey from culinary grad to Entrepreneurship , and his own philosophies .

  4. Chef Josh Gerwin of Dr Field Goods in Santa Fe , New Mexico

    Chef Dominic and Chef Josh talk about the importance of resiliency as a Chef / Entrepreneur , the effects and uncertainty of Covid on restaurants, and about living a life of service.

  5. Chef Ernesto Duran and Chef Marie Yniguez in Quarantine

    Chef Dom talks with Chef Ernesto and Chef Marie about keeping community while in quarantine, this new norm for restaurants and society, and about conspiracies........

  6. Chef/Owner/Podcaster Israel Rivera of The Shop in Albuquerque, NM

    Dominic and Izzy converse about all aspects of chef life while Dominic prepares a one of a kind burger inspired by Izzy and his shared flavor profiles.

  7. Season 3 Episode 2 Featuring Chef Randy Tapia of El Nido Restaurant in Tesuque, NM and also Chef Mike White of the 505 Food Fights

    Had Some Volume issues on this one so please turn up your volume . But Chef Randy Tapia talks about his Passion for food , how he expresses himself through food, his new found drive after leaving the kitchen for 3 years, and how he's looking forward to partnering up with his old kitchen Colleague...

  8. Episode 1 Season 3 Chef Marie Yniguez of Bocadillos and Chef Sara Tori Green of Sunrise Springs Spa and Resort

    Chef Dom, Chef Marie, and Chef Sara talk about finding good help, entrepreneurship, being on the food network, and dough balls vs balls balls!

  9. Episode 5 Season 2 Angelo Orona, Tacos of New Mexico FB page, Craft King Consulting

    Incredible finish to season 2. Angelo and I discuss Family, food, drink, and the future that is unknown! Not an episode to miss!!!!!

  10. Sean Staggs Chef De Cuisine, Bien Shur of Sandia Resort and Casino . Featuring Chef Mike White

    Sean talks about his humble beginnings , 505 Food Fights, his love to constantly create, and how he handles the stress of the kitchen life.

  11. Episode 3 Season 2 Xavi Montano , Executive Chef of Vara Winery

    Chef Xavi Talks about his love for Spanish and Japanese cuisine, how he's helping to refocus how New Mexicans look at food, And he spins the Wheel of Destiny!!!

  12. Episode2 Season 2 Anthony DeVontenno Chef/ Owner Modear Catering

    Anthony Talks about, The Meaning behind his Business Name, his unique flavor combinations and style of cuisine, and his kitchen nightmares!

  13. Episode 1 Season 2 Executive Chef / Owner Mike White of High Point Grill in Albuquerque, NM

    Chef Mike Talks about his early rise restaurant and food service management , early woes of beginning his entrepreneurial dreams, and how he lives for the chaos!

  14. Episode 1 Marc Quinones, Eexecutive Chef Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, NM

    Marc talks about growing up in the Bronx , NY, his mother being his influence for cooking, and where you can find the best New Mexican food!

  15. Episode 5 Chef Ernesto Duran of the Corn Maiden at the Hyatt Tamaya in Bernalio, NM

    Ernesto Talks about his early influences as a kid growing up that helped push him onto his culinary path, how he's putting a New twist on New Mexican cuisine, and his love of hip hop music.

  16. Episode 4 Chef Alan Tucson

    Chef Alan talks about Culinary school vs Hard Knocks, dating as a chef, work hard play hard, and where we go from here.

  17. Episode 3 Tony Saccoccia Executive Chef Indigo Crow

    Chef Tony Saccoccia of Indigo Crow in Corrales , NM talks about growing up in a cooking family, how to put love into food, and why Bread and water would be his last meal.

  18. Episode 2 Raul Maestas Owner/Operator Ohana Hut and Streetfood Blvd

    Raul talks about growing up in two different Las Vegas's , finding love as a chef, and why he can't cook without gloves!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Lets Tako about itThe podcast that aims to break down the walls between the consumers and the passionate hard working people that aim to please them!Hosted by Chef Dominic Valenzuela, owner/ operator of Dia de Los Takos in Albuquerque , NM. Every week Chef Dom interviews chefs and passionate service industry workers in his hometown.

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Lets Tako about itThe podcast that aims to break down the walls between the consumers and the passionate hard working people that aim to please them!Hosted by Chef Dominic Valenzuela, owner/ operator of Dia de Los Takos in Albuquerque , NM. Every week Chef Dom interviews chefs and passionate...

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