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Over Seasoned
by Over Seasoned | Restaurant Podcast
Overseasoned is a podcast about restaurant culture, from the perspective of two former restaurant people, where they share experiences from the past and events that have happened to them since their escape from the restaurant world. Presented by Tony Aiazzi and Xavier Mariezcurrena.
Episodes
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The Dishes That Defined Our Summer: Oysters Kilpatrick, Live Fire & Lots of Butter
Xavier and Tony are back on Over Seasoned to recap the dishes, restaurants, and culinary adventures that made their summer unforgettable. Summer eating has been very, very good to us... and naturally, we have a few things to say about it.We're talking Oysters Kilpatrick in Australia, live-fire...
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Ep 28: Getting Lost in Saigon: Tiny Stools, Big Flavors & Alleyway Eats
Saigon, Day Three... and it's all coming together. This episode of Over Seasoned comes to you straight from the incredible Saigon Podcast Studio, where Xavier and Tony unpack their first real deep dive into Vietnam’s food culture — from tiny plastic stools and alleyway pho shops to an ambitious...
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Ep 27: Foams, Fermentation... & the Fall of Fine Dining Ego?
This week, The Over Seasoned Crew dives headfirst into the rise, influence, and eventual backlash surrounding some of the most important restaurants in modern culinary history... from Ferran Adrià’s legendary El Bulli to René Redzepi’s global empire of fermentation and foraging at Noma. What...
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Ep 26: Laundry Culture, Sardine Fasts & Sweating Through Saigon
We're tuning in from Saigon after two bowls of pho, one too many iced coffees, and a full-on battle with Vietnam heat and humidity. What starts as a conversation about linen shirts and hotel laundry somehow turns into an unexpectedly deep dive into sardine fasts, shrimp tail psychology, proper...
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Ep 25: LA Steakhouse Math, High Vibes, & Coffee Standards
Recorded at Saigon Podcast Studio, this OverSeasoned Podcast episode starts in Los Angeles and ends somewhere between jet lag, Vietnamese coffee, and figuring out how many bowls of pho is too many. It kicks off with a $500 dinner at Capo in Santa Monica (think: porterhouse, grilled calamari,...
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Ep 24: Saigon, Day One: Pho Epiphanies, Wet Markets & Questionable Purchases
If we’ve learned one thing from our first day in Saigon… it’s that you don’t ease into Saigon. You land, you blink, and suddenly you’re eating pho for breakfast, moving amongst the fluid dynamics of motorbikes, and watching someone casually break down a pig’s snout in an alley like it’s just...
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Ep 23: Charcoal, Hangovers & Dinner Parties: Kick Off Grilling Season the OverSeasoned Way
Winter’s fading, grills are coming out of hibernation, and we are officially back in our element. In this episode of the OverSeasoned Podcast, we bounce from snowstorm war stories and restaurant hangover survival tactics to the real topic at hand: gearing up for grilling season. What starts as a...
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Ep 22: Spice Love (& Regret) & Tequila Truths: Thailand, Mexico, and the Cost of Culinary Curiosity
In this episode of the Over Seasoned podcast, the crew records at Icon Studios in Atlanta and dives into wild food travel stories from Thailand and Mexico. From spice levels that hit way harder than expected, to dispensary-fueled eating sprees, bathroom survival strategies, and what not to order…
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Ep 21: The Soup Episode: Pho Obsession, (More) Michelin Drama, & Travel Food Fatigue
In this episode of OverSeasoned, the crew dives headfirst into a full-blown pho obsession after discovering unforgettable Vietnamese soup in Manila and Thailand. What starts as travel food fatigue turns into a deep appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine, broth culture, and the subtle differences...
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Ep 20: Overseasoned’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for the Food Nerd in Your Life (or Yourself)
In this festive episode of the Overseasoned podcast, we broadcast from Manila (where Christmas starts in September) and break down our ultimate holiday gift guide for chefs, food lovers, and every pain-in-the-ass restaurant person in your life. From handcrafted Feder Knives, to Spanish olive oils...
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Ep 19: When Life Gets Ya Down… There’s Always Beef Jerky
This week on the OverSeasoned Podcast, we turn a derailed Vietnam trip into a full-blown deep dive into one of America’s greatest culinary treasures: beef jerky. We exchange our visa drama saltiness for the saltiness that REALLY matters. Join us as we revel in the treasures of the upstate NY gem,...
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Ep 18: Bib Gourmand Boys: Are Michelin Stars Even Worth It?
This week, the OverSeasoned Podcast crew goes all-in on the one thing the food world won’t shut up about: Michelin stars. From Manila’s first-ever Michelin Guide debut to Philadelphia finally getting recognized (after Tampa… seriously?), we break down how the star system actually works (and why…
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Ep 17: Thanksgiving Unstuffed: Cooking Tips, Traditions & Hot Potato Takes
This week on the OverSeasoned Podcast, we dive headfirst into the real heart of Thanksgiving cooking: from whipping up the perfect mashed potatoes (butter AND milk?!) to navigating the never-ending debate over stuffing. The OS Crew breaks down essential recipes and reveals the culinary tips that...
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Ep 16: Stone Crab Homecoming & Big Asado Energy
Fresh off an Argentina meat marathon, Xavier lands in Sarasota craving seafood and heads straight to Walt’s for a stone-crab-powered homecoming. From condiment debates to Manila’s Farmer Sanchez adding unexpected pizzazz to pizza, the OverSeasoned guys riff on food, culture, and identity… plus…
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Ep 15: Tourist trap or just a solid restaurant?
Join the OverSeasoned crew this week as we cover the dynamics of tourist trap dining, FOH diplomacy & youthful diners, and the growing disparity between quality of experience and price of the meal.
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Ep 19: When Life Gets Ya Down… There’s Always Beef Jerky
This week on the OverSeasoned Podcast, we turn a derailed Vietnam trip into a full-blown deep dive into one of America’s greatest culinary treasures: beef jerky. We exchange our visa drama saltiness for the saltiness that REALLY matters. Join us as we revel in the treasures of the upstate NY gem,...
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Ep 14: Can I Order That? The Trials & Tribulations of Getting What You Want
X takes us on a humorous journey through beef temp diplomacy at his recent visit to Madre Rojas in Buenos Aires. What do you do when the Chef says “no” to your order request? To you succumb? Do you pivot? Do you stand your ground? Join the convo this week on the OverSeasoned Podcast!
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Ep 13: What's on the Menu? Homage or Highway Robbery?
Join the OverSeasoned crew as we dive into the gray area between culinary inspiration and straight-up recipe theft. From Sarasota shrimp cocktails that feel a little TOO familiar to a restaurant boldly serving “Nobu’s” new style sashimi that Nobu himself wouldn’t recognize... we unpack where…
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Ep12: A Sit-Down with Social Media Mastermind, Paella Expert, & Knife Artisan, Geoff Feder
Welcome to a special episode with our first Overseasoned Podcast guest since the pandemic, Geoff Feder of Feder Knives. Yes, we talk knives... but it's so much more than that. You can expect a entertaining rundown of the Triple P's: Patina, Pineapple, Paella. You won't want to miss this one.…
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Ep11: Robots in Hospitality: Dystopia or Reality?
A hot topic at the most recent NRA (National Restaurant Association) in Chicago was the future of robotics in the service industry. Where are they acceptable? How feasible is it to incorporate into everyday service? Does this detract from the human aspect we cherish about hospitality? Tune in as…
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Ep 10: Carmen: The Restaurant, The Person, A Whole Ecosystem
We had the incredible pleasure of not only dining at Carmen in Medellin, but meeting with Carmen the brilliant restaurateur herself. Stick with us as we delve into the beauty of Colombian food, culture, and hospitality... made all the more dynamic because of our experience at Carmen, with Carmen.
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Ep 9: The Trials & Tribulations of Restaurant Openings
Restaurant Openings are a true labor of love (or maybe it's straight up masochistic behavior?). Regardless, it's something that will happen again and again... and there will always be something to treasure about birthing a new establishment, a new concept... join us as we revel in the trials and...
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Ep8 Airline Hospitality: The Good, The Bad, The Really, Really Bad
It might be just a tube in the sky, but why not still have a focal point of pride with the hospitality? This week, we delve into what's wow-ed us in terms of airline hospitality—everything from the "wow! there are multiple champagne options with real glassware!" to the "wow! these corn nuts…
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EP7 Mother's Day: Childhood Nostalgia + What Mom Loves
Join us as we deep dive into the dishes we hold near and dear to our hearts... because they are prepared with a mother's love. Some may surprise, some might really hit home. Either way, it's a fun one! We love you, Moms!
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Ep 6: Spring-tings: Navigating the Nuance of Seasonal Changes
Join us as we explore the almost-liminal space when shifting into the early spring season—the menu changes, the beverage choices, and the overall spirit that goes into the primavera attitude of the culinary world.
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Ep 5: It's a Zombie AI Takeover & Only Restaurants are Safe!
POV: You wake up in a Zombie AI Apocalypse and have to go back to the most recent job you had in hospitality––what decisions do you make?
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Season 3 ep 4: Sandwich Daydreaming: Supersized Pintxos & Sophisticated Simplicity.
Tune in this week as we discuss how we *kinda* stay disciplined on the road and what we crave the most after a long stint of travel.
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Season 3 Ep 3: Bangkok Food Tour, Part 2: Samrub Samrub, Market Tours, and a Real Trip.
Join us this week as we continue our deep dive through Thai food and culture, including a trippy journey through Chatuchuk Market and experiencing Isaan cuisine.
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Season 3 Ep 2: Bangkok Food Tour, Part 1: Wana Yook
Journey with us through Bangkok as we have our minds changed about tasting menus and see a real-life Kitchen Superhero at work.
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Season3 Ep 1: Epicurean Oddities: Not Just Unique Flavor Combos
Join us as we explore all things strange to some, but run-of-the-mill for others - from no evening cappuccinos allowed to garnishing your chocolate pudding with teeny, tiny fish. Surely something to strike everyone’s curiosity!
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Ep 37: Post-Industry Life: Adjustment Periods & Adjacent Moves
Tune in this week as we discuss the mental and emotional hurdles leaving The Industry, our dream jobs, and a quick lesson in germination. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more culinary adventures! 🧂 #SaltCuresEverything Catch the latest episode of the Over Seasoned podcast...
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Ep 36: Tipping Culture: Handshakes,The Counter Service Question, & Some Good Ole Advice
Tune in and join the discussion about all things tipping. (No, not cows).
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Ep 35: San Francisco Treats: The Art of the Dim Sum Cart and the In-House Somm
San Francisco, an epicenter of food and culture, also tells a story about the changing landscape of hospitality. Tune in as we deep-dive into dim sum carts, corkage fees, and condiment mad science. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more culinary adventures! 🧂…
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Ep 34: Another Festive Eating X-travaganza
Laugh, learn, and maybe pick up a few tips for your own kitchen chaos. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more culinary adventures! 🧂 #SaltCuresEverything Catch the latest episode of the Over Seasoned podcast now! 👉 Follow us for more food stories and laughs: 📸 Instagram:...
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Ep 33: Lamb, Latkes & Pomegranate: Culinary Chaos and Holiday Hacks
This week on OverSeasoned, we're diving into the delicious chaos of holiday cooking! From lamb roasted to perfection with garlic and rosemary to the secret of flawless pomegranate seeds (maybe), it's a feast of tips, tricks, and a little culinary mayhem. Plus, we debate the importance of potato...
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Ep 32: When Dinner Stares Back: Trying Guinea Pig
What happens when dinner stares back at you? 🐹👀 In this episode, we dive fork-first into a guinea pig feast—complete with crispy ears, accidental decapitations, and some questionable flavor profiles (hint: hamster cage vibes). Is it a duck? A rabbit? A popcorn-loving rodent? We’re not sure, but...
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Ep 31: Katz’s, Caviar, and the NYC Food Brainwash
Is New York City really the food capital of the world, or are we all just victims of the hype? In this episode of Over Seasoned, Tony and Xavier dig into the cult of NYC food culture. From the legendary pastrami sandwiches at Katz’s to overpriced caviar bumps, we explore what makes people flock…
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Ep 30: Holiday Special
🎙️ Over Seasoned Podcast: Holiday Madness in the Restaurant World 🍽️ Welcome to a special holiday edition of OverSeasoned! Join Xavier and Tony as they dive into the chaos and quirks of the restaurant industry during the busiest time of the year. From prepping for the infamous "season" to...
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Ep 29: For the Foodie Missing Taste: A Holiday Guide
🎙️ The OverSeasoned Holiday Guide: For the Foodie Who Has Everything (Except Taste) Struggling to find the perfect gift for that picky foodie in your life? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered (and entertained). In this episode, we break down the quirkiest, bougiest, and downright funniest holiday...
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Ep 28: Somms Gone Wild: A Porcini in the Library
What happens when sommeliers go rogue? Wine drama, porcini mushrooms in weird places, and the eternal debate: to decant or not to decant? 🍷 We’re spilling secrets about wine pairings, overpriced bottles, and why your $450 dinner party might just need a truffle or two. Perfect for restaurant…
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Ep 27 Turkey Troubles and Yeti Brines | Miami and New York
In this hilarious episode of OverSeasoned, we dive into the chaos and comedy of preparing a Thanksgiving feast. From turkey mishaps to the art of brining with a Yeti cooler, our hosts share their personal cooking disasters and clever solutions. Expect plenty of laughs as they recount everything...
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Ep 26 Turducken dreams and buffet nightmares. | Reno, Nevada
A special Thanksgiving episode, featuring stories of meals that never were, turkeys that never got eaten, and the debut of the infamous Turducken; delve into these three layers of unforgettable holiday stories. Happy Thanksgiving, and tune in while you cook or while you order.
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Ep 25 The Half Cow episode. | Reno, Nevada
Did Tony really buy half a cow? How did he get it home? How does he store it? How does he eat it? When he says half a cow, does he literally mean half a cow? So many questions for one chef! Don't miss this episode of the Overseasoned podcast; welcome!
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Ep 24 The Mount Rushmore of condiments. | Reno, Nevada
In this episode, we talk about must-haves and guilty pleasures, from spices to treats, and the things we miss the most when we're away from home.
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Ep 23 The Overseasoned, super scary, super late, Halloween special. | Reno, Nevada
What's the most terrifying thing that's happened to you in your restaurant life? Here are some spine-tingling stories involving tax collectors, of course! Welcome to the Overseasoned podcast, recorded from our hometown Reno, Nevada.
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Ep 22 Just bring me some smuggled meat!! Bogotá | Colombia
What's the ultimate gift for food lovers like us? Heading out on a trip? What should you bring back for me? a keychain? a fridge magnet? We've got the answers in episode 22 of Overseasoned! Catch us on your go-to podcast platform and remember: stay salty!
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Ep 21 It's a dog's life | Bogotá, Colombia
How far are you willing to go for your furry child? Do you order the same food for them as you do in the restaurant? Today, we're talking about restaurants and dogs. Attention dog lovers, dog petters, and dog not-so-lovers; there might be a hair in the dish in this episode.
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Ep 20 Horror at the pizza food truck | Buenos Aires, Argentina
A lot of terrible things can happen when you put too much pressure on a rookie food truck team, or when you ask a server who doesn't believe you'll actually eat everything you ordered. Here are some spine-chilling stories from service staff and how to avoid them. This is Overseasoned Podcast.
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Ep 19 We made an asado for 8 in Argentina | Buenos Aires, Argentina
We continue with more of our trip through Argentina; we'll tell you how we rediscovered our love for Buenos Aires cuisine, and how we ended up making a homemade "Asado" in the Argentinian style.
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Ep 18 The winemaker from the Andes | UCO Valley, Argentina
There are 3 hours left until our flight back to Buenos Aires, and we are an hour and a half away from the airport; the most logical action: we recorded one more podcast episode directly from a wine cellar in the Mendoza wine region in Argentina, at the foot of the majestic Andes.
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Overseasoned is a podcast about restaurant culture, from the perspective of two former restaurant people, where they share experiences from the past and events that have happened to them since their escape from the restaurant world. Presented by Tony Aiazzi and Xavier Mariezcurrena.
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