Skye's The Limit

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Megan Lore, Co-founder and CEO of Muracha!Muracha is premium, first-harvest Japanese matcha grounded in beauty, intention, and balance.Tune in to this episode to hear about Megan's aspirational career journey, her evolution from the @hungrygirlsdoitbetter days to now, her food and drink preferences, her first-harvest, shade-grown matcha brand, Muracha, Megan’s creative process... and more! Learn more drinkmuracha.comFollow on Instagram @drinkmuracha @meganann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the Founder and CEO of SPUR Hospitality! SPUR Hospitality owns and operates full-service modern American restaurant, Saints + Council, and Oaxacan-inspired immersive dining experience, Cuevacía.Listen to this episode for a deep dive into William’s career journey, the development of his own hospitality group, his upcoming ventures, unique hobbies, food and drink preferences and more! Learn more spurhospitality.com/ cuevacia.com/ saintsandcouncil.comFollow on Instagram @cuevacia @saintscouncilFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the owner-partner of seven acclaimed restaurants in Georgia, including Sweet Auburn Barbecue, Gezzo’s Brands, Tio Lucho’s, and Lazy Betty…THE Howard Hsu! Howard and Skye are working on an upcoming collaborative UGA Gameday event on Saturday, September 19 and you're invited! WHERE: Sweet Auburn BBQ (656 N. Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306)TIME: event starts at 11:30am; kickoff at 12pmINFO: Watch UGA's first SEC Saturday as they play the Arkansas Razorbacks! We'll have a special menu featuring Shuman Farms' Onion Dip, $3 draft beers, Bloody Marys with Shuman Farms' Onion ring garnish, Jittery Joe's coffees and coffee cocktails, gameday platters for $19, a gameday raffle with Shuman Farms and UGA merch as the prize...and more! The first 15 attendees will receive a special gift from Athens' finest roastery, Jittery Joe's! Visit for more info: https://www.sweetauburnbbq.com/eventsListen to this episode for more about Howard’s career journey, his BBQ knowhow, food preferences… and our upcoming UGA gameday event on September 19! Follow on Instagram @sweetauburnbbqFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Michael Kelley! Michael is a brilliant Editor and Producer and I’m lucky to have met this creative mind through my show “Foodie Road Trip”! Michael keeps evolving his career, learning new skills and techniques and now even hosts the very cool social series, “Coffee Dates and Hot Takes”.We’re recording from the new Vela Park content studios! Listen to learn more about Michael’s career journey, his food and drink preferences, his time working with Skye on "Foodie Road Trip" and "Hustle, Sizzle & Smoke", his very cool social series “Coffee Dates and Hot Takes” his thoughts on restaurant hot topics and more! Follow on Instagram @michaelkels @coffedates.hottakesFollow Vela Park @livevelaparkMore about Vela Park velaparkatl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the 150th episode of Skye's The Limit Podcast! Ya'll submitted questions, show suggestions and miscellaneous food thoughts and Skye talks these through. From where to take visiting friends to how to bake Challah, Skye discusses a range of food topics. *As a 150th episode gift - please FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE and give this show FIVE STARS wherever you stream!*Thank you for your support and cheers to the next 150!Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroffMore on skye-estroff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're counting down to the 150th episode of Skye's The Limit Podcast! Listen as Skye puts on her DJ hat and gives the scoop behind each featured clip from these noteworthy guests. Enjoy these snippets of conversation then circle back to the long form interviews of your favorites!Featured clips include:Football Season Food PART 2 with Sports Broadcaster, Sudu Upadhyay!Jen Hidinger-Kendrick! Founder of Giving Kitchen!Jamey Shirah! CEO of Revival Restaurant Group (Concepts include: Little Betty Steak Bar, The Family Dog, Southern Kitchen & Bar, Uptown Cantina, Luella and Sea Bar) Garnie Nygren! COO of Serenbe!Mike Jordan! James Beard Award-Winning Journalist!Allie Eaton! The Founder of ATLPeachyEats, Eaton Social and Peachy Eats Passport!Louis Squires! Owner of Magnolia Room Cafeteria!Bob Googe! CEO and Owner of Jittery Joe's!John Shuman! President and CEO of Shuman Farms!Ivan Solis! Owner and Founder of Recuerdos Cafe!Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroffMore on skye-estroff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Megen Chey, Owner of Lounge 832, Manager of Osteria 832 and Doc Chey's!Megen is taking the helm as the next generation of beloved Atlanta restaurants, Doc Chey’s and Osteria 832 as well as the newest late night cocktail concept, the Lounge at 832. Listen to this episode to learn more about Megen’s career journey, her family’s restaurant history, her creative process developing cocktails for the Lounge at 832, food and drink preferences and more! Follow on Instagram @doccheys @megenchey @osteria832Learn more about Lounge 832, Osteria 832 and Doc Chey's osteria832.com doccheys.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Doug Gross, the Founder of Confab Kitchen + Bar in Brookhaven!Confab is a vibrant culinary destination in the heart of Brookhaven, GA, where great food and casual conversation come together.Listen to this episode to learn more about Doug’s storied restaurant career, hear all about Confab and how this new restaurant has become a Brookhaven staple, get Doug’s thoughts on some restaurant hot topics and more! Follow on Instagram @confabatlLearn more about Confab Kitchen + Bar confabatl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Caren West and Chad Shearer, the co-founders of Caren West PR!Caren West PR just celebrated their 20th anniversary and this milestone is only opening up bigger opportunities for the award-winning, full-service public relations and graphic design firm.Today we’re going to deep dive into all things CWPR, the story of how the business came to be, how the company is making a major merge with Melissa Libby PR post-Melissa’s retirement and so much more! Follow on Instagram @carenwestpr @carenwest @chadavidLearn more about CWPR carenwestpr.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recording from the Jittery Joe's Roastery in Athens, GA! On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the Owners of Mama’s Boy, Alicia Segars and Cooper Hudson!I want to say that Mama’s Boy is an acclaimed brunch restaurant, but it’s so much more than that. It’s breakfast, brunch, lunch, catering…and this iconic longstanding restaurant even catered Skye's wedding!Today we’re recording from the Jittery Joe’s Roastery to hear about Cooper’s cool career journey, the evolution of Mama’s Boy, their coffee partnership with Jittery Joes, hear Cooper and Alicia’s food preferences and more! Follow on Instagram @mamasboyathensLearn more about Mama's Boy mamasboyathens.comLearn more about Jittery Joe's jitteryjoes.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the Beverage Director at 7th House and Bovino After Dark, Trenton Austin!As the creative force behind 7th House's Zodiac Cocktail Program, Trenton develops more than 85 original cocktails each year, drawing inspiration from astrology, the elements, and the unique characteristics of each zodiac sign.Listen to this episode for a deep dive into Trenton’s creative process of developing astrology-inspired cocktails, his career journey, the story behind 7th House, the debut of his new Cancer-season crab cake cocktail, food and drink preferences and more! Follow on Instagram @_nocturnalhabits @seventhhouse @bovinoafterdarkLearn more about 7th House 7th.houseLearn more about Bovino after Dark bovinoafterdark.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recording from the Jittery Joe's Roastery in Athens, GA! On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Peter Dale, Owner of 5&10 and Partner in Maepole & Condor Chocolates!Listen to this episode to learn more about Peter’s career evolution, his new matcha partnership with Jittery Joe's, hear Peter’s takes on some restaurant hot topics, find out his food preferences and more! Follow on Instagram @peter_dale @fiveandten @maepole @condorchocolates @chococoffeeathensMore about 5&10 fiveandten.comMore about Maepole maepole.comMore about Condor Chocolates condorchocolates.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Founder and Owner of TBB122, Michele Sedgwick!Michele has been a driving force behind well-loved dining concepts, including Vinny’s on Windward, VanGogh’s/Bistro VG, Theo’s Brother’s Bakery, Pure Taqueria, and TBB122.TBB122 in Alpharetta is the newest concept with a strong focus on locally sourced ingredients, a one-of-a-kind ambiance, a pastry and bakery counter, an organic/biodynamic natural wine bar, and an elevated dinner menu.Listen to this episode to learn more about Michele’s inspiring career journey, the impact she has made and continues to make on Atlanta’s dining scene, her process from concept to opening a restaurant, restaurant hot topics and more! Follow TBB122 on Instagram @tbb_122Learn more about TBB122 tbb122.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Robert Butts, Chef/Owner of Auburn Angel!Chef Robert is always pushing forward with creativity while bringing the community together. He’s been featured everywhere under the sun- from Southern Living to Local Palate, Food Network to Atlanta Magazine with countless awards and accolades to boot. Listen to this episode to learn more about Robert’s creative career path through his own words! Hear about his lens of storytelling through food, what it’s like to be a part of the New South Chef Collective, food and drink preferences, restaurant hot topics and more! Follow on Instagram @chefrobertbutts @auburnangelatl @thenewsouthatlLearn more about Auburn Angel auburnangel.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Kristia Kilbourne, Pastry Chef of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy!Kristia is known for her precision, creativity and thoughtful approach to dessert. Since joining the Georgia Boy + Southern Belle team in May 2024, she has played a key role in elevating the restaurant’s pastry program, contributing to its recognition in the Michelin Guide that same year.Listen to this episode to learn more about Kristia’s career journey, how she applies her artistic vision and technical skill to lead pastry at Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, her creative ventures like her pastry pop-ups and private cake and dessert commissions, her food preferences…and more! Follow on Instagram @kris_cha @southernbelleatlanta @georgiaboyatlantaLearn more about Southern Belle and Georgia Boy southernbelleatl.com and georgiaboyatl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Heidi Harris, renowned Photographer and Founder/CEO of Surrounded by Light!Heidi Harris has been a prominent photographer in Atlanta for the past 25+ years, but now she has a new venture she’s introducing to the world: Surrounded by Light.There is a great story behind Surrounded by Light’s line of design‐forward light stands, so in this episode we’re going to learn all about this limited-edition launch as well as her exemplary photography career capturing food, drink, lifestyle, interiors, families and so much more!  Follow on Instagram @heidiface @the.surroundedLearn more about Heidi and Surrounded by Light heidiharrisphotography.com thesurrounded.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Chef Calvin Phan, Owner of Poor Calvin’s!Poor Calvin’s has been a part of Atlanta’s dining scene for over 13 years! International culinary fusion is the through line of Chef Calvin’s menu - he focuses on his distinct, bold and flavorful cooking style.Listen to this episode for more about Calvin’s cool career journey, his family ties in the restaurant industry, the longevity of Poor Calvin's, food and drink preferences and some restaurant hot topics and more! Follow on Instagram @poorcalvinsLearn more about Poor Calvin's poorcalvins.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Brian Purcell, President & CEO of Three Taverns Brewery!Three Taverns just opened their 3rd location - Three Taverns Ponce Brew Terminal located on the Beltline’s Eastside Trail right next to Ponce City Market!Listen to this episode to hear about Brian’s path to founding Three Taverns, how he continues to evolve and grow the brand, the details of this new Ponce Brew Terminal location plus more about the longstanding Decatur and Reynoldstown spaces, food and drink preferences and MORE!  Follow on Instagram @threetaverns @3tponcebrewterminalLearn more about Three Taverns threetavernsbrewery.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Ivan Solis, Owner and Founder of Recuerdos Cafe!Recuerdos is a coffee concept elevating immigrant stories and highlighting exceptional Mexican coffee. The cafe’s permanent residency at Bar ANA at El Ponce opened just a few months ago in the Poncey-Highland area…and in that time has already solidified as one of the top creative coffee ventures in the city!Listen to this episode for a deep dive into Ivan’s career journey, how he’s paying homage to his heritage and family, the creativity and originality of Recuerdos, coffee preferences, dining recommendations and more! Follow on Instagram @recuerdos.atl @ivan_solis1Learn more about Recuerdos recuerdosatl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Chef Todd Richards!Chef Todd is an absolute icon in the world of food - making waves, bringing creativity and sharing his contemporary southern cooking style from Atlanta to all corners of the world. He is a 4-time James Beard semifinalist, the Executive Chef of Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, distinguished 2x cookbook author, owner of Soul Food & Culture at Krog Street Market and owner of the new concept, Que-Riosity, in McDonough.Listen to this episode and hear about Todd's storied career journey, his food preferences, thoughts about the Atlanta restaurant scene, top spots he frequents and more…! Follow on Instagram @cheftoddrichards @queriosity_atl @waatlanta @brassicaatlantaLearn more about Waldorf Astoria hilton.com/en/hotels/atlwawa-waldorf-astoria-atlanta-buckhead/Learn more about Que-riosity que-riosity.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by John Shuman, the President & CEO of Shuman Farms!For three generations, Shuman Farms has been dedicated to growing and delivering the highest quality sweet onions. Shuman Farm's legacy began in the mid-1980s with a small family farm in Reidsville, GA. They are an industry-leading, year-round grower and shipper of sweet onions.Today we are going to kick off Vidalia Onion season with a better understanding of what it means to be designated as a Vidalia onion, hear about John’s career journey and the growth of Shuman Farms, the best way to enjoy sweet onions all season long, John’s food preferences and more…!Follow Shuman Farms on Instagram @shumanfarmsgaFollow Real Sweet Onions on Instagram @realsweetonionsLearn more about Shuman Farms shumanfarmsga.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, we collabed with Vidalia's Sweet City Chats Podcast to talk through this year's Vidalia Onion Festival! Skye is kicking off the Vidalia Onion Festival on Tuesday, April 21 at the Cooking Experience! She'll be hosting a 300-person live show at The Pal Theatre and demonstrating 4 creative Vidalia Onion recipes. Tickets are now on sale! Visit vidaliaonionfestival.com/festival/ for more information and to buy tickets.Follow the Vidalia Onion Festival on Instagram @vidaliaonionfestivalFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Monica Sunny, CEO & Founder of The Chai Box and soon-to-open The Chai Cafe!The Chai Box is a sustainable and ethically sourced small batch Chai company bringing the traditional craft of chai making to the mainstream.Today’s episode is dedicated to the hard work and inspirational woman-owned brand that has taken markets, households and now even Costco by storm! Hear about Monica’s inspiration behind building this brand, some of the tidbits of knowledge she’s learned along the way, all the things that make up her official job title of “The Chai Boss”…and more!Follow The Chai Box on Instagram @thechaiboxLearn more about The Chai Box thechaibox.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Bob Googe, Owner of THE Jittery Joe’s!Bob is the CEO of Classic City Roaster, known to most folks as Jittery Joe’s Coffee, which roasts coffee for restaurants, hotels, and café’s nationwide.Listen to this episode for a deep dive into all things Jittery Joe's, the story of how the business came to be, the recent launch of the collaboration with the Fox Theatre, Jittery Joe's numerous other collaborations and partnerships (including with Hotel Clermont) and more!Follow Jittery Joe's on Instagram @jitteryjoescoffeeLearn more about Jittery Joe's jitteryjoes.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Rich Clark, Owner of C&S Seafood and soon-to-open Clark’s Steakhouse!C&S Seafood has been an Atlanta staple with locations in Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and Galleria at the Park but now Rich is bringing an elegant southern-style steakhouse to the mix in Buckhead this spring and we have a feeling it’s going to be an instant classic.Listen to this episode to hear more about Rich’s remarkable food career journey, the process of opening his 4th Atlanta concept, his food preferences, foodservice opinions and more…! Follow C&S Seafood on Instagram  @candsseafoodLearn more about C&S Seafood candsoysterbar.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Arlety Estévez, 1 of 16 esteemed contestants on Food Network's The Ultimate Baking Championship!Arlety is an award-winning pastry chef based in Atlanta, Georgia. She currently serves as Executive Pastry Chef with Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Georgia Aquarium, where she leads high-level pastry production for premier culinary events and experiences. Known for blending refined technique with vibrant Caribbean flavors, Arlety brings creativity, precision and cultural storytelling to every dessert she creates. Her work reflects both her Dominican heritage and her commitment to excellence in modern pastry.Watch the season 1 premiere of The Ultimate Baking Championship on Food Network on Monday, March 9 at 9|8c and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.Follow Arlety on Instagram @chefarletyFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the Owner of Magnolia Room Cafeteria, Louis Squires!Magnolia Room Cafeteria is way more than a meat and three. This is where you come for the quality of cooking that you can usually only find at a family home. From crispy crunchy fried chicken to cornmeal-crusted catfish, southern-style lasagna to jalapeno cornbread, Magnolia Room Cafeteria makes and bakes everything from scratch daily and they’ve been doing it this way for the past 9 years.Listen to this episode to hear about Louis’s unexpected career journey, the history behind Magnolia Room Cafeteria, food and drink preferences, and so much more.Follow Magnolia Room Cafeteria on Instagram @magnoliaroomcafeteriaLearn more about Magnolia Room Cafeteria magnoliaroomcafeteria.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Owners of Grindhouse Killer Burgers and Breaker Breaker, Alex Brounstein and Johnny Farrow!Grindhouse just opened its sixth standalone location in West Midtown, with other locations including Piedmont Road, Memorial Drive, Decatur, Brookhaven and Athens plus satellite locations in the Atlanta Airport, Truist Park, the one and only Sanford Stadium and their food truck…! Not to mention their other restaurant and bar concepts on the Beltline - Breaker Breaker and Floridaman.Listen to this episode recorded in the middle of their newest location to hear about the 17 years of Grindhouse Killer Burgers, unique food and drink preferences, thoughts about the Atlanta food scene, where they go eat when they’re off the clock, how it felt when former UGA football star, Sony Michel, named Grindhouse as one of the biggest things he’d miss leaving Athens…and so much more!Follow Grindhouse on Instagram @grindhouseburgersLearn more about Grindhouse grindhouseburgers.comFollow Breaker Breaker on Instagram @breakerbreaker_atlLearn more about Breaker Breaker breakerbreakeratl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by one of the owners of Season Marietta, Nick Jennings!Nick and Theresa Jennings opened flagship location on Lemon Street, right off the Downtown Marietta Square in September 2024. It’s a small space, but it didn’t take long for word to spread like wildfire about this delightful breakfast joint! Season has been featured on Good Day Atlanta, Eater Atlanta, ATL Live and has even won Taste of Marietta for 2 years and counting…!Today we’ll hear about Theresa and Nick’s career journeys, the past 16 months of Season and the restaurant’s pretty immediate success, food and drink preferences …and so much more!Follow Season on Instagram @season.mariettaLearn more about Season seasonmarietta.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Juan Hormiga, Executive Chef of Rosa!Originally from Bogotá, Colombia Juan studied culinary arts before sharpening his skills in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Spain and San Francisco. After helping launch multiple award-winning restaurants, he’s bringing serious flavor to Rosa in Virginia Highland.At Rosa, Juan crafts regional Mexican dishes and lesser-known specialties that showcase the cuisine's true breadth and diversity. And everything on the menu is now gluten free! Listen to this episode to hear about Juan’s career journey, his new contemporary Colombian pop up Zenú, his food preferences, restaurant opinions and more…!Follow Chef Juan on Instagram @juan_hormiga_chefFollow Rosa on Instagram @rosacantinaFollow Zenú on Instagram @zenuatlLearn more about Rosa rosahighland.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Irina Rosca, Co-Founder & Experience Director of Homemakase!Together with her partner in life, Chef Alejandro Garcia Candelas, Irina has redefined what it means to dine at home, turning evenings into stories of gratitude, artistry, and connection. Under their leadership, HomemakaseATL has been named Best Private Chef Experience by The Atlantan Magazine (2024 & 2025) and featured on the cover of Roswell City Lifestyle Magazine.Listen to this episode to hear about Irina's journey into the food industry, the founding of Homemakase, the accolades and expansion the in-home, omakase business has experienced, hear Irina’s food preferences, her restaurant opinions and more…!Follow Homemakse on social @homemakaseatlLearn more about Homemakase homemakaseatl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Jason Paolini, the Executive Chef of Lucian Books and Wine and soon-to-open, Sargent!Jason brings over 20 years in Atlanta's dining scene to Lucian Books and Wine, where as Executive Chef he helms a menu of thoughtful, elegant fare perfectly tuned to Lucian’s wine-centric experience.This year, Lucian is adding another restaurant to their repertoire: Sargent! Jason is taking the lead on culinary for this venture as well. Listen to this episode to hear Jason’s impressive career journey, his food preferences, restaurant opinions and more…!Follow Jason on social @jasonpaoliniFollow Lucian Books & Wine on social @lucianbooksandwineFollow soon-to-open, Sargent, on social @sargentatlantaLearn more about Lucian Books & Wine lucianbooksandwine.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Allie Eaton! Allie is the founder of ATLPeachyEats, an Atlanta-based food platform she began in 2019 while working in corporate marketing. After seven years in the corporate world, she transitioned full-time into entrepreneurship, running her social media marketing company, Eaton Social, with her sister, and launching Peachy Eats Passport—a curated dining passport offering exclusive deals at local Atlanta restaurants.Listen to this episode to hear about Allie’s cool career journey, how she’s continuously evolved her platform and stayed consistent for the past 7 years, her food and restaurant hot takes, recommendations & so much more!Follow Allie on @atlpeachyeats, @peachyeatspassport, @eatonsocialPurchase a Peachy Eats Passport on peachyeatspassport.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined for the second time by Chef-Partner & Culinary Director of the one-MICHELIN-starred Atlanta restaurant icon, Lazy Betty… Ron Hsu!Now Ron is adding another creative venture to his repertoire, cookbook author! Ron just wrote Down South + East which is available for presale NOW and will be available for purchase on March 17, 2026.  Opened in March 2019, the one-MICHELIN-star restaurant has become known for serving creative dishes showcasing modern culinary techniques, intentionality, finesse and a variety of cuisines using the highest quality ingredients available, all alongside an affable ambiance and service style.Listen to this episode to hear more extensive details about Ron's process of becoming an author, his sources of inspiration, Buford Highway food takes and so much more!PREORDER "Down South + East" on lazybettyatl.com or wherever books are soldLearn more about Lazy Betty lazybettyatl.comFollow on Instagram @lazybettyatl @chefhsuFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Danny Tirmizi of Shogun Matcha! Danny is an award-winning independent film director out of NYC who swapped the film camera lens for the chasen (matcha whisk). He founded the now “Best of Georgia” award-winning, and Tiktok viral, Shogun Matcha located in Atlanta, GA.  Listen to this episode to hear about Danny’s storied career journey, how he found a connection to the tradition of matcha, his matcha do's and don'ts, food preferences, plans for the future and more! Learn more about Shogun Matcha shogunuji.comFollow Shogun Matcha on Instagram @shogunmatcha Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Nick Purdy and Sarah Young of Wild Heaven Beer!Wild Heaven just celebrated 15 years this Fall! Fifteen years of innovation, community and beer all while living their company philosophy ’Serve Your Neighbor'.Listen to this episode as Nick and Sarah talk about their path to opening Wild Heaven, their community partnerships, food and drink preferences and MORE!Learn more about Wild Heaven wildheavenbeer.comFollow Wild Heaven on Instagram @beerwildheaven @wildheavenwestend @wildheaventocohillsFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Mitchell Anderson, Owner of MetroFresh!Since opening in 2005, MetroFresh has been known not only for its inventive daily soups, salads, and specials, but also for the sense of connection it has fostered among loyal regulars, or “MetroFreshuals.” Over the years, the restaurant has become a dining room away from home for neighbors, artists, professionals and families who share a love for good food and genuine community.Listen to today's episode to hear more about Mitchell’s creative career journey, including his acting career!- Emmy nomination and all!, the 20 years of MetroFresh, Mitchell’s food philosophy and preferences…and so much more!Learn more about MetroFresh metrofreshatl.comFollow MetroFresh on Instagram @metrofreshatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Jay Swift, Executive Chef of The Betty and St. Julep!Jay is an award-winning chef who has built a distinguished career leading celebrated culinary teams in the Southeast, including at his beloved Old Fourth Ward restaurant 4th & Swift.Listen to this episode to learn about Chef Jay’s remarkable career journey, his evolution through the Atlanta food scene, his food preferences, point of view and so much more!Follow Chef Jay Swift on Instagram instagram.com/swifty1atlFollow The Betty on Instagram instagram.com/thebettyrestaurantFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes the Atlanta Journal Constitution's newly retired Senior Editor of Food & Dining, Ligaya Figueras!Ligaya recently retired from the AJC after a decade and this is her first interview detailing this major change!Ligaya’s publishing career spans 20 years, and includes writing and editing food, travel, recreational and art stories for newspapers and magazines as well as editing memoirs, works of fiction and foreign language textbooks. She holds bachelor's degrees in English and Spanish from St. Louis University and a master's in Spanish from the University of Michigan. Tune in to this episode to hear a deep-dive through Ligaya's career journey, why she decided to retire from this prestigious role, the changing media landscape, her decade of change making at AJC and MORE!Follow Ligaya Figueras on Instagram instagram.com/ligayafiguerasFollow AJC Dining on Instagram instagram.com/ajcdiningFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Ariel Layug, VIP Chef of Cirque Du Soleil!Under the big top at Atlantic Station in Midtown, Atlanta, Luzia takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light quenches the spirit and rain soothes the soul.It’s a breathtaking and jaw-dropping show that is running now through January 2026…and behind it all is Ariel - helping make this touring show a success by keeping the team well fed and taken care of.Listen to this episode to hear about Ariel’s amazing life of exploration, career journey, his worldly knowledge of cuisine, his 15+ year career working with Cirque Du Soleil, the behind-the-scenes of the touring shows…and so much more!Learn more about Cirque Du Soleil LUZIA and buy tickets on https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/luziaFollow LUZIA on Instagram instagram.com/luzia.cirquedusoleilFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Emily Golub of Garnish & Gather!If you aren’t already familiar with Garnish and Gather, this is an Atlanta-based brand where you can order rotating chef-driven meal kits, specialty groceries, small batch artisanal goods, a la carte kits and more featuring the best ingredients from family farmers and artisanal producers!Tune in to this episode to hear the whole story of how Garnish & Gather came to be, how Emily continues to grow with the help of local chefs and farmers, Emily’s food preferences and MORE!PS- Garnish & Gather is opening their FIRST storefront in West Midtown at Upper West Market (https://www.upperwestmarket.com/) in early 2026! Stay tuned on their socials and website for more details...!Learn more about Garnish & Gather on https://garnishandgather.com/Follow Garnish & Gather on Instagram instagram.com/garnishandgatherFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes James Beard Award Winning Writer, Mike Jordan!Mike Jordan is senior editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture brand, UATL, and a longtime culture journalist.Prior to joining the AJC, his reporting has been frequently published in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Southern Living and Thrillist, where he launched the Atlanta edition in 2008 as its founding editor.He is also chairman of the Atlanta Press Club’s board of directors, U.S. South academy chair for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants organization, and winner of the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award.Follow Mike Jordan on Instagram @mikejordanatlFollow AJC and UATL on Instagram @ajc @itsuatlRead the latest food & dining news ona ajc.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Kalie Kutsche of Five Daughters Bakery!Kalie is the Atlanta area Senior Store Manager of Five Daughters Bakery, overseeing all 3 Georgia locations in Avalon, Westside Provisions and Ponce City Market.This creative bakery just celebrated the 10th anniversary of Five Daughters…10 years of baking pastries daily from scratch, always non GMO, sourcing locally and organic.Listen to this episode for a peek into Kalie’s 100 layer doughnut-devoted career, hear how she keeps growing in her career, her food preferences, the behind-the-scenes of the baking business and so much more! Learn more about Five Daughters Bakery on https://fivedaughtersbakery.com/Follow Five Daughters Bakery on Instagram instagram.com/five_daughters_bakeryFollow Kalie Kutche on Instagram instagram.com/kaliekakes99Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroffThis episode was recorded at the Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee. Distillery of Modern Art is an experience unlike any in the world, combining a modern art gallery supporting local artists and installations, a cocktail lounge featuring drinks from journeyed mixologists, and a 2,800 sq. ft. event space hosting memorable celebrations.Learn more about the Distillery of Modern Art distilleryofmodernart.comFollow the Distillery of Modern Art on Instagram @distilleryofmodernart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes the Founder and CEO of the Distillery of Modern Art, Seth Watson!Distillery of Modern Art is an experience unlike any in the world, combining a modern art gallery supporting local artists and installations, a cocktail lounge featuring drinks from journeyed mixologists, and a 2,800 sq. ft. event space hosting memorable celebrations.Tune in to this episode to hear about Seth's path to the Distillery of Modern Art, learn the ins-and-outs of everything at this distillery (including their award-winning spirits and being a part of the Chamblee community!) plus, get to know Seth’s food and drink preferences…and MORE! Learn more about the Distillery of Modern Art distilleryofmodernart.comFollow the Distillery of Modern Art on Instagram @distilleryofmodernartFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Garnie Nygren, COO of Serenbe!If you aren’t already familiar with Serenbe, it is an award winning biophilic community that connects people to nature and each other. This is a community where people live, work, learn and play in celebration of life’s beauty. There are farm-to-table restaurants, shops, wellness hubs, walking trails and so much more.Garnie has quite the story and connection to this idyllic and food-forward space!Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into Garnie’s incredible career journey, all of the roles she takes on - including a co-founder of Bamboo Juices, how the food system is different at Serenbe, Garnie’s food picks from all that Serenbe has to offer and MORE!Learn more about Serenbe serenbe.comFollow Serenbe on Instagram @serenbeFollow Garnie on Instagram @nygrengarnieFollow the Inn at Serenbe on Instagram @innatserenbeLearn more about Bamboo Juices bamboojuices.comFollow Bamboo Juices on Instagram @bamboojuicesFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes reporter and restaurant critic for the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC), Henri Hollis!Henri is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.I’m so excited for today’s conversation because not only are we going to deep dive into Henri’s career journey and food preferences, we’re going to get his first-hand perspective on the process of publishing the Atlanta 50 which was just released by the AJC for the first time in 10 years!Follow Henri on Instagram @henrihollisFollow AJC and AJC Dining on Instagram @ajc @ajcdiningRead the latest food & dining news on ajc.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Chef Arnaldo Castillo, owner and executive chef of Tio Lucho’s!Sharing his story one plate at a time, Castillo’s mission to show Atlantans Peruvian food through a southern lens began long before the Poncey-Highland eatery opened its doors in 2022.Listen to this episode to learn about Arnaldo’s career journey, incredible accomplishments- by way of awards and giving back to the community, his pop up Hermanita, his food preferences, hot takes and so much more! Learn more about Tio Lucho's tioluchos.comFollow Tio Lucho's on Instagram @tioluchosFollow Chef Arnaldo on Instagram @chefarnaldo.atlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and TikTok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes CEO of Revival Restaurant Group, Jamey Shirah! Revival Restaurant Group started in nightlife, opening the iconic, The Ivy, in Buckhead in 2010, but has now expanded the brand to refined-story driven restaurant concepts across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee - concepts include Little Betty Steak Bar, The Family Dog, Southern Kitchen & Bar, Uptown Cantina, and soon-to-open Luella and Sea Bar!Listen to this episode for a conversation overviewing Jamey's career journey, the insider-scoop about Luella's soon-to-open space, what Jamey's most excited about on this new menu, his takes on food trends and MORE!Learn more about Revival Restaurant Group revivalrestaurantgroup.com/Follow on Instagram @luellaati, @thefamilydogati, @littlebettysteakbar, @southernbirmingham, @uptowncantinaFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and TikTok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Jen Hidinger Kendrick, Founder of Giving Kitchen!If you aren’t already familiar with Giving Kitchen, it is a James Beard award-winning non profit based out of Atlanta that supports food service workers across the country. Giving Kitchen’s mission is to provide emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.Since its founding, Giving Kitchen has awarded more than $16.3 million in financial assistance, providing stability and support to more than 31,000 food service workers nationwide.Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into Jen’s incredible journey with Giving Kitchen, hear about the upcoming National Foodservice Workers Day (Thursday, September 25), food and bev around Atlanta and MORE! Follow Giving Kitchen on Instagram @givingkitchenLearn more & support Giving Kitchen givingkitchen.orgFollow Jen Hidinger-Kendrick on Instagram @jenhidingerkendrickFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye shares a fun update of food stories. She gives a roundup of the most pressing stories about food and pop culture around Atlanta that you need to know, shares her recommendations for 5 cool breweries to watch football this season and more!Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.