All Episodes

Episode 52: Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski and his wife Cindy talk food, not weather.

Episode 51: Jason Black of JBlack Out and About, 411 in the 843, and Myrtle Beach Eats. Jack Gregory of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment.

Episode 50: Chef Vincent Pellat from The Ritz-Escoffier in Paris teaches a week-long master class at HGTC International Culinary Institute

Episode 49: Owners of Palm 33 in Murrells Inlet are back in the studio!

Episode 48: Anto’s Pizza Romana Soars as Gnosh Pit Food Truck Stalls

Episode 47: Christine Bonaparte discusses what it's like being married to a chef. Owner of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment tangles with The Grumpy Mustache.

Episode 46: Chef Jerrett "JK" King of Oak Prime in Carolina Forest discusses his recent Michelin award. Sundy Barth, garduating student from HGTC, now bakes at the famous "Croissants Bistro and Bakery."

Episode 45: Grant Turner aka comedian Ricky Mokel, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars. Also, chef Joe Bonaparte is back with tips and whats new at HGTC International Culinary Academy.

Episode 44: Liz Callaway of 94.5 and her husband Javi join chef Richard to discuss their favorite Grand Strand restaurants. Long awaited commentary on Luvan's Fish Camp.

Episode 43: From Luvans to Anto's to The Crooked Oak Tavern to River City Cafe to Rivertown Bistro...in one night. Also, The Snack Guy!

Episode 42: Grand Strand magazine writer, Paul Grimshaw, discusses "Best of the Grand Strand Restaurants 2025" October issue.

Episode 41: Congressman Russell Fry sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss the food scene here on The Grand Strand.

Episode 40: The Ball and Que restaurant in Georgtown, The Pierogi House in Myrtle Beach, and a new private chef job for The Private Chef to the Stars.

Episode 39: Chef Bear discusses plate presentation and his move towards the personal chef world. Laura Smith, from IRS tax agent to student at The International Culinary Academy at age 68.

Episode 38: Chef Danny Smith, winner of The Best Seafood Chef in South Carolina 2025. Peta and John Dabrowski, owners of Local Eat Drink Celebrate.

Episode 37: Strong Man winner, Troy Bennett, Owner of Dirty Myrtle Wing Company.

Episode 36: A Los Angeles pastry chef discusses his love of The Grand Strand restaurants and his comical disdain for the restaurant business.

Episode 35: Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment's Jack Gregory discusses the best restaurants from North Myrtle beach to Conway all the way down to Pawleys Island!

Episode 34: Sweet Girlz Bakery and Cafe. Don Princiotto, from Boston to the navy to voice recognition to defence contracting to HGTC International Culinary Academy.

Episode 33: Lakieta and Jamie Graves of The Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre and The Carolina Opry. Michael Roemhildt of Michael's Personal Chef and Catering.

Episode 32: Bohemian Bull is now in full stride with $3 draft beers, 1/2 price burgers, $12 bourbon flights and more. The scoop on cheesesteaks by "The Scoop on Myrtle."

Episode 31: The best of the first 30 episodes and some of The Private Chef to the Stars' favorite restaurants in The Grand Strand.

Episode 30: The changing of the food scene in The Grand Strand with Chef Joe Bonaparte of HGTC International Culinary Academy.

Episode 29: Interview with Lisa and Benny Blackwell, owners of the new restaurant Palm 33 in Murrells Inlet

Episode 28: Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment" stops in to discuss five restaurants on The Grand Strand. Some new, some old, and some hard to find.

Episode 27: Interview with chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Conway. Commentary on five restaurants on The Grand Strand.

Episode 26: US Foods corporate chef and executive chef of The Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. The Private Chef to the Stars' commentary on Casa Mia in Surfside.

Episode 25: Getting educated on preparing boiled peanuts from two local natives and Oscar Chavez owner of Microledon Farm.

Episode 24: Chef Adam Kirby owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table. Chef Richard Florczak gets interviewed.

Episode 23: Owner of Palmetto Farms and maker of some of the finest grits and Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvester.

Episode 22: Grand Strand Magazine food writer, Paul Grimshaw and his infinite knowledge of the local food scene. Also, The Content Food Critic stops by with a few new finds.

Episode 21: Neal's Creekhouse owner, Zach Baker. Executive Chef, Joe Bonaparte of HGTC International Culinary Academy takes his students to Paris.

Episode 20: Bohemian Bull owners, Julie and Michael Steynberg, sit down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss their recently opened restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Anto's Pizza Romana and Market in Conway.

Episode 19: Interview with Flavio Medeiros, owner of "The Scoop on Myrtle" Facebook page. Amy Everhart , "The Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe."

Episode 18: Interview with Chef Geoff Blount of Leve Bakery. Owners of Pa'Picar Pa'Picar food truck, Ginny and Fernando Madena. Commentary on Cafe Vincenzo's pizza.

Episode 17: Interview with the chef/owner of Project Smashburger food truck. Discussions about Rivertown Bistro, Sweet Girlz Cafe and Bakery, Perrone's, Cafe Vincenzo's. Also, what is fine dining?

Episode 16: Dave Clayton of Pawleys Island Peeps and his wealth of local restaurant knowledge. Chef Curtis Hillard former executive chef at Tide to Table restaurant in Pawleys Island

Episode 15: Owner of "Gourmet Cooking Connection," the coolest cooking supply store on The Grand Strand. Christopher Dixon of "Dixon's Fixins" local home food delivery. Commentary of "On the 1/2 Shell."

Episode 14: Becoming friendly with Beatle, George Harrison while working room service at The Hotel Bel-Air. Pizza Squared of Myrtle Beach. Restaurant and Private Chef horror stories.

Episode 13: Judy Boone's General Manager Jamie Johnson and The Gnosh Pit food truck chef Meredith Herman

Episode 12: Top Grand Strand food influencer and top content food critic talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly

Episode: 11 CEO of Rise Restaurant Group in Dallas discusses his love of the Grand Strand

Episode 10: Chef Jamie Daskalis owner of Johnny D's, and The Content Food Critic, Sophia Edens

Episode 9: Chef Joe Bonaparte from HGTC talks the best knives, home ranges, and small kitchen appliances

Episode 8: Jack Gregory, Grand Strand restaurant expert of the hidden gems. Daniel Cox of "La Bruce" hot sauces

Episode 7: An interview with music legend, Paul Williams

Episode 6: Interview with Mel Gibson. Part Two

Episode 5: Interview with Mel Gibson. Part one

Episode 4: Interview with singer, songwriter, legend...Dion

Episode 3: From the hook to your plate. An interview with local fishing boat captain, Englis Glover

Episode 2: Chef Joe Bonaparte from HGTC International Culinary Institute, Amanda Flowers chef/owner of Little River Deli and the beginning of the year-long hunt for the Grand Strand's best pizza

Episode 1: Interview with Blues great Kenny Wayne Shepherd