
How Did I Get Here? With Ryan Poli
Chef Ryan Poli dives into the restaurant industry alongside a multitude of guests, from importers of rare products to highly-esteemed chefs, with the overarching question, "how did I get here?" We'll take deep dives into the lives and stories of some of your favorite farmers, restauranteurs, and--of course--chefs.
Podcasting since 2023 • 41 episodes
How Did I Get Here? With Ryan Poli
Latest Episodes
Season 2, Episode 17 - Ali Clem of la Barbecue
Chef and owner of Austin's la Barbecue, Ali Clem is the proud leader of one of the few Michelin-starred barbecue joints in the world. With a clear mindfulness and patience that only a true pit-master can develop, Clem has transformed la Barbecu...
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Season 2, Episode 16 - Nick Tamburo of Smithereens (NYC)
In this episode, Ryan sits down with celebrated chef Nicholas Tamburo, who recently opened his seafood-focussed concept, Smithereens, in the East Village. Tamburo has worked his way through several venerable culinary establishments over the yea...
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Season 2, Episode 15 - Kevin Fink of Emmer & Rye
Kevin Fink is an extraordinary chef and restauranteur who, as owner of Emmer & Rye hospitality, has opened a myriad of acclaimed restaurants in Austin, TX (Emmer & Rye, Hestia, Canje, Nicosi, and Kalimotxo just to name a few). With a st...
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Season 2, Episode 14 - Amanda Rockman of Rockman ATX
In this Austin-edition of the Ryan Poli Podcast, Ryan chats with Amanda Rockman, veteran pastry-chef and recipient of multiple Jean Banchet Awards + James Beard semi-finalist. The two personalities chat about the perils of opening a new space, ...
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Season 2, Episode 13 - Tavel Bristol-Joseph of Emmer Hospitality
In this week's episode, Ryan has a particularly philosophical chat with Tavel Bristol-Joseph. Bristol-Joseph is the Director of Hospitality, co-owner, and pastry chef for Emmer Hospitality. He recently launched his dessert-bar concept, Nicosi, ...
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