
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 • 39 episodes
How Did I Get Here? With Ryan Poli
Latest Episodes
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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Season 2, Episode 12 - Matthew Odam of Austin American-Statesman
This week's episode is a doozy. Ryan chats with esteemed Austin restaurant critic Matthew Odam about city development, memes, AI, and pretty much everything in between. Oh, there may be some discussion about food in there, as well. Please enjoy...
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Season 2, Episode 11 - Khalil Arnold of Arnold's Country Kitchen
Our next guest needs little introduction. Arnold's Country Kitchen has been a Tennessee mainstay since its opening in 1982 by Jack and Rose Arnold. The classic meat and three serves up some of the best, heartiest meals in the Southeast, with a ...
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