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 • 43 episodes
How Did I Get Here? With Ryan Poli
Latest Episodes
Season 2, Episode 19 - Sam Tucker of Village Bakery and Provisions
In the penultimate episode of Season 2, Ryan chats with chef, baker, and deep-thinker Sam Tucker. At the helm of Village Bakery and Provisions, Tucker has cultivated a people-first, tradition-honoring bakery which serves some of the best restau...
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Season 2, Episode 18 - Alicynn Fink of Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group
Managing partner of Michelin Starred hospitality group Emmer & Rye, Alicynn Fink handles the financials, PR & marketing, and HR of the now twelve-restaurant-strong F&B juggernaut. Fink's diligence and passion for all th...
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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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