ADK Talks
ADK Talks brings you the stories behind the people, places, and things to do in the Adirondack Park of New York State. With 6 million acres, the Adirondacks are the ultimate playground.
We take you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart of one of America's most breathtaking regions. Just like we do on our website, adktaste.com, our podcast uncovers the hidden gems of the Adirondacks, offering hand-picked recommendations for the best places to stay, eat, shop and do in the Adirondack Park.
But this isn't just about places. It's about the people who make the Adirondacks so special and unique. In each episode, we talk to people from all walks of life—restauranteurs, farmers, innkeepers, historians, artists, local leaders, writers, hikers, and more. Hear real stories about what they do, their passions, and how they found their way here.
And they'll share their insider tips on the best things to see and do in the Adirondacks – insights you won't find anywhere else.
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ADK Talks
Adirondack Cool Meets Hell’s Kitchen Heat: Inside Billy Trudsoe’s Kitchen.
In this episode of ADK Talks, we delve into the Adirondack’s unique culinary culture with a sizzling conversation with Chef and Adirondack restaurateur Billy Trudsoe, proprietor of Lizzie Keays Kitchen and Cocktails in Warrensburgh and Basil & Wick's in North Creek.
We hear about Billy’s journey from a drive-in king to head chef at top restaurants in Lake George and Florida, which led him to the ultimate culinary competition, Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen.”
Billy shares his inspiring story of how his experiences culminated in establishing two of the southern Adirondack’s hottest restaurants.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- A lifetime training from the ground up in Adirondack kitchens
- The decision to reimagine long-time apres ski destination Basil & Wick’s near Gore Mountain
- Resurrecting Lizzie Keays restaurant in a historic Adirondack landmark
- Lessons learned from his time during season 21 of “Hell’s Kitchen” with globally acclaimed chef and rascal/genius Gordon Ramsay
- The art and science of building, maintaining and growing two successful dining establishments simultaneously
Mentioned in this podcast:
- The Algonquin in Bolton Landing
- Hell’s Kitchen
- Historic Empire Shirt Factory in Warrensburgh
- B Trues Mad Flava
- Paradise Bay on Lake George
- The Pinnacle Preserve on Lake George
- Izzy’s Deli in North Creek
- George Henry’s in Warrensburgh
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