Talkin' 'bout Food
Welcome to the “Talkin’ ‘bout Food” podcast. The only food commentary show on the Grand Strand. Richard Florczak, former private chef for Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Garner, shares his insights into the local food scene. The Private Chef to the Stars provides entertaining commentary, advice for the home cook, discussions with local chefs, interviews with his celebrity friends and endless stories of working up-close and personal with Hollywood’s A-list. But whether it’s locals or Hollywood stars, the topic will always be…food. Because nothing brings people together like great food!
Podcasting since 2024 • 51 episodes
Talkin' 'bout Food
Latest Episodes
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.
Jason Black joins The Private Chef to the Stars in this episode. Jason has lived in The Grand Strand for over 30 years and has been a lover of the food scene since day one. He runs the pages JBlack Out and About, 411 in the 843, and Myrtle Beac...
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Episode 50: Chef Vincent Pellat from The Ritz-Escoffier in Paris teaches a week-long master class at HGTC International Culinary Institute
This week on Talkin' 'bout Food, the spotlight shines on celebrated French culinary talent Vincent Pellat, a rising force in the gastronomic world. At just thirty-three years old, Chef Pellat has already built an impressive résum...
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Episode 50
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Episode 49: Owners of Palm 33 in Murrells Inlet are back in the studio!
The Private Chef to the Stars welcomes back Lisa and Bennie Blackwell. They are the owners of Palm 33 and are in the studio to discuss their ups and downs (mostly ups) as they approach their first year in business.
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Episode 49
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Episode 48: Anto’s Pizza Romana Soars as Gnosh Pit Food Truck Stalls
Fresh off a trip to Rome, and a first-place win for his focaccia, Anthony Ludovici-DeBrigida of Anto’s Pizza Romana joins us in the Talkin’ ’bout Food studio. Chef Anthony talks competition, craft, and how he keeps up with the nightly ...
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Episode 48
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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.
Christine Bonaparte, wife of acclaimed chef Joe Bonaparte, explains the ups and downs of being married to a chef. Jack Gregory, owner of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment talks about some of his favorite restaurant experiences throughout...
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Episode 47
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