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 • 46 episodes
Talkin' 'bout Food
Latest Episodes
Episode 46: Chef Jerrett "JK" King of Oak Prime in Carolina Forest discusses his recent Michelin award. Sundy Barth, garduating student from HGTC, now bakes at the famous "Croissants Bistro and Bakery."
Chef JK of Oak Prime in Carolina Forest talks about the lead up to being bestowed the restaurant "Recomendation Award" in the new Michelin Guide. The only restaurant in the entire Grand Strand to receive such an accolade. Also, Sundy Barth, a g...
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Episode 45: Grant Turner aka comedian Ricky Mokel, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars. Also, chef Joe Bonaparte is back with tips and whats new at HGTC International Culinary Academy.
Grant Turner, better known as Ricky Mokel, serves up a full plate of laughs as he journeys from the land of kale smoothies to the home of fried everything. Chef Joe Bonaparte talks about some amazing new equipment at the school including a roti...
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Episode 44: Liz Callaway of 94.5 and her husband Javi join chef Richard to discuss their favorite Grand Strand restaurants. Long awaited commentary on Luvan's Fish Camp.
Liz Callaway, 94.5 morning talk show host, and her husband Javier Lopez join The Private Chef to the Stars in studio to discuss their favorite restaurants on The Grand Strand. After being turned away last week from Luvan's in Conway, chef Richa...
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Episode 43: From Luvans to Anto's to The Crooked Oak Tavern to River City Cafe to Rivertown Bistro...in one night. Also, The Snack Guy!
The long night of trials and tribulations: A Quest for a Restaurant. Also, David Magaha (The Snack Guy) sits down with the Private Chef to the Stars to explain his constant hunt for a good snack around The Grand Strand.
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Episode 42: Grand Strand magazine writer, Paul Grimshaw, discusses "Best of the Grand Strand Restaurants 2025" October issue.
Twenty year food writer, Paul Grimshaw sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss the many restaurants that made it into Grand Strand's magazine "Best-of-2025." They are joined by Sophia Edens, The Content Food Critic, to get her t...
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