
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 • 30 episodes
Talkin' 'bout Food
Latest Episodes
Episode 30: The changing of the food scene in The Grand Strand with Chef Joe Bonaparte of HGTC International Culinary Academy.
Chef Joe Bonaparte of The International Culinary Academy talks with The Private Chef to the Stars about the positive changes to the local restaurant scene, where he thinks it's headed. Also discussed is the first class education provided ...
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Episode 30
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38:05

Episode 29: Interview with Lisa and Benny Blackwell, owners of the new restaurant Palm 33 in Murrells Inlet
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with the owners of Palm 33, Lisa and Bennie Blackwell to discuss their month-old restaurant in Murrells Inlet. How Lisa was raised in a home that didn't cook to becoming the pastry chef and co-owner of Pa...
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Episode 29
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46:51

Episode 28: Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment" stops in to discuss five restaurants on The Grand Strand. Some new, some old, and some hard to find.
The Private Chef to the Stars welcomes back into the studio, Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment" fame. With tens of thousands of views to his Facebook page daily, Jack is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the local f...
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Episode 28
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30:48

Episode 27: Interview with chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Conway. Commentary on five restaurants on The Grand Strand.
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Anthony Ludovici DeBrigida, chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Coanway. From studying sea turtles in Florida to making one of the best pizzas on The Grand Strand. Also, commentar...
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56:54

Episode 26: US Foods corporate chef and executive chef of The Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. The Private Chef to the Stars' commentary on Casa Mia in Surfside.
Chef Robert Kaufman is the corporate chef at US Foods Myrtle Beach location and is also the lead chef of the popular Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. After finishing culinary school, Chef Kaufman worked in a number of highly resp...
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Episode 26
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40:19
