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!
Episodes
25 episodes
Episode 25: Getting educated on preparing boiled peanuts from two local natives. Oscar Chavez owner of Microledon Farm.
Two local natives school The Private Chef to the Stars on the proper way to cook boiled peanuts. Microledon Farm owner, Oscar Chavez, discusses how he started and how he became one of the best micro greens growers on the Grand Strand. Chef Rich...
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1:03:56
Episode 24: Chef Adam Kirby owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table. Chef Richard Florczak gets interviewed.
Acclaimed chef and co-owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table, Chef Adam Kirby. Chef Kirby sits down with Chef Richard Florczak and talks about growing up Southern, learning to cook from his mom and grandmother, working throughout the west coast a...
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Episode 24
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52:14
Episode 23: Owner of Palmetto Farms and maker of some of the finest grits and Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvester
The Private Chef to the Stars heads out to Aynor to sit down with David Dorman, owner of Palmetto Farms. The three generations old company that produces some of the best grits in South Carolina. Also, Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvest...
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Episode 23
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43:41
Episode 22: Grand Strand Magazine food writer, Paul Grimshaw and his infinite knowledge of the local food scene. Also, The Content Food Critic stops by with a few new finds.
Twenty year food writer for the Grand Strand magazine, Paul Grimshaw discusses the past, present, and futue of the local food scene. Sophia Edens, The Content Food Critic, stops by the "Talkin' 'bout Food" studio to tell us abot "9 Spices Hot P...
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Episode 22
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42:21
Episode 21: Neal's Creekhouse owner, Zach Baker. Executive Chef at HGTC International Culinary Academy brings his students to Paris.
The fasinatic story behind Neal's Creekhouse. The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Zach Baker, owner of Neal and Pam's in Surfside and Neal's Creekhouse in Murrells Inlet. The executive director of HGTC International Culinary Academy, C...
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Episode 21
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43:56
Episode 20: Bohemian Bull owners, Julie and Michael Steynberg, sit down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss their recently opened restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Anto's Pizza Romana and Market in Conway.
Chef Richard does a deep dive into the backround of the owners of Bohemian Bull restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Their experience and challenges of opening their first restaurant. Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Eats" and "Pawleys Island Eats" Fac...
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Episode 20
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49:19
Episode 19: Interview with Flavio Medeiros, owner of "The Scoop on Myrtle" Facebook page. Amy Everhart , "The Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe."
Flavio Medeiros of "The Scoop on Myrtle" gives The Private Chef to the Stars the scoop on the Myrtle Beach food scene. "The Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe" ...is there competition in the "food influencing" scene in The Grand Strand? She also discusse...
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Episode 19
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43:47
Episode 18: Interview with Chef Geoff Blount of Leve Bakery. Owners of Pa'Picar Pa'Picar food truck, Ginny and Fernando Madena. Commentary on Cafe Vincenzo's pizza.
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with expert baker, Chef Geoff Blount to discuss Leve bakery and the complexities of sourdough baking. An interview with the owners of the popular Puerto Rican food truck, Pa'Picar Pa'Picar in Pawleys Isla...
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Episode 18
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1:03:00
Episode 17: Interview with the chef/owner of Project Smashburger food truck. Discussions about Rivertown Bistro, Sweet Girlz Cafe and Bakery, Perrone's, Cafe Vincenzo's. Also, what is fine dining?
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Mike Hensley, owner of Project Smashburger food truck. Sophia Edens, "The Content Food Critic" tells us about her recent local dining experiences. Commentary by chef Richard about Cafe Vincenzo's piz...
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Episode 17
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59:52
Episode 16: Dave Clayton of Pawleys Island Peeps and his wealth of local restaurant knowledge. Chef Curtis Hillard former executive chef at Tide to Table restaurant in Pawleys Island
Dave Clayton sales expert, marketing guru, world traveler, philanthropist, and admin of Pawleys Island Peeps and anything else that ends in "Peeps" on Facebook. Dave has lived here in The Grand Strand and knows the restaurant world here inside ...
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Episode 16
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1:03:30
Episode 15: Owner of "Gourmet Cooking Connection," the coolest cooking supply store on The Grand Strand. Christopher Dixon of "Dixon's Fixins" local home food delivery. Commentary of "On the 1/2 Shell."
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Chad Swain of "Gourmet Cooking Connection." The coolest cooking supply store on The Grand Strand. Also, Christopher Dixon of "Dixon's Fixins." A local home delivery company supplying beef, chicken, p...
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44:49
Episode 14: Becoming friendly with Beatle, George Harrison while working room service at The Hotel Bel-Air. Pizza Squared of Myrtle Beach. Restaurant and Private Chef horror stories.
Episode 14: Becoming friendly with Beatle, George Harrison while working room service at The Hotel Bel-Air. Commentary on local Detroit pizza by Pizza Squared. Horror stories of the restaurant and private chef world.
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Episode 14
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1:08:29
Episode 13: Judy Boone's General Manager Jamie Johnson and The Gnosh Pit food truck chef Meredith Herman
The general manager of the iconic southern restaurant, "Judy Boone's" discusses how the restaurant came to be, the incredible staff, and why the restaurant is as beloved as it is. Meredith Herman, chef/owner of arguably the most popular food tr...
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Episode 13
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56:53
Episode 12: Top Grand Strand food influencer and top content food critic talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly
Two of the most influential food content creators on the Grand Strand, Amy Everhart of "Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe" and Sophia Edens "The Content Food Critic" discuss the dedication to their work and their fearless way of approaching the good, th...
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Episode 12
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45:00
Episode: 11 CEO of Rise Restaurant Group in Dallas discusses his love of the Grand Strand
CEO of Rise Restaurant Group in Dallas discusses his love of the Grand Strand food scene. Commercial/television/movie personality and wife of The Private Chef to the Stars talks about her favorite restaurants on the Grand Strand. Commentary by ...
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40:09
Episode 10: Chef Jamie Daskalis owner of Johnny D's, and The Content Food Critic, Sophia Edens
An interview with Food Network personality, award winning chef, owner of all three Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts, and owner of The Tasting Room on 9th in Myrtle Beach, Jamie Daskalis. The brilliant Sophia Edens aka The Content Food Critic. C...
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Episode 10
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39:43
Episode 9: Chef Joe Bonaparte from HGTC talks the best knives, home ranges, and small kitchen appliances
Executive director Chef Joe Bonaparte of the HGTC International Culinary Academy talks about the best knives, home ranges and small kitchen appliances. Chef Josie Allen from the Black Cat Kitchen food truck discusses the hurdles to get up and r...
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Episode 9
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41:41
Episode 8: Jack Gregory, Grand Strand restaurant expert of the hidden gems. Daniel Cox of "La Bruce" hot sauces
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down to pick the brain of Jack Gregory from Murrells Inlet Entertainment and Foodies. Also, local bartender/restaurant manager discusses his line of hot sauces. Commentary on "Local" of Pawley's Island and Tof...
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Episode 8
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44:37
Episode 7: An interview with music legend, Paul Williams
The Private Chef to the Stars, Richard Florczak, sits down with singer, songwriter, actor, Academy Award winner, Paul Williams. Also, an interview with one of the Grand Strand's top food influencers, Amy Everhart, the Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe. ...
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Episode 7
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49:41
Episode 6: Interview with Mel Gibson. Part Two
Part two with Mel Gibson. Mel talks about his most memorable meals, what his last dinner might be, and eating snakes with Robert Downey Jr. Also, two HGTC culinary students discuss the school, their favorite junk food, and future plans. Comment...
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Episode 6
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47:16
Episode 5: Interview with Mel Gibson. Part one
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with his boss of 13 years, academy award winner Mel Gibson. Also, an interview with the chef/owner of Oak Prime in Myrtle Beach and commentary on River Oaks Pizzeria.
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Episode 5
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37:52
Episode 4: Interview with singer, songwriter, legend...Dion
This week on "Talkin' 'bout Food" Chef Richard Florczak sits down with music legend "Dion." Dion discusses the food he was raised on growing up in the Bronx, his mother's cooking, and how his first hit record changed the restaurants he wa...
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Episode 4
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42:59
Episode 3: From the hook to your plate. An interview with local fishing boat captain, Englis Glover
The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with local celebrity and fishing boat captain, Englis Glover. Captain E discusses the proper way of getting fish from your hook to your plate and graces us with some local fish recipes. Also, Chef Richard...
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Episode 3
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49:07
Episode 2: Chef Joe Bonaparte from HGTC International Culinary Institute, Amanda Flowers chef/owner of Little River Deli and the beginning of the year-long hunt for the Grand Strand's best pizza
The Private Chef to the Stars, Richard Florczak sits down with Chef Joe Bonaparte. Chef Joe is the executive director of The International Culinary Institute at HGTC. They discuss the daily operation of the school, the students, the chef instru...
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Episode 2
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46:25
Episode 1: Interview with Blues great Kenny Wayne Shepherd
The Private Chef to the Stars interviews Blues great Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Kenny discusses finding great food while on tour, his grandfather's ribs recipe, and very special donuts. Chef Richard does commentaries on Greg's Cabana Grill, Dos Herm...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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46:18