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Interview with David Benstock from IL Ritorno – St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 124

Interview with David Benstock from IL Ritorno, Greenstock, and St. Pete Meat & Provisions Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 124! On today's episode, we interview David Benstock. He is the Co-Owner and Executive Chef of IL Ritorno, Greenstock, and St. Pete Meat & Provisions. He just got back from breaking down a pig…

Khristopher Johnson, Head Brewer, Green Bench Brewing

Interview with Khris Johnson from Green Bench Brewing Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 123! On today's episode, we interview the Co-Owner and Head Brewer of Green Bench Brewing, Khristopher Johnson. Green Bench is St. Petersburg's first microbrewery. We talk about beer, mead, and cider, the shortage of aluminum cans due to COVID-19,…

Interview with Shannon O'Malley & Brad Doyle from Brick Street Farms Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 122! On today's episode, we interview Shannon O'Malley and Brad Doyle from Brick Street Farms. Brick St. started with three shipping containers / farms in 2016. They now have 17 environment controlled farms, placement at Publix,…

Interview with Kristen Hess from The Artful Gourmet Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 121! On today's episode, we interview Kristen Hess from The Artful Gourmet. She has several degrees and certifications as a Food Stylist, Food Photographer, Food Writer, Recipe Creator, and Chef. She does work for large national brands, and local…

Interview with Fred Zammataro from Schramsberg Vineyards Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 120! On today's episode, we interview Fred Zammataro, the COO and Executive Vice President of Schramsberg Vineyards in Napa Valley. They were originally founded in the 1800s, and their sparkling wines are one of the only served at The White…

Interview with Russell Andrade from Avo's Kitchen Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 119! On today's episode, we interview Russell Andrade, the owner of Avo's Kitchen. Avo's is the only Goan restaurant in all of the southeast U.S. It is a unique style of Indian cuisine in a fast-casual pop-up inside of Iberian…

Interview with Joey Ledet from The Urban Stillhouse Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 118! On today's episode, we interview Joey Ledet, the general manager of The Urban Stillhouse. They are owned by American Freedom Distillery, feature Horse Soldier Bourbon, and have a huge two-story 16,000 sq. ft. space with amazing cuisine, and…

Interview with Jazz Artist Nate Najar Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 117! On today's episode, we interview international jazz artist, Nate Najar. Nate has 13 albums out, has toured the world, is a total foodie, and was born, raised, and lives in St. Pete. We find out that Nate will not eat…

Interview with Sef Gonzalez from BurgerBeast.com Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 116! On today's episode, we interview Sef Gonzalez from BurgerBeast.com. He is a hamburger and comfort food aficionado, food event organizer, has his own bottled condiments, and his own burger creations as a pop-up in different Miami restaurants. He's been food…

Interview with Executive Chef Cory Albright from Copa Lounge Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 115! On today's episode, we interview Executive Chef Cory Albright from Copa Lounge. Copa specializes in small plates, a curated wine list, craft beers, and wine cocktails in a hip, but laid back environment. An injury and Food…

Interview with Dr. Nick Okeson, One of the Biggest Foodies We Know Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 114! On today's episode, we interview Lori's friend of nearly 20 years, Dr. Nick Okeson. He is such a big foodie that he sometimes knows more about the restaurant scene than us. (He's got a…

Interview with Brian & Lindsay Rosegger of Lost Coast Oyster Co. Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 113! On today's episode, we interview Brian & Lindsay Rosegger from the Lost Coast Oyster Co. St. Pete is all about local, and these are the only local oysters available in St. Pete. They are some…

Executive Chef Rob Reinsmith of Noble Crust

Interview with Executive Chef & Co-Owner of Wild Child, Rob Reinsmith Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 112! On today's episode, we interview Executive Chef Rob Reinsmith. Rob has been working in restaurants since he was a teenager. He went to culinary school in Orlando, and then worked in eateries in New York…

Interview with Chef & Culinary Instructor, Clay Dempster Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 111! On today's episode, we interview Chef & Culinary Instructor at Metropolitan Ministries, Clay Dempster. We talk about the upcoming Tampa Bay Food Fight charity event where St. Pete and Tampa chefs battle it out "Iron Chef" style. After…

Interview with Local St. Pete Actor Ward Smith Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 110! On today's episode, we interview local St. Petersburg actor, comedian, and voiceover artist, Ward Smith. Ward has been in dozens of films, and TV series. We'll talk about some of the past shows he's been in along with…