Executive Chef/F+B Director and fierce competitor, Chef Andres Prussing and I sat down on a busy day in the middle of his bustling restaurant to get the feel of a busy hotel food and beverage operation. Chef Andres shares his desire to learn through all that he does in this great conversation.

I was fortunate to sit down for an awesome conversation with Chef Chris Coleman of Built On Hospitality. In this episode, I hear about how he started in food and his rise into the ranks as one of Charlotte's best known chefs. We discuss his restaurants, TV Appearances and how he balances family time with his career.

Follow Built on Hospitality on Instagram:

@goodyearhouse

@haymaker_clt

@oldtown_rockhill

@chiefs_noda

@folia.southend

or Chef Chris Coleman @chefccoleman

Become a Piedmont Culinary Guild Member by visiting the website: www.piedmontculinaryguild.com

Chef Lewis Donald wasnt always covered in soot and smelled like a smokeshack. In this episode, I sit down with the man behind Sweet Lews Barbecue to discuss his start, small business, electric unicycles, and as much as we could fit into 30 minutes!

Check Out Sweet Lew's Barbecue on the web: www.sweetlewsbbq.com

Or in Person at 923 Belmont Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205

On Instagram: @sweetlewsbbq

Driven by family and the desire to showcase the flavors of his hometown, Chef Oscar Johnson is always grinding! Hear how this James Beard nominee draws inspiration from nostalgia and whats next for his brand, Jimmy Pearls!

This one is a special one for me. Chef Finn Valbuena is the Sous Chef at 300 East Restaurant. He's having fun, on his way up the ladder, and learning as much as he can from whoever will teach him. Im INSANELY proud of this kid as he was one of my High School Culinary Students. Here, he shares his journey up until now. Cover photo for this episode of Finn and I at his High School Graduation!

She may be "34 and Bakes Things", But Pastry Chef Sam Ward is doing it her way at Wentworth and Fenn at Camp North End. The Lessons she's learned and the many influences along her journey, made this a fun interview.

Check out the Bakery Website: www.wentworthandfenn.com

IG: @wentworth_and_fenn

@campnorthend

Adam sits down with Chef Nicolas Daniels of Juneberry Ridge. Chef Reflects on his time in the business and the amazing things going on in his newest EC position at Juneberry.

Adam sits down with Private Chef Will Williams of Seasoned Provisions. Hear who inspires Will and what challenges he faced as he started his Private Chef Business. Does he ever sleep? Have a listen, and find out!