Andrew Talks to Chefs

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chefsdrugsandrockandroll@gmail.com

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José Luis Chavez (Mission Ceviche & Other Restaurants--NYC & Chicago)

September 30, 2026

José Luis Chavez took a circuitous route to the professional kitchen, and his current success at restaurants in NYC (Mission Ceviche) and Chicago (Kayao, Clandestino, etc.) in Chicago. In this conversation, he shares the influence of his father on his work ethic, of how he went from Venezuela to Peru to France to the United States, and the growing and learning curve that led to his growing collection of restaurants and bars.Our great thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe-operatin...

Andrew Zimmern on His New Food Network show "Pitmasters" (& just about everything else!)

July 13, 2026

Andrew Zimmern returns to the pod to talk about his new Food Network show Pitmasters--a fresh reality-competition program that debuts this Monday, July 13, at 9pm ET. He and host Andrew also get into the 1980s NYC chef and restaurant scene (the subject of host Andrew's book Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll), what qualifies as a successful run for a restaurant, the importance of inviting others into your headspace, and myriad other personal and professional subjects. One of our classic convos, in...

Caroline Glover (Annette and Traveling Mercies -- Aurora, Colorado)

July 02, 2026

Caroline Glover took a fascinating path to the pro kitchen. Leaving college after two years, she found herself working in the kitchen at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, which led her to the Culinary Institute of America, then to New York City, and finally to Colorado where she opened Annette restaurant a decade ago, followed two and a half years ago by Traveling Mercies Cocktails & Oysters, both in Aurora, Colorado, just over the Denver city line.  Go check out the new zine, Mot...

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How do I get in touch with Andrew Talks to Chefs?

Andrew Talks to Chefs is hosted by Andrew Friedman. Its publicly listed email is chefsdrugsandrockandroll@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Andrew Talks to Chefs?

The publicly listed email for Andrew Talks to Chefs: chefsdrugsandrockandroll@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Andrew Talks to Chefs have?

Podseeker estimates Andrew Talks to Chefs reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Andrew Talks to Chefs?

Andrew Talks to Chefs typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished professional chefs, restaurateurs, culinary authors, and food-industry figures with substantial kitchen, restaurant, or publishing experience. Common among recent guests: Operating notable restaurants; Publishing cookbooks; Hosting or appearing in food television. Recent guests include Andrew Zimmern, Caroline Glover, and Claudette Zepeda.

How hard is it to get booked on Andrew Talks to Chefs?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Andrew Talks to Chefs cover?

Recent episodes cover Chefs, Restaurants, Culinary, Cookbooks, and Hospitality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.