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Eat It, Virginia!

Scott Wise, Robey Martin

Booking Overview

A local food-and-dining interview show focused on Richmond and Virginia restaurants, culinary professionals, hospitality, and regional food culture, with recurring conversations featuring chefs, restaurateurs, bakers, bar owners, and food entrepreneurs. PR agencies can credibly pitch Virginia-connected culinary and hospitality professionals with an established concept, distinctive career story, or meaningful local business achievement; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 303.0k subscribers

Instagram: 17.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

eatitvirginia@gmail.com

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Host

Scott Wise - Co-host covering Richmond-area restaurants, chefs, dining trends, and food culture.

Robey Martin - Co-host covering Richmond-area restaurants, chefs, dining trends, and food culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Richmond- or Virginia-connected chefs, restaurateurs, bakers, bar owners, hospitality leaders, and food entrepreneurs with an established business, notable culinary experience, or a distinctive regional food story.
Required Achievements:  
Opening or operating a recognized local restaurant or bar, Building a food, bakery, or beverage business, Leading significant culinary or hospitality programs, Expanding a food concept through wholesale or multiple locations, Developing a distinctive regional or international culinary concept

Recent Guest Discussions

Ryan Diaz - Culinary Career, Michelin-connected Kitchen Experience, Seasonal Cooking, Restaurant Culture, Local Farms, Burnout, And Richmond’s Evolving Food Scene.

Melissa Stallard - Career Reinvention, French Culture, Wine Bars, Hospitality, Food Heritage, And Building Community Through Dining.

Billy Fallen - Artisan Bread, Neapolitan-style Pizza, Restaurant Entrepreneurship, Family Restaurant Roots, Wholesale Growth, And Richmond’s Food Scene.

Evan Campbell - Career Reinvention, Senior-living Dining, Creative Menu Development, Private-chef Work, Drag Performance, And Restaurant Advocacy.

Dalisa Campbell - Caribbean-influenced Food, Restaurant Partnerships, High-volume Service, Hospitality, Local Dining, And Developing A Distinctive Kitchen Concept.

Recent Topics

Richmond Dining, Restaurants, Food Culture, Hospitality, Wine

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Eat It, Virginia!
:

Superstars to Sandwiches: Inside the Opening of Antonelli's Deli

October 01, 2026

This month, Eat It, Virginia sits down with Taylor Antonelli of Superstars Pizza and baker/musician Giustino Riccio to get the full story behind their new restaurant, Antonelli's Deli. They share how a partnership forged in a 1951 Ford pizza truck evolved into opening a brick-and-mortar sandwich shop in Richmond's Museum District neighborhood. We dive into the philosophy behind their focused menu, the art of creating the perfect sandwich bread, and how their winding careers, from a dry cleane...

Ryan Diaz on Mañana at Cahoots, Michelin kitchens and Richmond food culture

September 01, 2026

Chef Ryan Diaz joins Scott Wise and Robey Martin on “Eat It, Virginia!” to talk about his journey from Miami to Charleston, Los Angeles and ultimately Richmond, Virginia, where he now leads the seasonal kitchen concept Mañana inside Cahoots in the Fan District. Diaz shares stories from working in elite kitchens including McCrady’s, Animal, Vern’s and The Brooklyn, discusses balancing military life in the Air Force with late-night cooking shifts, and explains how...

Melissa Stallard’s Chez Nous Story

August 09, 2026

How does someone leave a successful insurance career at 50 to open one of Richmond’s most beloved wine bars? On this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with Melissa Stallard, proprietor of Chez Nous in Richmond’s Monroe Ward neighborhood, to talk about food, reinvention, French culture, hospitality and building community through wine and conversation. Melissa shares how growing up in her father’s Doswell butcher shop helped shape her love of fo...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Eat It, Virginia!
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How do I get in touch with Eat It, Virginia!?

Eat It, Virginia! is hosted by Scott Wise and Robey Martin. Its publicly listed email is eatitvirginia@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 Eat It, Virginia!?

The publicly listed email for Eat It, Virginia!: eatitvirginia@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Eat It, Virginia! have?

Podseeker estimates Eat It, Virginia! reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Eat It, Virginia!?

Eat It, Virginia! typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Richmond- or Virginia-connected chefs, restaurateurs, bakers, bar owners, hospitality leaders, and food entrepreneurs with an established business, notable culinary experience, or a distinctive regional food story. Common among recent guests: Opening or operating a recognized local restaurant or bar; Building a food, bakery, or beverage business; Leading significant culinary or hospitality programs. Recent guests include Ryan Diaz, Melissa Stallard, and Billy Fallen.

How hard is it to get booked on Eat It, Virginia!?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Eat It, Virginia! cover?

Recent episodes cover Richmond Dining, Restaurants, Food Culture, Hospitality, and Wine. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

eatitvirginia@gmail.com

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