The Zest

Publicly listed emails

snolan@wusf.org

alaynam@wusf.org

wbuchholz@wusf.org

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Amaris Castillo's 'Bodega Stories' Is a Love Letter to Her Family's St. Petersburg Convenience Store

October 08, 2026

Amaris Castillo grew up around bodegas, which are small, owner-operated convenience stores.Her new book "Bodega Stories" is a portrait of the bodega her parents own in St. Pete called Orlando Latin Market. The book is part autobiography and part oral history of her Dominican-American family and the customers who frequent the store.Talking to host Matthew Peddie on "Florida Matters Live & Local," Castillo gives insight into her upbringing and how the bodega is a home away from home not jus...

Where Are They Now? Chef Giuliano Hazan on Italian Cooking

October 01, 2026

For the past few months, we've been checking in with some past Zest guests. Giuliano Hazan is a cookbook author and culinary instructor in Sarasota. He is the only child of the late Marcella Hazan, who is credited with popularizing traditional Italian cuisine in the United States. Dalia visited Giuliano at his home in June 2024, and she returned for another conversation at his kitchen table this past summer.Thanks to our friends at Florida Matters Live & Local for sharing this conversation.

Bites (and Beverages) Around the Bay: Our National Coffee Day Picks

September 24, 2026

Tampa Bay has more awesome coffee shops than we can count. In honor of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, The Zest’s brand manager, Alexandria Ebron, recommends a few places to find your next cuppa joe: Wuz Here pop-up at Ash Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters (Hey, Roberto Torres!) Don’t see your fave on this list? Shout out your favorite coffee shop on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

The Story Exchange · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with The Zest?

The Zest is hosted by Dalia Colón. Its publicly listed emails are snolan@wusf.org, alaynam@wusf.org, and wbuchholz@wusf.org. 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 The Zest?

The publicly listed emails for The Zest: snolan@wusf.org, alaynam@wusf.org, and wbuchholz@wusf.org.

How many listeners does The Zest have?

Podseeker estimates The Zest reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Zest?

The Zest typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Florida-based chefs, food and beverage entrepreneurs, restaurant or food-truck owners, cookbook authors, nonprofit leaders, and civic or public-health advocates with a compelling connection to food and local communities. Common among recent guests: Founded or operates a food business; Leads a nonprofit or community initiative; Published a cookbook. Recent guests include Cameron Macleish, Jodie Kurrle, and Paul Zampieri.

How hard is it to get booked on The Zest?

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

What topics does The Zest cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Florida, Cuisine, Restaurants, and Sustainability. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.