Making Beans Podcast

Making Beans Podcast The Story Welcome to Making Beans, where we stir up raw and uncensored conversations about cooking, food journeys, and the vibrant experiences of working in the hospitality industry. The Menu Each episode of our podcast dives into behind-the-scenes stories and features insights from our occasional guests. They share their culinary adventures, challenges, and the passion that fuels their love for food. We plan to include culinary demonstrations and share recipes to inspire and educate. Whether you're a seasoned chef, a food enthusiast, or just curious about what happens in the kitchen, this podcast will offer inspiration and insights as satisfying as a well-cooked meal. www.makingbeans.com https://www.youtube.com/@MakingBeansPodcast <a href=

Making Beans Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Chef John Wayne, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chef John Wayne hosts Making Beans Podcast, a arts show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Food trucks, Grilled cheese & Hospitality Recruiting with Chef Dave Danhi

  Apr 10, 20251h 4mS1

  <p>Chef Dave Danhi is the founder and culinary force behind The Grilled Cheese Truck, which has gained significant popularity both locally and internationally. The truck has earned numerous accolades, including “Best Food Truck” over eight times from various media outlets and review guides, such as CBSLA.com (2012), LA Times Readers’ Choice Award (2011), Klout.com “Most Influential Food Truck” (2010 & 2011), LA Hot List (2011), ABC Channel 7 (2010), and MobileCravings.com (2010), to name a few. With 30 years of experience in the restaurant and food industry, Mr. Danhi’s melts have been featured on numerous lists, recognizing them as some of the best grilled cheese creations in...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8: Fine Food Slinger with John Wallace

  Apr 3, 202547 minS1

  <p>John Wallace’s journey in the world of food started as a young line cook-in-the-making, cutting his teeth on the basics—washing dishes, building sandwiches, and flipping burgers in Wellesley, MA. Hospitality was in his blood; his father, a Cornell Hotel School graduate, managed the Harvard Club before moving on to the Wellesley College Club. But the real transformation came in 1973 when his parents acquired a 200-year-old gem, the Fitzwilliam Inn in New Hampshire.<br/>From that moment, John was immersed in the industry, doing everything from busing tables to stirring stockpots. His culinary path briefly paused in 1978 when he t...

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: Wine maker hangout with Fabien Castel of Side Street Wine

  Mar 27, 20251h 5mS1

  <p><b>Fabien Castel, winemaker at Side Street Wine, was born in Paris and raised in the culinary hub of Lyon. With a background in biology and advertising, he briefly worked in the latter before embarking on a sailing journey across the South Atlantic. Following a series of fortuitous adventures, including a transformative stay in the Bolivian Amazon, Fabien arrived in America after meeting his lifelong partner, Dine. Inspired by her suggestion, he pursued winemaking and apprenticed under Adam Tolmach of The Ojai Vineyard for 22 years. Eventually, Fabien established his own brand, Side Street Wine, and now crafts his creations...

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  Episode #6

  Episode 6: Food Competitions, Gallivanting Hong Kong & Teaching Culinary, oh my! with Chef Dan Ceco

  Mar 20, 202556 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Chef Dan Ceco, who I first met a few years ago when he joined me as my opening Sous Chef at a restaurant. Since those early days, we’ve built a lasting friendship, and Chef Dan has gone on to explore exciting new ventures in the culinary world.</p><p>Chef Dan Ceco has been dedicated to the culinary arts since the age of 15, training under renowned chefs and continually expanding his knowledge. His mission is to create exceptional food that reaches as many people as possible, believing deeply in its ability to...

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  Episode #5

  Episode 5: Books, Cakes & Pies with Pastry Chef & Author Roberta Wilson

  Mar 13, 202554 minS1

  <p><b>Roberta Wilson: A Culinary and Literary Journey</b></p><p><b>Roberta Wilson</b> is an accomplished pastry chef with <b>27 years of experience</b> in the culinary arts and the author of <b>six published books</b>. Born and raised in the small town of <b>Momence, Illinois</b>, located approximately 90 minutes from Chicago, she has made <b>Chicago, Illinois</b>, her home for the past <b>19 years</b>. Her journey in the culinary world began after graduating from the <b>Cooking and Hospitality Institute</b>, where she dove headfirst into the industry, building a strong foundation...

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