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On The Pass
Hosted by Gabriel Ornelas · arts · EN
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On The Pass serves up inspiring conversations with dynamic figures in the food + beverage, hospitality and travel space. Hosted by Gabriel Ornelas.
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What is On The Pass about?
On The Pass serves up inspiring conversations with dynamic figures in the food + beverage, hospitality and travel space. Hosted by Gabriel Ornelas.
Who hosts On The Pass?
On The Pass is hosted by Gabriel Ornelas. The show has published 151 episodes to date.
What has On The Pass covered recently?
Recent episodes include "146. Pablo Soto: Leadership, Pressure & Life After the Storm" (15 July 2026, 53 minutes), "145. William Bradley: Discipline, Identity & 3 Michelin Stars" (1 July 2026, 56 minutes), and "144. Niki Nakayama + Carole Iida-Nakayama: Success, Resilience, and 15 Years of n/naka" (17 June 2026, 65 minutes).
How often does On The Pass publish?
On The Pass publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 151 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on On The Pass?
Booking probability for On The Pass is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On The Pass requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On The Pass's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch On The Pass?
The strongest fits for On The Pass are Restaurants and Hotels & Lodging. On The Pass has an arts audience.
About the host
Gabriel Ornelas hosts On The Pass, an arts podcast with 151 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 1, 202656 minS7
For nearly twenty years, Chef William Bradley quietly pursued a vision that many believed was impossible: building one of the world's great restaurants in San Diego. In this conversation, the Addison master chef...
- Jun 17, 20261h 5mS7
For fifteen years, Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama have built one of the most influential restaurants in America. What began as a deeply personal vision for modern kaiseki in Los Angeles has evolved into a...
- Jun 3, 202652 minS7
What does it take to build one of the most celebrated hotels in the world? In this episode of On The Pass, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Diego Gutierrez, Co-Founder and CEO of Chablé Hotels, the visionary hospitality...
- May 20, 20261 hourS7
JORGE VALLEJO is one of the most important chefs in the world right now. As the chef and co-owner of Quintonil alongside his wife Alejandra Flores, Jorge has helped redefine modern Mexican gastronomy on the global...
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Episode #141
141. Brian Limoges: Redefining Kitchen Culture
May 6, 202654 minS7What does it take to build a two Michelin star restaurant in just six months? In this episode, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Brian Limoges, Executive Chef of Enclos in Sonoma County—one of the most exciting new...
- Apr 7, 20261h 13mS7
In this episode of On The Pass , Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Swedish-born chef Marcus Jernmark — one of the most accomplished chefs of his generation, known for leading some of the world's most celebrated kitchens...
- Mar 11, 20261h 13mS7
In this episode of On The Pass , Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Andrew and Michelle Muñoz, the husband-and-wife team behind Moo's Craft Barbecue — one of the most celebrated barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles. What...
- Feb 11, 202657 minS7
Nancy Silverton on Purpose, Loss, Leadership & Building Restaurants That Last This weeks On The Pass episode, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with culinary icon Nancy Silverton — chef, restaurateur, mentor, and co-founder of...
- Jan 21, 20261h 21mS7
This conversation is about much more than wine. On this episode of On The Pass , we sit down with Matt Crafton , winemaker at the legendary Chateau Montelena , as the winery approaches a historic milestone— 50 years...
- Jan 7, 20261h 12mS7
In this episode of On The Pass , with José Luis Hinostroza , the chef behind ARCA, a jungle-rooted restaurant shaped by fire, place, and pre-colonial Mesoamerican tradition. José Luis' journey spans some of the world's...
- Dec 10, 20251h 21mS6
Chef Travis Swikard has become one of the most influential voices shaping the future of West Coast dining. After years cooking at the highest levels in New York, Travis returned home to San Diego to create Callie , a...
Episode #134
134. Or Amsalam: 10 Years of Bread & Belonging
Nov 26, 20251h 10mS6What does it take to build a bakery that becomes the soul of a neighborhood? In this episode of On The Pass , host Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Or Amsalam , chef and co-founder of Lodge Bread Co. , one of Los Angeles'...
- Nov 12, 202558 minS6
In this special in-depth conversation, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Eduard Xatruch , one of the three creative forces behind Disfrutar — the #1 restaurant in the world (World's 50 Best 2024) and a...
- Oct 20, 20253 min
A New Course is a special three-part video series presented by On The Pass , in partnership with S.Pellegrino and the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy — a celebration of mentorship, creativity, and the future of...
Episode #132
132. Curtis Stone: Leading With Vision
Sep 17, 202553 minS6In this episode of On The Pass , Gabriel Ornelas sits down with world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and creative force Curtis Stone — a figure who has spent nearly two decades evolving from fine dining in Beverly Hills...
- Aug 27, 202558 minS6
What does it mean to "dare to imagine new possibilities for Chinese cuisine"? For Bolun and Linette Yao, the husband-and-wife duo behind Yingtao in Hell's Kitchen, it means rewriting the story of what Chinese fine...
Episode #130
130. Hot Spot: Tara Monsod of Animae + Le Coq
Aug 6, 20251 hourS6There's a certain kind of magic that happens at the intersection of memory and ambition, and Chef Tara Monsod is living proof of that. In this episode, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Tara, the Executive Chef of Animae...
Episode #129
129. Dave Beran: The Courage To Reinvent
Jul 16, 202558 minS6This week, we're joined by a chef who's made reinvention his signature — building, breaking, and reshaping what fine dining can be. Chef Dave Beran joins us from Seline, his most personal project yet. A restaurant named...
Episode #128
128. Hot Spot: Scott Linder of Matū + Matū Kai
Jul 2, 202549 minS6In this episode of On The Pass , host Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Scott Linder — chef, creative collaborator, and co-founder of Matū and Matū Kai, two standout restaurants in Los Angeles that are quietly, and...
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Charlie Mitchell
Word and Deed: Tongue-Tied, Taming the Tongue, The Times and The Sunday Times
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Nancy Silverton
1990 F&W Best New Chef, Mozza Restaurant Group
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Fawn Weaver
Serial Entrepreneur & NYT Best Selling Author, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
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Sean Sherman
award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS)
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