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ON this episode Chef Plum talks bachelorette parties! And gives his top five tips for catering and for the client. Do's and dont's and wtf's.We then joined by Chef Dmitriy Karpunin and friend of the show Chef Dave Bortnam. We talk about the industry today as it pertains to pay, hours and should we have a national union. We also touch on the seemingly lack of great restaurant cooks as they all are going to more 9-5 banker hour type chef jobs.A great show tonight as we make a new friend and chat with and old one!Follow Dmitiry @foodfireknives and Dave @dave.boredom

Tonight we retake mondays and start with a convo about chefs vs other chefs. Plum gives his take on if we are insecure or do we think we are just better than other chefs.Tonights guest is Marysol Castro is the host of the new show Somos she is a in her words a recovering journalist, chef (I have questions about this) and athlete not to mention a veteran in the entertainment and news world working GMA, ESPN to local tv.Marysol Castro is an American broadcast journalist who was employed as a news anchor at WPIX in New York. She also was a weather forecaster for The Early Show on CBS in 2011 and a features correspondent for the weekend edition of Good Morning America on ABC from 2004 to 2010. In June 2015 Castro joined New Haven-based WTNH-TV to fill in for weekday morning traffic reports and anchor until mid-November 2015Her new show Somos focuses on amazing latinos in entertainment in a fun and informative fashion Episode one is available now on Facebook! Follow Marysol @marysolcastrotv on insta

On this special Thursday night edition of Plumluvfoods we talk about kitchen remodeling and what does it mean to make your home kitchen a commercial kitchen and is it even possible? We also recap the Ny Hot Sauce Expo Judgnig process that took place monday night!We are joined by Ny's own Matt Tims the creator of "The Takedowns"...he Takedown blasted into existence in the winter of 2003 – in a little hovel somewhere in Brooklyn NYC. Everyone loves us, so the Takedown has quickly grown into an adult-sized event. The press is insane, and in it’s wake,  other cooking events across the country were more recently spawned, but the Takedown will always be the first and awesomest! Self-taught cooks bring in their brilliant creations and compete for money, prizes, and self respect. In NYC, events are held all over town, though the TDs tend to mostly go down at the Bell House these days…The TD is NATIONWIDE now- and happening in a city near you! Austin, Houston, Chicago, New Orleans, Nashville, Boston, St. Paul, Seattle

On this episode we talk a little about seasonal menus and what that means. How often should you change your menu? What does seasonal actually mean.We are joined by industry PR expert from MaxEx Linda Kavanaugh to talk about what are the top ways to market yourself in this ever changing world we live in.MaxEx has worked with over 250 Connecticut and New York restaurants to date, as well as a myriad of spirit brands and consumer products. Linda has led media tours throughout Friuli Venezia Giulia Italy, cooked across America touting Ghirardelli Chocolate’s baking line, and hosted Side Dish, the Allied Domecq / Pernod Ricard sponsored food and wine radio show on COX Media for three years.Linda is the co-founder of the New England Culinary Group 501(c)(6), a networking group and support arm for the hospitality industry comprised of a vast array of talented individuals who specialize in providing restaurants and hotels with the necessary products, services, and guidance to create, open, and operate a successful bu

On this episode we recap the awesome Food Fight 2 event, we also talk about catering work and on the fly changes. We are then joined by Chef John Brennen from Elm City Social and Olives and Oil in New Haven CT and Chef William Eschner from Locali in New Caanan CT. We chat about charity work and how important it is as a chef. What charities can somtimes do that might be bogus plus we talk a little about the big event we are all going to be at tomorrow for theAmerican Liver Foundation! Check out Chef John Brennen on social @chefjohnbrennen on instaand Chef William Eschner @williameschner

On this episode we talk about the "celebrity chef" in 2018 and people who use the term "public figure" in social media. If you do this, you should stop cooking btw. Also Plum talks all about Food Fight 2 happening this weekend at Ergo Chef Knives in Danbury CT.Our guest this week is Chef Luca Paris, Luca has taken New Hampshire by storm with "Luca’s Mediterranean Café", a fine dining restaurant in Keene, New Hampshire. Luca also hosts a radio show locally on WKBK, you can listen to podcasts at WKBKradio.com.We talk shop, ups and downs of owning a restaurant and some of the best marketing tools you can use.Follow Chef Luca on Facebook @cheflucaparis and on insta @chefluca5

On this episode we talk about Chef Plum's birthday bash last week and what to do when you are working a themed party.  Also this week's guest is Eric from Line Threads.Line Threads is a lifestyle brand for chefs everywhere. We design clothes for chefs and collaborate with chefs to promote self expression beyond the plate. As chefs ourselves, we cater a special breed of human building passionate careers because of our love for food, people and being better tomorrow than we are today.We talk about chef life, and going from the kitchen to a lifestyle brand. What is the importance of social media when building a brand as well as the risks!Check out Line Threads at www.linethreads.com 

One this episode we check in with Kyle Schutte and learn a little bit more about his dining series "Revison". The food looks amazing!Plus we have our yearly check in with futurist Miss Metaverse and talk more about AI and robots cooking food instead of people. We also talk a little more about social media and content creationFollow Miss Metaverse@missmetavese

On this episode we talk a little more about what makes a great tv food segment with our friend and host of CTStyle Ryan Kristafer. The do's and dont's and whats important!Plus we check I with our buddy Chef Kyle Schutte from L.A, Kyle has a brand new pop up series with a new take on the tasting menu plus and brand new book out very soon!Plum also give his persepective on the recent school shootings and what that is like from a parents point of view.Follow Kyle on Instagram@chefkyleschutteAnd Ryan Kristafer@Ryankristafer

Its superbowl monday and we are recapping the game with former record setting NY Giant Stevie Brown. Stevie knows all about great food and how important it is. He has started his own business Phreshplate all about clean eating.  Stevie is one of the coolest guys in the biz and we love chatting food, beer, and NFL with him.Plus a big announcment from Chef Plum! Follow Stevie @steviebrown_27 and @phreshplate

Its a digital world we live in and everyone is a content creator, but how do you go from making iphone videos to amazing digital content? On tonights episode we talk with one of the best content guys I know, Dan Fish president of Full Send Productions. Dan is amazing at what he does and can make anything look incredible. We talk about shooting food, whats important with food shoots, and the content itself. Follow @fullsendproductions and of course check out Restaurant Road Trip!We do a little recap from the Sun Wine and Food festival as well and talk about our new friends, and when is it time to go out on your own as a chef?

We are live from Moheganb Sun from the Sun Wine and Food Fest 2018! this awesome event has so many great chefs and amzing people you never know who might stop by! Chef Plum is joined by Dave Bordem tonight as a cohost as wellas Chef Michelle Rasgusis Chef Brian Duffy, Chef Maneet Chunan and many more! Episode is brought to you by the fine folks over at Fishers Island Lemonade  

Tonight we catch up with Chef Chad Minton from Truecooks! We talk about whats new with Truecooks and some of the future plans. We also touch base on some of the big stories of 2017. Always a great time with Chad stops by! We also start the countdown to the Sun Wine and Food fest Chef tacular live from Mohegan sun this Friday at 8pm! As always check out www.truecooks.com

Tonight we chat with Jaymee Sire from Food Network's Iron Chef Showdown! Its all about competing tonight as we talk Iron Chef, food comps and more! Jaymee also spent some time at ESPN anchoring SportsCenter, how do we go from sports to food find out on this episode. Plus we talk about food reviews, the good, the bad and well... yelp. Yup Trump will come up...sorry...:)Follow Jaymee on Instgram @jaymeesire

On this episode we chat with Spicelogy's own Chef Tony Reed. Its all about the flavorand spice on this episode. Spiceology is a chef run spice company that is also the fastest growing spice company in the U.S.Chef Tony has spent the hours in the kitchen as well and now is making his mark as a spice savage! Join us for this story and more on this episode of Plumluvfoods!Follow Spiceology @spiceology and check out www.spiceology.co for more info and to order!Also Chef Tony Reed is @chef_tony_reed on Insta!

We come back from the hiatus ready for the new year with a bang! On this episode we recap year of allegations and crazyness in the chef world. We are humbled to be joined by multiple time James beard Nominee, and Top Chef contestant Chef Tyler Anderson from Millwrights and Cook and the Bear in CT. Also we update you on the status of Plums Food Network show and talk a little about Restaurant Road Trip! Chef Tyler AndersonIn 2012 Tyler fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming a restaurant owner, opening Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern in Simsbury, Ct, where he crafts inspired New England Cuisine.  Now as the Chef/Owner of Millwright’s and the newly opened TheCook&TheBear (BBQ) in West Hartford, Ct.. Tyler and his talented culinary team continue to draw inspiration from locally-grown ingredients and artisan-produced foods. They also can and preserve summer’s harvest at the peak of its freshness for use during the winter months.Tyler and his team received perfect reviews for Millwright’s from The New York

Tonight on our Ass Kicking Female Chef Series we are hanging with Food Network veteran and kick ass New England Chef, Michelle Ragussis. From Beat Bobby Flay to Food Network Star to Chopped to Comback Kitchen Michelle has seen the ropes. This Johnson and Wales graduate is the Executive Chef at Crowne and Anchor in Provencetown MA and is an inspiration to us all!Plus Plum rants about hashtags and what do they really mean, as well as non functional garnish! Dont put shrimp in my food with a tail if you want me to eat it with a fork!!Michele's most recognizable for being a runner up on Food Network Star Season 8, and as a finalist of Comeback Kitchen. Michele has also been featured on as a contestant on Food Network's Chopped, 24 hour restaurant battle and Comeback Kitchen, FYI's Midnight Feast, and two seasons of NBC's Food Fighters. She was a judge on Beat Bobby Flay. Michele's newest project, FunnyFood TV, a free YouTube channel, combines Michele's love for cooking and her favorite comedians.

On this the second episode of our Ass Kicking Female Chef series we chat with one of the coolest Ny food minds and old school Truecooks OG, Ore. Ore has been around the block for sure in the kitchen and always has some amazing knowledge to spread to young culinarians. We talk life, orgin stories and what the future holds! Plum also goes on a rant or two plus we announce and brand new event that is going to kick ass!!Follow Ore @orenyc on Instagramand please rate review and subscribe!!  

What a crazy day today has been, Vegas, Petty, so much to talk about. Tonight we also kick off our "Ass Kicking Female Chef Series" with Toronto breakfast Chef Stephanie Khachakjian. @steph.cooks as we all know her on Instagram but she been working in her family's restaurant for 11 years. This self taught Chef is the talk of Toronto and one of my favorite follows, thankfully I dont live in Toronto, if her food tastes as good as it looks I would be in trouble. Lets hear her story tonight live on Plumluvfoods!

Tonight we are back after a short hiatus! After all the to do with President Trump and the NFL yesterday we thought it would be appropriate to talk unity in the restaurant bussiness. We have to industry vets on the panel tonight Chef Mark Vechitto from the Captain Daniel Packer Inn and regular to the show the one and only Chef Kevin Levine from Scatoris in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. This will be a heavy one folks so hold on to your hats!