Lets Tako about it
The podcast that aims to break down the walls between the consumers and the passionate hard working people that aim to please them!
Hosted by Chef Dominic Valenzuela, owner/ operator of Dia de Los Takos in Albuquerque , NM. Every week Chef Dom interviews chefs and passionate service industry workers in his hometown.
Morning Interview on Sunny 101.3 Fm with Chef Mike White and Mindy Zade
Chef Dom Talks about the transition from Dia De Los Takos to Tako Ten , Support of Community , 505 Food Fights, and Albuquerque, NM.
22 Jul 2020
Chef Martin Torrez of Ten3 in Albuquerque, NM
Chef Dominic talks with Chef Martin about the importance of music in the kitchen, Burqueno chefs, and the hard road from the bottom to the top!
20 May 2020
Chef Dominic goes Solo!
Chef Dominic talks about how he started Dia De Los Takos, Where he's taking Dia de Los Takos, his journey from culinary grad to Entrepreneurship , and his own philosophies .
13 May 2020
Chef Josh Gerwin of Dr Field Goods in Santa Fe , New Mexico
Chef Dominic and Chef Josh talk about the importance of resiliency as a Chef / Entrepreneur , the effects and uncertainty of Covid on restaurants, and about living a life of service.
3 May 2020
Chef Ernesto Duran and Chef Marie Yniguez in Quarantine
Chef Dom talks with Chef Ernesto and Chef Marie about keeping community while in quarantine, this new norm for restaurants and society, and about conspiracies........
26 Nov 2019
Chef/Owner/Podcaster Israel Rivera of The Shop in Albuquerque, NM
Dominic and Izzy converse about all aspects of chef life while Dominic prepares a one of a kind burger inspired by Izzy and his shared flavor profiles.
2 Jul 2019
Season 3 Episode 2 Featuring Chef Randy Tapia of El Nido Restaurant in Tesuque, NM and also Chef Mike White of the 505 Food Fights
Had Some Volume issues on this one so please turn up your volume . But Chef Randy Tapia talks about his Passion for food , how he expresses himself through food, his new found drive after leaving the kitchen for 3 years, and how he's looking forward to partnering up with his old kitchen Colleague for the nest season of 505food fights.
25 Jun 2019
Episode 1 Season 3 Chef Marie Yniguez of Bocadillos and Chef Sara Tori Green of Sunrise Springs Spa and Resort
Chef Dom, Chef Marie, and Chef Sara talk about finding good help, entrepreneurship, being on the food network, and dough balls vs balls balls!
12 Jun 2019
Episode 5 Season 2 Angelo Orona, Tacos of New Mexico FB page, Craft King Consulting
Incredible finish to season 2. Angelo and I discuss Family, food, drink, and the future that is unknown! Not an episode to miss!!!!!
4 Jun 2019
Sean Staggs Chef De Cuisine, Bien Shur of Sandia Resort and Casino . Featuring Chef Mike White
Sean talks about his humble beginnings , 505 Food Fights, his love to constantly create, and how he handles the stress of the kitchen life.
23 May 2019
Episode 3 Season 2 Xavi Montano , Executive Chef of Vara Winery
Chef Xavi Talks about his love for Spanish and Japanese cuisine, how he's helping to refocus how New Mexicans look at food, And he spins the Wheel of Destiny!!!
14 May 2019
Episode2 Season 2 Anthony DeVontenno Chef/ Owner Modear Catering
Anthony Talks about, The Meaning behind his Business Name, his unique flavor combinations and style of cuisine, and his kitchen nightmares!
7 May 2019
Episode 1 Season 2 Executive Chef / Owner Mike White of High Point Grill in Albuquerque, NM
Chef Mike Talks about his early rise restaurant and food service management , early woes of beginning his entrepreneurial dreams, and how he lives for the chaos!
23 Apr 2019
Episode 1 Marc Quinones, Eexecutive Chef Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, NM
Marc talks about growing up in the Bronx , NY, his mother being his influence for cooking, and where you can find the best New Mexican food!
23 Apr 2019
Episode 5 Chef Ernesto Duran of the Corn Maiden at the Hyatt Tamaya in Bernalio, NM
Ernesto Talks about his early influences as a kid growing up that helped push him onto his culinary path, how he's putting a New twist on New Mexican cuisine, and his love of hip hop music.
16 Apr 2019
Episode 4 Chef Alan Tucson
Chef Alan talks about Culinary school vs Hard Knocks, dating as a chef, work hard play hard, and where we go from here.
8 Apr 2019
Episode 3 Tony Saccoccia Executive Chef Indigo Crow
Chef Tony Saccoccia of Indigo Crow in Corrales , NM talks about growing up in a cooking family, how to put love into food, and why Bread and water would be his last meal.
2 Apr 2019
Episode 2 Raul Maestas Owner/Operator Ohana Hut and Streetfood Blvd
Raul talks about growing up in two different Las Vegas's , finding love as a chef, and why he can't cook without gloves!
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