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.
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Episode 9: Food trucks, Grilled cheese & Hospitality Recruiting with Chef Dave Danhi
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 f...
4 Apr 2025
Episode 8: Fine Food Slinger with John Wallace
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. From that moment, John was i...
27 Mar 2025
Episode 7: Wine maker hangout with Fabien Castel of Side Street Wine
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 Tolm...
20 Mar 2025
Episode 6: Food Competitions, Gallivanting Hong Kong & Teaching Culinary, oh my! with Chef Dan Ceco
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. 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...
13 Mar 2025
Episode 5: Books, Cakes & Pies with Pastry Chef & Author Roberta Wilson
Roberta Wilson: A Culinary and Literary Journey Roberta Wilson is an accomplished pastry chef with 27 years of experience in the culinary arts and the author of six published books. Born and raised in the small town of Momence, Illinois, located approximately 90 minutes from Chicago, she has made Chicago, Illinois, her home for the past 19 years. Her journey in the culinary world began after graduating from the Cooking and Hospitality Institute, where she dove headfirst into the industry, bui...
6 Mar 2025
Episode 4: Old School SB with Meridith Moore
Today we are kicking it Old school Santa Barbara, California with my dear industry friend Meridith moore. Born and raised in Oahu, moved to L.A. at 14 and to SB in 1969. Worked in various food related industries until 2003 Events Manager at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2003 - 2020. Retired. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant Santa Barbara hospitality scene, exploring its evolution from the 1960s to today. From legendary chefs and innovative winemakers ...
27 Feb 2025
Episode 3: Gluten, Foodies, & the Arts with Rita Di Pasquale
Let’s welcome my dear friend Rita DiPasquale! A professional foodie, artist & appraises & authenticater fine Art, now residing in New Orleans! Rita DiPasquale is originally from Mosciano Sant’Angelo, a small town nestled between the Gran Sasso mountains and the Adriatic Sea, in the province of Abruzzo, Italy, about three hours east of Rome. Ms. DiPasquale’s life in Italy was surrounded by wonderful world-class art and architecture. She spent part of her childhood ne...
20 Feb 2025
Episode 2: From Padawon to Private with Jesse “Big-Cat” Almodovar
Today’s guest is none other than Chef Jesse Almodovar—a private chef with a talent for transforming simple ingredients into unforgettable dining experiences. With a background cooking for elite athletes and UHNW individuals, Jesse blends precision, creativity, and a deep respect for global flavors in every dish he creates. His passion for food goes beyond the plate—he’s on a mission to make gourmet dining accessible, whether through intimate gatherings, building recipes to scale, or his new r...
13 Feb 2025
Episode 1: Origin Story
Making Beans Podcast Our 1st introduction episode to our fun podcast with Chef John Wayne! 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 fo...
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