Shot on location at some of the top foodie hotspots, award-winning cookbook author and multiple Canadian Screen Award-winner, Mary Berg, sits down to share a meal and have one-on-one conversations with guests who inspire her in and out of the kitchen! As the charming and relatable host of culinary TV shows like Mary Makes it Easy and Cross Country Cake Off, Mary is no stranger to helping people feel confident in the kitchen. But who makes Mary tick? Whether its Canadian household names like astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield or actor-activist, Mena Massoud, Mary’s muses and interests are varied, making for fun and engaging conversations. It’s a side of Mary that we haven’t seen before! Conversations in each episode take place over a delicious meal, where Mary and her guest taste the menu as they exchange stories & opinions.
This week, its a very special episode of Mary's Reservation for Two. She’s always full of surprises, and a total firecracker. You know what they say - the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree… or does it? Let’s find out - we are talking with Mary's mom, Myra Berg!
Restaurant: Le Select Bistro, 432 Wellington St W, Toronto.
3 Aug 2023
Mena Massoud
He’s an actor, author and an entrepreneur. Mary's guest in this episode played Aladdin on the big screen while starting his own company Evolving Vegan in his spare time. Here’s Mary’s chat with Mena Massoud!
Restaurant: La Bartola, 588 College St, Toronto
27 Jul 2023
Andrew Phung
He’s a comedian turned actor, a foodie and a sneaker lover. Mary Berg sits down with Andrew Phung at Toronto's Dzo Viet Eatery for her next episode on the podcast.
04:15 – Just how delicious is Vietnamese Iced Coffee
06:04 – Andrew’s start in improv at 16yrs in Calgary
18:10 – Working on the show ‘Run the Burbs’
40:40 – Mutual love of wrestling
47: 08 – Rapid fire questions!
Restaurant: Dzo Viet Eatery, 308 Dundas St W, Toronto.
20 Jul 2023
Jully Black
She’s a multi award winning recording artist, actress and is known as Canada’s Queen of R&B. Mary sits down with Canadian icon, Jully Black, at one of her favourite restaurants in the city, Sugarkane. Jully shares the story of how she was first signed on, what it was like to perform across the city back when she started, why she changed that one word on the Canadian national anthem at the NBA All-Star game and her first full-length album in more than a decade.
Restaurant: Sugarkane Restaurant, Toronto
02:29 – growing up in Toronto
07:55 – performing across the city in her early days
12:55 – going to Seneca college for a degree in law enforcement
19:17 – performing the Canadian national anthem at the NBA all-star game
34:14 – Winning the Juno for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
43:16 – playing ‘Veronika’ in ‘Da Kink in My Hair’
53: 50 - Latest album ‘Three Rocks and a Slingshot’
56:54 – Rapid fire questions!
13 Jul 2023
Col. Chris Hadfield
He’s a Canadian astronaut who flew in space three times and commanded a space ship. He’s also a fighter pilot, author and musician. Mary sits down with Col. Chris Hadfield at The Swan: A Firkin Pub to chat about his illustrious career, his time in space and what the future in space exploration looks like. Oh, and he fields some rapid fire questions – does he like cake or pie? Listen in to find out!
Restaurant: The Swan: A Firkin Pub, Toronto, ON
00:35 - Chris and Mary chat about their Waterloo connection!
05:56 – The story of how they met on the sets of MasterChef Canada
11:13 – Chris talks about growing up on a farm and how he decided to become an astronaut
18:25 – What’s life really like on board a spaceship with no running water, no bathtub, no microwave!
26:03 – All about Chris Hadfield, the author
32:00 –Life on the International Space Station
43:28 – First Canadian to do a space walk and the best way to deal with fear
59:12 - Artemis 3 and going back to the moon
01:03:35 – Rapid fire questions!
8 Jul 2023
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