Chef Saif Rahman of Vidrio in Raleigh, NC.

10/12/22 • 65 min

@Chef Saif Rahman of @Vidrioraleigh was such a fascinating and entertaining interview! Born in Pakistan, Chef Saif has embraced his roots with a feverish passion for food, history, community and family. The menu at Vidrio is globally inspired & influenced by his world travels offering small, shareable plates. Scrumptious and artful, the bites are exquisite with much sourced locally. Chef speaks of his childhood growing up in a tight knit family in Pakistan, what is was like arriving in NYC at age 10, finding balance between work & family, his strong sense of community & impromptu random thoughts. His food & music pairing is inspired & drool-worthy. You'll find his energy infectious (as is his laugh)! Chef Saif was the 2021 winner of NCRLA Chef Showdown. The podcast is supported by The Foundation of Hope & Larrys Coffee featuring my Bad Kitty Blend.

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Chef Dean Neff of Seabird Restaurant, Wilmington, NC

James Beard nominated Chef Dean Neff honed his skills at many celebrated restaurants before landing in Wilmington, NC. to open his own gem, Seabird Restaurant, in the heart of downtown. His focus is on sustainability featuring the seafood and ingredients found in North Carolina and it's storied coast. Dean talks oysters, home made sauces, community & finding love w/ a pastry chef. He also pairs his restaurant with a special song. This podcast is supported by The Angus Barn Foundation of Hope & Larry's Coffee featuring The Bad Kitty Blend.

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HOLIDAY POP UP 2022

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