Episode Mentions
The Chef's Cut · May 11, 2026
Tristen Epps-Long on Fast Food Beginnings, Michelin’s Race Problem, and Becoming a Top Chef Champion!!
“Marcus Samuelsson's Harlem restaurant where Tristen worked as sous chef; high-volume operation serving Caribbean-influenced cuisine”
Michelin Star Bias Against Caribbean and African CuisinesTop Chef Platform Impact on Chef Careers and RepresentationMarcus Samuelsson's Role in Black Chef Mentorship and Advancement
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This Merger Could Change What You Eat—and How Much You Pay For It
“Restaurant referenced as having established credit history with distributors before opening sister restaurant Street Bird”
Cisco-Restaurant Depot merger antitrust implicationsFood distributor market consolidation and monopoly riskIndependent restaurant supply chain economics
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Vanilla Swingers: Swinger Podcast, Unfiltered AF · Apr 2, 2026
Ep 88: Vegas for Swingers: To Grandma’s House We Go (Whispers & Red Rooster Review)
“Las Vegas swinger club reviewed as #4-5 option; 30 min from strip, $40 entry, allows single males, multiple playrooms, couples-only upstairs area on weekends.”
Swinger club venue reviews and comparative analysisLas Vegas adult entertainment venues and accessibilityLifestyle journey progression and boundary evolution
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Bobby on the Beat · Feb 16, 2026
Building a Restaurant Empire: Aquavit, Red Rooster, Hav & Mar and Beyond, Korean-Style Pork Lettuce Wraps with Marcus Samuelsson
“Samuelsson's Harlem restaurant that revitalized the neighborhood and became a community-focused establishment with open kitchen concept”
Restaurant mentorship and talent developmentWomen in culinary leadership positionsDiversity and equity in fine dining
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