The Ultimate Dish
A show about good food, inspiring stories, and deep dive talks featuring the world’s most innovative culinary educators and thought leaders. Join us as we delve into the lives of the amazing people shaping the world of food and drink. Hosted by Chef Kirk T. Bachmann.
Podcasting since 2021 • 126 episodes
The Ultimate Dish
Latest Episodes
Accidentally on Purpose: Chef-in-Residence Kristen Kish on Life, Mentorship & Meaning
In today’s episode, we chat with Kristen Kish, Escoffier Chef-in-Residence, award-winning chef, and host of Bravo’s Top Chef.A Korean adoptee raised in Michigan, Kristen discovered her passion for cooking at a young age. After w...
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Episode 128
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28:34
Carnegie Hall to Culinary School: How One Opera Singer is Nourishing Her Art and Her Life
In today’s episode, we chat with Maria Zouves, a Greek-American soprano, educator, director, producer, and current Escoffier student pursuing a degree in Holistic Nutrition & Wellness.As President of the Sherrill Milnes VOICE Program...
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Episode 127
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1:14:05
From Resume to Interview: Hospitality Hiring Experts Share Career-Boosting Tips
In today’s episode, we chat with Brian Blum and Evan Kaplan, two expert recruiters from Gecko Hospitality—an esteemed partner of Escoffier.With over 20 years of experience in restaurant operations and staffing, Brian has held leadership ...
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Episode 126
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1:01:30
Lessons in Hospitality: How Kevin Boehm Builds Award-Winning Restaurants
In today’s episode, we chat with Kevin Boehm, a James Beard Award-winning restaurateur.With a career spanning three decades and over 40 restaurants opened, Kevin has redefined the dining experience. From launching his first six-table res...
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Episode 125
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58:10
From Army to Artistry: Trenin Nubiru’s Culinary Reinvention
In today’s episode, we chat with Trenin Nubiru, a graduate of Escoffier's culinary and baking & pastry programs.Trenin’s journey to the kitchen is far from conventional. With an engineering degree from West Point and 20 years of mili...
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Episode 124
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