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Send us a text Get ready for an exhilarating culinary adventure with us on the Walk Talk Podcast! We embark on a wild ride, starting with our shoutout to Pastry Chef Nickey Boyd and a thrilling tornado tour in Kansas and Oklahoma alongside top chefs like Richard Anderson, Billy Zeko, and Alex Hoax. Our special guest, Chef Zakari Davila, a French Culinary Institute graduate, shares his inventive approach from New York's food scene to Tampa. Brace yourself for some unforgettable restaurant industry stories, including a wild night out in the 90s that led to an adventure at a coastal eatery. Tune in to hear about the exciting world of culinary competitions, including Rosanna's victory over Bobby Flay with her empanadas and an intense "Chopped" episode featuring surprise ingredients like vanilla milkshakes and spicy Cheeto mac and cheese. Dis Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, while the hygienic, contactless design lowers contamination and injuries, integrating seamlessly to transform your operations and improve profitability - get started at SupraCut.com and ask about risk-free trials. Elevate your dining experience with RAK Porcelain USA! As the exclusive tableware brand for the Walk-In Talk Podcast, RAK combines exceptional craftsmanship with innovative design. Whether you're a chef, a restaurant owner, or a food enthusiast, RAK's high-quality porcelain products will enhance every meal. Discover the artistry of food presentation and make every dining occasion special. Visit rakporcelain.com today and see how RAK can transform your table Get ready to innovate and organize your work space with Metro ! As the industry leader in storage & productivity solutions, Metro is here to transform and organize your kitchen With their premium solutions, you'll experience the Metro difference. Metro's sturdy and versatile shelving units, workstations, holding cabinets, and utility carts are designed to streamline operations and maximize your productivity. Don't settle for imitators! Metro products last lon The following brands and companies help us continue supporting the food industry - have a look below! Support the show Walk-In Talk Podcast Where kitchen culture meets raw storytelling. Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, this #1 Apple-ranked food podcast dives deep with chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and frontline pros. From trade shows to short films, we bring the food world to life—one honest conversation at a time. We're the Official Podcast Partner for the NY, CA & FL Restaurant Shows, Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and U.S. Culinary Open . Brand Partners: RAK Porcelain USA Metro Foodservice SupraCut Systems Aussie Select Crab Island Seafood Pass the Honey The Burnt Chef Project Citrus America Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health in hospitality. 📩 Partner or pitch a story: Carl@thewalkintalk.com