Best Tom Antos Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 46: Chef Jerrett "JK" King of Oak Prime in Carolina Forest discusses his recent Michelin award. Sundy Barth, garduating student from HGTC, now bakes at the famous "Croissants Bistro and Bakery ... 58:03

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Chef JK of Oak Prime in Carolina Forest talks about the lead up to being bestowed the restaurant "Recomendation Award" in the new Michelin Guide. The only restaurant in the entire Grand Strand to receive such an accolade. Also, Sundy Barth, a graduate from the culinary program at HGTC, explains the leap from culinary school to the real world of pas…

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Episode 45: Grant Turner aka comedian Ricky Mokel, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars. Also, chef Joe Bonaparte is back with tips and whats new at HGTC International Culinary Academy. 54:29

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Grant Turner, better known as Ricky Mokel, serves up a full plate of laughs as he journeys from the land of kale smoothies to the home of fried everything. Chef Joe Bonaparte talks about some amazing new equipment at the school including a rotisserie that can accomodate 40 chickens. Paul Grimshaw sits in and adds some of his twenty year wisdom of T…

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Episode 44: Liz Callaway of 94.5 and her husband Javi join chef Richard to discuss their favorite Grand Strand restaurants. Long awaited commentary on Luvan's Fish Camp. 44:40

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Liz Callaway, 94.5 morning talk show host, and her husband Javier Lopez join The Private Chef to the Stars in studio to discuss their favorite restaurants on The Grand Strand. After being turned away last week from Luvan's in Conway, chef Richard and Anthony Bonventre finally made it in and boy was it worth the wait! A cooking tip for the home cook…

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Episode 43: From Luvans to Anto's to The Crooked Oak Tavern to River City Cafe to Rivertown Bistro...in one night. Also, The Snack Guy! 47:34

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The long night of trials and tribulations: A Quest for a Restaurant. Also, David Magaha (The Snack Guy) sits down with the Private Chef to the Stars to explain his constant hunt for a good snack around The Grand Strand.By Richard

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Episode 42: Grand Strand magazine writer, Paul Grimshaw, discusses "Best of the Grand Strand Restaurants 2025" October issue. 42:01

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Twenty year food writer, Paul Grimshaw sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss the many restaurants that made it into Grand Strand's magazine "Best-of-2025." They are joined by Sophia Edens, The Content Food Critic, to get her take on some of the restaurants that were chosen.By Richard

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Episode 41: Congressman Russell Fry sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss the food scene here on The Grand Strand. 26:02

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Congressman Russell Fry of district 7 chats with The Chef to the Stars about growing up on The Grand Strand, how the food scene has changed for the better, his mother's cooking, and his aunt's famous Cheez Whiz and Bugles appetizer...awesome. Shout-out to Amy Everhart and her new podcast, "Brought You a Bite, Babe."…

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Episode 40: The Ball and Que restaurant in Georgtown, The Pierogi House in Myrtle Beach, and a new private chef job for The Private Chef to the Stars. 28:56

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The Private Chef to the Stars has a new private chef position and leans on the Ball and Que restaurant in Georgetown for some traditional ideas. The Pierogi House in Myrtle Beach launches a discussion as to why we believe each of our tradional home recipes are the best....or are they?By Richard

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Episode 39: Chef Bear discusses plate presentation and his move towards the personal chef world. Laura Smith, from IRS tax agent to student at The International Culinary Academy at age 68. 1:02:40

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Chef Curtis Hillard, AKA Chef Bear, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to deconstruct his approach to proper plate composition and presentation. And, how he moved from executive chef in restaurants to entering the world of the personal chef. Laura Smith says she has lived three different lives...a mother, an IRS tax agent, and now a stude…

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Episode 38: Chef Danny Smith, winner of The Best Seafood Chef in South Carolina 2025. Peta and John Dabrowski, owners of Local Eat Drink Celebrate. 56:25

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Chef Danny Smith, winner of best seafood chef in South Carolina 2014, 2019, and 2025, and 7 time World Food Championship competitor sits down to discuss cooking seafood in the low country. Also, Peta and Chef John Dabrowski. Peta, began her passion for a career in hospitality right out of high school and her husband, Chef John, has worked along sid…

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Episode 37: Strong Man winner, Troy Bennett, Owner of Dirty Myrtle Wing Company. 47:08

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He played professional football, won the Strong Man contest several times (including pulling an airplane), had a massive heart attack, then opened the hugely successful Dirty Myrtle Wing Company. Talented server Kaitlin Pryor, talks about her struggle with addiction and the love and gratitude she has for her position at Dirty Myrtle Wing Company. C…

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Episode 36: A Los Angeles pastry chef discusses his love of The Grand Strand restaurants and his comical disdain for the restaurant business. 46:29

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Los Angeles Pasry chef, Enoc Guardado, sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss chef Enoc's exodus from the food industry and what made that happen. From dishwasher to pastry chef, to restaurant manager and why he has such a loathing for the business, in mostly a comical way.By Richard

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Episode 35: Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment's Jack Gregory discusses the best restaurants from North Myrtle beach to Conway all the way down to Pawleys Island! 50:11

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You'd be hard-pressed to find someone in The Grand Strand who has eaten in more restaurants. Jack Gregory of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss over twenty restaurants from north to south. Chef Richard grills Jack on where to find the best specific food items.…

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Episode 34: Sweet Girlz Bakery and Cafe. Don Princiotto, from Boston to the navy to voice recognition to defence contracting to HGTC International Culinary Academy. 52:17

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The sweet ladies of the hugely successful Sweet Girlz Cafe and Bakery, drop into the "Talkin' 'bout Food" studio to discuss the origin of their partnership with neither having a culinary backround. Also, Don Princiotto. He studied computer science, worked in the world of voice recognition, spent four years in the navy, worked in defence contracting…

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Episode 33: Lakieta and Jamie Graves of The Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre and The Carolina Opry. Michael Roemhildt of Michael's Personal Chef and Catering. 51:35

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Lakieta Graves, with a passion for singing and a voice like an angel, and Jamie Graves, a passionate musical prodigy, who would have ever suspected they have another passion...food. Lakieta Bagwell-Graves brings the life and legacy of the iconic Celine Dion to the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre and you can find Jamie Graves performing most nights at Th…

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Episode 32: Bohemian Bull is now in full stride with $3 draft beers, 1/2 price burgers, $12 bourbon flights and more. The scoop on cheesesteaks by "The Scoop on Myrtle." 46:58

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The owners of Bohemian Bull in Murrells Inlet are back to discuss their phenomenal progress in less than a year. Hard work, a love of the community, great food, and reasonable prices seems to be their secret. Flavio Medeiros of "The Scoop on Myrtle" sits back down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss his pilgramage to the find some of the …

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Episode 31: The best of the first 30 episodes and some of The Private Chef to the Stars' favorite restaurants in The Grand Strand. 37:57

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Clips from the show's most famous guests. Top local chefs discuss their favorite foods they'd be embarrassed for people to know, and some of The Private Chef to the Stars' favorite restauarnts in The Grand Strand.By Richard

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Episode 30: The changing of the food scene in The Grand Strand with Chef Joe Bonaparte of HGTC International Culinary Academy. 38:05

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Chef Joe Bonaparte of The International Culinary Academy talks with The Private Chef to the Stars about the positive changes to the local restaurant scene, where he thinks it's headed. Also discussed is the first class education provided by the culinary institute, and how you can enroll for mere pennies. Commentary on The Carolina Tavern in Murrell…

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Episode 29: Interview with Lisa and Benny Blackwell, owners of the new restaurant Palm 33 in Murrells Inlet 46:51

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with the owners of Palm 33, Lisa and Bennie Blackwell to discuss their month-old restaurant in Murrells Inlet. How Lisa was raised in a home that didn't cook to becoming the pastry chef and co-owner of Palm 33 and how Bennie, a salesman with an eye for detail, helped bring their dream to fruition.…

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Episode 28: Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment" stops in to discuss five restaurants on The Grand Strand. Some new, some old, and some hard to find. 30:48

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The Private Chef to the Stars welcomes back into the studio, Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment" fame. With tens of thousands of views to his Facebook page daily, Jack is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the local food scene. And The Private Chef soaks up every bit of it.…

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Episode 27: Interview with chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Conway. Commentary on five restaurants on The Grand Strand. 56:54

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Anthony Ludovici DeBrigida, chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Coanway. From studying sea turtles in Florida to making one of the best pizzas on The Grand Strand. Also, commentary with The Content Food Critic on 45th Avenue Crab House, Main Street Tap House, Buoys on the Boulevard, R…

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Episode 26: US Foods corporate chef and executive chef of The Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. The Private Chef to the Stars' commentary on Casa Mia in Surfside. 40:19

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Chef Robert Kaufman is the corporate chef at US Foods Myrtle Beach location and is also the lead chef of the popular Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. After finishing culinary school, Chef Kaufman worked in a number of highly respected restaurants in the Chicago area. How did he end up here? Listen in, the story is quite a journey.. C…

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Episode 25: Getting educated on preparing boiled peanuts from two local natives and Oscar Chavez owner of Microledon Farm. 1:03:56

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Two local natives school The Private Chef to the Stars on the proper way to cook boiled peanuts. Microledon Farm owner, Oscar Chavez, discusses how he started and how he became one of the best micro greens growers on the Grand Strand. Chef Richard goes on a rant about the dangers of leaving scathing restaurant reviews.…

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Episode 24: Chef Adam Kirby owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table. Chef Richard Florczak gets interviewed. 52:14

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Acclaimed chef and co-owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table, Chef Adam Kirby. Chef Kirby sits down with Chef Richard Florczak and talks about growing up Southern, learning to cook from his mom and grandmother, working throughout the west coast and Hawaii, and bringing it all together in his two phenomenal restaurants in Pawleys Island. The Content F…

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Episode 23: Owner of Palmetto Farms and maker of some of the finest grits and Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvester. 43:41

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The Private Chef to the Stars heads out to Aynor to sit down with David Dorman, owner of Palmetto Farms. The three generations old company that produces some of the best grits in South Carolina. Also, Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvester, explains the science, the process, and the cooking of this local delicacy.…

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Episode 22: Grand Strand Magazine food writer, Paul Grimshaw and his infinite knowledge of the local food scene. Also, The Content Food Critic stops by with a few new finds. 42:21

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Twenty year food writer for the Grand Strand magazine, Paul Grimshaw discusses the past, present, and futue of the local food scene. Sophia Edens, The Content Food Critic, stops by the "Talkin' 'bout Food" studio to tell us abot "9 Spices Hot Pot and BBQ" and her amazing evening at the "Tasting on 9th's" collaborative dinner with "Microleden Farms"…

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Episode 21: Neal's Creekhouse owner, Zach Baker. Executive Chef, Joe Bonaparte of HGTC International Culinary Academy takes his students to Paris. 43:56

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The fasinatic story behind Neal's Creekhouse. The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Zach Baker, owner of Neal and Pam's in Surfside and Neal's Creekhouse in Murrells Inlet. The executive director of HGTC International Culinary Academy, Chef Joe Bonaparte, discusses his recent trip with his students to Paris...then off to New Orleans. Comment…

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Episode 20: Bohemian Bull owners, Julie and Michael Steynberg, sit down with The Private Chef to the Stars to discuss their recently opened restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Anto's Pizza Romana and Market ... 49:19

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Chef Richard does a deep dive into the backround of the owners of Bohemian Bull restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Their experience and challenges of opening their first restaurant. Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Eats" and "Pawleys Island Eats" Facebook fame, discusses four Grand Strand restaurants not to be missed. The Private Chef to the Stars' comme…

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Episode 19: Interview with Flavio Medeiros, owner of "The Scoop on Myrtle" Facebook page. Amy Everhart , "The Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe." 43:47

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Flavio Medeiros of "The Scoop on Myrtle" gives The Private Chef to the Stars the scoop on the Myrtle Beach food scene. "The Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe" ...is there competition in the "food influencing" scene in The Grand Strand? She also discusses some new restaurant finds and you'll be quite surprised at some of them.…

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Episode 18: Interview with Chef Geoff Blount of Leve Bakery. Owners of Pa'Picar Pa'Picar food truck, Ginny and Fernando Madena. Commentary on Cafe Vincenzo's pizza. 1:03:00

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with expert baker, Chef Geoff Blount to discuss Leve bakery and the complexities of sourdough baking. An interview with the owners of the popular Puerto Rican food truck, Pa'Picar Pa'Picar in Pawleys Island. How they began and the passion to keep their food authentic. Commentary on Cafe Vincenzo's pizza in My…

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Episode 17: Interview with the chef/owner of Project Smashburger food truck. Discussions about Rivertown Bistro, Sweet Girlz Cafe and Bakery, Perrone's, Cafe Vincenzo's. Also, what is fine dining? 59:52

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Mike Hensley, owner of Project Smashburger food truck. Sophia Edens, "The Content Food Critic" tells us about her recent local dining experiences. Commentary by chef Richard about Cafe Vincenzo's pizza.By Richard

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Episode 16: Dave Clayton of Pawleys Island Peeps and his wealth of local restaurant knowledge. Chef Curtis Hillard former executive chef at Tide to Table restaurant in Pawleys Island 1:03:30

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Dave Clayton sales expert, marketing guru, world traveler, philanthropist, and admin of Pawleys Island Peeps and anything else that ends in "Peeps" on Facebook. Dave has lived here in The Grand Strand and knows the restaurant world here inside and out. Curtis Hillard former executive chef at Tide to Table in Lichfield discusses his backround, the r…

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Episode 15: Owner of "Gourmet Cooking Connection," the coolest cooking supply store on The Grand Strand. Christopher Dixon of "Dixon's Fixins" local home food delivery. Commentary of "On the 1/2 Shell ... 44:49

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Chad Swain of "Gourmet Cooking Connection." The coolest cooking supply store on The Grand Strand. Also, Christopher Dixon of "Dixon's Fixins." A local home delivery company supplying beef, chicken, pork and seafood right to your door. Commentary on the classic Murrells Inlet restaurant, On the Half Shell…

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Episode 14: Becoming friendly with Beatle, George Harrison while working room service at The Hotel Bel-Air. Pizza Squared of Myrtle Beach. Restaurant and Private Chef horror stories. 1:08:29

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Episode 14: Becoming friendly with Beatle, George Harrison while working room service at The Hotel Bel-Air. Commentary on local Detroit pizza by Pizza Squared. Horror stories of the restaurant and private chef world.By Richard

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Episode 13: Judy Boone's General Manager Jamie Johnson and The Gnosh Pit food truck chef Meredith Herman 56:53

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The general manager of the iconic southern restaurant, "Judy Boone's" discusses how the restaurant came to be, the incredible staff, and why the restaurant is as beloved as it is. Meredith Herman, chef/owner of arguably the most popular food truck on the Grand Strand. Commentary by The Private Chef to the Stars on The Grumpy Mustache in Murrells In…

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Episode 12: Top Grand Strand food influencer and top content food critic talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly 45:00

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Two of the most influential food content creators on the Grand Strand, Amy Everhart of "Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe" and Sophia Edens "The Content Food Critic" discuss the dedication to their work and their fearless way of approaching the good, the bad, and the ugly with equal enthusiasm.By Richard

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Episode: 11 CEO of Rise Restaurant Group in Dallas discusses his love of the Grand Strand 40:09

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CEO of Rise Restaurant Group in Dallas discusses his love of the Grand Strand food scene. Commercial/television/movie personality and wife of The Private Chef to the Stars talks about her favorite restaurants on the Grand Strand. Commentary by chef Richard on Mama Mia's pizza and Gino's pizza in Myrtle Beach…

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Episode 10: Chef Jamie Daskalis owner of Johnny D's, and The Content Food Critic, Sophia Edens 39:43

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An interview with Food Network personality, award winning chef, owner of all three Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts, and owner of The Tasting Room on 9th in Myrtle Beach, Jamie Daskalis. The brilliant Sophia Edens aka The Content Food Critic. Commentary on Nonna's Taste of Italy by The Private Chef to the Stars, Richard Florczak.…

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Episode 9: Chef Joe Bonaparte from HGTC talks the best knives, home ranges, and small kitchen appliances 41:41

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Executive director Chef Joe Bonaparte of the HGTC International Culinary Academy talks about the best knives, home ranges and small kitchen appliances. Chef Josie Allen from the Black Cat Kitchen food truck discusses the hurdles to get up and running and devising her Asian fusion menu. Captain Fred Rourke educates us on catching, cleaning shrimp al…

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Episode 8: Jack Gregory, Grand Strand restaurant expert of the hidden gems. Daniel Cox of "La Bruce" hot sauces 44:37

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down to pick the brain of Jack Gregory from Murrells Inlet Entertainment and Foodies. Also, local bartender/restaurant manager discusses his line of hot sauces. Commentary on "Local" of Pawley's Island and Toffino's Italian Bakery Deli and PizzeriaBy Richard

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Episode 7: An interview with music legend, Paul Williams 49:41

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The Private Chef to the Stars, Richard Florczak, sits down with singer, songwriter, actor, Academy Award winner, Paul Williams. Also, an interview with one of the Grand Strand's top food influencers, Amy Everhart, the Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe. Chef Richard does commentary on Benito's Pizza in North Myrtle Beach and Tu Taco in Murrells Inlet.…

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Episode 6: Interview with Mel Gibson. Part Two 47:16

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Part two with Mel Gibson. Mel talks about his most memorable meals, what his last dinner might be, and eating snakes with Robert Downey Jr. Also, two HGTC culinary students discuss the school, their favorite junk food, and future plans. Commentary by The Chef to the Stars about Andomiro restaurant in Pawley's Island and Scotto's Pizza in Myrtle Bea…

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Episode 5: Interview with Mel Gibson. Part one 37:52

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with his boss of 13 years, academy award winner Mel Gibson. Also, an interview with the chef/owner of Oak Prime in Myrtle Beach and commentary on River Oaks Pizzeria.By Richard

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Episode 4: Interview with singer, songwriter, legend...Dion 42:59

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This week on "Talkin' 'bout Food" Chef Richard Florczak sits down with music legend "Dion." Dion discusses the food he was raised on growing up in the Bronx, his mother's cooking, and how his first hit record changed the restaurants he was able to frequent. Also, commentaries on Luigi's Trattoria, Surfside Pizza and Inlet Culinary Garden.…

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Episode 3: From the hook to your plate. An interview with local fishing boat captain, Englis Glover 49:07

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The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with local celebrity and fishing boat captain, Englis Glover. Captain E discusses the proper way of getting fish from your hook to your plate and graces us with some local fish recipes. Also, Chef Richard's commentaries on Atmosphera restaurant, Incredible Edibles bakery, Bovines for pizza and some great kitc…

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Episode 2: Chef Joe Bonaparte from HGTC International Culinary Institute, Amanda Flowers chef/owner of Little River Deli and the beginning of the year-long hunt for the Grand Strand's best pizza 46:25

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The Private Chef to the Stars, Richard Florczak sits down with Chef Joe Bonaparte. Chef Joe is the executive director of The International Culinary Institute at HGTC. They discuss the daily operation of the school, the students, the chef instructors and some of Chef Joe's favorite restaurants in the Grand Strand. Also, Chef Florczak interviews Aman…

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Episode 1: Interview with Blues great Kenny Wayne Shepherd 46:18

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The Private Chef to the Stars interviews Blues great Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Kenny discusses finding great food while on tour, his grandfather's ribs recipe, and very special donuts. Chef Richard does commentaries on Greg's Cabana Grill, Dos Hermanos, Dumplings and Seafood and other restaurants in the Grand Strand.…

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World of Indie Films with Jaylin Pressley - Filmmaking Times Live #62 1:07:59

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In today's episode of Filmmaking Times Live we talk to Jaylin Pressley about starting a career in the entertainment industry as a new film director. Get the RX4-1500 router https://amzn.to/38E04xV Check out Jaylin Pressley's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/Jaysvisions__/ My filmmaking gear kit ➡ https://kit.co/TomAntos Exclusive tutorials…

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Latin Music Videos! Interview with director Danny Ruan - Filmmaking Times Live #61 1:19:13

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Today I talk to a successful director Danny Ruan about his experience in directing music videos in Latin America. Also we talk about how he so quickly grew an award winning music video production company. Lepow Portable Monitor https://amzn.to/36hBh0T Danny's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danny_ruan/ My filmmaking gear kit ➡ https://kit.co/To…

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Filmmaking Skill and Gear Knowledge with Philip Bloom - Filmmaking Times Live #60 58:29

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Today our guest is Philip Bloom as we talk about the importance of knowing your gear and skills as a filmmaker. Check out Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass gopb.co/mzed and his website http://philipbloom.net On his blog Philip shares years' worth of experience as a filmmaker. It's really an invaluable resource. My filmmaking gear kit ➡ https://k…

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From YouTube to Hollywood - Talk with filmmaker Yung Lee - Filmmaking Times Live #57 51:37

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We talk to filmmaker Yung Lee on his journey from doing YouTube videos to designing action sequences on films like Kingsman, Hans Solo, Pacific Rim and others. As a core member of Action Design Inc led by 2nd Unit/Action Director Brad Allan, Yung is responsible for designing action sequences for feature films like Kingsman 2 the Golden Circle and S…