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#65 - What Drives Creative Evolution in the Kitchen? | Chef Chris Amendola of foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery

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Chef Chris Amendola of foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery returns to The Truth in This Art, joining the rarified air as one of just a handful of three-time guests.

Amendola shares his journey as an executive chef and restaurant owner, revealing how embracing change and curiosity keeps his creative vision fresh in the kitchen. He discusses building community at Forged and now at Forged at Black Ankle Vineyard, highlighting the power of hyper-seasonal cooking and sustainable sourcing.

Amendola reflects on lessons learned as both leader and creator—from taking risks with late-night cocktails to dreaming of a restaurant on a farm—and explains how he balances science and soul to craft memorable dining experiences. For Amendola, creative evolution means saying yes to opportunity and letting passion shape everything from menus to mentorship.

Topics Covered:

  • The role of resilience and curiosity in a chef’s journey
  • Building community through food and leadership at Forged
  • The value of seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices
  • Culinary creativity: lessons, risks, and joy in Baltimore’s restaurant scene

Get a taste at forgedeatery.com and follow @forged.eatery on Instagram for the latest culinary updates and special events.

Chris Amendola, chef-owner of foraged. Photo courtesy of foraged.


Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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Chef Chris Amendola of foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery returns to The Truth in This Art, joining the rarified air as one of just a handful of three-time guests.

Amendola shares his journey as an executive chef and restaurant owner, revealing how embracing change and curiosity keeps his creative vision fresh in the kitchen. He discusses building community at Forged and now at Forged at Black Ankle Vineyard, highlighting the power of hyper-seasonal cooking and sustainable sourcing.

Amendola reflects on lessons learned as both leader and creator—from taking risks with late-night cocktails to dreaming of a restaurant on a farm—and explains how he balances science and soul to craft memorable dining experiences. For Amendola, creative evolution means saying yes to opportunity and letting passion shape everything from menus to mentorship.

Topics Covered:

  • The role of resilience and curiosity in a chef’s journey
  • Building community through food and leadership at Forged
  • The value of seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices
  • Culinary creativity: lessons, risks, and joy in Baltimore’s restaurant scene

Get a taste at forgedeatery.com and follow @forged.eatery on Instagram for the latest culinary updates and special events.

Chris Amendola, chef-owner of foraged. Photo courtesy of foraged.


Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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