Talkin' 'bout Food

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.

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.

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, Russells Seafoof Grill, and food truck Mi Lindo Huichapan.

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. 

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 Food Critic, Sophia Edens, interviews The Private Chef to the Stars.

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.

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" in Conaway. 

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. Commentary on Neal's Creekhouse.

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.

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 Myrtle Beach.

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.

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 restaurant scene, and his future.

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.

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.

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 Inlet. 

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.

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