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Episode 07: Nonna’s favorite

Julian Mancuso, a Berlin-based culinary entrepreneur, chef, recipe developer, and food stylist who owns the catering company Ada's Hot Deli & Alimentari, sits down with us to talk about his upbringing in Canada and his love for Italian food, which he learned from his two remarkable grandmothers, Ada and Gina.

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Episode 06: A taco is happiness

Micha Heiden likes it smoky and spicy. The self-proclaimed Gringo spends his free time hunting down the best bites in Mexico to bring them to Berlin, where he is running the city's best Taco place! You might think this is cultural appropriation. But hold your cerveza and tune it. It's different than you think.

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Episode 05: Hawaii is not a pizza

Kiki Aranita, a chef and food entrepreneur, and food writer from Hawaii shares insights on the iconic dishes of Hawaiian cuisine, including why pineapple doesn't belong on pizza. We learn about the diverse culture of these islands through the lens of immigration, including feral Chickens. Through her favorite dish, the Chicken Katsu Plate, she artfully explains why Hawaiians are obsessed with carbs. Tune in for this adventure.

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Episode 04: An Indian in Berlin

Sachin Obaid set new standards when he brought the flavors he grew up with in India to Berlin. What was a pet project during the pandemic quickly became one of the city's most valued Indian restaurants. We spoke about the history of food in India, its authenticity, and how his online food delivery system took the city by storm.

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Episode 03: War Hero with a Soup Ladle

Yevhen Klopotenko is Ukraine’s most well-known chef for many reasons. He’s a real fighter for recognising his people’s culture and food traditions. He tirelessly works to help those who need it, especially during war. We speak about getting Borscht recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage dish for the Ukraine.

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Episode 02: Levantine Cuisine

The exceptional Noor Murad, recipe developer, cook, and former head chef of Ottolenghi's test kitchen, speaks with us about Bahrain, Levantine, and Middle Eastern food and reveals what’s next in her career.

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Episode 01: I don’t like Schnitzel!

Austrian Michelin-Chef and TV host Lukas Mraz prefers Cordon Bleu over Schnitzel, wants the guests of his Michelin-Restaurant lick their plates and knows where to get the best food in Vienna. Also, his heart secretly beats for what he lovingly calls “sh*tty German food”.

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Episode Zero: Another Food Podcast?

Yet another food podcast? Yes! Join Arlene and Angelika and their shared love of schnitzel and everything related to food and culture. Friends for over a decade, based in Berlin, their expertise spans food writing, photography, and hospitality. They explore iconic dishes' cultural roots, interviewing chefs worldwide, offering a unique blend of culinary insight and cultural connection.

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