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Interview with Hanalei Souza – Cambro Eats – Episode 40

April 14, 2024 Felix Bazgan 0:26:25

On this episode of Cambro Eats, we talk to Hanalei Souza.

Hanalei Souza is an author, cook, and the voice behind LadyLineCook, which extends beyond her blog to social media, engaging with a community of foodservice professionals. With a background in Ski Resort Management, her love for snowboarding inspired the start of her blog and continues to shape her content. Her book, “Nice Work, Boys!” is a humorous and insightful reflection on her experiences in the ski and culinary industries, emphasizing leadership and gender dynamics.

Check out the interview and follow her on all your favorite social media channels.

Guest: Hanalei Souza

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Interview with TILIT Founders: Jenny Goodman and Alex McCrery – Cambro Eats – Episode 39

December 12, 2023 Felix Bazgan 0:26:21

Join us on Cambro Eats for an exclusive glimpse into the story of Tilit, a brand that has been revolutionizing chef wear since its inception. In this episode, our host Felix Bazgan engages with Tilit’s founders, Alex McCrery and Jenny Goodman, to uncover the roots, evolution, and exciting collaborations of this dynamic brand.

Origin Story: Commander’s Palace to Tilit Tilit’s journey began at Commander’s Palace Restaurant in New Orleans, where Alex and Jenny’s paths first crossed. Their combined experience in the hospitality industry led to a shared vision: creating chef wear that paralleled the pride and professionalism of culinary arts.

The Big Apple Beckons Their transition to New York, with Jenny moving in 2004 and Alex following a year later, set the stage for Tilit’s birth. Post-Hurricane Katrina, New York became the launching pad for their innovative venture.

The Essence of Tilit Starting with a modest range of garments, Tilit has grown to offer a diverse product line, including pants, shirts, aprons, and more. Integral to their process is a strong emphasis on customer feedback, ensuring their offerings meet the rigorous demands of culinary professionals.

Collaborations and Innovations Throughout its growth, Tilit has engaged in various collaborations, continuously pushing the boundaries of culinary fashion. A notable mention is their partnership with Cambro, where a unique product idea was brought to life, highlighting Tilit’s innovative spirit and dedication to practical, stylish solutions for chefs.

Future Endeavors and Continued Growth Looking forward, Tilit aims to maintain its focus on high-quality, specialized products. Upcoming launches and collaborations are set to further cement their position as leaders in culinary fashion, with partnerships like the one with Cambro underscoring their commitment to industry-relevant innovation.

Guest: Jenny Goodman and Alex McCrery

Host: Felix Bazgan

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mike bicocchi

Interview with Mike Bicocchi – Cambro Eats Episode 37

April 14, 2023 Felix Bazgan 00:12:01

Welcome to a new episode of the Camera Eats podcast, where host Felix Bazgan interviews Mike Bicocchi, the executive chef at Elegant Affairs, a full-service catering company serving Manhattan, New York City, Long Island, and the Hamptons. They discuss catering trends for 2023 and how Elegant Affairs distinguishes itself in the competitive market with exceptional presentation, service, and reimagining catering food. Mike shares his journey from working in restaurants to catering and the growth of Elegant Affairs from a basement business to a powerhouse.

Mike highlights some trends in catering, such as the popularity of mini meals and individual small plates that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic, the increased use of sous vide cooking techniques, and the focus on personalization and emotion in event planning. He also emphasizes that catering doesn’t have to be limited to buffet-style food and can be elevated with proper planning and resources.

Join Felix and Mike as they explore the world of high-end catering and discuss the importance of a strong team, overcoming misconceptions about catering, and the exciting future of Elegant Affairs.

Guest: Executive Chef Mike Bicocchi

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Interview with Sawyer Hemsley – Cambro Eats Episode 35

October 12, 2022 Felix Bazgan 00:18:03

On this episode of Cambro Eats, I had the pleasure of interviewing the co-founder of Crumbl Cookies, Sawyer Hemsley.

Sawyer started Crumbl with his cousin in 2017 while at Utah State. Focusing on making their signature milk chocolate chip cookies the best it could be while adding weekly flavors turned out to be a winning combination. Customer flock to the stores and online delivery for weekly tastings!

In a very short time, Crumbl has become one of the fastest growing cookie businesses ever. With almost 600 locations and on target for 1,000 by the end of 2022, Crumbl is on course for a meteoric rise.

In this interview, we discuss the start of the business, on-going business challenges and what the future holds for Crumbl.

Guest: Sawyer Hemsley

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Stuf’d Catering Truck: Interview with John Locasio – Cambro Eats Episode 31

July 16, 2021 Felix Bazgan 00:22:46

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On this episode of Cambro Eats, we talk to Chef John Locascio, co-founder and co-owner of Stuf’d Catering Truck in New York City.

Some of the topics we dive into with Chef John are the idea and pursuit of starting the business, growth, pandemic challenges, and future outlook.

Check out some of these awesome food pics and listen to the show!

Enjoy the interview and connect with John and Stuf’d Catering Truck on social:

Guest: Chef John Locascio

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Episode 19 – Interview with Steve Chu of Ekiben

September 26, 2019 Felix Bazgan 00:10:28

In this episode of Cambro Eats, we take you to Baltimore! Steve Chu, co-owner of Ekiben, shares the story of his popular Asian Fusion restaurant.

From humble beginnings with a hot dog cart (and trusty Cambro insulated transporters), Steve and his team are celebrating 3 years in a brick and mortar location and planning a new store opening later in 2019. Even today though they rely on those Cambro transporters to keep those artisanal steamed bun sandwiches and rice perfect for all types of delivery and events.

Check out some of the pics from Ekiben:

Guest: Steve Chu

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Episode 18 – Interview with Lamar Moore

July 1, 2019 Felix Bazgan 00:27:08

In this episode of Cambro Eats, we talk to Chef Lamar Moore.

Chef’s journey through foodservice takes some very interesting turns. From his time at Le Cordon Bleu in Chicago to working on the expansion of McCormick and Schmick’s across the US to working at stadiums all over the country, his experiences are eye opening. Oh and he was on a TV reality show so for more check out the interview.

Guest: Lamar Moore

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Episode 17 – Interview with Marc Marrone | Cambro Eats

June 7, 2019 Felix Bazgan 00:11:28

On this week’s show, we talk to Chef Marc Marrone. After several years of being the Corporate Chef for the Tao Group, known for the Tao Las Vegas venue in the Venetian, he has recently started Graffiti Bao, a Vegas pop-up inspired by Asian street food.

We talked to him about his background, trends in foodservice and of course what he loves about Cambro.

Please listen to the interview and check out the links below to connect.

Guest: Marc Maronne

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Episode 16 Interview with Katsuji Tanabe | Cambro Eats

March 20, 2019 Felix Bazgan 00:10:37

In this episode we took a short trip north to LA County to visit Chef Katsuji Tanabe at his restaurant, The Nixon Steakhouse.

You probably recognize Chef Kat from one of his many restaurants across the US or from his appearance on TV – notably the show, Top Chef.

In this interview he talks about his background, getting his start in foodservice and of course, what Cambro products he relies upon. We had the opportunity to film the installation of Cambro Shelving at the Nixon Steakhouse and invite you to watch that video as well.

Please listen to the interview and check out the links below to connect.

Guest: Katsuji Tanabe

Host: Felix Bazgan

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Episode 15 Interview with Ameer Natson | Cambro Eats

February 20, 2019 Felix Bazgan 00:17:47

Ameer Natson logo In this episode, we talk to Ameer Natson. To say he’s an Executive Chef would be too easy so you’ll have to listen to him describe his journey.

Check out the podcast and here’s the link to Ameer’s website to get all the info on his upcoming adventures.

Guest: Ameer Natson

Host: Felix Bazgan

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