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Kelsey Glasser [https://www.instagram.com/kelseyglasser/] got bit by the acting bug as a child. The Willamette Valley native headed to NYU for college, then to Hollywood to pursue a career in film and TV. To make ends meet, she started working in restaurants and found herself at José Andrés’ Bazaar. As she learned about winemakers and their stories, she found herself falling in love with the world of wine. In time, she became a sommelier and headed to Portland, Oregon, to open a wine shop with her then-partner. That led to the 2018 opening of Arden [https://www.instagram.com/ardenportland/], a full-service restaurant that tested her mettle as a small business owner and restaurateur. Today, Arden is known for its seasonal menu, smart wine list, and welcoming vibes.  Today, Kelsey is a leader in Portland’s vibrant dining scene, host of the Her Way podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-way/id1770605704], and creator of the Seven Day Sommelier [https://www.raiseaglasswine.com/sevendaysommelier] virtual classes. She’s also busy developing a wine and travel TV show. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the twists and turns of her career, the lessons she’s learned in hospitality, and why wine is her favorite story to tell. Thank you to The Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa [https://www.opentable.com/c/visadining/] for their support.  Tickets for Jubilee L.A. [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/jubilee-2025-la] Subscribe to Cherry Bombe’s print magazine [https://cherrybombe.com/collections/subscriptions] Follow Kerry on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kerrybombe/] Past episodes and transcripts [https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/radio-cherry-bombe]

We’re serving up another delicious helping of our Sexy Italian Summer miniseries, and today’s guest is Angie Rito, the culinary force behind two of New York City’s hottest Italian-American restaurants, Don Angie and San Sabino. Angie and her husband Scott have reimagined beloved red sauce classics with bold, modern twists—think their famous pinwheel lasagna and bright chrysanthemum salad. She’s also the co-author of “Italian American: Red Sauce Classics and New Essentials,” a joyful ode to the food she loves.  Angie joins host Kerry Diamond to share what she’s eating and drinking this summer, her must-have fridge staples for living (and eating) like an Italian, and the story behind San Sabino’s cameo in Sarah Jessica Parker’s “And Just Like That.” Thank you to Nonino [https://www.grappanonino.it/en/] and Square [https://squareup.com/us/en] for their support. Learn more at square.com/big [http://square.com/big] Tickets for Jubilee L.A. [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/jubilee-2025-la] Join the Summer Tastemaker Tour [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/tastemaker-tour-2025] waitlist Subscribe to Cherry Bombe’s print magazine [https://cherrybombe.com/collections/subscriptions] More on Angie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/angela_rito/], Don Angie [https://www.instagram.com/donangienyc/], San Sabino [https://www.instagram.com/sansabinonyc/], "Italian American" cookbook [https://bookshop.org/a/7819/9780593138007], the Rolled Lasagna recipe [https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/recipes/don-angies-pinwheel-lasagna] More on Kerry: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kerrybombe/] Past episodes and transcripts [https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/radio-cherry-bombe]

Chef and restaurateur Sohui Kim wears many hats—co-owner of two beloved Brooklyn spots, cookbook author, community builder, and mom. At Insa [https://www.instagram.com/insabrooklyn/], she serves up Korean BBQ and karaoke with a side of joy. At Gage & Tollner [https://www.instagram.com/gage.and.tollner/], she honors the storied history of the legendary dining room once graced by the great Edna Lewis (catch Edna’s niece, Nina Williams-Mbengue, on Radio Cherry Bombe here [https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/radio-cherry-bombe/the-real-edna-lewis-a-conversation-with-her-niece-nina-williams-mbengue?_pos=1&_sid=bf1b13026&_ss=r], and tune into “Finding Edna Lewis” historian Deb Freeman’s episode here [https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/radio-cherry-bombe/deb-freeman]). Sohui joined host Kerry Diamond to talk about preserving culinary legacies, balancing creativity with care, and the wisdom she’s gained from her journey in food. Whether you’re a longtime fan or meeting her for the first time, you’ll be inspired by Sohui’s heart, humor, and vision. Thank you to The Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa [https://www.opentable.com/c/visadining/] for their support.  Tickets for Jubilee L.A. [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/jubilee-2025-la] Join the Summer Tastemaker Tour [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/tastemaker-tour-2025] waitlist Subscribe to Cherry Bombe’s print magazine [https://cherrybombe.com/collections/subscriptions] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kerrybombe/] Past episodes and transcripts [https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/radio-cherry-bombe]

We’re kicking off our Sexy Italian Summer miniseries with J.J. Martin, the California-born, Milan-based founder, Creative Director, and Chief Spiritual Officer of La DoubleJ, the maximalist fashion and lifestyle brand celebrated for its bold vintage prints, spiritual energy, and Italian craftsmanship. J.J. is also the author of “Mamma Milano: Lessons from the Motherland.” J.J. joins host Kerry Diamond to share her journey from Harper’s Bazaar editor to creative force in Milan, her favorite spots and foods in Italy, the inspiration behind her brand’s summer collection, and more. From what she’s eating and drinking to how she built her beloved brand, J.J. brings all the color, style, and la dolce vita vibes. Thank you to Nonino [https://www.grappanonino.it/en/] and Square [https://squareup.com/us/en] for their support. Learn more at square.com/big [http://square.com/big] Tickets for Jubilee L.A. [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/jubilee-2025-la] Join the Summer Tastemaker Tour [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/tastemaker-tour-2025] waitlist Subscribe to Cherry Bombe’s print magazine [https://cherrybombe.com/collections/subscriptions] More on J.J.: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jjmartinmilan/], La DoubleJ [https://www.instagram.com/ladoublej/], Sisterhood [https://www.ladoublej.com/en/the-sisterhood/what-is-the-sisterhood/], healer book [https://www.ladoublej.com/en/how-to-raise-your-vibration/healer-book/], “Mamma Milano” book [https://www.ladoublej.com/en/shop-the-edit/mammamilano-book/] More on Kerry: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kerrybombe/] Past episodes and transcripts [https://cherrybombe.com/blogs/radio-cherry-bombe]

If you’re agonizing over a big life decision, Chef Tracy [https://www.instagram.com/tracymalechek/?hl=en] has a simple solution for you. Flip a coin. It sounds crazy, but that’s exactly what she and her husband, Arjav Ezekiel [https://www.instagram.com/arjavezekiel/?hl=en], did when they couldn’t decide where to move. Start their future together in Portland, Oregon, where Arjav was from? Or move to bustling Austin? They tossed a quarter in the air and let fate decide.  “Tails, it’s Texas” prevailed. Today, their restaurant, Birdie’s [https://www.birdiesaustin.com/], is one of the most celebrated eateries in the city, the state, and beyond. Fans love the food and drink, the counter-service vibe, and the warm hospitality. (Arjav recently won a James Beard for being a great beverage pro. Congrats, Arjav!) But Birdie’s is also admired for its enlightened employee practices, like paid vacation, maternity leave, and health insurance. It’s one of the reasons Tracy was named to our first-ever Cherry Bombe Power List [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/power-list-2025].  Tracy joined me from Austin for this episode to chat about her life and career, from working for Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group [https://www.ushg.com/] to cheffing through IVF and a tough pregnancy, and her love of fingerling potatoes. Do all chefs love potatoes? I think so.  Tracy’s an inspiring human, and I’m so happy to have her back on the show. Give a listen, and, of course, if you find yourself in Austin, go visit Birdie’s.  –Host Kerry Diamond Thank you to The Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa [https://www.opentable.com/c/visadining/] for their support. Tickets for Jubilee L.A. [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/jubilee-2025-la] Join the waitlist for our Summer Tastemaker Tour [https://cherrybombe.com/pages/tastemaker-tour-2025] Subscribe to Cherry Bombe’s print magazine [https://cherrybombe.com/collections/subscriptions] Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kerrybombe/]