Episode 50: Chef Vincent Pellat from The Ritz-Escoffier in Paris teaches a week-long master class at HGTC International Culinary Institute

Episode 52: Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski and his wife Cindy talk food, not weather.

The Grand Strand's top meteorologist Ed Piotrowski and his lovely wife Cindy, sit down with The Private Chef to the Stars to talk about Polish food, their favorite restaurants , and Cindy's capability in the kitchen.

Episode 51: Jason Black of JBlack Out and About, 411 in the 843, and Myrtle Beach Eats. Jack Gregory of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment.

Jason Black joins The Private Chef to the Stars in this episode. Jason has lived in The Grand Strand for over 30 years and has been a lover of the food scene since day one. He runs the pages JBlack Out and About, 411 in the 843, and Myrtle Beach Eats which has 53 thousand followers. He's a community advocate for the privately owned restaurants here in The Grand Strand. Jack Gregory of Murrells Inlet Foodies and Entertainment is back in the studio and has a few choice words about the local "food influencers." Jack also speaks highly of McEisley's Tavern in Murrells Inlet and the goings on at Dead Dog Saloon.

Episode 50: Chef Vincent Pellat from The Ritz-Escoffier in Paris teaches a week-long master class at HGTC International Culinary Institute

This week on Talkin' 'bout Food, the spotlight shines on celebrated French culinary talent Vincent Pellat, a rising force in the gastronomic world. At just thirty-three years old, Chef Pellat has already built an impressive résumé, having honed his craft in some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in Paris.  This week, Chef Pellat brought his expertise to the International Culinary Institute, where fortunate students experienced exclusive master classes in advanced culinary arts.  Sophia Edens, widely recognized as The Content Food Critic, stops by the Talkin' 'bout Food studio to share highlights from her recent Grand Strand Magazine award win, discuss standout restaurants worth visiting, and even chats about her latest kitchen obsession—a brand-new KitchenAid.

Episode 49: Owners of Palm 33 in Murrells Inlet are back in the studio!

The Private Chef to the Stars welcomes back Lisa and Bennie Blackwell. They are the owners of Palm 33 and are in the studio to discuss their ups and downs (mostly ups) as they approach their first year in business.

Episode 48: Anto’s Pizza Romana Soars as Gnosh Pit Food Truck Stalls

Fresh off a trip to Rome, and a first-place win for his focaccia, Anthony Ludovici-DeBrigida of Anto’s Pizza Romana joins us in the Talkin’ ’bout Food studio. Chef Anthony talks competition, craft, and how he keeps up with the nightly rush at his Conway pizzeria.  While some are celebrating wins, Chef Meredith Herman of the Gnosh Pit food truck has faced a tougher road. She talks about the many challenges she’s navigated over the last few months.