Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates
Episodes
Andy Wang
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates brings on one of the sharpest voices in food journalism today - Andy Wang, contributi...
Culinary Confidential's Foodie Holiday Gift Guide for 2025
15 Dec 2025
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This week on Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates unwraps the holiday season's most thoughtful gourmet gifts - delicious and tasty finds that are pe...
Petra Higby / Priscilla Jimenez
08 Dec 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates explores how food and drink become extraordinary gifts to give during the holiday sea...
Cynthia Rowley & Kit Keenan
01 Dec 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates is joined by two guests that bring family, fashion, and Campbell's products to the ta...
Chef Jason Weiner & Eric Lemonides
24 Nov 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes in the duo behind Bridgehampton's own Almond, Chef Jason Weiner and res...
Hugo Ortega & Bee Hayn
17 Nov 2025
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Culinary Confidential takes to the seas this week as Christina Cates dives into the world of luxury hospitality on the water! Joining this week's show...
Martin Whelan & Joey Fortunato
10 Nov 2025
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On this week's Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates dives into the tasty and savory intersection that is sports and food - the part of the fan exper...
Ronald Asher
03 Nov 2025
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On this week's Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates explores the dining scene and culture in Hong Kong with Ronald Asher, founder and chief pie make...
Katie DeCapria
27 Oct 2025
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Better not ghost this week's spooktacular edition of Culinary Confidential! Christina Cates is serving up a special Halloween treat that you won't wan...
Zamir Gotta
20 Oct 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes Zamir Gotta - Russian-born producer, cultural diplomat, and longtime travel ...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 10-12-25
13 Oct 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates celebrates the strength, creativity, legacy, and hospitality that family-run food bus...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 10-5-25
06 Oct 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates continues the tradition of spotlighting women who are hard at work shaping culture an...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 9-28-25
29 Sep 2025
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This week marks the start of Season 2 of Culinary Confidential, and there's no better way to kick that off than by opening with the world's best bar! ...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 9-21-25
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates celebrates a huge milestone in the finale of season one. We're celebrating ONE YEAR of pulling bac...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 9-14-25
15 Sep 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes hospitality power duo Kevin and Janine Fenton to talk all things private din...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 9-7-25
08 Sep 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes extraordinary culinarian Christian J. Fischer, whose journey began in a fami...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 8-31-25
01 Sep 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes Emmy Award-winning chef Frankie Celenza to celebrate the launch of his brand...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 8-24-25
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, it's a courtside conversation blending in tennis with taste and talent. Christina Cates welcomes hosp...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 8-17-25
18 Aug 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes in Dillon Baxter, Dominic Russo, and Jodi Moreno. Baxter is the CEO of Plant...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 8-10-25
11 Aug 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes Dr. Julie Gatza, founder of the Florida Wellness Institute, to discuss how c...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 8-3-25
04 Aug 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes Jay Reifel, co-author of A History Of The World In 10 Dinners: 2,000 Ye...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 7-27-25
28 Jul 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates explores generational recipes and the cultural roots they preserve. Joining the show ...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 7-20-25
21 Jul 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates focuses on at-home cooking tips with Chef Carmine DiGiovanni of Aunt Jake's NYC. ...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 7-13-25
14 Jul 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes in Melissa Sumner of Sumner Farms in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Alongside her ...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 7-6-25
07 Jul 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates takes a deep dive into the growing epidemic of food allergies. Food allergies affect ...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 6-29-25
30 Jun 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes in Chef Andrew Molen. Renowned for his impeccable standards and intuitive ap...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 6-22-25
23 Jun 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes in popular social media personality The People's Somm. Known for his no-nons...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 6-15-25
16 Jun 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates showcases Indian cuisine's impact on the global scale by welcoming in Chef Vikas Khan...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 6-8-25
09 Jun 2025
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Culinary Confidential hits the West Coast this week for an exclusive journey uncovering the artistry behind gourmet cheeses and specialty foods! Chris...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 6-1-25
02 Jun 2025
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Culinary Confidential hits the road again this week, this time to the Windy City! Christina Cates welcomes Susie Griffin and David Baez for a deliciou...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 5-25-25
26 May 2025
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This week, Culinary Confidential is shipping up to Boston for an exclusive look at the city's vibrant food and hospitality scene! Christina Cates is j...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 5-18-25
19 May 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes in food influencer Eric Hammer. Known for his engaging content on TikTok, In...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 5-11-25
12 May 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes Austin Allan, founder and CEO of Sugar Wood, and Rachel Chitwood, VP of Mark...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 5-4-25
05 May 2025
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On this week's special Cinco De Mayo edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates concludes her 'Spotlight On A Chef' series with Chef Scott Linq...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 4-27-25
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates continues her 'Spotlight On A Chef' series with Chef Michael Lomonaco. Lomonaco is a ...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 4-20-25
21 Apr 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates continues her 'Spotlight On A Chef' series with two culinary powerhouses making waves...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 4-13-25
14 Apr 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates kicks off her 'Spotlight On A Chef' series by welcoming in Chef Jamie Knott. Knott is...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 4-6-25
07 Apr 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes Football Hall of Famer Alan Page to discuss his new children's book "Baking ...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 3-30-25
31 Mar 2025
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On this week's edition of Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes “The Doctors” TV personality Dr. Ian K. Smith for his pers...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 3-23-25
24 Mar 2025
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On this edition, Christina welcomes Guinness brand ambassador Colm O'Connor to recap how the Guinness storehouse celebrated St. Patrick's Day an...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 3-16-25
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Megan Klein, the founder of Little Saints, a company that creates non-alcoholic cocktails and spirits infused with functional mushrooms, ...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 3-9-25
10 Mar 2025
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Christina Cates' special guest is JORJ MORGAN — a celebrated Southern home cook, food blogger, and cookbook author known for her engaging s...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 3-2-25
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Kunz is the founder and CEO of The Truffleist, a company based in Long Island City, Queens, that produces handcrafted, small-batch truffle ...
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates 2-23-25
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Damon is a former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2012 and has been associated with such team...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 2-16-25
17 Feb 2025
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ARIEL STRIZOWER and MIKE SALZANO are Christina Cates’s special guests on CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL— a highly popular, new talk ...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 2-9-25
10 Feb 2025
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Guests: Ellen Hunter, the blogger behind “The Star Crawl,” is on a mission to dine at every MICHELIN-starred restaurant in New Y...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 2-2-25
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: RYAN LINDQUIST, General Manager of Luxbar in Chicago, Ryan shares his journey from his early days in hospitality to transf...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 1-26-25
27 Jan 2025
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Guest: Doug Frost—co-owner of Echolands Winery and one of the few people in the world to hold both the Master of Wine and Master Sommelier ...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 1-19-25
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Dale DeGroff, a renowned American bartender and author affectionately known as “King Cocktail.” Widely credited with pioneering the...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 1-12-25
13 Jan 2025
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On this episode of CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL — a popular talk show airing Sunday nights on AM970 radio — her special guests will be ...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 1-5-25
06 Jan 2025
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Guests: Chris Vasami — a fitness coach, mentor, nutritionist, and owner of Vasami Training — is a former professional baseball p...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 12-29-24
30 Dec 2024
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Guests: Antonio Dinis & Luciana Barbieri, co-owners of PORTO BY ANTONIO — a critically acclaimed eatery located in North Bergen, N...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 12-22-24
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Jeremy Lebewohl, co-owner of the famed 2nd Ave Deli, will share insights into the company’s rich history. Originally establis...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 12-15-24
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dirk McCall de Palomá, Executive Director of the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District, is the featured guest on Sunday night’s ...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 12-8-24
09 Dec 2024
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Guests: . Mallory Mortier has extensive experience as a Certified Flight Attendant (CFA) and has been a Gulfstream CFA fleet manager for some 17 years...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 12-1-24
02 Dec 2024
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Guests: Chef Renee Faris- Chef Renee — the owner of Erie Coffeeshop and Bakery, a popular small batch bakery located in Rutherford, North Jersey —...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-24-24
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Chef Drew Keane is a talented chef with over 15 years in the restaurant industry. He has honed his skills in a variety of global cuisines a...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-17-24
18 Nov 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-17-24 Guests: Marta Pateiro, Head of Talent Development, Diversity, Inclusion & The Culture at Pern...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-10-24
11 Nov 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-10-24 Guests : Brad Gardiner, Brad has worked as a managing partner with NYC dining influencer Steve Han...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-3-24
04 Nov 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 11-3-24 Guests: Allison Reid, Aimbridge Hospitality (https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-reid-6693a9110/?ut...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-27-24
28 Oct 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-27-24 Guests:Pietro Caldarelli (Director of Operations ), Raffaele De Vivo (General Manager), and Giusep...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-20-24
21 Oct 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-20-24 Guests: Mona James, Corporate Catering General Manager (https://www.instagram.com/chefmomo_63?ig...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-13-24
14 Oct 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-13-24 Guests: Steve Cuccinelli, Owner of WonderBagels (https://www.instagram.com/wbcentralave?igsh=MWVlc...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-6-24
07 Oct 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 10-6-24 Guests: Nicole Dragon AKA The Food Dragon, Bicoastal private chef with food channel thefooddragon.s...
Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 9-29-24
30 Sep 2024
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Culinary Confidential With Christina Cates 9-29-24 Guests: Lucas A. Ferrara - A "Top 100" NY Super Lawyer, Professor and Radio Host (nfllp.com); Jake ...