Say Grace
Episodes
EP 19: A Conversation with Chef Alex Harrell of The Gloriette and Ben’s Friends
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Alex Harrell brings a blend of classical technique and deep respect for Southern technique and seasonal ingredients to his cooking. Raised in sou...
EP 18: A Conversation with Justin and Mia Deviller of La Petit Grocery
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Justin Devillier and Mia Devillier are the husband-and-wife team behind New Orleans’ beloved La Petite Grocery, where Justin serves as Chef/Own...
EP 17: A Conversation with James London of Chubby Fish
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James London is a Charleston native whose culinary career began at age 14. After graduating from the College of Charleston and training at The French ...
EP 16: A Conversation with Kat Kinsman of Food & Wine
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kat Kinsman is the Executive Features Editor at Food & Wine. She is the author of Hi, Anxiety: Life with a Bad Case of Nerves, host of the award-w...
EP 15: A Conversation with Culinary Icon Wolfgang Puck
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wolfgang Puck is a chef, restaurateur, and culinary pioneer whose name is synonymous with innovation in modern cuisine. Born in Austria, he worked in ...
EP 14: A Conversation with Andrew Zimmern
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award–winning chef, creator, producer, and storyteller who has built a career on the belief tha...
EP 13: A Conversation with Hospitality Entrepreneur Brooks Reitz
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brook Reitz is a Charleston-based entrepreneur, investor, and writer. He is the owner of Leon's Oyster Shop, Little Jack's Tavern, and Melfi's, in Cha...
EP 12: A New Year’s Message from Steve Palmer
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special kick-off to 2026, host Steve Palmer and his previous and upcoming guests, including Frank Stitt, Kat Kinsman, Andrew Zimmern, and more...
EP 11: An End-of-Year Reflection from Steve Palmer
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode, host Steve Palmer takes a moment to reflect on the past year and highlight the important work his partners, community...
EP 10: A Conversation with Hunter Lewis of Food & Wine
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Lewis is the Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, a role he has held since 2017, overseeing the brand’s print, digital, and experiential platf...
EP 9: A Conversation with John T. Edge, author of House of Smoke
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John T. Edge is the writer and host of the Emmy Award-winning television show TrueSouth on the SEC Network, ESPN, Disney, and Hulu. He also pens a bel...
EP 8: A Conversation with Frank Stitt
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Stitt is the chef and owner of Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega, and Chez Fonfon in Birmingham, AL, and one of the most influential voices in ...
EP 7: A Thanksgiving Reflection with Steve Palmer
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special solo episode, host Steve Palmer shares his perspective on navigating the holiday season—a time that can be especially challenging fo...
EP 6: A Conversation with Jon Murray of Noko
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Murray is the founder of Noko and Kase, two acclaimed East Nashville restaurants that blend Southern roots with a global point of view. With nearl...
EP 5: A Conversation with Max Goldberg of Strategic Hospitality
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Goldberg is the co-owner of Strategic Hospitality, the group behind some of Nashville’s most celebrated restaurants and bars, including The Patt...
EP 4: A Conversation with Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Guidara is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality. He is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under hi...
EP 3: A Conversation with Chef John Fleer
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A native of Winston-Salem, NC, Asheville-based Chef John Fleer has earned critical acclaim for the way he transforms local ingredients into world-clas...
EP 2: A Conversation with Graham House, Sean McMullen, and Sarah Charles Hereford of Luminosa
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chef Graham House, Chef de Cuisine Sean McMullen, and Director of Food & Beverage Sarah Charles Hereford are the talented trio behind belove...
EP 1: A Conversation with Meherwan and Molly Irani of Chai Pani Restaurant Group
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meherwan and Molly Irani are the husband-and-wife duo behind Chai Pani Restaurant Group and Spicewalla. Since opening the flagship Chai Pani location ...
EP 23: A Conversation with Simone Reggie of French Truck Coffee
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Reggie is the Director of Sales & Marketing at French Truck Coffee, where she leads marketing, community relations, and partnerships across the...
EP 22: A Conversation with Lilly Jan, Ph.D of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lilly Jan is a faculty member at Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration, where she teaches courses on restaurant design, food...
EP 21: A Conversation with Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Carmellini is the chef and co-founder of NoHo Hospitality Group, which operates celebrated restaurants including Locanda Verde, The Dutch, Lafa...
EP 20: A Conversation with Rob Rubba of Oyster Oyster
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Rubba is the chef and founding partner of MICHELIN-starred Oyster Oyster in Washington, D.C. A James Beard Outstanding Chef (2023) and one of Food...
EP 19: A Conversation with Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debby Soo is a forward-thinking leader reshaping how the restaurant industry engages with technology and advocacy. As CEO of OpenTable since 2020, she...
EP 18: A Conversation with Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Anthony is the Executive Chef and Partner at Gramercy Tavern, one of NYC’s most iconic restaurants. Under his leadership, the restaurant ear...
EP 17: A Conversation with Jim Irwin of New City Properties
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Irwin is the President of New City, a commercial real estate development firm based in Atlanta. With a career that spans over $1 billion in new in...
EP 16: A Conversation with Ellen Yin
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Yin is the founder and co-owner of High Street Hospitality Group, a powerhouse in the dining scene with restaurants in Philadelphia, New York, a...
EP 15: A Conversation with Randy Garutti
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Garutti is a legendary figure in the restaurant industry, best known for his role as the CEO who transformed Shake Shack from a single hot dog c...
EP 14: A Conversation with Martha Hoover of Won't Stop Hospitality
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Hoover is a pioneering American restaurateur and social entrepreneur, best known for founding Won't Stop Hospitality, a collection of acclaimed...
EP 13: A Conversation with Stephanie Wu, Editor-In-Chief of Eater
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie is the editor-in-chief of Eater, a role she’s held since 2022. She leads editorial strategy across more than 20 cities, overseeing writers...
EP 12: A Conversation with Smith Hanes of Smith Hanes Studio
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smith Hanes is the founder and creative director of Smith Hanes Studio, an interior design firm he founded in 2004. Based in Atlanta with a second stu...
EP 11: A Conversation with Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel of Birdie’s
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel are the husband-and-wife team behind Birdie’s, the nationally acclaimed East Austin restaurant known for it...
EP 10: A Conversation with Neal Bodenheimer of Cure Co. and Tales of the Cocktail
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Bodenheimer is the Managing Partner of CureCo., the group behind New Orleans’ acclaimed bars Cure, Cane & Table, and VALS, and is a partner in ...
EP 9: A Conversation with Danny Meyer of Union Square Hospitality Group
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Meyer is one of the most influential voices in modern hospitality. As the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, he’s built some of New Y...
EP 8: A Conversation with Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown of Southern Smoke Foundation
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Based in Houston, Texas, Chris Shepherd and Lindsey Brown are the Co-Founders and husband-and-wife team behind Southern Smoke Foundation, a non-profi...
EP 7: A Conversation with Lawrence Weeks of North of Bourbon and Ensō
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and restaurateur Lawrence Weeks channels Southern tradition, global influence, and personal heritage into his Louisville-based restaurants, Nort...
EP 6: A Conversation with André Natera of Chef’s PSA
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Based in Austin, TX, André Natera is a best-selling author, public speaker, and host of Chef’s PSA, one of the top-ranked chef podcasts globally....
EP 5: A Conversation with Vivian Howard
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated chef, cookbook author, television personality, and restaurateur Vivian Howard’s culinary expertise stretches across multiple mediums whi...
EP 4: A Conversation with Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Chicago-based Boka Restaurant Group Kevin Boehm has established himself as one of the world’s foremost hospitality vis...
EP 3: A Conversation on Hospitality With Longtime Indigo Road Hospitality Group Teammates
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime teammates of the Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) Jeremiah Bacon, Kimball Brienza, Jennifer Dailey, and Vonda Freeman have played a big p...
EP 2: A Conversation with Mickey Bakst of Ben’s Friends
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maître D, foodie, fundraiser, philanthropist, career restaurateur, mentor, and Charleston ambassador – these are just a few titles bestowed upon M...
EP 1: A Conversation with Mike Lata of FIG Charleston
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lata, chef and co-owner of Charleston’s FIG and The Ordinary in Charleston, SC, is a James Beard Award-winning chef celebrated for his dedicat...