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Hawaii Food Tours Ultimate Eaters Guide: Hawaii Edition available at HawaiiFoodTours.com Welcome! My journey is as eclectic as the conversations I spark on 50 Tastes Of Gray.

I’m Matthew Gray—radio/podcast host, chef, storyteller, and self-confessed lifelong learner with a taste for adventure both in and out of the kitchen. From hitting the road with legendary rock bands as a wide-eyed teen, to cooking for Hollywood A-listers, to launching one of America’s first food tour companies in Hawaii—I’ve learned that flavor lives everywhere: in meals, in stories, and in the mo

ment you dare to try something new. I’ve worn enough hats (and aprons) to fill a costume closet—Chef, Author, Food Critic, Entrepreneur, and Radio Pioneer—but everything I do comes back to curiosity, connection, and helping people discover joy in the everyday.

50 Tastes Of Gray is where I bring together passionate people, big ideas, and a dash of mischief to explore food, creativity, and meaning in life. Whether you’re here for a hilarious mishap, a surprising insight, or just an excuse to drool over the next great bite, you’re in the right place. Outside the studio and kitchen, you’ll find me exploring new flavors, penning whimsical musings, and dreaming up ways to make the world tastier and more connected—one story at a time. Pull up a chair, dig in, and let’s savor a life well-tasted—together.

08/23/2026

* Why Did It Become Their Story?

Chris explains the chaos that shaped the book — marriage, COVID, selling homes, injury, addiction, and years of extreme circumstances. Matthew Gray asks the pivotal question: if the book started with Chris, why did it become their story instead of his? A powerful moment of identity, honesty, and narrative tension on 50 Tastes Of Gray.

   

08/22/2026

* Yeah, We’re Good

Katie Bowick jokes that there are basically two Starbucks on every corner — and Matthew Gray checks in to see if she wants to keep going. Her dry, perfect reply: “Yeah, we’re good.” A tiny moment of comedic timing and chemistry on 50 Tastes Of Gray, wrapped inside a joke about coffee overload.







08/22/2026

Most Comfortable Podcast Ever!

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08/21/2026

* Smashed Potato Magic *

Mindy Crosato breaks down the secret behind her legendary smashed potatoes: baby reds boiled and cold‑held, smashed to order, deep‑fried, and finished with her signature seasoning shake. Fluffy inside, crispy outside — plus toasted brown sugar that caramelizes into pure magic. A chef‑flex moment on 50 Tastes Of Gray.





08/21/2026

* The Best Rice Krispies Treats Ever

Short, bold, claim‑forward — exactly what YouTube rewards.

Mindy Crosato reveals her secret recipe for the best Rice Krispies treats ever: Fruity Pebbles, brown butter, and a touch of bergamot. A chef‑flex moment on 50 Tastes Of Gray that proves she can elevate even the simplest childhood snack into something unforgettable.







08/20/2026

* (Another) One Of My Pet Peeves
Matthew Gray shares another one of his lifelong pet peeves: the rise of chocolate bagels, everything bagels, and all the modern “crime‑against‑bagels” varieties. Back in his day, bagels were simple — egg, onion, garlic — and that was enough. Mindy Crosato reacts with pure chef‑chaos delight in this classic 50 Tastes Of Gray moment.


08/20/2026

* I’ll Tell You Where To Go

Matthew Gray reminds Mindy Crosato that if anyone can tell her where to go, it’s him. A playful host‑energy moment from 50 Tastes Of Gray, showcasing the chemistry, humor, and swagger that makes this podcast unforgettable.





08/19/2026

🥯 Notorious B.A.G.E.L.

Mindy Crosato reveals that her bagels became such a hit she launched a whole new brand — Notorious B.A.G.E.L. Trademark secured, story unfolding, bagel empire activated. This is the official origin moment.

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08/19/2026

🍾Champagne and a Filet‑O‑Fish

Mindy Crosato shares her favorite champagne pairing — Ruffles with crème fraîche and caviar — then Matthew casually reveals that he once paired Dom Pérignon with a McDonald’s Filet‑O‑Fish… and it was delicious. High‑low cuisine at its absolute finest.

08/18/2026

*Goo‑Goo Doll*

Mindy Crosato reveals what she’s been snacking on today: oatmeal cookie dough, leftover berry cobbler goo, ginger‑coconut crunchy caramelized edge goo, cheesy garlic bagel pizza, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber… and somehow it all ends with “that’s the magic‑magic.”





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