Talkin' 'bout Food

07/25/2025

🎙️ Episode 35 is live!

You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in the Grand Strand who has eaten at more local restaurants than Jack Gregory of Murrells Inlet Foodies & Entertainment

This week, Jack joins The Private Chef to the Stars to talk about 20+ restaurants from North Myrtle Beach to Pawleys Island, and he doesn’t hold back.

Chef Richard gets Jack to dish on where to find the best food items up and down the coast.

If you’re looking for your next go-to spot, this episode is packed with insider tips you won’t want to miss.

Hoskins Restaurant, Sea Captain's House, 44 & King, Anto’s Pizza Romana & Italian Market, Crooked Oak Tavern, Greg's Cabana Bar & Grill, I Love The Chicken Joint, Palm 33 Restaurant, Judy Boone's Family Kitchen, Bistro 217, Local Eat Drink Celebrate, Frank's & Frank's Outback, Chive Blossom, SURF DAWGS, River Oaks Pizzeria of Surfside

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pQD8GWmlqZ4GCttNdo2uk?si=kU8quCQoR76lXTSXL_T2yw

07/24/2025

🎙️ Throwback Thursday — Episode 13!

This week we’re looking back at one of our earlier episodes of Talkin' 'bout Food

🍽️ Jamie Johnson, General Manager of the iconic Judy Boone's Family Kitchen discusses how the restaurant came to be, the incredible staff, and why the restaurant is as beloved as it is.

🚚 Meredith Herman, the powerhouse behind The gnosh pit, dishes on what it takes to become one of the most popular food trucks on the Grand Strand.

Plus, hear The Private Chef to the Stars give his take on The Grumpy Mustache in Murrells Inlet.

👉 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Kusm9Qkb8L81TlKoA4RRJ?si=2MgXM2CuS-mhgQtDBsHfnA

07/15/2025

From celebrity stories to local mom-and-pop shops, Talkin' 'bout Food drops a new episode every Friday!

Listen now on your favorite platform:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gJWwDNNc2AKBLC0hKA2ZZ?si=UpMXFxYYQr-Cc7yvPjBM8A

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUtx6QlEsCy3-n-0jx_CE8EoXWChElHlk&si=-dIuSI_P3VeUYVfN

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-talkin-bout-food-228614313/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-bout-food/id1776591517

07/14/2025

🎙 Episode 34 is live!

This week on Talkin' 'bout Food, The Private Chef to the Stars welcomes…

🍰 The founders of Sweet Girlz Bakery & Cafe share how their business took off, despite having no formal culinary background.

Then, Don Princiotto joins the show to talk about his incredible journey: from the Navy and defense contracting to International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, and eventually working in a 3 Michelin Star restaurant…at 62 years old.

🎧 Tap to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z8rBRogQOdEXcHy4M4lTa?si=BbP1MgpPTFWelqhWhrf62A

07/11/2025

🎙 Episode 33 is LIVE!

This week on Talkin' 'bout Food The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with 3 talented guests.

🎭 Lakieta & Jamie Graves of Lakieta & Company. You may know them from The Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, The Carolina Opry Theater, and Barefoot Queen, but their love for food is just as strong as their love for music.

👨‍🍳 Then we meet Michael Roemhildt of Michael’s Kitchen, LLC. From graduating International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach to serving NFL legend Rob Gronkowski -Gronk, this Myrtle Beach chef is making major moves.

🎧 Tune in now to hear the full stories!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3p8vNa9Xj2rtixvD0gSIbf?si=f3CeblEcSIy4RBmhS3cKCg

07/11/2025

Check out Lakieta & Company on Talkin' 'bout Food!!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3p8vNa9Xj2rtixvD0gSIbf?si=Ak58zFWISBWAvBpycyIpzA

Jamie and I had the pleasure of meeting Richard Florczak, (private chef to the stars), today and sitting in on his podcast. We talked about the new Celine show and talked about our favorite thing….food.
It will go live on Friday. So excited to share it.
This man had great stories, and loves food as much as we do. It was our first podcast experience and it was so fun. Great conversation.

07/09/2025

Check out Michael’s Kitchen, LLC on Talkin' 'bout Food🙌

07/02/2025

🎙️ Chef Jamie Daskalis on Talkin' 'bout Food

Episode 10 is a must-listen for Grand Strand food lovers 👇

The Food Network-featured, award-winning chef and powerhouse behind all three Johnny D's Waffles & Benedicts, Myrtle Beach — plus The Tasting Room On 9th — sits down with The Private Chef to the Stars to talk hustle, hospitality, and what it takes to succeed in the Myrtle Beach restaurant scene.

Also featuring The Content Food Critic and commentary on Nonna's Taste of Italy🍝

If you love local stories with heart and flavor — this episode delivers.

🎧 Listen to Episode 10 now:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WMc9sHXDNzSLw9Q3jdyeZ?si=hOB4l31VQ6mXyUQIKE963w

06/28/2025

🎧 Episode 32 of Talkin' 'bout Food is live!

The Private Chef to the Stars returns to Bohemian Bull Murrells Inlet in Murrells Inlet to see how far they’ve come — and with $3 select drafts, half-price burgers, and $12 bourbon flights, the progress is real.

Also joining the episode: Flavio Medeiros of The Scoop on Myrtle, fresh off his cheesesteak pilgrimage across the Grand Strand.

This episode is packed with local insight featuring:

Dagwood's Deli & Sports Bar
Sweet Girlz Bakery & Cafe
45th Ave Crab House & Bar
American Hero Subs & Bagels
Drifters Saloon
Bruiser’s Burgers
Famous Andy's Pizzeria
SURF DAWGS
Spencer'z Sports Pub

🎙️ Listen now:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4S50i8UsBa9MYeze7U4oXK?si=th9-Ffj4SGab0bH2_5zV2g

06/24/2025

🎧 Episode 31 is live: The Best of Talkin' 'bout Food

Relive some of the best moments from the first 30 episodes — from A-list guests to unforgettable food stories, and the local restaurants that left a lasting impression on The Private Chef to the Stars.

🍽️ Hear Myrtle Beach’s top chefs reveal the guilty pleasures they almost didn’t want to share…

🔥 Plus, a rundown of Chef Richard’s favorite spots across the Grand Strand.

If you’re new to the show — this is the perfect place to start.

If you’ve been listening — enjoy the highlights all over again.

👉 Listen to Episode 31 now:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/368jEf5lynCFFPdWFqIpNE?si=UwasQZLoQyyft_kLpjXXGg

06/20/2025

🎧 Throwback to Episode 18

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Chef Geoff Blount of Levé Bakery to dig into the craft of sourdough and what sets his baking apart.

Then, meet Ginny and Fernando Madena, the passionate owners of Pa'Picar Pa'Picar, a Puerto Rican food truck bringing authentic flavor to Pawleys Island.

Plus: Chef Richard’s take on Cafe Vincenzo’s pizza in Myrtle Beach.

🎙️ Listen to Episode 18 here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SKbSqWcPljmyambab6v82?si=vbAlYQJ9TJuzvIOywn6Umw

06/10/2025

Episode 30 is live — and it’s all about the future of food on the Grand Strand.

Chef Joe Bonaparte of HGTC’s International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach joins The Private Chef to the Stars to talk about the evolving restaurant scene in Myrtle Beach, how first-class culinary education is more accessible than ever, and what’s next for local chefs and diners alike.

Plus: Commentary on The Carolina Tavern at Murrells Inlet

If you care about where the local food scene is headed — this one’s for you.

🎙️ Available now on all platforms.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PZ695LhuZEDxc4P4fhJjD?si=ruUG5n8ISBeboFzimFo1wg