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Richard Florczak spent 25 years working as a private chef for Hollywood's elite. Working 2 years for Tom Cruise and 13 years with Mel Gibson.

Chef Florczak settled here in the Grand Strand. He hosts the local podcast, "Talkin' 'bout Food."

09/22/2025

Behind the politics is a love for food & family. Tune into Episode 41 with Russell Fry🎙️

This week, The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Congressman Russell Fry
of District 7 to talk all things food and The Grand Strand.

From growing up here on the coast, to how the local dining scene has evolved, Congressman Fry shares family food memories (including his mom’s cooking and his aunt’s famous Cheez Whiz & Bugles appetizer).

Plus, a special shout-out to Amy Everhart and her new podcast, Brought You a Bite, Babe.

Restaurants to keep on your radar:
SeaBlue Restaurant and Wine Bar
21 Main at North Beach
Mellow Mushroom
Mango Thai
Malibu Surfside
The Wicked Tuna
The Blue Elephant- Thai Cuisine
Sea Captain's House
Dumplings and Seafood

09/20/2025

Episode 40 is live! 🎙️
This week, The Private Chef to the Stars takes on a new private chef position — and leans on Ball & Que Restaurant in Georgetown for traditional inspiration.

Also featured: Pierogi House in Myrtle Beach sparks a lively debate — are our family’s recipes always really the best… or just the ones we grew up with?

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sVcHDDD8ggjoznnLfEL1m?si=j6dmqkz6Q323uY7L_-W9oA

09/09/2025

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

09/04/2025

Throwback Thursday to last weeks episode because it was just that good!!

In Episode 39 Chef Bear Cooking Chef Curtis “Bear” Hillard joins The Private Chef to the Stars to break down his approach to perfect plate presentation, and how he made the shift from running restaurant kitchens to becoming a personal chef.

Also in this episode is Laura Smith, who has lived three very different lives; as a mother, an IRS tax agent, and now, at 68, a student at the HGTC International Culinary Academy.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gUdOChGtOWsavOEG1B1Rv?si=CO2-S0XBT7Wpdi2Y2y0urQ

08/29/2025

Episode 39 is live! 🎙️
Chef Bear Cooking Chef Curtis “Bear” Hillard joins The Private Chef to the Stars to break down his approach to perfect plate presentation, and how he made the shift from running restaurant kitchens to becoming a personal chef.

Also in this episode: Laura Smith, who has lived three very different lives; as a mother, an IRS tax agent, and now, at 68, a student at the HGTC International Culinary Academy.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gUdOChGtOWsavOEG1B1Rv?si=CO2-S0XBT7Wpdi2Y2y0urQ

08/28/2025

Throwback Thursday! 🎙️

We’re rewinding to Episode 34 — featuring the sweet ladies behind Sweet Girlz Cafe & Bakery, who share how their hugely successful partnership began despite neither having a culinary background.

Also in this episode: Don Princiotto — whose journey took him from Boston to the Navy, voice recognition tech, and defense contracting… all the way to the HGTC International Culinary Academy and working in a 3 Michelin Star restaurant at the age of 62.

🎧 Listen to Episode 34 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z8rBRogQOdEXcHy4M4lTa?si=lUCwudEHShGqnmGwNZ5q-g

💡 If you missed last week’s Episode 38, don’t skip it — we sat down with Chef Danny Smith, 3-time Best Seafood Chef in South Carolina, plus Peta & Chef John Dabrowski of Local Eat Drink Celebrate.

Catch up here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xnvFVAoH8PdVqoGq123Rf?si=jmrCY7P7Soa_ewprBP0jog

08/26/2025

Looking for a powerful way to promote your local business across the Grand Strand?

Advertising on the Talkin’ ’bout Food podcast is a smart way to connect with Myrtle Beach-area food lovers — at just 10% the cost of traditional radio ads.

📢 Your ad isn’t played just once — it’s embedded into every new episode and retroactively added to past episodes, helping you reach both loyal subscribers and new local listeners from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach.

🎙️ Every partnership includes a 3-minute guest spotlight each month — perfect for restaurant owners, food truck operators, and anyone in the hospitality or culinary space along the Grand Strand.

It’s a perfect fit for:
• Restaurants
• Food & Beverage Brands
• Culinary Services
• Kitchen Tools & Gear

Let Talkin’ ’bout Food tell your story — and help you connect with the audience that matters.

📩 DM us or email [email protected] to get started today!

08/22/2025

Episode 38 is live! 🎙️
Chef Danny Smith — winner of Best Seafood Chef in South Carolina in 2014, 2019, and 2025, and a 7-time World Food Championship competitor — joins The Private Chef to the Stars to talk about cooking seafood in the Lowcountry.

Also joining the conversation, Peta & Chef John Dabrowski, owners of Local Eat Drink Celebrate in Pawleys Island. From South Africa to Chicago, the Florida Keys, and now the Grand Strand, they share their incredible journey in hospitality and the synergy that drives their success.

This episode is packed with local insight featuring:

Taqueria El Chepo
The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro
Greg Norman Australian Grille
The Library Restaurant
Benjamin's Bakery & Coffee Roasters
Frank's & Frank's Outback
Perrone's Restaurant and Bar.
The Carolina Tavern at Murrells Inlet
Danny's Authentic New York Pizza
Anto’s Pizza Romana & Italian Market
Aromas (Pizza, Pasta, & Subs)
Bistro 217
Between the Antlers
Dumpling and Seafood Restaurant
Habaneros Mexican Restaurant
Chive Blossom
Rustic Table

🎧Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xnvFVAoH8PdVqoGq123Rf?si=srIqxnU7SZKGoGOhs-ckkw

08/20/2025

Throwback to Episode 26 🎙️

From Chicago’s culinary scene to the Grand Strand; Chef Robert Kaufman, corporate chef for US Foods Myrtle Beach and lead chef of the Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room On 9th, shares his remarkable journey.

Plus, The Private Chef to the Stars offers his commentary on dining at Casa Mia's Surfside.

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TVijnF7BoxEW6W2R3bL24?si=IDK7RMeHR5edNEzg2nx2dA

08/15/2025

Episode 37: From pulling airplanes to serving wings, Strong Man champion and former pro football player Troy Bennett shares his incredible journey from the field to opening Dirty Myrtle Wing Company - Myrtle Beach after surviving a massive heart attack.

Also, hear from Kaitlin Pryor on her battle with addiction and the gratitude she has for her role at Dirty Myrtle.

Plus, The Private Chef to the Stars shares his take on the restaurant and its wings.

🎧 Now Streaming: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XgOVK9WgCi5bwWn3ESMmM?si=UUySH2vUTO-wZka7VViE7g

08/04/2025

🎙 Episode 36 is live!

Los Angeles pastry chef Enoc Guardado joins The Private Chef to the Stars for a candid (and comical) conversation about his love for Grand Strand restaurants and his not-so-sweet feelings about working in the restaurant industry.

From dishwasher to pastry chef to restaurant manager, Enoc’s journey is anything but ordinary, and he doesn’t hold back.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vShdBW6vcTx2hAIFcS9Go?si=8H4Ye4qZS02K07blHORB_A

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