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Hector Gárate doesn’t just slap some meat on a smoker. At his restaurant Palmira BBQ (named for his great grandmother Palmira ❤️) he likens the process in the kitchen to that of a laboratory rather than the backyard leisurely approach that is often associated with “barbecue”. In our episode we discuss how he got started, … Continue reading Episode 297:How the Sausage is Made with Pitmaster Hector Gárate of Palmira BBQ →

After a serendipitous meeting at a Backgammon club, I realized I was across the board from the brand new chef at Estadio. Jeremy Gozlan follows in the footsteps of Alex Eaton and Alex Lira but he has completely made the restaurant his own; unveiling a brand new menu and an EVEN more intimate experience. We … Continue reading Episode 296: The NEW Estadio with Jeremy Gozlan →

Today’s episode features the official NEW owners of a Charleston staple: Basic Kitchen. Charlie Layton and Eva Suarez sit down with me (in matching pink suits no less) to discuss what is on the horizon as BK enters its 9th year. Their tagline is “Cleaner Fuel, Longer Adventures’ and we get into what that means … Continue reading Episode 295: Not so ‘Basic Kitchen’ with Eva Suarez and Charlie Layton →

The hype around ‘Merci’ is palpable. People get hot and bothered for Beef Wellington and happily wait in line or reserve a table weeks in advance for the chance to snag a seat in Charleston’s most petite, “it-girl” of a restaurant. I sit down with Michael and Courtney Zentner to hear all about the restaurant’s … Continue reading Episode 294: ‘Merci’ for the memories with Courtney and Michael Zentner →

Cane Pazzo means “Mad Dog” in Italian, and Mark Bolchoz (Chef and Owner of Cane Pazzo) is here to tell us what led him to open his flagship restaurant in the unsuspecting location of Hannahan South Carolina. Not only am I admittedly obsessed with this restaurant but I think it represents a promising new wave … Continue reading Episode 293:The Mad Dog with Mark Bolchoz of Cane Pazzo →

I’ve been hosting the Annual “Rock The Block” Fundraiser at Home Team BBQ for 8 years now. It’s one of my favorite days of the year where the culinary community of Charleston comes together to raise money for children (and their families) who are fighting Pediatric Brain Cancer. Today I sit down with Adam Rothstein … Continue reading Episode 292: Rock The Block with Adam Rothstein on Home Team BBQ →

I sit down with the legendary creators of Babas, Charleston (now with a HOT new location on Wentworth!) Marie Stitt and Edward Crouse to talk about how they cracked the code on the All-Day Cafe.( But mostly we just laugh and eat cream puffs. ) I missed you, more shows coming soon.

For the OG Effin B listener, Philip Michael Cohen needs no introduction (he co-hosted the show for 3 seasons along with the hilarious Nikki Fairman). If you’re new to him, congratulations, you get to spend nearly two hours with my dear friend and one of the funniest comics I know. Listen all the way to … Continue reading Episode 290: Emotional Cold Plunge with Philip Michael Cohen →

I sit down with my friend and celebrated author Laurie Woolever to discuss her brand new NYT Bestselling memoir ‘Care and Feeding’. Woolever is a longtime journalist and cookbook author who also worked as an assistant to Mario Batali and then Anthony Bourdain. We discuss what moved her to write such a compelling and page-turning … Continue reading Episode 289: ‘Care and Feeding’ with Laurie Woolever →

A short essay by me: Lindsay M. Collins. Here’s to getting smarter.

I sit down with the magnificent Sohla-El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books in Charleston SC during Charleston Wine and Food to discuss her game-changing cookbook “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook”. We discuss why she was disappointed with Culinary School, how she got fired from the Cheesecake Factory and what it’s like to create … Continue reading Episode 287:Start Here: A LIVE podcast with Sohla El-Waylly at Blue Bicycle Books →

I have the amazing honor of interviewing two very talented artists (who also happen to be my friends): Isabel Bornstein and Laura Lee Robinson. Their exhibition “The Snippy Show” opened last week at Hed Hi Studios in Charleston SC and we talk about the process, the concept, and the making of the work. Find Out … Continue reading Episode 286:Exploring ‘The Snippy Show’: Isabel Bornstein & Laura Lee Robinson →

Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? I share my thanksgiving plans and a sneak peak at my newly finished novel. (Also, I miss you. More shows soon. )

This was originally recorded in 2019 at my Grandfather’s home in Goose Creek. I sit down to interview William Dale Ribbeck aka ‘Papa Dale’ and we discuss his big life as a sailor in the United States Navy. He retired as a distinguished Master Diver and his impact on my life is immeasurable. He passed … Continue reading Episode 284: Around the World in 80 Years: an interview with my Papa Dale →

I make a startling realization about Tony Bourdain and Santeria while rewatching ‘No Reservations’.