Table 5 with Lindsay Luttrell

Bryan is a father, husband, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality, and even a licensed pilot.You may know him from Top Chef, Tournament of Champions, and 24 in 24. He’s an incredible chef, a highly respected restaurateur, and someone who’s competed at the highest level more times than he can count.In this episode, we talk about what it was like growing up as the oldest of three, and how that competitive drive started early; first in sports, then in the kitchen. We get into his journey from working in a hotel kitchen as a teenager to building his own restaurants, and what it really feels like to compete on shows like Tournament of Champions, the pressure, the nerves, and everything you don’t see at home.And of course, we talk about his brother, Michael Voltaggio—from growing up together, to competing against each other, to becoming business partners—and how they’ve ultimately become the dream team. We also get into how he really feels about his competition storyline: always the bridesmaid, never the bride…

Danielle is a wife, a soon-to-be first-time mom, a baker, entrepreneur, TV personality, and the author of the forthcoming cookbook The Scone Queen Bakes. You may know her from HBO’s The Big Brunch, or maybe you’ve already had her baked goods at iconic cafés like Joe Coffee or Bluestone Lane.In this episode, we talk about Danielle growing up on Long Island in a big Italian family where food was everything, and how baking with her grandmother helped spark her love of the kitchen. She shares the story of the scone recipe she created at just 13 years old—one she still uses today. We also get into the moment she was unexpectedly let go from her job and how that hustle and leap of faith eventually turned into a full-scale bakery, plus what it was like building that business during the pandemic and why scones ultimately became her signature. And of course, we talk about her experience competing on HBO Max’s The Big Brunch, her upcoming cookbook, and some really sweet stories about the family traditions that shaped her love of baking in the first place.Show Notes: Original music by ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Fye⁠⁠⁠Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by Adam BoucherMore from Danielle ⁠⁠⁠@chefdaniellesepsyMore from Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrellDON'T FORGET TO HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE OF TABLE 5!

Dale s is a father, husband, chef, restaurateur, Cookbook author and TV personality. You may know him from Top Chef, Tournament of Champions, or one of the many competition shows he’s appeared on over the years. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for him to watch himself back on Top Chef and realize he didn’t love the person he saw, and how therapy, time, and perspective helped him grow. We get into why he reads every comment (yes, even the hate), the myths people believe about food TV, and why he actually finds the whole thing pretty entertaining. He opens up about growing up Filipino American, still figuring out where he fits culturally, and how food, friendship, and hospitality have shaped his life. We get into what makes a great dinner party and the details that make people feel truly taken care of. Show Notes: Original music by ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Fye⁠⁠⁠Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by Alex HortonMore on Dale ⁠⁠⁠@daletalde⁠⁠More on Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrellDON'T FORGET TO HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE OF TABLE 5!

Ayesha is an incredible chef, a powerhouse restaurateur, and a fierce culinary competitor. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for her growing up in Brooklyn and how her Indonesian and Italian roots shaped who she is. We get into how she went from wanting to be a lawyer her whole life to becoming a chef—plus her latest adventure as one of Bobby Flay’s Titans on Bobby’s Triple Threat. She shares some hilarious stories from her childhood and lets us in on what she’s excited to conquer next.Show Notes: Original music by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠⁠⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Fye⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More on Ayesha ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ayesha_rareMore on Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell⁠DON'T FORGET TO HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE OF TABLE 5!

Nini is a chef, cookbook author, culinary instructor and fierce competitor. You may know her from Top Chef, Tournament of Champions and Last Bite Hotel. In this episode, we discuss her deep love for New Orleans, her first trip to Vietnam and how it shifted her perspective, and her journey from earning a Marketing degree to ultimately pursuing her true passion for cooking. She shares stories from her time working in some of New York’s most renowned kitchens, including Daniel, Le Bernardin, and Eleven Madison Park. She opens up about losing her brother, the path her grief has taken, and how that loss inspired her to fully maximize the joy in life.Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis FyeEdited by: Susan KempPodcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More on Nini: ⁠@chefnininguyenMore on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

Chef Kevin Lee is a husband, father, chef and restaurateur. We discuss the challenges of growing up between Korea and the U.S. He shares the struggle of finding his path, the life-changing moment that turned everything around, and what it felt like to go head-to-head with, and beat, some of the culinary world’s toughest competitors. He opens up about losing his confidence as a chef, how he reclaimed it, and the deep gratitude he feels for the life he's built today. Please enjoy my conversation with Kevin Lee.

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell is joined by Carlos Anthony—husband, chef, culinary competitor, and TV personality. Carlos opens up about his exciting plans to host both Christmas Dinner and a New Year’s Eve celebration at his new restaurant in Oregon. He reminisces about holiday traditions from his childhood, like making tamales with his aunties, and reveals the new traditions he’s creating with his wife. He even has a pro tip for tamale making and how to enjoy the holidays as the host. Tune in for a fun chat about nostalgic foods and traditions, festive celebrations and his thoughts on Christmas lights! Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye Edited by: Susan Kemp Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠ More on Carlos: ⁠⁠⁠@chefcarlosanthony More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Catherine McCord — wife, mother, cookbook author, and TV personality. Catherine is celebrating it all this season! She shares her family’s potluck Thanksgiving plans, the story behind her annual Latke Party to ring in Hanukkah, and reveals the special traditions that make their Christmas unforgettable. We dive into the must-have dishes on her holiday table, her expert tips for making the perfect latke, and a clever hosting hack you won’t want to miss. Tune in for a fun conversation about food, family, and the cherished traditions that make their holidays so bright. Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye Edited by Susan Kemp Podcast logo by ⁠Moochie Creative⁠ Follow Catherine ⁠@weelicious⁠ Follow Lindsay ⁠@table5pod⁠ & ⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Aarti Sequeira – wife, mother, cookbook author, and TV personality. Aarti reflects on her first Thanksgiving in America as a college student and how she put her own spin on the holiday classic by preparing tandoori turkey. She shares stories from her childhood in Dubai, where she grew up Roman Catholic and attended midnight mass for Christmas. Aarti opens up about the traditions she's created with her own family, including​ ​her Christmas Eve cocktail of choice and the must-have ​cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. Tune in for a delightful conversation filled with food, family, and festive cheer! Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye Edited by: Susan Kemp Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠ More on Michael: ⁠⁠⁠@​a​artipaartipics⁠ More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell, welcomes back Maneet Chauhan—wife, mother, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality, and culinary competition veteran. Maneet shares a glimpse into her holidays, from the vibrant traditions of Diwali to her family's Thanksgiving celebrations. Tune in to hear about her favorite must-have dishes that make the holidays extra special! Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye Edited by: Susan Kemp Podcast logo by: ⁠Moochie Creative⁠ More on Maneet: ⁠@maneetchauhan⁠ More on Lindsay: ⁠@table5pod⁠ & ⁠@lululuttrell

Bricia Lopez is a mom, cookbook author, restaurant owner and entrepreneur. We talk about moving from Mexico to California, growing up in the restaurant business, the history of the restaurant she co-owns with her siblings and her mission to preserve her Oaxacan culture.

James is a husband, father, chef, cookbook author, culinary advisor at Samford University and so much more. We talk about his first restaurant job, how he met his wife that he now works with, his time in NY working with some of the greats, his work with IBM building its culinary AI, Chef Watson and his move back home to Pensacola, FL with his family. Show Notes: Original music by ⁠Colin Killalea ⁠& ⁠Curtis Fye⁠ Edited by ⁠⁠Susan Kemp⁠⁠ Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James ⁠@jamesbriscione Follow Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

Shota is a chef, restaurateur, TV personality and so much more. In this episode, we talk about his decision to leave school early and get his first restaurant job. How his sheer grit and determination led him to Japan at just 18 to work in a Michelin Star kitchen. We discuss how he runs kitchens today based on his own experiences. We hear about how he found his dog, Dodger, his passion for mushroom foraging and so much more. Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye Edited by ⁠Susan Kemp⁠ Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Shota @chefshota Follow Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell Stephanie Izard's Restaurants: LA - Girl & The Goat & Cabra Chicago - Girl & The Goat, Cabra, Duck Duck Goat & Little Goat Diner Antonia Lofaso's Restaurants: LA - Scopa, DAMA, Black Market Liquor Bar Danielle Zecca's Restaurant: LA - Amiga Amore Claudette Zepeda's Restuarant: San Diego - VAGA