About this episode

A discussion with chefs on sourcing ingredients and the values driving their kitchens, recorded live at a festival.

Chef's Emily Mingrone, Damon Sawyer, and Arturo Franco Camacho in a Chefs Roundtable discussion on sourcing ingredients, the values and creativity that drive their kitchens, and the people that make it all possible. Recorded live at the 2026 International Festival of Arts and Ideas as part of the Sustainable Kitchens/Thriving Oceans event series . Many thanks to Tiffany Hopkins of The International Festival of Arts & Ideas , who conceived of this Sustainable Kitchen’s / Thriving Oceans event series, and partnered to make it all happen. Great appreciations go out to the New Haven Museum for hosting us, to all the staff and volunteers for your help. And last but not least HUGE thanks to the extremely talented and kind Robyn Doyon Aitken Deputy Director of Audio Storytelling and Talk Shows at CT Public , for editing this episode! Go to www.TheTableUnderground.com for more info. We broadcast on WPKN 89.5fm Community Radio in Bridgeport, CT.

People in this episode

Host: Tagan Engel

Guests: Emily Mingrone, Damon Sawyer, Arturo Franco Camacho

Topics covered

• sourcing ingredients
• culinary values
• kitchen creativity
• sustainable cooking
• community engagement

Keywords

• chefs
• sourcing ingredients
• culinary creativity
• sustainable kitchens
• community radio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The International Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven Museum

Places: Bridgeport, CT

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