Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Mario Naar, a luxury culinary entrepreneur, restaurateur, and founder of Chèvre Miami and Golden Goat Caviar, as well as co-founder of Salvaje Restaurants, a global Japanese-fusion dining brand. Mario specializes in launching and scaling luxury culinary brands, curating products and experiences for discerning clientele, with a focus on sustainability, storytelling, and innovation.

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Cheese, Charcuterie & Caviar in Miami | Chèvrechevremiami.com

@naarmiami

@chevremiami

www.chevremiami.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kat Craddock, Editor-in-Chief, CEO and owner of SAVEUR Magazine, one of the world's most respected food publications. Kat's journey with the magazine began in 2015, starting in the test kitchen, and after years of rising through the editorial ranks, including Culinary Director, she acquired the iconic brand in 2023, ushering in a new chapter as an independent, print-first publication dedicated to celebrating culture, craftsmanship, and a true sense of place.

For more information on our guest:

Homesaveur.com

@saveurmag

Caryn Antonini
http://www.cultivatedbycaryn.com/
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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Part 2 of 2 as host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kevin Hickey, a true Chicago original, born and raised in Bridgeport, a neighborhood with deep roots in Chicago’s meatpacking and culinary traditions. His 35-year career began in his uncle’s restaurant and took him around the world with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts before bringing him home to Chicago, where he served as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Chicago. There, he led his team to two consecutive Michelin stars—the only Four Seasons chef in North America to earn the distinction. In 2014, Chef Kevin returned to Bridgeport to open The Duck Inn, a neighborhood tavern and dining room housed in a nearly hundred year old former tavern.

For more information on our guest:

www.theduckinnchicago.com

Thank you!

Caryn

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, Part 1 of 2 as host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kevin Hickey, a true Chicago original, born and raised in Bridgeport, a neighborhood with deep roots in Chicago’s meatpacking and culinary traditions. His 35-year career began in his uncle’s restaurant and took him around the world with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts before bringing him home to Chicago, where he served as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Chicago. There, he led his team to two consecutive Michelin stars—the only Four Seasons chef in North America to earn the distinction. In 2014, Chef Kevin returned to Bridgeport to open The Duck Inn, a neighborhood tavern and dining room housed in a nearly hundred year old former tavern.

For more information on our guest:

www.theduckinnchicago.com

Thank you!

Caryn

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jonathan Richards, owner and operator of Palm Beach Salt Company, a small batch artisanal sea salt company located in West Palm Beach, Florida. A former culinary professional, Jonathan understands firsthand how sea salt can transform a dish, and how the minerals, climate, and geography of a place can influence its character. A native Floridian, he was inspired by the pristine coastal waters off the shores of Palm Beach where he hand-harvests his sea salt.

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Hand Harvested Sea Saltpalmbeachsaltcompany.com

Caryn Antonini
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@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by George Ledes, a veteran of the prestige beauty and fragrance industry with more than 35 years of experience working alongside some of the world’s most iconic beauty and fragrance brands.

Through his family’s BEAUTY FASHION & Cosmetic World magazines, George has built relationships across virtually every corner of the industry, from CHANEL, Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, LVMH and Revlon to leading fragrance houses including Givaudan, IFF and Robertet, as well as packaging companies, distributors and retailers.

Today, George brings that deep industry knowledge and global perspective to This Week with George Ledes, his widely read digital newsletter connecting beauty and fragrance leaders around the world.

For more information on our guest:

@george.ledes

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Bill Taibe, an award-winning restaurateur and culinary legend in Westport, CT and one of a few who has put Westport on the culinary map over the last 20 years. Bill is a four time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chefs in America: Northeast and serves as a board member of the Westport Farmer’s Market. Bill brings local ingredients and global flavors to his menus at both past and current establishments such as LeFarm, Don Memo, The Whelk, Kawa Ni Westport and Denver and his highly anticipated new concept, hi’Amba, an all day bakery, cafe and restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.

For more information on our guest:

www.kawaniwestport.com

www.hiamba.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Megan Rzezutko, owner and operator of award-winning Coop’s Hot Fudge, all-natural, handcrafted, small batch dessert toppings. Megan’s path to specialty food is anything but traditional. With a background spanning finance, technology, and operations, she eventually found her way to Coop’s Hot Fudge where she brings her entrepreneurial spirit and operational expertise to this treasured classic. Today, she’s focused on growing the brand while staying true to what makes Coop’s so special.

For more information on our guest:

http://www.enjoycoops.com/

Caryn Antonini
http://www.cultivatedbycaryn.com/
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Giordano Gianforchetti, Head Chef of YEZI Restaurant, the acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant at Art'Otel Roma Via Veneto. Throughout his career, Chef Giordano has been driven by a passion for surprise, emotion, and discovery, drawing inspiration from culinary traditions around the world to develop a philosophy that beautifully blends French, Italian, and Asian influences.

His journey has taken him through some of Rome's most respected kitchens, including the renowned Wunderkammer Restaurant and the luxury boutique hotel J.K. Place Roma, before taking the helm at one of the city's most exciting new dining destinations.

For more information about our guest:

YEZI | Modern Asian Restaurant & Teahouseyezirestaurant.com

Caryn Antonini
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@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Sara Sturges, owner and CEO of RJ Balson and Son USA, an authentic British sausage producer, located in New York. Originally from the southwest of England, RJ Balson and Son is a small independent family butcher that’s been in the same family since 1515, making them England’s oldest family business. Sara is the 26th generation, and the first woman in more than 500 years to own and operate part of the business.

For more information on our guest:

British Style Sausages and Bangersrjbalson.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Walter Haas, co-owner of Graffeo Coffee, one of North America's oldest artisan coffee roasteries, located in San Francisco. A sixth-generation San Franciscan with a deep personal connection to the city's history, Walter is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Business School. His career has spanned consumer technology, media, and retail, but today, alongside co-owner and Head Roaster Luciano Repetto, he is focused on making Graffeo the next great American heritage brand.

For more information on our guest:

www.graffeo.com

Caryn Antonini
http://www.cultivatedbycaryn.com/
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by American artist Rob Strati, whose remarkable career has spanned large scale sculptural, installations, intricate digital diagrams, and most recently, his acclaimed Fragmented series created from broken porcelain and ink drawings. Rob’s work examines how we create meaning from the ordinary, revealing stories through objects, systems, and memory. Alongside his artistic practice, Rob also spent years leading culinary research at Daily Harvest, from digital products to packaging to culinary and sensory.

Rob brings a unique perspective that bridges art, design, and the way we experience food.

For more information on our guest:

ROBERT STRATIsites.google.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Carmen Perr, who is known to her deeply loyal community as Carmen in the Garden. Carmen is a passionate gardener and food enthusiast who has spent nearly a decade inspiring audiences with imaginative, homegrown, true garden-to-table cuisine - and accessible gardening education.

For more information on our guest:

Meet Carmencarmeninthegarden.com |

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dan Reardon, founder of Dr’s Orders Baking Co., a brand creating sinfully delicious baked goods made with simple, clean ingredients and a bigger mission of bringing people together to create memories through food.

But baking is only one part of Dan’s story. He’s also a photographer, model, content creator and digital marketing pro, who’s worked extensively in hospitality, including with Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Whether it’s through food, photography or storytelling online, Dan has built a career around creating experiences that connect people.

For more information on our guest:

@drs_ordersbakingco

http://www.drsordersbakingco.com/

Caryn Antonini
http://www.cultivatedbycaryn.com/
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Anna Hall, Founder of Baker Island Foods, a specialty food company dedicated to crafting gluten-free products made with heritage grains and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. After transitioning from a career in magazine writing to baking, Anna launched Baker Island Foods in 2012, in search of delicious, nourishing alternatives that didn’t sacrifice flavor. Anna offers a more thoughtful approach to the foods we eat, all while making irresistible cookie dough and granola - available through specialty grocers and by direct order.

For more information on our guest:

Baker Island Foodsbakerislandfoods.com |

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Elizabeth Srivastava, owner of Saisons Sucrées, an authentic French bakery and pâtisserie, located in New Canaan, CT. Elizabeth attended Le Cordon Bleu Paris pâtisserie program and has worked in the pastry kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Café Gray and Gordon Ramsay. She then pivoted into a long career in investment management before rediscovering her passion for pastry during COVID, ultimately realizing her dream of owning a café and patisserie with Saisons Sucrées, which she opened in the spring of 2025.

For more information on our guest:

Saisons Sucréessaisonssucrees.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by legendary, award-winning Chefs, Wolfgang Puck and son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck. Theirs is a beautiful story of legacy - a passing of the culinary torch from one generation to the next.

Wolfgang began cooking alongside his mother in Austria before training in some of Europe's most renowned restaurants. After moving to the United States, he founded Spago in 1982, launching what would become one of the world's most influential culinary empires.

Today, his son Byron leads the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide. Having started as a dishwasher at Spago before studying hospitality at Cornell University and training in acclaimed kitchens around the world, Byron brings a deep respect for his father's legacy while guiding the brand into its next chapter.

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Experience the Best of Restaurant Hospitalitywolfgangpuck.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Denise Manning, CEO + Founder of Beauty F(x), the first truly functional beauty food in the form of a bite-sized snack. Inspired by her own personal journey, Denise set out to create these nutrient-rich snacks which are packed with antioxidants and bioactive compounds, and are designed to work at the cellular level - nourishing, rejuvenating, and enhancing natural beauty from the inside out. Think - healthier hair, glowing skin, stronger nails, and overall wellness. And the best part is that they are delicious! A serial entrepreneur and lifelong wellness enthusiast, Denise is also a Stanford-certified nutritionist and a passionate believer that beauty has no limits.

For more information on our guest:

Beauty f(x) - Snack Yourself Gorgeousyourbeautyfx.com

Caryn Antonini
http://www.cultivatedbycaryn.com/
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Alessandra Rellini, owner of Agricola Farm, nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Champlain Valley. Agricola is also home to Monti Verdi Salumi, where award-winning, artisanal cured meats are crafted in the true spirit of Italian tradition. What began as a passion project has grown into a thriving farm, deeply rooted in Alessandra’s Italian heritage. Her work lives at the intersection of old world technique and the raw beauty of New England, where rolling pastures, changing seasons, and thoughtful animal husbandry come together to create truly exceptional products.

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Homemontiverdivt.com |

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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