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The Perfect Bite

Your fusion of food and entrepreneurship, The Perfect Bite brings you inspiring conversations with chefs, restaurateurs, CPG brand founders, food tech founders, and more in the food and beverage industry, highlighting their experiences and how they"ve cooked up something new. From emerging brands to established business owners, you"ll learn from the best entrepreneurs in food, beverage, hospitality, and agriculture about how they started their businesses, what problems they"re solving, the tough

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59:31

The Hospitality Hyphenate: Lessons in Restaurant...

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2026/02/26

From sommelier to restaurateur to hospitality consultant, Liz Mendez has built a career rooted in community, beverage expertise, and reinvention.In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Liz Mendez, founder of Aldea Hospitality, to talk about building sustainable careers in the restaurant industry, the rise of non-alcoholic beverage programs, and what it really takes to open — and close — a restaurant.Liz shares her journey from Chicago wine professional to opening the

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54:17

Say Hej Hej to Swedish Hot Dogs | How Amelia Eudailey...

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2026/02/19

When I say Swedish hot dogs will change your life, it’s true! And they did for techie turned chef Amelia Eudailey.In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with chef and entrepreneur Amelia Eudailey, founder of the cult-favorite pop-up concept Hej Hej (pronounced “hey hey”!). Known for its Scandinavian-inspired hot dogs, Swedish candy, and playful menu, Hej Hej has built a loyal following through pop-ups, catering, and creative storytelling—all before opening a traditional

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1:00:50

How to Build a Career in Ever-Changing Food Media |...

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2026/02/12

How do you build a lasting career in food when media, platforms, and business models keep changing?In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with food writer, editor, cookbook author, and media entrepreneur Chandra Ram to talk about building a career that evolves with the industry instead of resisting it.From restaurant PR to leading Plate Magazine for over a decade, working at Food & Wine, and now running her own independent publishing and consulting work, Chandra shares

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47:33

A Better Vegan Butter | How Susannah Schoolman...

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2026/02/05

What does it actually take to build a better ingredient for professional kitchens?In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Susannah Schoolman, founder of Tourlami, to unpack how deep culinary experience can become a real competitive advantage in entrepreneurship.Susannah shares how her background as a classically trained pastry chef revealed a major gap in the plant-based market: vegan butters that simply didn’t work in professional baking and kitchen environments

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48:14

From Rock Bottom to Pastry Queen: How Mindy Crosato...

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2026/01/29

What does it really take to build a food business from the ground up — and keep it alive for over 16 years?In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Mindy Crosato, founder of Decadent Creations, Collective Kitchen, and Collective Market in Hillsboro, Oregon. Mindy shares her raw, honest entrepreneurial journey — from a personal rock-bottom moment at age 20 to becoming a “Chopped” champion, bakery owner, and the largest private employer in downtown Hillsboro.Mindy opens

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30:32

MINI BITE—Inside Food Venture Capital: Nate Cooper on...

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2026/01/22

This week’s episode is our first ever MINI BITE! You get to learn so much in a shorter episode length. Enjoy!Building a food or CPG company is never easy—and finding the right investors can be just as challenging. On this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Nate Cooper, founder and managing partner of Barrel Ventures, to talk about what it really takes to build, fund, and scale successful food and beverage businesses.Nate shares his journey from growing up in a

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1:01:35

Setting the Table for Success with Kira Corbin

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2026/01/15

Thanks for being a supporter of The Perfect Bite! I’m gathering info about what you love about the show on this quick survey—I’m picking 5 random recipients for a $10 Starbucks gift card through Tuesday, January 20, 2026! You can fill it out here. Thanks!Now back to the episode! Setting a table is about more than plateware and linens—it’s about intention, connection, and creating a sense of place.In this episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Kira Corbin, founder of

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54:31

Why Non-Alcoholic Drinks Deserve Complexity with Five...

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2026/01/08

What if non-alcoholic drinks were just as complex, cultural, and satisfying as craft cocktails?On this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Benno Nelson, co-founder of Five Corners Beverage Company, a Chicago-based brand crafting deeply flavored, globally inspired non-alcoholic canned drinks for adults.Benno shares how his journey into sobriety — paired with a lifelong love of food, beverage, and global storytelling — sparked the idea for Five Corners. Rather than

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1:03:48

Designing Experiences That Build Belonging with...

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2025/12/18

What makes a restaurant, winery, or culinary space truly memorable? It’s not just the food — it’s the experience.In this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Maryam Ahmed, founder of Maryam + Company and partner at PLAYTE Kitchen, to explore how experience design, community, and equity intersect across the food and beverage industry.Maryam shares her journey from hospitality operations and wine education to founding a consulting firm focused on inclusive, impactful

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48:29

Building a Better Frozen Waffle with Emily Groden

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2025/12/11

On this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Emily Groden, founder and CEO of Evergreen waffles, the better-for-you frozen waffle brand now sold in more than 8,500 grocery stores nationwide.Emily’s story is anything but traditional. After graduating from Yale and Harvard Law School, she became General Counsel for The Alinea Group—one of the most innovative and prestigious restaurant groups in the world. But it was pregnancy, motherhood, and a podcast on frozen

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51:55

Why AI Can Never Replace the Innate Creativity of...

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2025/12/04

On today’s episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with globally renowned chef Paul Liebrandt — the boundary-breaking culinary artist known for plates that blend British punk attitude with Michelin-level precision.Liebrandt became a media and industry legend early — earning three stars from The New York Times at age 24, starring in an Emmy-winning HBO documentary, and redefining fine dining with an unmistakable creative identity.In this deep and unfiltered conversation,

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1:00:34

Defining the Queer Food Space with Justin Burke

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2025/11/20

In this episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with pastry chef, food writer, and cookbook author Justin Burke, whose debut cookbook Potluck Desserts is redefining what comfort baking — and queer food — really mean.Justin shares their remarkable journey from self-taught baker and restaurant pastry chef to becoming a nationally recognized voice in food storytelling, and how writing about food through a queer lens unlocked a mission of community, identity, and chosen

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55:10

LIVE! At Katalina’s with The Pancake Ball Queen

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2025/11/13

In this very special LIVE episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Kathleen “Katalina” Day, founder of Katalina’s Café, Columbus’s iconic brunch spot known for its Latin-leaning, Southern-slanted comfort food and 3 million-plus famous Pancake Balls™.Recorded in front of a live audience tasting Katalina’s delicious menu, Sarah and Kathleen talk about how a tiny corner café turned into a three-location local empire, the story behind her signature dishes, and what it

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54:51

Beth Le Manach's Perfect Bite | How “Entertaining...

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2025/11/06

In this episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Beth Le Manach, creator of Entertaining with Beth and author of Entertaining 101. Beth shares how she turned her love of home cooking and hosting into a thriving digital media brand — from her early days at Scripps and Food Network to building a YouTube channel with over 600,000 subscribers.They explore the journey behind Entertaining 101, the art of making guests feel at home, and Beth’s lessons from 13+ years in the

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58:09

Catherine De Orio’s Perfect Bite | Her Recipe for...

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2025/10/30

In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Catherine De Orio — food & lifestyle media personality, former host of “Check, Please!” Chicago, executive director of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, and founder of Casa De Orio, a new media brand celebrating la dolce vita.Catherine’s journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and creativity. From her early years in an Italian-American family where food focused on connection and nourishment, to her transition from

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55:05

Logan Neisel’s Perfect Bite | Blending History and...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Chef Logan Neisel, the creative force behind North Coast Culinary Group — known for his innovative Prologue Dinner Series pop-ups and private dining experiences in Cleveland.Logan’s approach to food blends fine-dining precision with personal storytelling, drawing on history, culture, and art to craft meals that are as thought-provoking as they are delicious. From his culinary beginnings to curating one-of-a-kind experiences,

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1:00:21

Zubair Mohajir’s Perfect Bite | Reinventing Indian...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Chef Zubair Mohajir, the creative force behind Lilac Tiger, Coach House, Mirra, and Sarima Café—four of Chicago’s most inventive and culture-forward restaurants.Zubair’s journey is anything but traditional. Born in Chennai, India, and raised in the Chicago suburbs, he went from a career in finance to the kitchens of Jean-Georges, Bouchon, and even Gaggan in Bangkok. His story spans immigration, resilience, mentorship, and the

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50:48

Mark Elvidge's Perfect Bite | Paving the...

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2025/10/09

When Mark and Gail Elvidge’s son Tanner had a life-threatening reaction to peanuts, they knew they had to make a change. What started as a way to keep their family safe became Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, a pioneering allergen-friendly confectionery brand founded in 1998.In this inspiring episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Mark Elvidge, co-founder of Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, to talk about building a beloved brand for families with food allergies — and why safe, great

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49:15

David Rabie's Perfect Bite | Building Oprah’s...

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2025/10/02

What if dinner could be fresh, delicious, and stress-free—without hours in the kitchen?In this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with David Rabie, co-founder and CEO of Tovala, the smart steam-powered countertop oven and meal service that reimagined home cooking. From humble prototypes to being named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, Tovala has grown into a national brand that’s changing the way people cook at home.David shares the full journey:Growing up with

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1:00:40

Laura Gardner’s Perfect Bite | Packing Chicago’s...

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2025/09/25

What happens when you mix hometown pride, bold flavors, and decades of CPG experience? You get Local Style Potato Chips, Chicago’s favorite foods reimagined in snackable form. This week on The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Laura Gardner, founder of Local Style, to talk about her journey from Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo to launching a startup that has Chicago buzzing.Laura shares how memories of eating Better Made chips with her grandmother and a honeymoon in Japan enjoying

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