Cheftimony

Graham MacLennan
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Talking to chefs and sometimes lawyers... My name is Graham MacLennan and I've spent most of the last 20 years in law offices and in restaurant kitchens, so the people I know best are chefs and lawyers. On Cheftimony, I talk to both groups, but always to people who love food.

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 077 - The Coffee Shop on the Edge of the World

    If you’re going to stare out over the ocean beyond the horizon and into the infinite, you’re well advised to have a great cup of coffee while you do it.   And there is a place for coffee unlike any you’ve ever been to, unless you’re lucky enough to have been to Haida Gwaii. And to Jags.   At the end of June, I sat down after-hours with family team members Khataya and with Jags himself (the shop’s namesake and Khataya’s father), to learn just how their family created this wonderfully special place.   Join us for a talk that starts in the shop pouring coffee and baking scones, but quickly winds down logging roads, hikes a trail, and flies to Vancouver for a coffee expo. We also take the scenic route through a business-funding story that is the closest I’ve come in real life to Willy Wonka’s golden tickets!   Haida Gwaii is a special place. Jags is a fantastic spot for coffee and food and conversation. Episode 077 gives you a glimpse.

    30 min

  2. AUG 9

    Rest well, Mark.

    We recently lost the wonderful Mark Wojtowicz Jr., driving force behind the 360 Vegas Podcast. In today’s short episode, I share some memories of great times with Mark and thank him for all the Vegas history lessons, for sharing some delicious meals, and most especially for building a terrific community of Las Vegas nerds I am lucky to call friends.

    9 min

  3. JUN 6

    Episode 076 - Signed, Sealed, Cellared

    My guest today is Megan O’Neill, a Vancouver-based lawyer who focuses on the wine industry. Megan shares how she found her way into “wine law,” how she supports clients in the space, and the creative ways younger people are finding to break into a traditionally expensive industry. We explore tariff and interprovincial trade issues, the work of industry organizations, and the impact of shifting demographics—particularly the challenge facing winery owners as their core customer base of boomers ages, while younger consumers show more interest in lower-alcohol or no-alcohol options - the world of “nolo”. Megan also offers some great career advice for those starting out (in any field!), along with a few of her current favourite food and wine picks. Think high-acid pinot noir and some delicious rosés, perfect for summer. Join us!

    34 min

  4. APR 9

    Episode 075 - Seeking New City

    In an outcome I’m really glad I didn’t bet on happening… I just cancelled my trip to Las Vegas scheduled for later this month. I can’t say when I’ll be ready to go again. Thanks to my friends Sonja Cho Swanson and Dayvid Figler at the fantastic City Cast Las Vegas Podcast for inviting me to share my thoughts on just what led me to pull the plug and to give up all that glorious food and gambling. In today’s episode, I’m sharing an interview with City Cast co-host Dayvid, from a recent City Cast Las Vegas episode. You can hear that full episode (and subscribe to that fantastic show) right over here. Stay great, Las Vegas, I do hope to see you again!

    27 min

  5. MAR 28

    Episode 074 - A Punch in the Nose

    Today, my guest is Chef Thompson Tran of The Wooden Boat Food Company. Long-time listeners to Cheftimony have heard from Thompson in the past. He’s an old friend, and we met way back in the day when I was a stagiaire at Bishop’s restaurant in Vancouver.   You can hear more on Chef’s background on Episode 009 of the show and on a Snapshot episode in the summer of 2021.   In today’s episode, Thompson and I dive right on into the joys of middle age, cooking for children and – of all things – boxing.   Chef is taking part in a charity boxing match on Friday, April 4th, and we discuss the charity the event is supporting (McMaster Children’s Hospital) and the training regime Thompson is currently working his way through.   We also touch on the latest in Chef’s business and a couple of his recent favourite dining experiences.   Join me in supporting this great charity boxing match! You can donate to Chef Thompson Tran at this link. And more information about the event (and the opportunity to purchase a livestream link) is available right here.

    33 min

  6. MAR 8

    Episode 073 - Travelling in Style with Julia

    Today, points-and-miles expert Julia Menez of Geobreeze Travel joins me to talk delicious food around the world. We also dive into some of the techniques Julia uses to significantly reduce the cost of luxury travel and the outstanding food and drink that goes along with it.   From her current home base in Las Vegas where Julia loves off-Strip dining, to a steakhouse in Buenos Aires, to some great (and not-so-great) food options when flying business or first class, Julia takes us to some of her favourite food-friendly destinations around the globe.   If you’ve ever boarded a flight and wondered what the folks in first class are enjoying for lunch (and just how to get there without spending a fortune), Julia’s is a voice you should hear. Join us for some points, and some miles, but most importantly, for the food!

    28 min

  7. 12/13/2024

    Episode 072 - Fifteen Minutes with Anjula

    All right, it’s more like 45 minutes than fifteen, but the point is you’re going to hear from the wonderful Chef Anjula Devi.   I had the enviable job of speaking with Chef about her long-standing interest in food, her experiences growing up in the UK in a first-generation immigrant family that used food to forge community, and about Anjula’s soon-to-be-released new cookbook, 15-Minute Indian.   Surprisingly for Cheftimony, we also talk a little sports! Or at least about the most important aspect of sports – the food available on game day.   Join us for the talk! Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

    48 min

  8. 11/12/2024

    Cheftimony Snack - Dinner with Frank

    Today I’m taking you inside the Chairman’s Room at Sinatra Restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas.   You’ll hear from several of the lucky dinner guests with their thoughts on the private, Frank Sinatra-inspired menu that Michael of TravelZork and ZorkFest, Keren from the 360 Vegas Podcast, and I planned way back on Episode 070 of Cheftimony.   Join us in the Chairman’s Room at Sinatra, and head to the Cheftimony website for detailed show notes, including the exact menu from which our twenty diners had to make their choices for each course.

    18 min
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Talking to chefs and sometimes lawyers... My name is Graham MacLennan and I've spent most of the last 20 years in law offices and in restaurant kitchens, so the people I know best are chefs and lawyers. On Cheftimony, I talk to both groups, but always to people who love food.

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  • Creator
    Graham MacLennan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Cheftimony
  • Show Website
    Cheftimony

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