14 episodes

We all love to get the inside scoop on local chefs and food. CTbites HOT DISH takes you behind the scenes with CT chefs, farmers, bartenders and food activists. Every other Monday, our host, Marysol Castro, broadcast journalist, NY Mets PA announcer and all around ball buster, will serve up a saucy look into the CT food scene. She will be joined by CTbites Editor, Stephanie Webster and a rotating cast of CTbites crew. This is gonna be fun people…

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    • 4.8 • 40 Ratings

We all love to get the inside scoop on local chefs and food. CTbites HOT DISH takes you behind the scenes with CT chefs, farmers, bartenders and food activists. Every other Monday, our host, Marysol Castro, broadcast journalist, NY Mets PA announcer and all around ball buster, will serve up a saucy look into the CT food scene. She will be joined by CTbites Editor, Stephanie Webster and a rotating cast of CTbites crew. This is gonna be fun people…

    Sourdough Master Baker Rob VanKeuren of Flour Water Salt Talks Bread

    Sourdough Master Baker Rob VanKeuren of Flour Water Salt Talks Bread

    Sourdough master Baker Rob VanKeuren of Flour Water Salt shares his fascinating journey from finance to financiers, and the incredible science of bread making.

    • 36 min
    It's A Woman's World: The Morning After Recap

    It's A Woman's World: The Morning After Recap

    On March 2, CTbites & Terrain hosted the first of its kind "It's A Woman's World" event where we celebrated the visionary and trailblazing women of Connecticut's culinary industry. Join CTbites Editor Stephanie Webster, CTbites Hot Dish host, Marysol Castro & Culinary Director for Terrain & Amis, Jes Bengston as we sit down with some solid hangover food and recap the evening. Join us...

    • 20 min
    Chef Plum: Finding Family Through Food

    Chef Plum: Finding Family Through Food

    You've seen him on TV. You've heard his podcast. We explore the many sides of the charismatic and philanthropic Chef Plum. Does he have a real name? How did he land in the food biz? What exactly is "Random Acts of Cooking?" So many questions...We've got answers.

    • 38 min
    Chef Billy Grant, CT's Fine Dining Founding Father

    Chef Billy Grant, CT's Fine Dining Founding Father

    We sit down with James Beard nominated, Chef Billy Grant, Chef/Owner of Restaurant Bricco and Bricco Trattoria. We talk about sports, cooking for family, running a successful restaurant, and the importance of giving back to your community.

    • 31 min
    Talkin' Balls With The Meatball Shop's CEO & Executive Chef

    Talkin' Balls With The Meatball Shop's CEO & Executive Chef

    We sit down with The Meatball Shops CEO, Adam Rosenbaum, and Executive Chef, Daniel Sharp, weeks before the launch of their new Westport CT location, to talk about what makes a good meatball, sustainability, growth plans, and their new baby.

    • 37 min
    Top Chef's Chris Scott: From Brooklyn To Bridgeport, Redefining The Role of Chef

    Top Chef's Chris Scott: From Brooklyn To Bridgeport, Redefining The Role of Chef

    Top Chef Chris Scott talks about his long road to TV's Top Chef, the importance of family and community, and the "Birdman," the inspiration for his new authentic Southern restaurant, Birdman Juke Joint, in Bridgeport CT.

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
40 Ratings

40 Ratings

JHDARCHT ,

Powerful women!

Enjoyed the interview with Lori Cochran & Chef Jess. Some honest smackdowns of the worst aspect of the restaurant world (fame outstripping food) and such hopeful, focussed activism for common sense food delivery. Keep it up, would love to hear more from the Farmers Market.

Buddy’s Mom ,

Foodie Goodness

True babes leading the charge! Informative, funny, delicious food talk. Love that CTbites created an honest platform that highlights community happenings and empowers food lovers! I am a fan.

@exwaitress ,

Excited for a second serving

I’ve loved CT Bites since college, super excited for them to expand into podcasts! Love Millwrights so this is a fantastic first episode. Also looking forward to getting to know Marysol on this platform. Ready for the next episode!

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