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Lets Tako about it with Chef Dom

Lets Tako about it with Chef Dom

By Dominic Valenzuela

Lets Tako about it
The podcast that aims to break down the walls between the consumers and the passionate hard working people that aim to please them!
Hosted by Chef Dominic Valenzuela, owner/ operator of Dia de Los Takos in Albuquerque , NM. Every week Chef Dom interviews chefs and passionate service industry workers in his hometown.
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Chef Josh Gerwin of Dr Field Goods in Santa Fe , New Mexico

Lets Tako about it with Chef DomMay 13, 2020

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Morning Interview on Sunny 101.3 Fm with Chef Mike White and Mindy Zade

Morning Interview on Sunny 101.3 Fm with Chef Mike White and Mindy Zade

Chef Dom Talks about the transition from Dia De Los Takos to Tako Ten , Support of Community , 505 Food Fights, and Albuquerque, NM.  

Sep 16, 202032:36
Chef Martin Torrez of Ten3 in Albuquerque, NM

Chef Martin Torrez of Ten3 in Albuquerque, NM

Chef Dominic talks with Chef Martin about the importance of music in the kitchen,  Burqueno chefs, and the hard road from the bottom to the top!

Jul 22, 202055:34
Chef Dominic goes Solo!

Chef Dominic goes Solo!

Chef Dominic talks about how he started Dia De Los Takos, Where he's taking Dia de Los Takos, his journey from culinary grad to Entrepreneurship , and his own philosophies .

May 20, 202001:17:42
Chef Josh Gerwin of Dr Field Goods in Santa Fe , New Mexico

Chef Josh Gerwin of Dr Field Goods in Santa Fe , New Mexico

Chef Dominic and Chef Josh talk about the importance of resiliency as a Chef / Entrepreneur ,  the effects and uncertainty of Covid on restaurants,  and about living a life of service.

May 13, 202001:09:05
Chef Ernesto Duran and Chef Marie Yniguez in Quarantine

Chef Ernesto Duran and Chef Marie Yniguez in Quarantine

Chef Dom talks with Chef Ernesto and Chef Marie about keeping community while in quarantine,  this new norm for restaurants and society, and about conspiracies........

May 03, 202001:28:15
Chef/Owner/Podcaster Israel Rivera of The Shop in Albuquerque, NM

Chef/Owner/Podcaster Israel Rivera of The Shop in Albuquerque, NM

Dominic and Izzy converse about all aspects of chef life while Dominic prepares a one of a kind burger inspired by Izzy and his shared flavor profiles.

Nov 26, 201902:16:52
Season 3 Episode 2 Featuring Chef Randy Tapia of El Nido Restaurant in Tesuque, NM and also Chef Mike White of the 505 Food Fights

Season 3 Episode 2 Featuring Chef Randy Tapia of El Nido Restaurant in Tesuque, NM and also Chef Mike White of the 505 Food Fights

Had Some Volume issues on this one so please turn up your volume .  But Chef Randy Tapia talks about his Passion for food  , how he expresses himself through food, his new found drive after leaving the kitchen for 3 years, and how he's looking forward to partnering up with his old kitchen Colleague for the nest season of 505food fights.

Jul 02, 201947:18
Episode 1 Season 3 Chef Marie Yniguez of Bocadillos and Chef Sara Tori Green of Sunrise Springs Spa and Resort

Episode 1 Season 3 Chef Marie Yniguez of Bocadillos and Chef Sara Tori Green of Sunrise Springs Spa and Resort

Chef Dom, Chef Marie, and Chef Sara talk about finding good help, entrepreneurship, being on the food network, and dough balls vs balls balls!

Jun 25, 201901:44:40
Episode 5 Season 2 Angelo Orona, Tacos of New Mexico FB page, Craft King Consulting

Episode 5 Season 2 Angelo Orona, Tacos of New Mexico FB page, Craft King Consulting

Incredible finish to season 2.  Angelo and I discuss Family, food, drink, and the future that is  unknown!  Not an episode to miss!!!!!

Jun 12, 201901:36:33
Sean Staggs Chef De Cuisine, Bien Shur of Sandia Resort and Casino . Featuring Chef Mike White

Sean Staggs Chef De Cuisine, Bien Shur of Sandia Resort and Casino . Featuring Chef Mike White

Sean talks about his humble beginnings  ,  505 Food Fights,  his love to constantly create, and how he handles the stress of the kitchen life.

Jun 04, 201901:00:13
Episode 3 Season 2 Xavi Montano , Executive Chef of Vara Winery

Episode 3 Season 2 Xavi Montano , Executive Chef of Vara Winery

Chef Xavi Talks about his love for Spanish and Japanese cuisine,  how he's helping to refocus how New Mexicans look at food, And he spins the Wheel of Destiny!!!

May 23, 201959:23
Episode2 Season 2 Anthony DeVontenno Chef/ Owner Modear Catering

Episode2 Season 2 Anthony DeVontenno Chef/ Owner Modear Catering

Anthony Talks about, The Meaning behind his Business Name, his unique flavor combinations and style of cuisine, and his kitchen nightmares!

May 14, 201901:00:19
Episode 1 Season 2 Executive Chef / Owner Mike White of High Point Grill in Albuquerque, NM

Episode 1 Season 2 Executive Chef / Owner Mike White of High Point Grill in Albuquerque, NM

Chef Mike Talks about his early rise restaurant and food service management ,  early woes of beginning his entrepreneurial dreams, and how he lives for the chaos!

May 07, 201959:54
Episode 1 Marc Quinones, Eexecutive Chef Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, NM

Episode 1 Marc Quinones, Eexecutive Chef Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, NM

Marc talks about growing up in the Bronx , NY, his mother being his influence for cooking, and where you can find the best New Mexican food!

Apr 23, 201901:11:14
Episode 5 Chef Ernesto Duran of the Corn Maiden at the Hyatt Tamaya in Bernalio, NM

Episode 5 Chef Ernesto Duran of the Corn Maiden at the Hyatt Tamaya in Bernalio, NM

Ernesto Talks about his early influences as a kid growing up that helped push him onto his culinary path, how he's putting a New twist on New Mexican cuisine,  and his love of hip hop music.

Apr 23, 201901:14:52
Episode 4 Chef Alan Tucson

Episode 4 Chef Alan Tucson

Chef Alan talks about Culinary school vs Hard Knocks, dating as a chef, work hard play hard, and where we go from here.

Apr 16, 201901:11:05
Episode 3 Tony Saccoccia Executive Chef Indigo Crow

Episode 3 Tony Saccoccia Executive Chef Indigo Crow

Chef Tony Saccoccia of Indigo Crow in Corrales , NM talks about growing up in a cooking family, how to put love into food, and why Bread and water would be his last meal.

Apr 08, 201901:18:41
Episode 2 Raul Maestas Owner/Operator Ohana Hut and Streetfood Blvd

Episode 2 Raul Maestas Owner/Operator Ohana Hut and Streetfood Blvd

Raul talks about growing up in two different Las Vegas's , finding love as a chef, and why he can't cook without gloves!

Apr 02, 201901:04:39