The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld

On this week's episode of The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld, we talk to writer Joshua David Stein about fatherhood.

On this week's episode of The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld we discuss the parallels between art mediums with actor Jonathan Tucker. 

On this Week's episode of The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld we chat with Matt Horn of Horn BBQ. During the past year, it would have been impossible to hear anything about American BBQ and not hear the name, Matt Horn. We discuss the passion that it takes to stay up all night tending to the gentle smoke that it takes to create some of the best BBQ in the country.

In this week's episode of The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld, we sit down with a long-time friend and former colleague Lee Wolen of Boka restaurant in Chicago. 

On this week's episode of The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld, we sit down with fitness expert and former UFC fighter, Bobby Maximus. We discuss the scam of "new year's resolution goals" and how to motivate yourself to get out of a rut and stay on top.

On This Week's Episode, we sit down with American Restaurateur Kevin Boehm. Listen as we head down the rabbit hole of the business of restaurants and what needs to change to make them viable again. We also discuss the importance of the Independent Restaurant Coalition and what role it will play in the future of our industry.

On this week's episode of The Main Ingredient with David Nayfeld, we sit down with one of America's best chefs. Kyle Connaughton is the chef and co-owner of Single Thread Farm and Restaurant which was awarded Three Michelin Stars as well as countless other accolades since its debut in 2016. Kyle has cooked in some of the best restaurants across the globe including holding the position of head r&d chef at The Fat Duck in Bray, England. 

On this week's episode of The Main Ingredient, David and Manny speak with restaurateur and fellow member of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Camilla Marcus. 

This week on The Main Ingredient, Tom Colicchio joins us to discuss the need for restaurant relief, the changing industry, and the role of Top Chef in the culinary world. 

On this week’s episode, our hosts David Nayfeld and Manny J have the opportunity to speak with Oscar winning actor turned entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow. GP takes us through the transition from being a world renown actor to the head of a globally heralded modern lifestyle brand, Goop. The trio discuss dealing with criticism, challenging yourself to change, and embracing whats next. Subscribe to the podcast so you do not miss a minute of this special 2 part series with GP.

On this week’s episode of The Main Ingredient our hosts David Nayfeld and Manny J speak with industry veteran Tanya Holland. They discuss the systemic challenges facing black chefs in America, being a female in a male driven profession, all the while succeeding at the highest levels of culinary arts and media. Chef Holland has carved out a place for herself and opened the door for many like her to walk through. Tanya Holland is the chef/owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, Ca, a former top chef contestant, and host of her own podcast Tanya’s Table.

On this weeks episode of The Main Ingredient, hosts David Nayfeld and Manny J take a walk in the oversized shoes of Bay Area Legend Big Von. As DJ, hip hop historian, and Bay Area Icon for over 25 years. We discuss his longtime mentor Sway, the emergence and subsequent fizzle of the Hyphy Movement, and the ever present 2020 election. 

Follow us as we take a deep dive into the maniacal mind of a pastry genus. Roy Shvartzapel has worked alongside some of the greatest pastry chefs in the world. Over the past five years he has emerged with his own brand, This is from Roy. Oprah has named his panettone one of her favorite things. It has subsequently risen to meteoric cult following status. During this episode we discuss his relentless ambition, mamba mentality, and how those things collide when met with depression.

World reknown Chef Dominique Crenn discusses the restaurant industry at large, Michelin stars, and the fight for her life. 

Get to know your host David Nayfeld and co-host, Manny J