One of our favorite guests, Erin French of The Lost Kitchen restaurant in Freedom, Maine, is back on Radio Cherry Bombe! The self-taught chef and bestselling author joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Getting Lost with Erin French,” her new show on the Magnolia Network. Each episode features Erin and her husband, Michael Dutton, driving across the country in search of ingredients and culinary inspiration.  Erin also shares what she’s cooking and loving this summer, and how she’s found the strength to follow her own path.  Thank you to OpenTable and Pernod Ricard for supporting ou ..read more

On today’s episode, it’s Haley Bennett, the star and a producer of the new film “Widow Clicquot,” which opens in theaters this Friday, July 19th. “Widow Clicquot” is the amazing and true story of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, a.k.a. Madame Clicquot of the Veuve Clicquot champagne empire. The movie is based on The New York Times-bestselling biography by Tilar J. Mazzeo. Haley joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about what it was like portraying the trailblazing entrepreneur.  In the second half of the show, we’re re-airing our conversation from 2022 featuring another woman of wine, Victori ..read more

Today's guest is Jenny Nguyen, owner and founder of The Sports Bra, the country’s first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. The Sports Bra opened in Portland, Oregon, in April 2022 and will be expanding around the country, thanks to an investment from Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit and husband of Serena Williams. Jenny joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about franchising The Bra; her recent travels to Cannes, Paris, and Las Vegas; the “collaborative joy” among Portland food folk; and learning to think big.  “I grossly underestimated” the potential of The Bra, she admits. Learn ..read more

On today's Radio Cherry Bombe, we're turning the tables! Instead of host Kerry Diamond doing the interview, she's the guest. We're airing Kerry's episode of The Bright Side, the daily podcast from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine co-hosted by Simone Boyce and Danielle Robay. Each weekday, Simone and Danielle talk entertainment, culture, wellness, books, and more with a range of guests, including Cherry Bombe faves like Kristen Kish of “Top Chef” and Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Ice Creams. Don't miss Kerry and Simone on trusting your gut, life lessons, and why you should support your local f ..read more

Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer are the chefs and co-owners of Kismet, the popular Silver Lake restaurant known for its seasonal dishes, natural wine selections, and convivial vibes. Sarah and Sara recently published their first cookbook, “Kismet: Bright, Fresh, Vegetable-Loving Recipes.” The duo joined host Kerry Diamond to talk about making big decisions, how Kismet came to be, and their favorite recipes from the book.  Thank you to OpenTable, Pernod Ricard, and Alex Mill for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe.  Visit Cherry Bombe’s Event Calendar for our Summer Series details. Hosted by ..read more

Today, we are wrapping our Destination Cherry Bombe mini-series with a true original: Juyoung Kang, the award-winning Director of Beverage Development at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Juyoung represents the new wave of culinary creatives in the city, folks reimagining hospitality and rethinking food & dining experiences. Juyoung chats with host Kerry Diamond about why she moved to Las Vegas, how she finds inspiration in everything from the work of F. Scott Fitzgerald to the music of Daft Punk, and how she came up with the names for some of her favorite beverages.  If you missed any ..read more

In honor of “The Bear” Season 3 dropping in just a few days, we’re re-airing our interview from last year with actor Liza Colón-Zayas. Liza plays Tina, the tough on the outside, soft on the inside cook dealing with change and grief, and learning to find joy in the small moments. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, her perseverance, and what “The Bear” has meant to her.  If you missed our previous best-of “The Bear” episodes with Jeremy Allen White and Courtney Storer this month, be sure to check them out.  Thank you to Kerrygold, Le Creuset, OpenTable, and Pernod R ..read more

“You gotta believe there’s a little magic sometimes,” says Liza Cólon-Zayas, who plays Tina on the hit series “The Bear.” A native of the Bronx, Liza wanted to act from a young age and was encouraged by her family. After studying at SUNY Albany, she worked in theater and appeared in everything from “Law & Order” to “Sex and the City,” but a major recurring role eluded her. Liza estimates that she’s been rejected thousands of times over her decades-long career.  When Liza was finally cast as the scrappy sandwich shop cook in the pilot for “The Bear,” alongside Jeremy Allen White and Ay ..read more

Chef Lorena Garcia of Chica restaurant at The Venetian in Las Vegas is this week’s guest on Destination Cherry Bombe, our travel miniseries. Learn how Lorena almost practiced law for a living, her time on Season Four of "Top Chef Masters" in Las Vegas, how she came to open the first Chica restaurant, and what preparation has to do with success. This mom, chef, and restaurateur has a lot of wisdom to share, so don’t miss this episode.  Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more and book your trip to Las Vegas here.  Get tickets for our Las Vegas event on Monday, June 2 ..read more

"The Bear" Season Three drops June 27th on Hulu, so we’re revisiting our interviews with the cast of the critically acclaimed show. Today’s interview is with Courtney Storer, the culinary producer of "The Bear." Courtney is a big part of why the series has so much heart and soul, and why it has resonated with so many folks in the restaurant business. Host Kerry Diamond chatted with Courtney about her journey through the food world, how "The Bear" came to be, and why it was so important to get the details right on the show. Thank you to Kerrygold, Le Creuset, and OpenTable for supporting our Ra ..read more