In my first interview of We Are Upstate, I have chat with my good friend, upstate native Joseph Carr. His Josh Cellars brand is the number one wine brand in America. Listen as we chat about his roots his tine in Albany and everything else wine related, including cowboy boots. Leanr more about me and this podcast at ricorlando.com  ..read more

In the first installment of this two part podcast, I chat with James Beard Award Winning Chef Zak Pelaccio about his roots, his upstate comeuppance and his passion for the Hudson Valley. We chatted via Zoom while he was in Taos, New Mexico. We waxed philosophical quite a bit so I am releasing that part of the convo next week as a Part 2. Learn more about Zak, his books, restaurants and more here ..read more

This episode is an extended chat with Steve Barnes. Steve is and arts and theater critic, food writer and he also host the very popular food blog TABLE HOPPING hosted by the Albany Times Union. We chat about his start, food writing and criticism and our favorite foods. It's good fun. Enjoy! Here is a link to Table Hopping https://blog.timesunion.com/tablehopping/ And to me http://ricorlando.com Follow me on Facebook ricthechef Instagram, Twitter and Youtube chefricorlando ..read more

A Woodstock Icon tells his story In this very special Woodstock podcast I spent some time with my good friend Eric Mann, former chef and co-owner of the beloved Bear Cafe in Woodstock. We talk about his beginnings in the industry, celebrities including a great David Bowie story and we also get into our restaurant and food philosophy. This is deep..and fun!  Follow me http://ricorlando.com fb ricthechef IG, Twitter and Youtube chefricorlando ..read more

He changed restaurants in the 1980s A few weeks ago I had the honor of spending an afternoon with the legendary Barry Wine, co owner with his (ex) wife Susan of NY City's Quilted Giraffe. CLick this link to read about the excesses of 1980's NY and the place the Quilted Giraffe had in history! This hour is filed with stories, philosophy and history. Sorry, no caviar or cocaine will fill your headphones... Enjoy. http://ricorlando.com fb ricthechef IG chefricorlando Tw @chefricorlando ..read more

In interview with the owner of the Legendary NYC location of 1980's decadence and extravagance A few weeks ago I had the honor of spending an afternoon with the legendary Barry Wine, co owner with his (ex) wife Susan of NY City's Quilted Giraffe. Read about the excesses of 1980's NY and the place the Quilted Giraffe had in history! This hour is filed with stories, philosophy and history. Sorry, there will be no cocaine or caviar in your headphones. Enjoy. http://ricorlando.com fb ricthechef IG chefricorlando Tw @chefricorlando ..read more

How the hell I became a chef  So here it is ...the Memoir Podcast, part one. If you already listened to it, stay tuned, there are more episodes to follow. Powerhitters, clams, pizza, pimps, and old cars, Hey, grew up right ..read more

I'm back! I have been traveling and working quite a bit but i am back in the groove. This episode was recorded at WKZE in Kingston for the show Kingston Happenings with Kevin Godbey and Veronica Fassbender. We chat about everything from how underground music influenced our food to why Vegan burgers at Burger king are NOT a good thing. Http://ricorlando.com FB https://www.facebook.com/ricthechef/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefricorlando/ Twitter @chefricorlando ..read more

Pizza and Drinks with New Orleans Chef Amy Sins and Woodstock Travel Agent Virginia Barthel What A Trip! While I was hosting my food tour of Sicily, Amy Sins, a chef from New Orleans with whom we have mutual friends, was also hosting a food tour of Sicily. Not only were we in Sicily at the same time, we were both in Taormina, about 1000 meters away from each other. So, we have some drinks along with my friend and travel Agent Virginia Barthel. We chatted over vodka and pizza until we closed the joint down! Enjoy and REVIEW, FOLLOW, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Here are my other connects http ..read more

This special episode of One Million Stringbeans features my conversation with N.Y. Punk Rock Legend and current "Woodstocker" Andy Shernoff. Andy formed one of NY's first "punk" bands the Dictators in '73. They were pure guitar rock with irreverent, witty lyrics that tell stories of being a kid in NY. Andy is also a wine expert and has worked in some of NY's best wine stores. Andy and I also play some music together and the podcast finishes with one of the Dictators Anthems "Who Will Save Rock and Roll" (who will?) Please check out https://www.candlestock.com/, promo code STRINGBEANS at check ..read more