Patrick interviews Master Chocolatier and Executive Pastry Chef of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Vincent Pilon! Vincent returns to Bleav in Chefs Special to give an update on the improving state of affairs in Las Vegas and increasing number of visitors. In today’s podcast, Chef Vincent shares his behind-the-scenes approach to Resort Casino Menu Development, … Continued
Patrick interviews Celebrity Spanish Chef, Omar Allibhoy. Known as the “King of Tapas”, Omar is the Chef and Founder of the critically acclaimed “Tapas Revolution” and the author of the world’s best selling Spanish cookbook, also titled “Tapas Revolution”! On today’s podcast, Omar assesses the UK’s 3rd lockdown and its effect on the restaurant industry … Continued
Patrick interviews 13-time Pizza World Champion and Author of The Pizza Bible, Tony Gemignani! As Chef and Owner, Tony has numerous successful pizzerias in California, as well as pizzerias in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. Tony also owns Giovanni Italian Specialties, which offers a variety of domestic and imported products, including some of the signature … Continued
Patrick interviews his special guest, Nathaniel Reid, Chef and Owner of Nathaniel Reid Bakery, located in Kirkwood, Missouri. On this podcast, Chef Nathaniel discusses his journey in pastry. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris with a Grand Diploma in Culinary and Pastry Arts, Nathaniel directed top pastry kitchens around the world such as … Continued
Patrick interviews Chef Eddie Garza, a plant-based chef, cookbook author, and Program Manager of Food & Nutrition for The Humane Society of the United States. Eddie and his work to reform food systems in Latinx communities have been featured by a wide variety of media outlets in the United States and abroad, including CNN, ¡HOLA! … Continued
Patrick interviews Itxaso Oleaga, International Marketing Manager for Spain’s Acesur, producers of La Espanola Olive Oil. In today’s podcast, Itxaso answers specific questions from Chefs and other Food and Beverage Professionals about… OLIVE OIL!
Patrick interviews Art Schumann, lifelong coffee farmer and Fire Roast Master for the Award Winning Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm, located on the beautiful Island of Kona Hawaii. In today’s podcast, Art discusses what makes Kona Hawaiian Coffee so special- the history, climate, fertile soils, process and the care taken at Heavenly Hawaiian Farm to produce … Continued
Patrick interviews industry leader Mike Bausch, Co-Owner of Andolini’s Restaurants. Mike discusses opening the first Pizzeria with his brother at the age of 22, 6 months after graduating from Saint Mary’s College of California. Mike’s earlier background included time spent at Classic Pizzerias in New York and New Jersey while going to High School – … Continued
Patrick interviews Danielle Leoni, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of The Breadfruit & Rum Bar in downtown Phoenix. Hailed as one of the top innovative chefs in Arizona, Chef Danielle delivers an avant-garde approach to blending the best of Arizona with the tropical traditions of Jamaica. Nationally recognized as a culinary leader implementing sustainable change within … Continued
Patrick interviews Keith Giusto, Founding Partner and Owner of Central Milling and Keith Giusto Bakery Supply. In today’s podcast, Keith discusses the importance of the farmer and miller relationship in providing a superior product for the baker, key to bakers providing excellent baked goods for their customers! Keith’s history forming Central Milling and Keith Giusto … Continued
Patrick Honeywell has 30 years of experience in the Food and Pastry Industry. Formerly served as Pastry Chef for Westin Hotels and Resorts where he assisted in new hotel openings and creating pastries and providing recipes for the cookbook, “Food and Wine the Westin Way.”
Patrick works closely with food industry experts- Las Vegas Casino Pastry Chefs, Hotel Chefs, European and American Consulting Chefs, Master Artisan bakers. Working together, sharing each others passion ideveloping new products and menus.