Unplated with Antonio Diaz

Unplated with Antonio Diaz is a long-form interview podcast that delves into the lives and stories of the people shaping the world of food and hospitality. Hosted by Antonio Diaz, founder of Life & Thyme and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, this podcast features in-depth conversations with chefs, founders, artists, and experts who are pushing boundaries and making an impact. Each episode goes beyond ingredients and recipes, exploring culture, history, and humanity, and uncovering the powerful stories that often remain hidden beneath the surface.

Unplated with Antonio Diaz is a arts podcast hosted by Antonio Diaz, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Antonio Diaz hosts Unplated with Antonio Diaz, a arts show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Kids Are Hungry. Carolyn Federman Is Teaching Them to Cook.

  Feb 4, 20261h 5mS1

  <p>Kids are hungry in America. And most of them are never taught how to cook.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Unplated, Antonio sits down with Carolyn Federman, founder of the Charlie Cart Project, a nonprofit bringing hands-on food education into public schools, libraries, and community spaces through fully equipped mobile teaching kitchens.</p><p><br></p><p>Carolyn’s work is a direct response to a broken system. Most kids in the U.S. receive less than eight hours of nutrition education a year, even though research shows they need far more. One in six ch...

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  Episode #6

  Michael Cimarusti Earned What Only 38 Restaurants Have

  Sep 17, 202548 minS1

  <p>Chef Michael Cimarusti just did something only a handful of chefs in the world ever will: his Los Angeles restaurant, Providence, earned three Michelin stars. Plus it also holds a Green Star for its commitment to sustainability. Only 38 restaurants in the world can make that claim.</p><p><br></p><p>Since opening in 2005, Providence has become a cornerstone of Los Angeles dining, celebrated for its devotion to seafood, stewardship of the ocean, and a culture of mentorship that has shaped a generation of chefs. </p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Antonio talks to Michael about the t...

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  Episode #5

  The Founder Who Made Olive Oil Cool: Aishwarya Iyer

  Aug 21, 202544 minS1

  <p>Most of us cook with olive oil every single day but how much do we actually know about what’s in the bottle?</p><p><br></p><p>Aishwarya Iyer is the founder of Brightland, a company that has reimagined olive oil by working with small California growers to produce extra-virgin oils held to some of the strictest standards in the world. What began as a curiosity about the foundation of most of our dishes became a mission to bring transparency, craft, and beauty back to something we take for granted in the kitchen.</p><p><br></p><p>In...

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  Episode #4

  James Freeman on Building Blue Bottle Coffee and Leaving It Behind

  Jul 21, 20251h 33mS1

  <p>What happens when you build a $700 million coffee empire and then walk away from it all? James Freeman, the visionary founder of Blue Bottle Coffee, shares his journey from a converted Oakland potting shed to creating one of the most iconic coffee brands in the world. With backing from Google Ventures and massive growth into the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, James built the Apple of coffee brands. But in 2017, when Nestlé acquired Blue Bottle for over $700 million, everything changed.</p><p><br></p><p>In this candid conversation with Antonio, James opens up about the emotional rollercoaster o...

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  Episode #3

  The Ben Hundreds Playbook: From Streetwear King to Restauranteur

  Jun 9, 20251h 8mS1

  <p>In this episode of Unplated with Antonio Diaz, Antonio sits down with Ben Shenassafar (aka Ben Hundreds), co-founder of The Hundreds, the streetwear brand that sparked a legacy in the fashion world. Known for blending skate culture, hip-hop, and Los Angeles’ rebellious spirit, The Hundreds became a cultural phenomenon in the fashion world. Now, Ben is venturing into a new world: the restaurant industry with The Benjamin in Hollywood. </p><p><br></p><p>A modern tribute to old Hollywood glamour, The Benjamin brings classic American dishes to life through a contemporary lens. In this conversation, Ben talks about hi...

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