Sound Palate

Every month, listen along with Kitty Kinnin (radio personality, voiceover artist, and Triangle, NC icon) to discover the journeys and back stories of our most talented chefs, rising stars, bakers, cooks, grill masters, brewers, farmers, herbalists, foragers, winemakers, and everything in between. Also in Kitty’s Sound Palate, our favorite chefs pair signature dishes with a piece of music, bartenders pair a specialty cocktail with a tune, and musicians do the same with a favorite dish. It seems a new hot spot opens daily in all over North Carolina. The once historic tobacco districts have turned into a new blend of cool culture and food discoveries rich in variety, tradition, creativity and access to fresh, prime ingredients.

INEZ RIBUSTELLO HOLIDAYS-- "ON THE SQUARE-A COMMUNITY THAT MADE A RESTAURANT" 12/08/2023

INEZ RIBUSTELLO HOLIDAYS-- "ON THE SQUARE-A COMMUNITY THAT MADE A RESTAURANT" As always, I was honored to chat up about the new memoir/cookbook, "". In the book, she and her husband, Chef Stephen Ribustello, share their journey of the now 21 yr. old in and scrumptious fav recipes & crowd pleasers from Stephen. Their wine knowledge is unmatched. In fact, this culinary couple are both advanced Sommeliers (and the only married couple who share this certification). Yet, you will not find more down-to-earth people than Inez and Stephen. This book is perfect for holiday gift giving or anytime giving. Make sure you also check out her first memoir, , capturing their story during 911 when the couple served as sommeliers at NYC's legendary . Also, enjoy the award winning brews at their as well. Thanks for listening. Feel free to email me comments or suggestions: . Happy Holidays! /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/28989768

Shannon Healy, Alley 26, Durham, NC 11/29/2023

Shannon Healy, Alley 26, Durham, NC Shannon Healy is the owner/mixologist of , the first bar in NC nominated for Best Bar Program by the . Join us as we share libation love mixing cocktails (well, Shannon does the honors) and we chat about the extraordinary journey of Alley 26. /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/28846473

Chef Vivian Howard 12/23/2022

Chef Vivian Howard Award winning of Chef & The Famer, Lenoir, A Chef's Life, Hot & Handy and now VIV's FRIG updates us on all her latest ventures. I have to say her laugh is infectious and had me giggling throughout. She also has an anti pairing for the sound segment - funny stuff. /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/25418775

HOLIDAY POP UP 2022 11/24/2022

HOLIDAY POP UP 2022 Some of our fav local chefs shared a special family holiday recipe and paired it with a song (or 2). Executive Chef Walter Royal of Chef (formerly of Matt Bumpas of in Durham, Chef Jill St. Lucia of Chef Jeff Seizer of in 21C Museum Hotel, Durham, Chef Inez Rubistello of & Chef Jake Wood of Chef Alex Ricci of in North Hills Raleigh and Chef Chris Lopez of /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/25113459

Chef Saif Rahman of Vidrio in Raleigh, NC. 10/12/2022

Chef Saif Rahman of Vidrio in Raleigh, NC. of @ was such a fascinating and entertaining interview! Born in Pakistan, Chef Saif has embraced his roots with a feverish passion for food, history, community and family. The menu at Vidrio is globally inspired & influenced by his world travels offering small, shareable plates. Scrumptious and artful, the bites are exquisite with much sourced locally. Chef speaks of his childhood growing up in a tight knit family in Pakistan, what is was like arriving in NYC at age 10, finding balance between work & family, his strong sense of community & impromptu random thoughts. His food & music pairing is inspired & drool-worthy. You'll find his energy infectious (as is his laugh)! Chef Saif was the 2021 winner of The podcast is supported by & featuring my Bad Kitty Blend. /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/24655044

Chef Dean Neff of Seabird Restaurant, Wilmington, NC 08/20/2022

Chef Dean Neff of Seabird Restaurant, Wilmington, NC nominated Chef Dean Neff honed his skills at many celebrated restaurants before landing in . to open his own gem, in the heart of downtown. His focus is on sustainability featuring the seafood and ingredients found in North Carolina and it's storied coast. Dean talks oysters, home made sauces, community & finding love w/ a pastry chef. He also pairs his restaurant with a special song. This podcast is supported by & featuring . /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/24117453

Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint 07/01/2022

Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint Chef Ricky Moore of n Durham, NC. was recently name Best Chef in the S.E. by Awards. Shortly before the announcement, Kitty had a chance to chat with Ricky about his journey from 5-star restaurants around the world to opening his own lil' seafood spot back home in NC. He also shares his most cherished food memory & literally schools us on the proper way to cook fish. Plus, he offers us 2 pairings of food & music. Ironically, he chose before he learned he actually was - and a fish dish with . The podcast is supported by /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/23589935

The Angus Barn's Van Eure Part 2 05/13/2022

The Angus Barn's Van Eure Part 2 Van Eure's family opened a Raleigh steakhouse that has become a true institution for decades. is more than a steak restaurant with a well-known chef: its grounds hold a storied wine cellar, pavilion event space, country store, and history that mirrors that of Raleigh itself. Kitty and Van, friends for decades, chat about her family's lore and the challenges and victories that happened on the way to the Angus Barn's iconic status in North Carolina. Support by and . /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/23100470

The Angus Barn's Van Eure Part 1 05/13/2022

The Angus Barn's Van Eure Part 1 Van Eure's family opened a Raleigh steakhouse that has become a true institution for decades. is more than a steak restaurant with a well-known chef: its grounds hold a storied wine cellar, pavilion event space, country store, and history that mirrors that of Raleigh itself. Kitty and Van, friends for decades, chat about her family's lore and the challenges and victories that happened on the way to the Angus Barn's iconic status in North Carolina. Support by and . /episode/index/show/soundpalate/id/23037533

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