Radio Cherry Bombe

The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network

Radio Cherry Bombe features interviews with the most interesting people in the worlds of food, drink, and hospitality. Each week, host Kerry Diamond—the founder and editor of Cherry Bombe Magazine—talks to the chefs, bakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs making it happen. Follow @cherrybombe on Instagram for show news and more, and visit cherrybombe.substack.com for an inside look into the episode, recipes from the guest, and so much more.

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Jubilee In July! Nara Smith, Sophia Roe, Ella Quittner, And Karen Akunowicz Live From Jubilee 2026
It’s the final episode of Jubilee in July! This special series features conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. We’re closing with the keynote conversation between Nara Smith and Sophia Roe, introduced by Ella Quittner. Sophia chats with Nara about her debut cookbook “Homemade” (out on October 13th), her unique video style, her love of fashion, motherhood, and more. Then, we’ll hear a solo talk from Karen Akunowicz, award-
Wednesday · 38 min
Jubilee In July! Toni Tipton-Martin, Nina Williams-Mbengue, Adrienne Cheatham, Adé Carrena, And Mariana Velásquez Live From Jubilee 2026
It’s Jubilee in July! This special series features conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. Today, we’re sharing a Jubilee keynote conversation on the legacy of Edna Lewis, the legendary chef and author many regard as the godmother of American farm-to-table cooking. This year marks the 50th anniversary of her landmark book, “The Taste of Country Cooking,” which celebrates local ingredients, seasonality, and Southern tradition
Monday · 28 min
Jubilee In July! Rita Sodi, Jody Williams, Deanna Ting, And Zahra Tangorra Live From Jubilee 2026
It’s Jubilee in July! This special series features conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. Today, we’re sharing Kerry Diamond’s keynote conversation with Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, the acclaimed chefs, restaurateurs, and partners behind some of New York City’s most beloved restaurants, including Via Carota, Buvette, I Sodi, The Commerce Inn, and Bar Pisellino. The conversation is introduced by Deanna Ting, managing editor
July 20 · 38 min
Jubilee In July! Jenny Nguyen, Adrianna & Olivia Maher, And Ifrah Ahmed Live From Jubilee 2026
Today we’re kicking off Jubilee in July, a special series featuring conversations from our annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee, which was held this past April at The Glass House in New York City. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the wisdom, stories, and inspiration from the Jubilee stage. First up is Jenny Nguyen, founder of The Sports Bra in Portland, Oregon—the world’s first sports bar dedicated entirely to women’s sports. Jenny sits down with Adrianna and Olivia Maher, sisters and c
July 13 · 27 min
Alex Snodgrass Of The Defined Dish Is An Ina Girl Through And Through
Today’s guest is Alex Snodgrass, the blogger, bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and mom behind The Defined Dish. Alex is also the founder of SideDish, a line of sauces and vinaigrettes. Alex joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her fourth cookbook, “Everyday Eats,” out this August; what it takes to build a CPG brand today; the challenges facing food bloggers in the AI era; and how The Defined Dish came to be and what the Whole30 program had to do with it. They also discuss Al
July 8 · 49 min
Lois Freedman, Co-CEO Of The Jean-Georges Restaurant Group
Today’s guest is Lois Freedman, one of the most powerful women in the restaurant industry. Lois is co-CEO of the Jean-Georges restaurant group, the company led by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten that includes more than 50 restaurants in 12 countries and more than 1,000 employees. This year marks Lois’s 40th anniversary of working with Jean-Georges. Amazingly, this is Lois’s very first podcast. She’s been very low-key throughout her career, but fortunately for us, agreed to come o
July 6 · 42 min
Levain Bakery’s Cookie Queens, Connie McDonald & Pam Weekes
For today’s show, we’re airing our first joint episode with She’s My Cherry Pie, Cherry Bombe’s baking podcast hosted by Jessie Sheehan. Today’s guests are Connie McDonald and Pam Weekes, the founders of Levain Bakery, the beloved New York bakery known for its signature thick cookies. Levain started as a small bread shop on the Upper West Side in 1995, and has since grown into one of the most recognizable bakeries in the country, with more than 20 locations and fans lined up for their famous cho
June 29 · 48 min
Link In Bio’s Rachel Karten: Substack Star & Social Media Expert
Today’s guest is Rachel Karten, the social media strategist, writer, and creator of the must-read Substack newsletter Link in Bio. Rachel, a Bon Appétit alum and Cherry Bombe 2026 Power List honoree, is one of the smartest people thinking about social media today. Rachel joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about what’s happening on Instagram right now, why follower counts don’t mean what they used to, and why short-form video matters so much for brands, restaurants, and media companies. She breaks
June 22 · 44 min
Ligaya Mishan & Tejal Rao, The Modern Restaurant Critics Of The New York Times
Today’s guests are Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao, the co-chief restaurant critics at The New York Times. Ligaya is based in New York City, while Tejal is based in Los Angeles, and together they’re bringing a fresh perspective to one of the most influential roles in the food world. Ligaya and Tejal are also featured on Cherry Bombe’s 2026 Power List. Ligaya and Tejal join host Kerry Diamond to talk about their childhoods, the foods that shaped them, and how they each found their way to writing and
June 17 · 44 min
Kismet’s Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson Took A Chance On L.A. And Each Other
Today’s guests are Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson, chefs and co-owners of Kismet, the beloved Los Angeles restaurant they opened almost a decade ago. Sara and Sarah received Cherry Bombe’s Bombesquad Award last week at the 2nd Annual Cherry Bombe Power Awards in Los Angeles. The duo joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about Kismet and how it has evolved over the years, their partnership, and what it takes to keep a restaurant alive today. They also share the origin story of Kismet Rotisserie, th
June 15 · 48 min
Chef Claudette Zepeda On Life Changing Experiences & “Cooking The Borderlands”
Today’s guest is Claudette Zepeda, award-winning chef, mom, self-described border kid, poet, and author of the new cookbook “Cooking the Borderlands: Spice and Smoke Between Mexico and the States.” Claudette’s book is a deeply personal celebration of the food, family, and culture that shaped her, from Tijuana and San Diego to Jalisco and beyond. Claudette joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the long road to writing her first cookbook, why she was determined to create something that would sta
June 8 · 50 min
Clementine’s Ice Cream Founder Tamara Keefe On Gooey Butter Cake & Big Dreams
Today’s guest is Tamara Keefe, founder and CEO of Clementine’s Ice Cream, the St. Louis–based creamery known for its inventive flavors, ice cream parlors, and devoted following. Tamara started Clementine’s after walking away from a successful corporate career, and has since grown the company from one tiny neighborhood ice cream parlor into a nationally recognized brand. Tamara joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the childhood ice cream tradition that changed her life, why she decided to bet
June 1 · 53 min
Gage & Tollner’s Sohui Kim On The Spirit Of Edna Lewis
Today’s guest is Sohui Kim, the chef behind Brooklyn’s historic Gage & Tollner and the always-fun Insa. Sohui is one of New York City’s most talented and thoughtful chefs, known for bringing deep respect, creativity, and a personal point of view to everything she cooks. Sohui joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about Gage & Tollner, including the recent benefit dinner she hosted for the Edna Lewis Foundation in honor of the 50th anniversary of “The Taste of Country Cooking.” She shares what it mea
May 27 · 43 min
Matty Matheson And Michelle Rabin Of “Just A Dash” Talk Culinary Chops, Chaos & “The Bear”
Today’s guests are Matty Matheson and Michelle Rabin, the duo behind “Just A Dash,” the cooking show on Netflix that’s equal parts chaos, comedy, and culinary skill. Matty, the show’s chef, is also a star of “The Bear,” a restaurateur, hardcore band frontman, creator of the Matheson Food Company, husband, and dad. Michelle, meanwhile, is a culinary producer, food stylist, on-screen problem-solver, and occasional voice of reason who helps keep “Just A Dash” from flying completely off the rails.
May 25 · 42 min
Chef Angie Rito Of Don Angie And San Sabino Stops By For A Chat And A Few Laughs
Today’s guest is Angie Rito, co-chef and co-owner of the beloved West Village spots Don Angie and San Sabino. Angie and her husband Scott Tacinelli are known for their inventive, craveable takes on Italian-American food. Angie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about life at the restaurants, her pivot from journalism to the kitchen, and the story of her family’s popular neighborhood bakery in Cleveland. She shares how growing up around the bakery shaped her love of restaurants and Italian-Americ
May 20 · 41 min
Ashley Graham’s Sparkling New Chapter
Today’s guest is Ashley Graham, the model, entrepreneur, advocate, and co-founder of Lucci, a Lambrusco brand inspired by her love of food, wine, and Italy. A trailblazer in fashion and a champion of body confidence and inclusion, Ashley is now bringing that same energy to the wine world. Ashley and host Kerry Diamond discuss the origin story of Lucci, from a dinner in Los Angeles to a DM to an Italian winemaker in Emilia-Romagna. Ashley shares what it’s been like building her first brand from
May 18 · 46 min
Pastry Chef Michelle Palazzo Of Frenchette And Le Rock Talks Mom Life, Hot Dogs & Decadent Desserts
Today’s guest is Michelle Palazzo, the superstar pastry chef behind some of New York City’s most beloved restaurants and desserts. Michelle oversees the pastry teams for the group that includes Frenchette, Le Rock, Le Veau d’Or, Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney, and the brand-new Wild Cherry. The last time Michelle joined us, she was making her podcast debut. Fast forward, she’s a mom and leading pastry teams across multiple locations. She’s learned to have boundaries, she tells us, but she’s
May 13 · 44 min
Roman Pasta & Real Talk With Chef Hillary Sterling Of Ci Siamo And “Ammazza!”
Chef Hillary Sterling of NYC’s Ci Siamo finally has a cookbook to call her own. “AMMAZZA! Culinary Adventures from New York to Italy and Back Again” is out tomorrow and showcases everything Hillary loves to make, from Roman pastas to Mexican food to Jewish classics with a twist. And the title? Ammazza is Italian for “you killed it,” “you slayed,” or good old “wow!” Hillary joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the long road to “AMMAZZA!” and what the cookbook process taught her about herself a
May 11 · 44 min
“Revel” Author Mariana Velásquez On Hosting, Heartbreak & Rewriting Her Story
For our final episode of “The New Home,” our miniseries in partnership with Fisher & Paykel, we’re spotlighting Mariana Velásquez. A celebrated food stylist and author of the new book “Revel: A Maximalist Guide to Having People Over,” Mariana is known for her lush, layered aesthetic and her belief that food is meant to be experienced as a full table, not just individual dishes. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the inspiration behind “Revel,” from her approach to menus and entertaining
May 6 · 46 min
How Interior Designer Young Huh Unlocked Her Creative Calling
For our third episode of “The New Home,” our miniseries in partnership with Fisher & Paykel, we’re spotlighting Young Huh, interior designer, author, and founding member of the AAPI Design Alliance. Her new book, “A Mood, A Thought, A Feeling: Interiors,” offers a glimpse into her thoughtful, color-driven approach to design and the philosophy behind her work. Young joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her unconventional path to design—from starting out in law to making a bold career pivot and
May 4 · 43 min

Radio Cherry Bombe

Jubilee In July! Nara Smith, Sophia Roe, Ella Quittner, And Karen Akunowicz Live From Jubilee 2026

Jubilee In July! Toni Tipton-Martin, Nina Williams-Mbengue, Adrienne Cheatham, Adé Carrena, And Mariana Velásquez Live From Jubilee 2026

Jubilee In July! Rita Sodi, Jody Williams, Deanna Ting, And Zahra Tangorra Live From Jubilee 2026

Jubilee In July! Jenny Nguyen, Adrianna & Olivia Maher, And Ifrah Ahmed Live From Jubilee 2026

Alex Snodgrass Of The Defined Dish Is An Ina Girl Through And Through

Lois Freedman, Co-CEO Of The Jean-Georges Restaurant Group

Levain Bakery’s Cookie Queens, Connie McDonald & Pam Weekes

Link In Bio’s Rachel Karten: Substack Star & Social Media Expert

Ligaya Mishan & Tejal Rao, The Modern Restaurant Critics Of The New York Times

Kismet’s Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson Took A Chance On L.A. And Each Other

Chef Claudette Zepeda On Life Changing Experiences & “Cooking The Borderlands”

Clementine’s Ice Cream Founder Tamara Keefe On Gooey Butter Cake & Big Dreams

Gage & Tollner’s Sohui Kim On The Spirit Of Edna Lewis

Matty Matheson And Michelle Rabin Of “Just A Dash” Talk Culinary Chops, Chaos & “The Bear”

Chef Angie Rito Of Don Angie And San Sabino Stops By For A Chat And A Few Laughs

Ashley Graham’s Sparkling New Chapter

Pastry Chef Michelle Palazzo Of Frenchette And Le Rock Talks Mom Life, Hot Dogs & Decadent Desserts

Roman Pasta & Real Talk With Chef Hillary Sterling Of Ci Siamo And “Ammazza!”

“Revel” Author Mariana Velásquez On Hosting, Heartbreak & Rewriting Her Story

How Interior Designer Young Huh Unlocked Her Creative Calling