Skye's The Limit

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, we collabed with Vidalia's Sweet City Chats Podcast to talk through this year's Vidalia Onion Festival! Skye is kicking off the Vidalia Onion Festival on Tuesday, April 21 at the Cooking Experience! She'll be hosting a 300-person live show at The Pal Theatre and demonstrating 4 creative Vidalia Onion recipes. Tickets are now on sale! Visit vidaliaonionfestival.com/festival/ for more information and to buy tickets.Follow the Vidalia Onion Festival on Instagram @vidaliaonionfestivalFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Monica Sunny, CEO & Founder of The Chai Box and soon-to-open The Chai Cafe!The Chai Box is a sustainable and ethically sourced small batch Chai company bringing the traditional craft of chai making to the mainstream.Today’s episode is dedicated to the hard work and inspirational woman-owned brand that has taken markets, households and now even Costco by storm! Hear about Monica’s inspiration behind building this brand, some of the tidbits of knowledge she’s learned along the way, all the things that make up her official job title of “The Chai Boss”…and more!Follow The Chai Box on Instagram @thechaiboxLearn more about The Chai Box thechaibox.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Bob Googe, Owner of THE Jittery Joe’s!Bob is the CEO of Classic City Roaster, known to most folks as Jittery Joe’s Coffee, which roasts coffee for restaurants, hotels, and café’s nationwide.Listen to this episode for a deep dive into all things Jittery Joe's, the story of how the business came to be, the recent launch of the collaboration with the Fox Theatre, Jittery Joe's numerous other collaborations and partnerships (including with Hotel Clermont) and more!Follow Jittery Joe's on Instagram @jitteryjoescoffeeLearn more about Jittery Joe's jitteryjoes.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Rich Clark, Owner of C&S Seafood and soon-to-open Clark’s Steakhouse!C&S Seafood has been an Atlanta staple with locations in Brookhaven, Sandy Springs and Galleria at the Park but now Rich is bringing an elegant southern-style steakhouse to the mix in Buckhead this spring and we have a feeling it’s going to be an instant classic.Listen to this episode to hear more about Rich’s remarkable food career journey, the process of opening his 4th Atlanta concept, his food preferences, foodservice opinions and more…! Follow C&S Seafood on Instagram  @candsseafoodLearn more about C&S Seafood candsoysterbar.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Arlety Estévez, 1 of 16 esteemed contestants on Food Network's The Ultimate Baking Championship!Arlety is an award-winning pastry chef based in Atlanta, Georgia. She currently serves as Executive Pastry Chef with Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Georgia Aquarium, where she leads high-level pastry production for premier culinary events and experiences. Known for blending refined technique with vibrant Caribbean flavors, Arlety brings creativity, precision and cultural storytelling to every dessert she creates. Her work reflects both her Dominican heritage and her commitment to excellence in modern pastry.Watch the season 1 premiere of The Ultimate Baking Championship on Food Network on Monday, March 9 at 9|8c and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.Follow Arlety on Instagram @chefarletyFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the Owner of Magnolia Room Cafeteria, Louis Squires!Magnolia Room Cafeteria is way more than a meat and three. This is where you come for the quality of cooking that you can usually only find at a family home. From crispy crunchy fried chicken to cornmeal-crusted catfish, southern-style lasagna to jalapeno cornbread, Magnolia Room Cafeteria makes and bakes everything from scratch daily and they’ve been doing it this way for the past 9 years.Listen to this episode to hear about Louis’s unexpected career journey, the history behind Magnolia Room Cafeteria, food and drink preferences, and so much more.Follow Magnolia Room Cafeteria on Instagram @magnoliaroomcafeteriaLearn more about Magnolia Room Cafeteria magnoliaroomcafeteria.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Owners of Grindhouse Killer Burgers and Breaker Breaker, Alex Brounstein and Johnny Farrow!Grindhouse just opened its sixth standalone location in West Midtown, with other locations including Piedmont Road, Memorial Drive, Decatur, Brookhaven and Athens plus satellite locations in the Atlanta Airport, Truist Park, the one and only Sanford Stadium and their food truck…! Not to mention their other restaurant and bar concepts on the Beltline - Breaker Breaker and Floridaman.Listen to this episode recorded in the middle of their newest location to hear about the 17 years of Grindhouse Killer Burgers, unique food and drink preferences, thoughts about the Atlanta food scene, where they go eat when they’re off the clock, how it felt when former UGA football star, Sony Michel, named Grindhouse as one of the biggest things he’d miss leaving Athens…and so much more!Follow Grindhouse on Instagram @grindhouseburgersLearn more about Grindhouse grindhouseburgers.comFollow Breaker Breaker on Instagram @breakerbreaker_atlLearn more about Breaker Breaker breakerbreakeratl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by one of the owners of Season Marietta, Nick Jennings!Nick and Theresa Jennings opened flagship location on Lemon Street, right off the Downtown Marietta Square in September 2024. It’s a small space, but it didn’t take long for word to spread like wildfire about this delightful breakfast joint! Season has been featured on Good Day Atlanta, Eater Atlanta, ATL Live and has even won Taste of Marietta for 2 years and counting…!Today we’ll hear about Theresa and Nick’s career journeys, the past 16 months of Season and the restaurant’s pretty immediate success, food and drink preferences …and so much more!Follow Season on Instagram @season.mariettaLearn more about Season seasonmarietta.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Juan Hormiga, Executive Chef of Rosa!Originally from Bogotá, Colombia Juan studied culinary arts before sharpening his skills in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Spain and San Francisco. After helping launch multiple award-winning restaurants, he’s bringing serious flavor to Rosa in Virginia Highland.At Rosa, Juan crafts regional Mexican dishes and lesser-known specialties that showcase the cuisine's true breadth and diversity. And everything on the menu is now gluten free! Listen to this episode to hear about Juan’s career journey, his new contemporary Colombian pop up Zenú, his food preferences, restaurant opinions and more…!Follow Chef Juan on Instagram @juan_hormiga_chefFollow Rosa on Instagram @rosacantinaFollow Zenú on Instagram @zenuatlLearn more about Rosa rosahighland.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Irina Rosca, Co-Founder & Experience Director of Homemakase!Together with her partner in life, Chef Alejandro Garcia Candelas, Irina has redefined what it means to dine at home, turning evenings into stories of gratitude, artistry, and connection. Under their leadership, HomemakaseATL has been named Best Private Chef Experience by The Atlantan Magazine (2024 & 2025) and featured on the cover of Roswell City Lifestyle Magazine.Listen to this episode to hear about Irina's journey into the food industry, the founding of Homemakase, the accolades and expansion the in-home, omakase business has experienced, hear Irina’s food preferences, her restaurant opinions and more…!Follow Homemakse on social @homemakaseatlLearn more about Homemakase homemakaseatl.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Jason Paolini, the Executive Chef of Lucian Books and Wine and soon-to-open, Sargent!Jason brings over 20 years in Atlanta's dining scene to Lucian Books and Wine, where as Executive Chef he helms a menu of thoughtful, elegant fare perfectly tuned to Lucian’s wine-centric experience.This year, Lucian is adding another restaurant to their repertoire: Sargent! Jason is taking the lead on culinary for this venture as well. Listen to this episode to hear Jason’s impressive career journey, his food preferences, restaurant opinions and more…!Follow Jason on social @jasonpaoliniFollow Lucian Books & Wine on social @lucianbooksandwineFollow soon-to-open, Sargent, on social @sargentatlantaLearn more about Lucian Books & Wine lucianbooksandwine.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Allie Eaton! Allie is the founder of ATLPeachyEats, an Atlanta-based food platform she began in 2019 while working in corporate marketing. After seven years in the corporate world, she transitioned full-time into entrepreneurship, running her social media marketing company, Eaton Social, with her sister, and launching Peachy Eats Passport—a curated dining passport offering exclusive deals at local Atlanta restaurants.Listen to this episode to hear about Allie’s cool career journey, how she’s continuously evolved her platform and stayed consistent for the past 7 years, her food and restaurant hot takes, recommendations & so much more!Follow Allie on @atlpeachyeats, @peachyeatspassport, @eatonsocialPurchase a Peachy Eats Passport on peachyeatspassport.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined for the second time by Chef-Partner & Culinary Director of the one-MICHELIN-starred Atlanta restaurant icon, Lazy Betty… Ron Hsu!Now Ron is adding another creative venture to his repertoire, cookbook author! Ron just wrote Down South + East which is available for presale NOW and will be available for purchase on March 17, 2026.  Opened in March 2019, the one-MICHELIN-star restaurant has become known for serving creative dishes showcasing modern culinary techniques, intentionality, finesse and a variety of cuisines using the highest quality ingredients available, all alongside an affable ambiance and service style.Listen to this episode to hear more extensive details about Ron's process of becoming an author, his sources of inspiration, Buford Highway food takes and so much more!PREORDER "Down South + East" on lazybettyatl.com or wherever books are soldLearn more about Lazy Betty lazybettyatl.comFollow on Instagram @lazybettyatl @chefhsuFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Danny Tirmizi of Shogun Matcha! Danny is an award-winning independent film director out of NYC who swapped the film camera lens for the chasen (matcha whisk). He founded the now “Best of Georgia” award-winning, and Tiktok viral, Shogun Matcha located in Atlanta, GA.  Listen to this episode to hear about Danny’s storied career journey, how he found a connection to the tradition of matcha, his matcha do's and don'ts, food preferences, plans for the future and more! Learn more about Shogun Matcha shogunuji.comFollow Shogun Matcha on Instagram @shogunmatcha Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Nick Purdy and Sarah Young of Wild Heaven Beer!Wild Heaven just celebrated 15 years this Fall! Fifteen years of innovation, community and beer all while living their company philosophy ’Serve Your Neighbor'.Listen to this episode as Nick and Sarah talk about their path to opening Wild Heaven, their community partnerships, food and drink preferences and MORE!Learn more about Wild Heaven wildheavenbeer.comFollow Wild Heaven on Instagram @beerwildheaven @wildheavenwestend @wildheaventocohillsFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Mitchell Anderson, Owner of MetroFresh!Since opening in 2005, MetroFresh has been known not only for its inventive daily soups, salads, and specials, but also for the sense of connection it has fostered among loyal regulars, or “MetroFreshuals.” Over the years, the restaurant has become a dining room away from home for neighbors, artists, professionals and families who share a love for good food and genuine community.Listen to today's episode to hear more about Mitchell’s creative career journey, including his acting career!- Emmy nomination and all!, the 20 years of MetroFresh, Mitchell’s food philosophy and preferences…and so much more!Learn more about MetroFresh metrofreshatl.comFollow MetroFresh on Instagram @metrofreshatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Jay Swift, Executive Chef of The Betty and St. Julep!Jay is an award-winning chef who has built a distinguished career leading celebrated culinary teams in the Southeast, including at his beloved Old Fourth Ward restaurant 4th & Swift.Listen to this episode to learn about Chef Jay’s remarkable career journey, his evolution through the Atlanta food scene, his food preferences, point of view and so much more!Follow Chef Jay Swift on Instagram instagram.com/swifty1atlFollow The Betty on Instagram instagram.com/thebettyrestaurantFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes the Atlanta Journal Constitution's newly retired Senior Editor of Food & Dining, Ligaya Figueras!Ligaya recently retired from the AJC after a decade and this is her first interview detailing this major change!Ligaya’s publishing career spans 20 years, and includes writing and editing food, travel, recreational and art stories for newspapers and magazines as well as editing memoirs, works of fiction and foreign language textbooks. She holds bachelor's degrees in English and Spanish from St. Louis University and a master's in Spanish from the University of Michigan. Tune in to this episode to hear a deep-dive through Ligaya's career journey, why she decided to retire from this prestigious role, the changing media landscape, her decade of change making at AJC and MORE!Follow Ligaya Figueras on Instagram instagram.com/ligayafiguerasFollow AJC Dining on Instagram instagram.com/ajcdiningFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Ariel Layug, VIP Chef of Cirque Du Soleil!Under the big top at Atlantic Station in Midtown, Atlanta, Luzia takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light quenches the spirit and rain soothes the soul.It’s a breathtaking and jaw-dropping show that is running now through January 2026…and behind it all is Ariel - helping make this touring show a success by keeping the team well fed and taken care of.Listen to this episode to hear about Ariel’s amazing life of exploration, career journey, his worldly knowledge of cuisine, his 15+ year career working with Cirque Du Soleil, the behind-the-scenes of the touring shows…and so much more!Learn more about Cirque Du Soleil LUZIA and buy tickets on https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/luziaFollow LUZIA on Instagram instagram.com/luzia.cirquedusoleilFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Emily Golub of Garnish & Gather!If you aren’t already familiar with Garnish and Gather, this is an Atlanta-based brand where you can order rotating chef-driven meal kits, specialty groceries, small batch artisanal goods, a la carte kits and more featuring the best ingredients from family farmers and artisanal producers!Tune in to this episode to hear the whole story of how Garnish & Gather came to be, how Emily continues to grow with the help of local chefs and farmers, Emily’s food preferences and MORE!PS- Garnish & Gather is opening their FIRST storefront in West Midtown at Upper West Market (https://www.upperwestmarket.com/) in early 2026! Stay tuned on their socials and website for more details...!Learn more about Garnish & Gather on https://garnishandgather.com/Follow Garnish & Gather on Instagram instagram.com/garnishandgatherFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes James Beard Award Winning Writer, Mike Jordan!Mike Jordan is senior editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture brand, UATL, and a longtime culture journalist.Prior to joining the AJC, his reporting has been frequently published in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Southern Living and Thrillist, where he launched the Atlanta edition in 2008 as its founding editor.He is also chairman of the Atlanta Press Club’s board of directors, U.S. South academy chair for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants organization, and winner of the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award.Follow Mike Jordan on Instagram @mikejordanatlFollow AJC and UATL on Instagram @ajc @itsuatlRead the latest food & dining news ona ajc.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Kalie Kutsche of Five Daughters Bakery!Kalie is the Atlanta area Senior Store Manager of Five Daughters Bakery, overseeing all 3 Georgia locations in Avalon, Westside Provisions and Ponce City Market.This creative bakery just celebrated the 10th anniversary of Five Daughters…10 years of baking pastries daily from scratch, always non GMO, sourcing locally and organic.Listen to this episode for a peek into Kalie’s 100 layer doughnut-devoted career, hear how she keeps growing in her career, her food preferences, the behind-the-scenes of the baking business and so much more! Learn more about Five Daughters Bakery on https://fivedaughtersbakery.com/Follow Five Daughters Bakery on Instagram instagram.com/five_daughters_bakeryFollow Kalie Kutche on Instagram instagram.com/kaliekakes99Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroffThis episode was recorded at the Distillery of Modern Art in Chamblee. Distillery of Modern Art is an experience unlike any in the world, combining a modern art gallery supporting local artists and installations, a cocktail lounge featuring drinks from journeyed mixologists, and a 2,800 sq. ft. event space hosting memorable celebrations.Learn more about the Distillery of Modern Art distilleryofmodernart.comFollow the Distillery of Modern Art on Instagram @distilleryofmodernart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes the Founder and CEO of the Distillery of Modern Art, Seth Watson!Distillery of Modern Art is an experience unlike any in the world, combining a modern art gallery supporting local artists and installations, a cocktail lounge featuring drinks from journeyed mixologists, and a 2,800 sq. ft. event space hosting memorable celebrations.Tune in to this episode to hear about Seth's path to the Distillery of Modern Art, learn the ins-and-outs of everything at this distillery (including their award-winning spirits and being a part of the Chamblee community!) plus, get to know Seth’s food and drink preferences…and MORE! Learn more about the Distillery of Modern Art distilleryofmodernart.comFollow the Distillery of Modern Art on Instagram @distilleryofmodernartFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Garnie Nygren, COO of Serenbe!If you aren’t already familiar with Serenbe, it is an award winning biophilic community that connects people to nature and each other. This is a community where people live, work, learn and play in celebration of life’s beauty. There are farm-to-table restaurants, shops, wellness hubs, walking trails and so much more.Garnie has quite the story and connection to this idyllic and food-forward space!Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into Garnie’s incredible career journey, all of the roles she takes on - including a co-founder of Bamboo Juices, how the food system is different at Serenbe, Garnie’s food picks from all that Serenbe has to offer and MORE!Learn more about Serenbe serenbe.comFollow Serenbe on Instagram @serenbeFollow Garnie on Instagram @nygrengarnieFollow the Inn at Serenbe on Instagram @innatserenbeLearn more about Bamboo Juices bamboojuices.comFollow Bamboo Juices on Instagram @bamboojuicesFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes reporter and restaurant critic for the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC), Henri Hollis!Henri is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.I’m so excited for today’s conversation because not only are we going to deep dive into Henri’s career journey and food preferences, we’re going to get his first-hand perspective on the process of publishing the Atlanta 50 which was just released by the AJC for the first time in 10 years!Follow Henri on Instagram @henrihollisFollow AJC and AJC Dining on Instagram @ajc @ajcdiningRead the latest food & dining news on ajc.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Chef Arnaldo Castillo, owner and executive chef of Tio Lucho’s!Sharing his story one plate at a time, Castillo’s mission to show Atlantans Peruvian food through a southern lens began long before the Poncey-Highland eatery opened its doors in 2022.Listen to this episode to learn about Arnaldo’s career journey, incredible accomplishments- by way of awards and giving back to the community, his pop up Hermanita, his food preferences, hot takes and so much more! Learn more about Tio Lucho's tioluchos.comFollow Tio Lucho's on Instagram @tioluchosFollow Chef Arnaldo on Instagram @chefarnaldo.atlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and TikTok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes CEO of Revival Restaurant Group, Jamey Shirah! Revival Restaurant Group started in nightlife, opening the iconic, The Ivy, in Buckhead in 2010, but has now expanded the brand to refined-story driven restaurant concepts across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee - concepts include Little Betty Steak Bar, The Family Dog, Southern Kitchen & Bar, Uptown Cantina, and soon-to-open Luella and Sea Bar!Listen to this episode for a conversation overviewing Jamey's career journey, the insider-scoop about Luella's soon-to-open space, what Jamey's most excited about on this new menu, his takes on food trends and MORE!Learn more about Revival Restaurant Group revivalrestaurantgroup.com/Follow on Instagram @luellaati, @thefamilydogati, @littlebettysteakbar, @southernbirmingham, @uptowncantinaFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram and TikTok @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Jen Hidinger Kendrick, Founder of Giving Kitchen!If you aren’t already familiar with Giving Kitchen, it is a James Beard award-winning non profit based out of Atlanta that supports food service workers across the country. Giving Kitchen’s mission is to provide emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.Since its founding, Giving Kitchen has awarded more than $16.3 million in financial assistance, providing stability and support to more than 31,000 food service workers nationwide.Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into Jen’s incredible journey with Giving Kitchen, hear about the upcoming National Foodservice Workers Day (Thursday, September 25), food and bev around Atlanta and MORE! Follow Giving Kitchen on Instagram @givingkitchenLearn more & support Giving Kitchen givingkitchen.orgFollow Jen Hidinger-Kendrick on Instagram @jenhidingerkendrickFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye shares a fun update of food stories. She gives a roundup of the most pressing stories about food and pop culture around Atlanta that you need to know, shares her recommendations for 5 cool breweries to watch football this season and more!Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Betsy McKay, owner of Casseroles Atlanta!This adorable to-go market, Casseroles, is a prepared meals shop and local market, located on the back of the 1393 building on North Highland, behind Highland Runners and Highland Diamond. Casseroles make all of their entree casseroles, soups, salads, and sandwiches in house and from scratch, featuring several daily specials and an extensive main menu. Their market offers beer, wine, greeting cards, groceries, and more. It’s one of Skye's favorite places in Atlanta and behind it all is the generous, kind and welcoming, and generally behind-the-scenes Owner, Betsy. Tune in to hear about Betsy’s food preferences, career journey, journey to owning this almost 15 year-old business and so much more…!Follow Casseroles on Instagram @casserolesatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Sports Broadcaster, Sudu Upadhyay!Sudu has anchored and produced shows on Fox 5 Atlanta throughout the past several seasons, so we're getting his expertise on this 2-part podcast series! Learn more about Sudu's background then get into gear for football season with Sudu and Skye's hot takes on tailgating, tailgating food rankings, where to watch football around Atlanta and MORE!Follow Sudu on Instagram @sudutvFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Sports Broadcaster, Sudu Upadhyay!Sudu has anchored and produced shows on Fox 5 Atlanta throughout the past several seasons, so we're getting his expertise on this 2-part podcast series! Learn more about Sudu's background then get into gear for football season with Sudu and Skye's hot takes on tailgating, tailgating food rankings, where to watch football around Atlanta and MORE!*FULL FOOD RANKINGS coming in part 2 next week...! Stay tuned!*Follow Sudu on Instagram @sudutvFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Pano Karatassos, President of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group!If you know the Atlanta dining scene, you know the legendary restaurant group, Buckhead Life. This group includes Chops Lobster Bar, Pricci, Kyma, Bistro Niko, Corner Café, Atlanta Fish Market and more. Chef Pano is the President of this family-owned business as well as a cookbook author, media personality and acclaimed chef in his own right.Today's conversation will detail Pano’s career journey, his creative ventures, the legacy of Buckhead Life Group, food preferences, hot takes and so much more! Learn more about Chef Pano & Buckhead Life Restaurant Group buckheadrestaurants.com/Follow Chef Pano on Instagram @chefpanoFollow Buckhead Life Restaurant Group on Instagram @buckheadlifeFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mara Davis is taking over as the host for this special 100th episode of Skye’s The Limit Podcast! We’re reversing roles today as Skye gives this Media Maven the reins to the interview. Get a chance to catch up with Skye and hear her food preferences, career journey and more! Mara has been alongside Skye's career journey since 2014 and she’s the most frequented guest on the show, so no better person to guest host!Follow Mara Davis on Instagram @maradavis2000Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're 1 episode away from the 100th published episode of Skye's The Limit Podcast...so that means we have to catch you up with 10 top clips from the first 99 episodes. Listen as Skye DJs through some of the best storytelling guests and shares some funny & insightful moments throughout the past 2 years. Catch up and enjoy these fun moments! Featured clips include:Teaching Culinary to Gen Z & Cookin FAQs with Chef Elissa OliverChef MARCUS SAMUELSSON!!! "Behind The Screen" with Alyssa Fagien of ATL BucketlistChef/Owner of Hen Mother Cookhouse...Soraya KhouryIvy Odom! Senior Lifestyle Producer at Southern Living!Fares Kargar! Owner of Michelin-Recommended Delbar, Bibi Eatery, soon-to-be Eden and more! PART 1 - Scott Conant! James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, restaurateur and TV personality! He's backkkkkk Jarrett Steiber of Little Bear take 2! Terrence Gutierrez of Terrence Bakes! Chef Ron Hsu! Owner and Culinary Director of Lazy Betty! Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Chef Julio Delgado, the Executive Chef and Owner of Fogón and Lions and Minnie Olivia Pizzeria!Born from a desire to connect guests over a menu rooted in Spanish-Latin tradition, Fogón and Lions prioritizes fresh, local ingredients. Chef Julio is a well-renowned award-winning chef that earned his chops at 5-star and 5-diamond restaurants and hotels for the last 20 years.Listen to this episode to hear about Julio’s career journey, accolades (including his win on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen!), his takes on dining trends, food and drink preferences and MORE! PS - new locations of Fogón and Lions and Minnie Olivia Pizzeria are coming SOON to The Medley in Johns Creek...!Learn more about Fogón and Lions and Minnie Olivia Pizzeria - fogonandlions.com minnieolivia.com Follow Chef Julio, Fogón and Lions and Minnie Olivia Pizzeria on Instagram @chefjdelgado @fogonandlions @minnieoliviaalpharettaFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Founders of ASW Distillery a.k.a. American Spirit Whiskey, Jim Chasteen and Charlie Thompson!Over the past 10 plus years, these “Southern Pot Still Pioneers” have won countless awards for their spirits, have been featured in major media outlets like Garden & Gun and Bon Appetit and were individually named in the University of Georgia 2025 list of Bulldog 100.Listen to this episode to hear about these DGDs path to opening ASW Distillery, their spirit making process, food preferences and MORE!Learn more about ASW Distillery https://www.aswdistillery.com/Follow ASW Distillery on Instagram @aswdistilleryFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Justin Amick, the President and CEO of Painted Hospitality!Painted Hospitality has started some of the most beloved locations in Atlanta for food, beverages and fun including The Painted Pin, The Painted Duck, Painted Pickle, and the new-to-open Painted Park!Listen to this episode to hear about Justin’s incredible career journey and deep-rooted history in the Atlanta dining scene, hear his takes on food and wine trends, food and drink preferences and MORE!Learn more about Painted Hospitality paintedhospitality.comFollow on Instagram @paintedparkatlanta, @thepaintedpinatl, @paintedduckatl & @paintedpickleatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Elizabeth Brasch, the EVP of Marketing for Mellow Mushroom! Mellow Mushroom is the premium stone-baked pizza chain with 160+ locations nationwide that started in Atlanta over 50 years ago.Elizabeth joined the Mellow Mushroom marketing team over 10 years ago and now leads Mellow Mushroom’s menu innovation program, ensuring the menu delights the loyal guest with the bold and premium flavors the Brand is known for, while delivering limited-time offerings to create buzz and exclusivity.Listen to this episode to deep dive into Elizabeth’s incredible career journey, her challenge and success completely rebranding Mellow Mushroom, how dining trends impact Mellow's marketing efforts, Elizabeth’s overall thoughts on food trends and MORE! Learn more about Mellow Mushroom mellowmushroom.comFollow Mellow Mushroom on Instagram @mellowmushroomExplore Gwinnett's Seoul of the South Pass: Now there’s a way for you to experience the Seoul of the South without the waitlist!Seoul of the South Pass was created because they sell out of the Food tours so quickly and this offers an opportunity for people to explore Gwinnett’s authentic Korean culture on their own.Sign up for the pass on exploregwinnett.org then use their guide to check in at Korean restaurants, bakeries, coffeeshops, spas, karaoke etc. and win free prizes. Almost 40 check-in locations and there is no app download necessary!Learn more, sign up and check out the guide PLUS prizes when you visit exploregwinnett.org/food-drink/seoul-of-the-south-pass/Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye shares a food overview from the month of June. She gives the scoop on recent restaurants she tried around Atlanta and beyond, her thoughts on Atlanta's best croissants, new recipe inspo and more.Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Chef de Cuisine of The Deer and The Dove, Alan Byers! Rumor has it, the movie Ratatouille inspired him to cook but he has risen through the ranks of some of Atlanta’s most notable and acclaimed restaurants in the years since. Just one scroll through @linecrook on Instagram and you’ll see the talent and “wow factor” creativity emanating through Alan’s work.Listen to this episode to hear about Alan’s food and career journey, his food philosophy, food service opinions, preferences and more!Learn more about The Deer and The Dove deerdove.com/deerdoveFollow Alan on Instagram @linecrookFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes professional chef and healthy lifestyle coach, Julia LeRoy! Julia has worked through many parts of the food industry- she is co-chair of the Atlanta Chapter of Slow Foods International, an active supporter of World Central Kitchen, Wholesome Wave, Atlanta Community Food Bank and Les Dames d’EScoffier.Listen to this episode to learn about Julia’s healing journey through food, her amazing blog and recipe resource, Everyday Alchemy, food preferences and so much more!Learn more about Julia/Everyday Alchemy everydayalchemy.comFollow Julia/Everyday Alchemy on Instagram @heyeverydayalchemyCheck out Explore Gwinnett's Seoul of the South Pass! Now there’s a way for you to experience the Seoul of the South without the waitlist!Seoul of the South Pass was created because they sell out of the Food tours so quickly and this offers an opportunity for people to explore Gwinnett’s authentic Korean culture on their own.Sign up for the pass on exploregwinnett.org then use their guide to check in at Korean restaurants, bakeries, coffeeshops, spas, karaoke etc. and win free prizes. Almost 40 check-in locations and there is no app download necessary!Learn more, sign up and check out the guide PLUS prizes when you visit exploregwinnett.org/food-drink/seoul-of-the-south-pass/Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Chef Ron Hsu, Chef-Partner & Culinary Director of Lazy Betty!Opened in March 2019, the one-MICHELIN-star restaurant has become known for serving creative dishes showcasing modern culinary techniques, intentionality, finesse and a variety of cuisines using the highest quality ingredients available, all alongside an affable ambiance and service style.Listen to this episode to hear more about Ron’s career journey, food preferences, food service opinions and so much more!Learn more about Lazy Betty lazybettyatl.comFollow on Instagram @lazybettyatl @chefhsuFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye shares a full food overview from the month of May. She gives the scoop on recent restaurants around Atlanta and beyond, the food events she's attended and judged, talks through her latest recipe tests and more.Join Skye at her next Alpharetta Library food demo on Tuesday, June 10 at 3pm! More info + register here: https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/679014d48f2af5a858012ad4Follow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Tal Baum, the founder of Oliva Restaurant Group!In 2015, Tal opened Bellina Alimentari at Ponce City Market, launching what would become a collection of restaurants exploring her cross-cultural upbringing. Today, Oliva Restaurant Group encompasses some of Atlanta’s most beloved restaurants, including Bellina Alimentari and Atrium at Ponce City Market, Carmel at Buckhead Village and Rina.Listen to this episode for a deep dive into Tal’s career journey, plus hear her restaurant business advice, food opinions and so much more!Learn more about the Oliva Restaurant Group olivarestaurants.comShop Mercato di Bellina's curated collection of family-owned producers who excel in Italian specialty foods mercatodibellina.comFollow on Instagram @bellinaalimentari @rina.atl @atriumatl @carmelatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes the trio behind the seasonal prix fixe supper club, Light Metal, John Hajash and Mykel and Sam Burkhart!Light Metal began in March 2025 and it takes place every Monday at Little Bear in Summerhill.Mykel Burkhart and John Hajash are accomplished chefs, both having run kitchens at nationally recognized restaurants & award-winning pop ups.This episode is a story of creative friends getting the chance to collaborate, their passion for food and hospitality and a little taste of their opinions about the Atlanta food scene!Learn more about Light Metal lightmetalatl.square.siteFollow Light Metal on Instagram @lightmetalatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.