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Journalist Kate Sullivan transports you to restaurants around the country to hear the diverse stories of entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators and change-agents at their favorite restaurant. The show is a celebration of people who have taken an idea from ”inspiration to execution” through their own imagination and hard work and are now using their success to help others and ultimately change the world. It’s also a celebration of food and the place it holds in our life stories. Despite different races, religions, and beliefs, sitting down to a delicious meal over fascinating conversation can often get to the heart of what life is all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Journalist Kate Sullivan transports you to restaurants around the country to hear the diverse stories of entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators and change-agents at their favorite restaurant. The show is a celebration of people who have taken an idea from ”inspiration to execution” through their own imagination and hard work and are now using their success to help others and ultimately change the world. It’s also a celebration of food and the place it holds in our life stories. Despite different races, religions, and beliefs, sitting down to a delicious meal over fascinating conversation can often get to the heart of what life is all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English


Episodes
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Jamie Kern Lima

10/27/2025
Jamie Kern Lima, once a waitress at Denny’s, is the founder of IT Cosmetics. Jamie created IT Cosmetics in 2008, which she then sold to L'Oréal in 2016 for over $1 billion, becoming the first CEO of a company under the L'Oréal label. Over a plant-based meal at Oliver’s in Montecito, California, Jamie discusses her journey in founding her company, selling to L'Oréal, and figuring out what’s next. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: JamieKernLima.com Facebook: Jamie Kern Lima Instagram: @JamieKernLima LinkedIn: Jamie Kern Lima Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:05

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Suleika Jaouad

10/20/2025
Suleika Jaouad is an American writer, advocate, and motivational speaker. She is the author of the “Life, Interrupted” column in the New York Times, as well as the author of two books. Her memoir, Between Two Kingdoms, covering her struggle with leukemia was a New York Times Best Seller. Her second book, The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice For an Inspired Life, teaches the everyday person how to journal and literally write themselves out of some of the mental health issues they face, as well as how to live a more joyful, impactful life. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: SuleikaJaouad.com Facebook: Suleika Jaouad Instagram: @SuleikaJaouad Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Canal House Station - Milford, NJ Facebook: Canal House Station Instagram: @CanalHouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:57

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Sean Sherman

10/13/2025
Sean Sherman is a chef, historian, and advocate for Native American food and the Native American story. Chef Sean, known as “The Sioux Chef”, is the creator of the James Beard Award-winning restaurant Owamni in Minneapolis, MN, as well as NATIFS, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Indigenous foodways education and facilitating Indigenous food access. Over a meal at Dhamaka, an Indian restaurant in New York City, Chef Sean discusses his work revitalizing Native American cuisine and food systems. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: SeanSherman.com Facebook: NATIFSorg Instagram: @The_Sioux_Chef Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Dhamaka - New York City Facebook: Dhamaka Instagram: @DhamakaNYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:38

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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

10/6/2025
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is an author, Harvard professor, and television host. Since 2012 Dr. Gates has been the host of the national public television program Finding Your Roots, which researches the genealogy of high-profile guests. Over a meal at Caffè Delfini in Santa Monica, California, Dr. Gates discusses his early days, and the journey to bring Finding Your Roots to life. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: PBS.org/Henry-Louis-Gates-Jr Facebook: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Instagram: @HenryLouisGates Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: CaffeDelfini.com Facebook: Caffè Delfini Instagram: @CaffeDelfini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:08

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Kevin Boehm

9/29/2025
Kevin Boehm is a restaurateur who has opened more than 40 restaurants. Kevin is currently the co-founder and co-owner of Boka Restaurant Group with Rob Katz, and has opened some of the hottest restaurants in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. Kevin and Rob won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur in 2018. Kevin’s new memoir, The Bottomless Cup, is an amazing look at a man who has spent his entire life creating, building, and scaling restaurants. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: BokaGrp.com Facebook: Boka Restaurant Group Instagram: @KevinBoehmBoka LinkedIn: Kevin Boehm Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: The Red Bar - Grayton Beach, FL Facebook: The Red Bar Instagram: @TheRedBar95 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:42

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Tom Turcich

9/22/2025
Tom Turcich is the 10th person to walk around the world, completing an extraordinary seven year journey across six continents and 38 countries with his adopted pup, Savannah. What began as a quest for self-discovery evolved into a testament to human spirit, endurance, and the unbreakable bond between man and dog. Tom’s book, The World Walk, is available now. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: TomTurcich.com Instagram: @TheWorldWalk LinkedIn: Thomas Turcich The Restaurant: Restaurante La Balsa - La Gramita, Peru Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:51:05

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Will Ahmed

9/15/2025
Will Ahmed is the Founder & CEO of WHOOP, a company that is valued at over $3 billion, creating a wearable device that increases athletic performance. A Harvard graduate, Will decided to sell the device directly to athletic teams and professional athletes before marketing it to a broader audience. Swimmer Michael Phelps and NBA star LeBron James were among the first users of WHOOP, and it has since taken off and become a phenomenon. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: WHOOP.com Facebook: WHOOP Instagram: @WillAhmed LinkedIn: Will Ahmed Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: O Ya - Boston, MA Instagram: @_O_Ya_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:12

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Erika Ayers Badan

9/8/2025
Erika Ayers Badan is a digital innovator, disruptor, and seasoned executive on the cutting edge of content creation, distribution, and monetization of premiere and culturally relevant content. She was the first ever CEO of Barstool Sports, expanding the company from a regional blog to a national powerhouse brand and media company. Recently, Erika has authored the book Nobody Cares About Your Career, debuted her podcast Work, and has been named CEO of Food52, a community-driven brand that inspires with curated recipes, kitchenware, and a shared love for gathering. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: ErikaAyersBadan.com Instagram: @Erika LinkedIn: Erika Ayers Badan Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Tavern at Graybarns - Norwalk, CT Instagram: @GrayBarns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:34

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5 Year Anniversary

9/1/2025
Kate reflects on 5 years of To Dine For: The Podcast, and shares her three biggest surprises from doing the podcast. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:17

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Haley Sacks

8/25/2025
Haley Sacks is an entrepreneur, social media presence known as “Mrs. Dow Jones”, and the founder and CEO of Finance is Cool, a financial media company dedicated to teaching a Zillenial audience the secrets and joys of finance. In Haley’s work, she combines pop culture and humor to translate complex Wall Street secrets into the language younger generations speak. She’s also a part of the leadership committee of the JED Foundation, a mental health nonprofit dedicated to protecting the mental health of teenagers and young adults. Haley has been named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40, Adweek’s Creator of The Year, and was crowned a Money Magazine Changemaker in 2023. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: MrsDowJones.com Facebook: Mrs. Dow Jones Instagram: @MrsDowJones LinkedIn: Haley Sacks Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Elio's - New York City Instagram: @EliosNYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:31

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Gabby Bernstein

8/18/2025
For nearly two decades, Gabby Bernstein has been transforming lives, including her own. She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has penned over ten books including Self Help, The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor, and Happy Days. Gabby’s been featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday as a new thought leader, and the New York Times has identified her as a role model for a new generation of spiritual seekers. Gabby has launched an innovative Gabby Coaching app to democratize spiritual self-help. She started hosting intimate conversations with 20 people in her New York City apartment, and has grown to speaking to tens of thousands of people throughout the world. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: GabbyBernstein.com Facebook: Gabby Bernstein Instagram: @GabbyBernstein Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: SAL - Comporta, Portugal Instagram: @Restaurante_Sal_Comporta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:28

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Jeni Britton

8/11/2025
Jeni Britton is the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Her passion for dessert began while working at a bakery while studying art. It led to her opening her first ice cream shop, Scream Ice Cream, while eventually evolving into a stall at a farmer’s market in Columbus, Ohio. Over a feast of sushi and sukiyaki at Akai Hana in Columbus, Jeni discusses her career, ice cream making, and her challenges with mental health. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: Jenis.com Facebook: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Instagram: @Jeni LinkedIn: Jeni Britton Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Akai Hana - Columbus, OH Facebook: Akai Hana Instagram: @AkaiHana_Cbus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:40

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Adriene Mishler

8/4/2025
Adriene Mishler is an international yoga teacher, actress, writer, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and face of Yoga With Adriene, a global wellness movement with more than 13 million Youtube subscribers. She’s also the co-founder of Find What Feels Good, a subscription-based yoga platform, hailed as “the Netflix for yoga”. Blending traditional yoga philosophy with neuroscience, Adriene’s teaching style is marked by inclusivity, humor, and heart, transcending the boundaries of wellness culture. She has been named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness, and empowers millions to care for their mental, emotional, and physical health. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: YogaWithAdriene.com Facebook: Yoga With Adriene Instagram: @AdrieneLouise Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Nixta Taqueria - Austin, TX Instagram: @NixtaTaqueria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:52

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Gail Simmons

7/28/2025
Gail Simmons is a trained culinary expert, a food writer, and a dynamic TV personality. You may recognize her from her time as a judge on Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning series Top Chef, Iron Chef Canada, The Good Dish, or many others. Gail is currently serving as an Executive Producer on the upcoming NBC series Taste, starring Julie Bowen. Gail has years of experience working for Food & Wine magazine and their Aspen Food & Wine Classic. She’s also written a book, Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipes From a Life of Adventurous Eating, and has another in the works, Guesting, which will be a guide to being entertained and covering the essentials of the little-discussed receiving end of hospitality. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: GailSimmons.com Facebook: Gail Simmons Instagram: @GailSimmonsEats Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: L'Express - Montreal, QC Facebook: Restaurant L'Express Instagram: @RestaurantLExpress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:38

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Dave Wiskus

7/21/2025
Dave Wiskus is a visionary in the digital space. In 2019, after becoming frustrated with the lack of artistic ambition and diversity in the tech industry, he founded Nebula. Nebula is now the largest independent premium streaming service that puts the power in the hands of content creators, forging a new career path for digital storytellers. In addition to Nebula, Dave also serves as an adjunct professor at NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: Nebula.tv Instagram: @DWiskus LinkedIn: Dave Wiskus Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Eleven Madison Park - New York City Facebook: Eleven Madison Park Instagram: @ElevenMadisonPark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:45

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John Tregoning

7/14/2025
John Tregoning is a leading immunologist, researcher, and author, dedicated to making the complex world of science accessible to everyone. He is the author of Live Forever?: The Curious Scientist’s Guide to Wellness, Ageing and Death in which he explores aging and what we can do about it. He previously published Infectious: Pathogens and How We Fight Them, which describes the history and science of infectious disease. As a professor at Imperial College London, John specializes in vaccine immunology, focusing on how the body defends itself against infectious diseases. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: Dr. John Tregoning Instagram: @A_Curious_Scientist LinkedIn: John Tregoning Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: The Hidden Hut - Cornwall, England Facebook: The Hidden Hut Instagram: @HiddenHut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:16

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Danielle Green

7/7/2025
Danielle Green is a true hero whose journey embodies resilience and courage. A former basketball player at the University of Notre Dame, Danielle’s life took a profound turn when she enlisted in the U.S. Army, answering a lifelong call to serve her country. While serving in Iraq in 2004, Danielle was severely injured by a rocket propelled grenade, an event that would alter her life, but not her spirit. After her injury, Danielle dedicated herself to helping fellow veterans navigate their physical and emotional traumas, working first as a counselor for the Department of Veteran Affairs and now with the Wounded Warrior Project. Danielle has also been honored with the Pat Tillman Award at the ESPY Awards. Her remarkable story is not just about overcoming adversity, but finding purpose. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: WoundedWarriorProject.org Instagram: @WWP Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Aladdin's Eatery - Mishawaka, IN Facebook: Aladdin's Eatery Instagram: @AladdinsEatery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:45:34

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Randy Goldberg

6/30/2025
Randy Goldberg is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Bombas. He is responsible for bringing the brand to life, creatively conveying the Bombas brand and mission, and leading the design team to create product that boasts an innovative combination of fashion, function and philanthropy. Before launching Bombas, Randy developed and directed content for Nike and Vitamin Water, and served as the Creative Director of the digital media company UrbanDaddy, where he met his Bombas co-founder Dave Heath. The two launched Bombas in 2013 after learning that socks were the most requested item at homeless shelters. Built on a one purchased, one donated model, Bombas now partners with over 4,000 giving partners and has donated more than 150 million items to individuals experiencing homelessness to date. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: Bombas.com Instagram: @Bombas LinkedIn: Randy Goldberg Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Joe's Stone Crab - Miami Beach, Florida Facebook: Joe's Stone Crab Instagram: @JoesStoneCrab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:52

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Dean Kamen

6/23/2025
Dean Kamen is an inventor, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for science and technology. His roles as inventor and advocate are intertwined with his own passion for technology and its uses, driving his personal determination to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, and math. Dean is the founder of DEKA Research & Development, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), FIRST Global, and the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute. Dean invented the Segway, as well as one of the world’s first insulin pumps. He lives in New Hampshire, working with a team of engineers to always be dreaming and creating their next inventions. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: FIRSTInspires.com Facebook: FIRST Instagram: @First_Official LinkedIn: FIRST Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: The Foundry - Manchester, New Hampshire Facebook: The Foundry Instagram: @TheFoundryNH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:16

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Mashama Bailey

6/16/2025
Named the most important chef in America by The Financial Times, Mashama Bailey is the award-winning executive chef and co-founder of critically-acclaimed restaurant The Grey in Savannah, Georgia. She will open her third restaurant in Paris, France, later this year. Mashama first learned to cook at the hands of the women in her family and later received formal education at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City as well as LaVarenne in Burgundy, France. In addition to receiving the Outstanding Chef Award from the James Beard Foundation, Mashama has been featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table, The Today Show, TIME Magazine, Eater, and many more. Beyond her career, Mashama serves as the chairwoman of the Edna Lewis Foundation, supporting Black talent in agriculture, culinary arts, and food writing. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Coca-Cola American National Insurance Wairau River Wines Follow Our Guest: Official Site: TheGreyRestaurant.com Instagram: @MashamaBailey Follow The Restaurant: Official Website: Chez Marcel - Paris, France Instagram: @ChezMarcel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:35