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Howard Hsu! Owner/Partner of Sweet Auburn Barbecue, Gezzo’s Brands, Tio Lucho’s, and Lazy Betty!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the owner-partner of seven acclaimed restaurants in Georgia, including Sweet Auburn Barbecue, Gezzo’s Brands, Tio Lucho’s, and Lazy Betty…THE Howard Hsu!
Howard and Skye are working on an upcoming collaborative UGA Gameday event on Saturday, September 19 and you're invited!
WHERE: Sweet Auburn BBQ (656 N. Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30306)
TIME: event starts at 11:30am; kickoff at 12pm
INFO: Watch UGA's first SEC Saturday as they play the Arkansas Razorbacks! We'll have a special menu featuring...
Michael Kelley! Editor, Producer & Host of Coffee Dates Hot Takes!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Michael Kelley!
Michael is a brilliant Editor and Producer and I’m lucky to have met this creative mind through my show “Foodie Road Trip”! Michael keeps evolving his career, learning new skills and techniques and now even hosts the very cool social series, “Coffee Dates and Hot Takes”.
We’re recording from the new Vela Park content studios! Listen to learn more about Michael’s career journey, his food and drink preferences, his time working with Skye on "Foodie Road Trip" and "Hustl...
EPISODE 150!!!!!
Welcome to the 150th episode of Skye's The Limit Podcast! Ya'll submitted questions, show suggestions and miscellaneous food thoughts and Skye talks these through. From where to take visiting friends to how to bake Challah, Skye discusses a range of food topics.
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150 Episode Clip Countdown!
We're counting down to the 150th episode of Skye's The Limit Podcast! Listen as Skye puts on her DJ hat and gives the scoop behind each featured clip from these noteworthy guests. Enjoy these snippets of conversation then circle back to the long form interviews of your favorites!
Featured clips include:
Megen Chey! Owner of Lounge 832, Co-Manager of Osteria 832 and Doc Chey's!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Megen Chey, Owner of Lounge 832, Manager of Osteria 832 and Doc Chey's!
Megen is taking the helm as the next generation of beloved Atlanta restaurants, Doc Chey’s and Osteria 832 as well as the newest late night cocktail concept, the Lounge at 832.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Megen’s career journey, her family’s restaurant history, her creative process developing cocktails for the Lounge at 832, food and drink preferences and more!
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Doug Gross! Founder of Confab Kitchen + Bar!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Doug Gross, the Founder of Confab Kitchen + Bar in Brookhaven!
Confab is a vibrant culinary destination in the heart of Brookhaven, GA, where great food and casual conversation come together.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Doug’s storied restaurant career, hear all about Confab and how this new restaurant has become a Brookhaven staple, get Doug’s thoughts on some restaurant hot topics and more!
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Caren West and Chad Shearer! Co-founders of Caren West Public Relations!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Caren West and Chad Shearer, the co-founders of Caren West PR!
Caren West PR just celebrated their 20th anniversary and this milestone is only opening up bigger opportunities for the award-winning, full-service public relations and graphic design firm.
Today we’re going to deep dive into all things CWPR, the story of how the business came to be, how the company is making a major merge with Melissa Libby PR post-Melissa’s retirement and so much more!
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Alicia Segars and Cooper Hudson! Owners of Mama's Boy!
Recording from the Jittery Joe's Roastery in Athens, GA! On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the Owners of Mama’s Boy, Alicia Segars and Cooper Hudson!
I want to say that Mama’s Boy is an acclaimed brunch restaurant, but it’s so much more than that. It’s breakfast, brunch, lunch, catering…and this iconic longstanding restaurant even catered Skye's wedding!
Today we’re recording from the Jittery Joe’s Roastery to hear about Cooper’s cool career journey, the evolution of Mama’s Boy, their coffee partnership with J...
Trenton Austin! Beverage Director of 7th House and Bovino After Dark!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by the Beverage Director at 7th House and Bovino After Dark, Trenton Austin!
As the creative force behind 7th House's Zodiac Cocktail Program, Trenton develops more than 85 original cocktails each year, drawing inspiration from astrology, the elements, and the unique characteristics of each zodiac sign.
Listen to this episode for a deep dive into Trenton’s creative process of developing astrology-inspired cocktails, his career journey, the story behind 7th House, the debut of his new Cancer-season crab cake cocktail, food and drink preferences and...
Peter Dale! Owner of 5&10 and Partner in Maepole & Condor Chocolates!
Recording from the Jittery Joe's Roastery in Athens, GA! On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Peter Dale, Owner of 5&10 and Partner in Maepole & Condor Chocolates!
Listen to this episode to learn more about Peter’s career evolution, his new matcha partnership with Jittery Joe's, hear Peter’s takes on some restaurant hot topics, find out his food preferences and more!
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Michele Sedgwick! Founder and Owner of TBB122!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Founder and Owner of TBB122, Michele Sedgwick!
Michele has been a driving force behind well-loved dining concepts, including Vinny’s on Windward, VanGogh’s/Bistro VG, Theo’s Brother’s Bakery, Pure Taqueria, and TBB122.
TBB122 in Alpharetta is the newest concept with a strong focus on locally sourced ingredients, a one-of-a-kind ambiance, a pastry and bakery counter, an organic/biodynamic natural wine bar, and an elevated dinner menu.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Michele’s inspiring...
Robert Butts! Chef/Owner of Auburn Angel!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Robert Butts, Chef/Owner of Auburn Angel!
Chef Robert is always pushing forward with creativity while bringing the community together. He’s been featured everywhere under the sun- from Southern Living to Local Palate, Food Network to Atlanta Magazine with countless awards and accolades to boot.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Robert’s creative career path through his own words! Hear about his lens of storytelling through food, what it’s like to be a part of the New South C...
Kristia Kilbourne! Pastry Chef of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Kristia Kilbourne, Pastry Chef of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy!
Kristia is known for her precision, creativity and thoughtful approach to dessert. Since joining the Georgia Boy + Southern Belle team in May 2024, she has played a key role in elevating the restaurant’s pastry program, contributing to its recognition in the Michelin Guide that same year.
Listen to this episode to learn more about Kristia’s career journey, how she applies her artistic vision and technical skill to lead pastry at Southern Bell...
Heidi Harris! Photographer and Founder/CEO of Surrounded by Light!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Heidi Harris, renowned Photographer and Founder/CEO of Surrounded by Light!
Heidi Harris has been a prominent photographer in Atlanta for the past 25+ years, but now she has a new venture she’s introducing to the world: Surrounded by Light.
There is a great story behind Surrounded by Light’s line of design‐forward light stands, so in this episode we’re going to learn all about this limited-edition launch as well as her exemplary photography career capturing food, drink, lifestyle, interiors, families...
Chef Calvin Phan! Owner of Poor Calvin’s!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Chef Calvin Phan, Owner of Poor Calvin’s!
Poor Calvin’s has been a part of Atlanta’s dining scene for over 13 years! International culinary fusion is the through line of Chef Calvin’s menu - he focuses on his distinct, bold and flavorful cooking style.
Listen to this episode for more about Calvin’s cool career journey, his family ties in the restaurant industry, the longevity of Poor Calvin's, food and drink preferences and some restaurant hot topics and more!
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Brian Purcell! President & CEO of Three Taverns Brewery!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Brian Purcell, President & CEO of Three Taverns Brewery!
Three Taverns just opened their 3rd location - Three Taverns Ponce Brew Terminal located on the Beltline’s Eastside Trail right next to Ponce City Market!
Listen to this episode to hear about Brian’s path to founding Three Taverns, how he continues to evolve and grow the brand, the details of this new Ponce Brew Terminal location plus more about the longstanding Decatur and Reynoldstown spaces, food and drink preferences and MORE!
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Ivan Solis! Owner and Founder of Recuerdos Cafe!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Ivan Solis, Owner and Founder of Recuerdos Cafe!
Recuerdos is a coffee concept elevating immigrant stories and highlighting exceptional Mexican coffee. The cafe’s permanent residency at Bar ANA at El Ponce opened just a few months ago in the Poncey-Highland area…and in that time has already solidified as one of the top creative coffee ventures in the city!
Listen to this episode for a deep dive into Ivan’s career journey, how he’s paying homage to his heritage and family, t...
Chef Todd Richards!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Chef Todd Richards!
Chef Todd is an absolute icon in the world of food - making waves, bringing creativity and sharing his contemporary southern cooking style from Atlanta to all corners of the world. He is a 4-time James Beard semifinalist, the Executive Chef of Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, distinguished 2x cookbook author, owner of Soul Food & Culture at Krog Street Market and owner of the new concept, Que-Riosity, in McDonough.
Listen to this episode and hear about Todd's storied career journey, h...
John Shuman! President & CEO of Shuman Farms!
On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by John Shuman, the President & CEO of Shuman Farms!
For three generations, Shuman Farms has been dedicated to growing and delivering the highest quality sweet onions. Shuman Farm's legacy began in the mid-1980s with a small family farm in Reidsville, GA. They are an industry-leading, year-round grower and shipper of sweet onions.
Today we are going to kick off Vidalia Onion season with a better understanding of what it means to be designated as a Vidalia onion, hear about John’s career jo...
Vidalia Onion Festival! Collab Episode with Sweet City Chats Podcast!
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.
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Monica Sunny! CEO & Founder of The Chai Box and soon-to-open The Chai Cafe!
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 th...
Bob Googe! CEO & Owner of Jittery Joe's!
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!
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Rich Clark! Owner of C&S Seafood and soon-to-open Clark’s Steakhouse!
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 fo...
Arlety Estévez from Food Network's debut season of The Ultimate Baking Championship!
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 p...
Louis Squires! Owner of Magnolia Room Cafeteria!
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 un...
Alex Brounstein & Johnny Farrow! Owners of Grindhouse Killer Burgers and Breaker Breaker!
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 lo...
Nick Jennings! Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Season Marietta!
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...
Juan Hormiga! Executive Chef of Rosa!
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...
Irina Rosca! Co-Founder & Experience Director of Homemakase!
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...
Jason Paolini! Executive Chef of Lucian Books and Wine and soon-to-open, Sargent!
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, rest...
Allie Eaton! The founder of ATLPeachyEats, Eaton Social and Peachy Eats Passport!
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 pas...
Chef Ron Hsu! Author of Down South + East AND Chef-Partner & Culinary Director of Lazy Betty!
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 affa...
Danny Tirmizi! Founder of Shogun Matcha!
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!
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Nick Purdy and Sarah Young! Co-President and Executive Vice President of Wild Heaven Beer!
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!
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Mitchell Anderson! Owner of MetroFresh!
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 no...
Jay Swift! Executive Chef of The Betty and St. Julep!
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!
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Ligaya Figueras! Newly Retired Senior Editor of Food & Dining from the Atlanta Journal Constitution!
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 Un...
Ariel Layug! VIP Chef of Cirque Du Soleil!
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 h...
Emily Golub! Founder of Garnish & Gather!
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...
Mike Jordan! Journalist and Senior Editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution's black culture brand, UATL!
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...
