Behind the Counter with the Food Czar
By Heidi Blum
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Episodes: 64
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Behind the Counter with the Food Czar explores the stories of people who create community through their work and passion. Each episode features conversations with restaurant owners, influencers, charity leaders, and others making an impact in their neighborhoods.From building businesses to giving back, guests share their personal journeys, challenges, and successes. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a community supporter, or just someone who loves hearing inspiring stories, this podcast offers meaningful conversations about connection, resilience, and the power of people coming together.
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Episode 63 - The Heart of Hospitality: Jojo Sammut and the Rise of Butterfish Sushi
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Episode 62 - Corner Slice - Where Pizza, Music and Community Collide
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Episode 61 - Inside Porta Rossa: Chef Matt Ruzga on Family, Food, and Fresh Pasta
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Episode 60 - Billy the Kid to Beverage Founder: Bill Butrymowicz and the Loom Journey
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Episode 59 - Lessons in Leadership: How Giuseppe Ottaiano Jr. is Carrying the Family Legacy at Locale
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Episode 58 - Friendship, Food, and a Vision: The Wing Bar’s Rise
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Episode 57 - Babka, Banter & Big Positivity: Chris CARESNONE
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Episode 56 - Building a Culinary Empire—One Block at a Time with Jonathan Kavourakis
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Episode 55 - Babka Bailout: Baking a Better World from Jersey City
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Episode 54 - Sweet Beginnings: How Nikki Ashkar’s Love, Resilience, and Cinnamon Buns Built Mav’s Top Buns
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Episode 53 - Antonio Reonegro: The Artist Behind the Grateful Dead’s Visual Legacy
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Episode 52 - From Passaic to Prime Time: Chef Leia Gaccione’s Culinary Climb
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Episode 51 - Building a Brand, Building a Life: Tess Sinatro & Carly Shapiro
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Episode 50 - Chef Jamie Knott – Hustle, Heart, and the Heat of the Kitchen
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Episode 49 - Breaking Through: Eric Hammer’s Journey to Food Content Success
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May 27, 2025 |
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Episode 48 - Love Is the Recipe: Jimmy Kunz on Building The Truffleist and Rita’s Pizza
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May 13, 2025 |
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Episode 47 - 100 Years of Pastrami and Pride: The Story of Hobby’s Delicatessen
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Episode 46 - Family, Pizza & The Famous Thinny Thin – The Angeloni’s Story with Nick & Michael Conforti
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Episode 45 - Josh Gottheimer: Fighting for Jersey – A Conversation with the Gubernatorial Candidate
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Episode 44 - Sunny & Jenn: 40 Years of Friendship and New Beginnings
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Episode 43 - Anthony Lauro: The Cheesecake Legend of Bloomfield and beyond
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Episode 42 - From the Line to Leadership – Chef Cliff Crooks’ Culinary Journey
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Episode 41 - The Rise of PopUp Bagels with Adam Goldberg
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Episode 40 - The Pascarella Brothers: More Than Just a Deli
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Episode 39 - Live from Temple B’nai Abraham: A Conversation with Max Cohen (@MurrayHillBoy)
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Episode 38 - From NY to NJ: Building Strength & Community with Kenny Santucci
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Episode 37 - Heart of Steel: Kaan Erpanur's Fitness Journey and the Fight for Life
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Episode 36 - Dutch’s Sandwich Shop: Amir Kamal’s Recipe for Community & Culinary Greatness
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Episode 35 - Healthy Habits Made Simple: Hunter Stoler’s Guide to Eating Clean & Feeling Good
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Episode 34 - The Nugget Spot
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Episode 33 - Boardwalk Zeppoles
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Episode 32 - Josh Berman aka @joshsfoodnstuff
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Episode 31 - Belgiovine's Italian Deli
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Episode 30 - Table to Table
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Episode 29 - Bucky's Pizza
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Episode 28 - Annietober 365 Foundation
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Episode 27 - Livingston's Mayor Al Anthony
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Episode 26 - Scream Truck
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Episode 25 - Wonder Store
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Episode 24 - Bagel Nosh
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Episode 23 - Millburn Deli
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Episode 22 - The Salad House of Livingston
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May 29, 2024 |
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Episode 21 - THAVMA Grill
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May 14, 2024 |
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Episode 20 - Autodidact Beer
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Episode 19 - Frutta Bowls Livingston
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Episode 18 - Bagels by Jarrett (Part Two)
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Episode 17 - NJ Hipsturbia
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Episode 16 - Lulu & Lattes
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Episode 15 - Livingston Bagel
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Episode 14 - Sonny's Bagels
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Episode 13 - Dave Turano of Turano's Pizza Kitchen
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Episode 12 - Chef Mel at A Mother's Touch Bistro & Catering
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Episode 11 - Bonvini's Pizza
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Episode 10 - Tyler Hill Camp with Andy & Wendy Siegel
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Episode 9 - Nana's Deli
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May 22, 2023 |
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Episode 8 - The Ritz Diner
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May 08, 2023 |
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Episode 7 - Cycle for Survival Livingston edition
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Episode 6 - Joey Cioffi of The Salad House
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Episode 5 - Tony Boys with Anthony Marra Jr.
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Episode 4 - Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Episode 3 - Jeanine at Nero's
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Episode 2 - Bagels by Jarrett
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Episode 1 - Calabria's
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Behind the Counter with the Food Czar (Trailer)
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Jan 17, 2023 |