Chef Dom Talks about the transition from Dia De Los Takos to Tako Ten , Support of Community , 505 Food Fights, and Albuquerque, NM.  

Lets Tako about it with Chef Dom

Morning Interview on Sunny 101.3 Fm with Chef Mike White and Mindy Zade

Chef Dominic talks with Chef Martin about the importance of music in the kitchen,  Burqueno chefs, and the hard road from the bottom to the top!

Chef Martin Torrez of Ten3 in Albuquerque, NM

Chef Dominic talks about how he started Dia De Los Takos, Where he's taking Dia de Los Takos, his journey from culinary grad to Entrepreneurship , and his own philosophies .

Chef Dominic goes Solo!

Chef Dominic and Chef Josh talk about the importance of resiliency as a Chef / Entrepreneur ,  the effects and uncertainty of Covid on restaurants,  and about living a life of service.

Chef Josh Gerwin of Dr Field Goods in Santa Fe , New Mexico

Chef Dom talks with Chef Ernesto and Chef Marie about keeping community while in quarantine,  this new norm for restaurants and society, and about conspiracies........

Chef Ernesto Duran and Chef Marie Yniguez in Quarantine

Dominic and Izzy converse about all aspects of chef life while Dominic prepares a one of a kind burger inspired by Izzy and his shared flavor profiles.

Chef/Owner/Podcaster Israel Rivera of The Shop in Albuquerque, NM

Had Some Volume issues on this one so please turn up your volume .  But Chef Randy Tapia talks about his Passion for food  , how he expresses himself through food, his new found drive after leaving the kitchen for 3 years, and how he's looking forward to partnering up with his old kitchen Colleague for the nest season of 505food fights.

Season 3 Episode 2 Featuring Chef Randy Tapia of El Nido Restaurant in Tesuque, NM and also Chef Mike White of the 505 Food Fights

Chef Dom, Chef Marie, and Chef Sara talk about finding good help, entrepreneurship, being on the food network, and dough balls vs balls balls!

Episode 1 Season 3 Chef Marie Yniguez of Bocadillos and Chef Sara Tori Green of Sunrise Springs Spa and Resort

Incredible finish to season 2.  Angelo and I discuss Family, food, drink, and the future that is  unknown!  Not an episode to miss!!!!!

Episode 5 Season 2 Angelo Orona, Tacos of New Mexico FB page, Craft King Consulting

Sean talks about his humble beginnings  ,  505 Food Fights,  his love to constantly create, and how he handles the stress of the kitchen life.

Sean Staggs Chef De Cuisine, Bien Shur of Sandia Resort and Casino . Featuring Chef Mike White

Chef Xavi Talks about his love for Spanish and Japanese cuisine,  how he's helping to refocus how New Mexicans look at food, And he spins the Wheel of Destiny!!!

Episode 3 Season 2 Xavi Montano , Executive Chef of Vara Winery

Anthony Talks about, The Meaning behind his Business Name, his unique flavor combinations and style of cuisine, and his kitchen nightmares!

Episode2 Season 2 Anthony DeVontenno Chef/ Owner Modear Catering

Chef Mike Talks about his early rise restaurant and food service management ,  early woes of beginning his entrepreneurial dreams, and how he lives for the chaos!

Episode 1 Season 2 Executive Chef / Owner Mike White of High Point Grill in Albuquerque, NM

Marc talks about growing up in the Bronx , NY, his mother being his influence for cooking, and where you can find the best New Mexican food!

Episode 1 Marc Quinones, Eexecutive Chef Hotel Andaluz, Albuquerque, NM

Ernesto Talks about his early influences as a kid growing up that helped push him onto his culinary path, how he's putting a New twist on New Mexican cuisine,  and his love of hip hop music.

Episode 5 Chef Ernesto Duran of the Corn Maiden at the Hyatt Tamaya in Bernalio, NM

Lets Tako about it The podcast that aims to break down the walls between the consumers and the passionate hard working people that aim to please them! Hosted by Chef Dominic Valenzuela, owner/ operator of Dia de Los Takos in Albuquerque , NM. Every week Chef Dom interviews chefs and passionate service industry workers in his hometown.

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Lets Tako about it with Chef Dom

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