This may surprise some of you, but I am not a vegetarian - I'm definitely not a vegan. Nothing against either, by the way, but it's just not me. I am, however, a massive proponent of what each brings to the culinary landscape, and, in a broader sense, what the ethics behind each bring to the larger conversations about food, our interaction with nature, reducing waste, and more. My guests are absolutely driving forces behind these various aspects and more, as I am joined by the incredibly talented Chef Davin Waite and his incredible wife, Jessica Waite. Owners of The Plot, Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, and a host of other concepts and ventures, they are some of the most talented individuals I've ever met. Aside from creating immensely flavorful food, they are doing so while also being advocates - not an easy balance. Their restaurants are some of the most creative and innovative around - plain and simple - and they are two people I am incredibly humbled to finally sit down with.

Enjoy.

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