Bring on the Fire….on this episode, Michelle Daides welcomes culinary maverick Chef Matt Basile, who has spent his career redefining what it means to innovate in the food industry.

From founding Toronto’s iconic food truck brand Fidel Gastro’s to launching the hit gastropub Lisa Marie, Matt is no stranger to shaking up the culinary scene. Now, as co-founder of Alchemy Grills, he’s bringing that same disruptive energy to the world of barbecue and live-fire cooking.

Matt shares his journey of transforming Fidel Gastro’s from a simple sandwich pop-up into a globally recognized brand, as well as his experience running Lisa Marie, one of Canada’s top-rated brunch spots. In this episode, he talks about his passion for doing things differently, from his TV show Rebel Without a Kitchen to co-founding Alchemy Grills, the first barbecue that allows users to smoke and grill simultaneously.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-How Matt Basile disrupted the food industry with Fidel Gastro’s and Lisa Marie

-The innovation behind Alchemy Grills and its impact on home grilling Insights into the changing landscape of food and live-fire cooking

Whether you’re passionate about food or curious about the business of culinary innovation, this episode is packed with delicious inspiration!innovation, this episode is packed with delicious inspiration!