For 30 years, Sanford has been a Milwaukee staple. And Chef Justin Aprahamian has been a part of that story for the last 18.
This week on FoodCrush, we sit down with Aprahamian to chat about his experience at the helm of one of the city’s most iconic restaurants and the ways he and his staff have navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. From shifting gears and offering family meals for carry-out, to bringing joy to customers by releasing a Wisconsin State Fair-inspired menu, Aprahamian offers insights into the inner workings of a fine dining restaurant which has been forced to shift and evolve in order to survive in these unprecedented times.
Along the way, he shares an inside look at what it takes to run a fine dining restaurant in a carry-out world, the inspiration and creativity that keeps the Sanford motor running and the future he hopes for once the pandemic has passed. Along the way, he paints a picture of how eateries can press forward without compromising their values, quality or sense of service, even during these unprecedented times.
Wisconsin’s Miijim to contribute to Indigenous food renaissance
14 seats: The making of 1033
Behind the scenes with Samantha Mitchell of SamanthaStarr Events
A fresh take on Indian fare with author Ruta Kahate of “6 Spices, 60 Dishes”
Rethinking zero proof at The Counter Day Bar
Popping the cork with Thelma Carol Wine Merchants
How American Wine Project is reframing Wisconsin wine
A decade later: Enlightened Brewing Company
What's a shrub? A chat with the badass women behind Siren Shrub Co.
Building a community hub: Chris Harris Morse of North Avenue Market
Next level vegan fare with Chef Joya
Six grate years: A chat with Chef Aaron Patin of Iron Grate BBQ
Good sustainable tea: A chat with Aureal Ojeda of Outwoken Tea
What you need to know about EVOO with Josh Saiia of Oro di Oliva
Lao food, family and tradition with Victoria Sithy & Alex Hanesakda
From Texas to Wisconsin, a chat with Chef Ashley Turner
An intoxicating chat with "Bar Menu" author Andre Darlington
From hobby to pop-up: The story of Sweet Smoke BBQ
Chef Adam Siegel reflects on his career & inspiration for Lupi & Iris
Bringing Italy to the Table with the folks from Ca’Lucchenzo
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
50 Tastes Of Gray
Walk-In Talk Podcast
Gastropod
A Tale of Two Cities
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Recipe with Kenji and Deb
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio