Episode #139 - Jenner Tomaska of Esmé & The Alston

This week’s guest worked in nearly every culinary setting imaginable—from Dairy Queen to sports bars—before making his mark in fine dining. Chef Jenner Tomaska earned his stripes at top spots like Mk and Next before founding the renowned Esmé alongside his wife, Katrina Bravo. He joins the pod to share how creativity serves as his North Star in navigating the fine dining world and gives us the inside scoop on The Alston, a new steakhouse concept that explores the surprising origins of ingredients. This week: tips for working with your life partner, reimagining farm-to-table, the origins of Esmé’s art gallery concept, and much more.