Rob Rubba's guest appearances

Rob Rubba

Shift Drink

flavors unknown podcast

From The Ground Up

Jon Bonné

Brooke Williamson

Daniel Boulud

Antonia Lofaso

Camilla Marcus

Kat Hamidi

Monica Lee

Daniela Moreira

Jeff Segal

Dante Datta

Crab Smuggler

Carlos Raba

David Zilber

Maura Judkis

Lane Harlan

OwlTail

In today's episode, we sit down with Chef Rob Rubba, the creative force behind the acclaimed restaurant Oyster Oyster in Washington, DC, and recent recipient of a James Beard Award. We discuss his South Jersey upbringing, his experiences working under renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Guy Savoy, his time spent abroad, the opening of his first restaurant Hazel in 2016, and his recent transition to plant-based cooking.Join us as we explore the smells that remind him of his childhood, how his family influenced his profession, his journey through art school and culinary school, and the lessons learned from working with top chefs. We'll also delve into his time in Japan, the importance of getting outside your bubble, his thoughts on the brigade system, and the concept of Oyster Oyster. Additionally, we discuss the starring role of sustainability in his restaurant, his approach to sourcing locally, and how he tells a story through a plate of food.Don't miss Chef Rubba's recommendations for food stops in DC, his guilty pleasure food, favorite cookbooks, and must-have condiments for your kitchen. Throughout our conversation, we'll share insightful quotes from Chef Rubba that offer a glimpse into his mindset and culinary journey. Listen in as we uncover the fascinating story of this talented chef and learn what it takes to make a mark in the world of fine dining.What you'll learn from this panel discussion 	The smells that remind him of his South Jersey childhood 3:15 	How his family influenced his profession 4:33 	Why he eventually dropped out of art school 5:18 	How culinary school got him to take things more seriously 7:10 	The frozen duck incident 8:14  	Why he dropped out of school for the third time 9:39 	How Gordon Ramsay inspired him to move to New York 10:56 	What it was like to work in a Gordon Ramsay kitchen 12:03 	Going from an artist mindset to an apprentice who’s learning 13:11 	Learning simplicity from Guy Savoy 17:05 	The difference between the food from Gordon Ramsay and Guy Savoy 18:41 	How he ended up going to Japan 19:32 	Why getting outside of your bubble is important 22:16 	His feelings about the brigade system 23:22 	Transitioning to a plant-based menu 25:14 	The concept of Oyster Oyster 30:57 	The starring role of sustainability 31:46 	How he sources locally 36:54 	Telling a story through a plate of food 40:13 	How his meat-eating past influenced his vegetarian future 42:49 	Five food stops in DC 46:18 	His guilty pleasure food 47:03 	His favorite cookbooks 47:45 	Must-have condiments for your kitchen 48:47I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here!Links to other episodes with the chefsDon't miss out on the chance to hear from other chefs located in the DMV area.Interview with Chef Will Fung from China ChilcanoConversation with Chef Opie CrooksConversation with Chef Matt ConroyInterview with Chef Masako MorishitaConversation with Chef Declan HorganConversation with Private Chef Chris SpearCovid-19 – Top Chefs Respond (with Chef Ian Boden)Conversation with Chef Hari CameronConversation with chef Johnny SperoInterview with chef Drew AdamsInterview with chef Edward LeeLinks to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode)Chef Sheldon SimeonChef Andy DoubravaChef Chris KajiokaChef Suzanne GoinClick to tweet

In today's episode, we sit down with Chef Rob Rubba, the creative force behind the acclaimed restaurant Oyster Oyster in Washington, DC, and recent recipient of a James Beard Award. We discuss his South Jersey upbringing, his experiences working under renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Guy Savoy, his time spent abroad, the opening of his first restaurant Hazel in 2016, and his recent transition to plant-based cooking. Join us as we explore the smells that remind him of his childhood, how his family influenced his profession, his journey through art school and culinary school, and the lessons learned from working with top chefs. We'll also delve into his time in Japan, the importance of getting outside your bubble, his thoughts on the brigade system, and the concept of Oyster Oyster. Additionally, we discuss the starring role of sustainability in his restaurant, his approach to sourcing locally, and how he tells a story through a plate of food. Don't miss Chef Rubba's recommendations for food stops in DC, his guilty pleasure food, favorite cookbooks, and must-have condiments for your kitchen. Throughout our conversation, we'll share insightful quotes from Chef Rubba that offer a glimpse into his mindset and culinary journey. Listen in as we uncover the fascinating story of this talented chef and learn what it takes to make a mark in the world of fine dining. What you'll learn from this panel discussion 	The smells that remind him of his South Jersey childhood 3:15 	How his family influenced his profession 4:33 	Why he eventually dropped out of art school 5:18 	How culinary school got him to take things more seriously 7:10 	The frozen duck incident 8:14  	Why he dropped out of school for the third time 9:39 	How Gordon Ramsay inspired him to move to New York 10:56 	What it was like to work in a Gordon Ramsay kitchen 12:03 	Going from an artist mindset to an apprentice who’s learning 13:11 	Learning simplicity from Guy Savoy 17:05 	The difference between the food from Gordon Ramsay and Guy Savoy 18:41 	How he ended up going to Japan 19:32 	Why getting outside of your bubble is important 22:16 	His feelings about the brigade system 23:22 	Transitioning to a plant-based menu 25:14 	The concept of Oyster Oyster 30:57 	The starring role of sustainability 31:46 	How he sources locally 36:54 	Telling a story through a plate of food 40:13 	How his meat-eating past influenced his vegetarian future 42:49 	Five food stops in DC 46:18 	His guilty pleasure food 47:03 	His favorite cookbooks 47:45 	Must-have condiments for your kitchen 48:47 I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry. Get the book here! Links to other episodes with the chefs Don't miss out on the chance to hear from other chefs located in the DMV area. Interview with Chef Will Fung from China Chilcano Conversation with Chef Opie Crooks Conversation with Chef Matt Conroy Interview with Chef Masako Morishita Conversation with Chef Declan Horgan Conversation with Private Chef Chris Spear Covid-19 – Top Chefs Respond (with Chef Ian Boden) Conversation with Chef Hari Cameron Conversation with chef Johnny Spero Interview with chef Drew Adams Interview with chef Edward Lee Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Chris Kajioka Chef Suzanne Goin Click to tweet

The Ingredients of Success: Chef Rob Rubba’s Unique Approach

“It’s really about stewardship, permaculture, taking care of our land and taking care of the people who operate restaurants to make this magic happen everyday for the individuals." As a native of Southern New Jersey, surrounded by the pinelands, the bay and the shore, Chef Rob Rubba always found himself tangled in nature. He originally went to art school to study graphic design and then began painting but soon found a new passion one summer when he immersed himself in the culinary world working as a pastry cook. Since then, he has worked in several highly regarded kitchens under the guidance of chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Guy Savoy, Laurent Gras and the late Charlie Trotter. Once Rob moved to D.C., he helped open restaurant Hazel and about a year later, left Hazel to focus his efforts on the sustainability of restaurants which led to the development of Oyster Oyster. When the pandemic hit and opening Oyster Oyster needed to be paused, Chef Rubba shifted by starting SCRAPPY’S Bagel Bar and became a co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, a movement of decentralized bake sales that donates funds to local organizations that improve black lives and aid in stopping systemic racism. So, what will you hear about in this episode? Chef Rob Rubba’s experience and perspective as a young cook, building a plant-based restaurant that is focused on sustainability, seasonality and stewardship, starting a movement to create racial justice and how the industry can be more inclusive overall.

“It’s really about stewardship, permaculture, taking care of our land and taking care of the people who operate restaurants to make this magic happen everyday for the individuals." As a native of Southern New Jersey, surrounded by the pinelands, the bay and the shore, Chef Rob Rubba always found himself tangled in nature. He originally went to art school to study graphic design and then began painting but soon found a new passion one summer when he immersed himself in the culinary world working as a pastry cook. Since then, he has worked in several highly regarded kitchens under the guidance of chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Guy Savoy, Laurent Gras and the late Charlie Trotter. Once Rob moved to D.C., he helped open restaurant Hazel and about a year later, left Hazel to focus his efforts on the sustainability of restaurants which led to the development of Oyster Oyster. When the pandemic hit and opening Oyster Oyster needed to be paused, Chef Rubba shifted by starting SCRAPPY’S Bagel Bar and became a co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, a movement of decentralized bake sales that donates funds to local organizations that improve black lives and aid in stopping systemic racism. So, what will you hear about in this episode? Chef Rob Rubba’s experience and perspective as a young cook, building a plant-based restaurant that is focused on sustainability, seasonality and stewardship, starting a movement to create racial justice and how the industry can be more inclusive overall.

Rob Rubba: Stewardship and Sustainability

This week we crack a “happy beer,” discuss life after leaving a namesake restaurant, and embrace old school flair with district mainstay Chef Rob Rubba. Mathew gets OMG about MSG, Eddie upsets the mighty Finns, and DJ Rub-bot drops the bass (not the fish).

This week we crack a “happy beer,” discuss life after leaving a namesake restaurant, and embrace old school flair with district mainstay Chef Rob Rubba. Mathew gets OMG about MSG, Eddie upsets the mighty Finns, and DJ Rub-bot drops the bass (not the fish).

Life After the Restaurant, Meeting Your Heroes, and Rejecting Balance with Chef-At-Large Rob Rubba