"I've cooked one million string beans. And the beat goes on. It's better to have one enduring hit than none."

Hudson Valley, NY, United States

Chef Ric Orlando has been making culinary waves for over 25 years, rocking the roots of the Hudson Valley and Albany Food scene by bringing Global Comfort Food and Farm to Table together since 1989 — Ric's lusty take on global cuisines, renowned cooking prowess, and rock n roll pedigree have earned him a reputation as one of the Hudson Valley's most iconic spokespeople.

Ric hit the national circuit on the Food Network's popular CHOPPED, winning on his first episode "Wok this Way" and winning againin the playoff episode of the first Chopped Champions, leading up to the unprecedented $50K finale where he finally was chopped during the 50K finale, like Ned Kelly in the Iron Suit, by overcooking his damned Wild Boar. He also whooped Bobby Flay in the episode It's A Family Secret with his L.E.S. Hanukkah Latkes.

Episode 12: Pirate Girl Part 2 with Debbie Klauber

March 25, 2019

Here is Pirate Girl, the second half of the interview I have done with Albany Legend, Debbie Klauber, aka Debbie's Kitchen.Listen to her tell her story of her baked goods brand Pirate Girl Treats, as well has her escapades in Belize, her return to Albany and her fascination with edibles.

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Episode 11: Getting Fed By Debbie

March 13, 2019

This is Part one of a two part interview featuring Debbie Klauber, long time owner of Debbie's Kitchen in Albany. Debbie has an amazing history and a fun story to share beyond making thousands of pies and sandwiches.

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Check out http://ricorlando.com and find me on social media, chefricorlando

Episode 10: Underdogs With An Attitude: A Ric Orlando Profile With Mary Darcy

March 13, 2019

So for something a little different, in this podcast I am the subject of the interview! Back in 2018, Mary Darcy, owner of the website All Over Albany interviewed me for a profile piece. Since then, All Over Albany has shut down so she sent me the interview, and I thought what the hell... I'll share. We discuss my early career, music, my business philosophy, Albany, and small cities in general. It ends with a great rocking song "U Flip 4 Every 1" from my Boston Band SKIN, circa 1987.

Check out http://ricorlando.com and find me on social media, chefricorlando

ONE MILLION STRINGBEANS

"I've cooked one million string beans. And the beat goes on. It's better to have one enduring hit than none."