Skye's The Limit

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes the trio behind the seasonal prix fixe supper club, Light Metal, John Hajash and Mykel and Sam Burkhart!Light Metal began in March 2025 and it takes place every Monday at Little Bear in Summerhill.Mykel Burkhart and John Hajash are accomplished chefs, both having run kitchens at nationally recognized restaurants & award-winning pop ups.This episode is a story of creative friends getting the chance to collaborate, their passion for food and hospitality and a little taste of their opinions about the Atlanta food scene!Learn more about Light Metal lightmetalatl.square.siteFollow Light Metal on Instagram @lightmetalatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Food & Lifestyle Journalist Lia Picard!Lia is a force of a journalist with bylines in the New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Garden & Gun, Atlanta Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Southern Living & the Atlanta Journal Constitution just to name a few…This disco ball-enthusiast covers dining, trends, interior design, people and travel. Listen to learn about Lia’s career journey, writing process, food opinions and so much more!Learn more about Lia liapicard.comFollow Lia on Instagram @helloitsliapicardFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Cathy Strange!As a world-renowned cheese expert, she played a pivotal role as WFM’s Vice President of Specialty and Global Cheese Expert, identifying food trends and fostering relationships with suppliers adhering to WFM’s Quality Standards. In August 2023, Cathy transitioned into her current role as Whole Foods Market’s Ambassador of Food Culture, where, leveraging her extensive expertise, she champions merchandising excellence, nurtures a deeper passion for food among team members, and elevates the overall culinary and hospitality experience in stores. Cathy collaborates across departments to create educational content, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance the organization’s dedication to culinary excellence. Beyond her role at Whole Foods Market, Cathy has the honor of judging prestigious competitions worldwide as an active member of culinary organizations such as the International Guilde des Foragers, American Cheese Society, Les Dames d’Escoffier and the Cheese Importers Association. She’s also been recognized by the French Order of Agricultural Merit and was the first American to be honored with the “Coltellino d’oro” from the Consortium of Parmigiano Reggiano.Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into Cathy’s career journey, hear about all things cheese, food trends, food judging, and so much more! Follow Cathy on Instagram @wfmambassadorFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Jared Hucks, the Owner and Executive Chef of Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant, The Alden!The Alden is known for impeccable food and drinks that reflect international inspired cuisine while incorporating local ingredients. Reservations encouraged!Listen to this episode to hear about Jared’s story, food preferences, his journey to opening The Alden, the restaurant’s success, Jared’s food service opinions and more! Follow The Alden on Instagram: @the_alden_atlFollow Chef Jared Hucks on Instagram: @jaredhucksVisit The Alden: thealdenrestaurant.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye welcomes Jarrett Stieber of Little Bear!Jarrett is back on the podcast for the second time because we’ve still got lots to talk about! He’s got opinions about food and the food industry so we’re here to hear what he’s got to say! More about Jarrett: he is known as The OG Ticket Stabber, Michelin Atlanta’s Young Chef Award Recipient in 2023 as well as Eater’s Young Gun Recipient in 2014 and 2017, a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s rising star chef award in 2016. Little Bear was also awarded Bib Gourmand Distinction by the Michelin Guide in 2023 and 2024.Learn more about Little Bear littlebearatl.comFollow Little Bear on Instagram @littlebearatlFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Terrence Gutierrez of Terrence Bakes!Terrence is popping off on social media with his guided baking videos on @terrencebakes (IG, Tiktok, YouTube & Substack). Listen as Terrence and Skye talk through Terrence’s baking journey, finding his path in content creation and all that it entails, his baking preferences & so much more!Follow Terrence on Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @terrencebakesFollow Terrence on Substack: terrencebakes.substack.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Jay Kloepfer, Owner of Marti’s at Midday in Athens, GA!The restaurant serves huge portions of southern goodness- think thick pimento cheese and chicken salad sandwiches, salads large enough to fit in a basket and pita chips by the scoop. Now the restaurant is run by Marti’s awesome brother, Jay, who is carrying on the legacy of his beloved sister Marti Schimmel. He was even honored as one of the 2024 “Top 10 Under 40 Game Changers” by Athens Area Chamber and is an integral part of the Athens community.Listen to hear the story behind this iconic restaurant, Marti and her legacy, the evolution of Athens' food scene, Jay’s food preferences…and so much more!Follow Jay on Instagram: @midday_jayFollow Marti's at Midday on Instagram: @martisatmiddayVisit Marti's at Midday: martisatmidday.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Chad Reynolds of Mary Mac’s Tea Room! This iconic Atlanta restaurant has been serving scratch-made southern food since 1945 and has been coined “Atlanta’s Dining Room”. The restaurant just renovated after a roof collapse in 2024 and is back and better than ever! Chad and I have a lot to talk through today - the history of the “tea room” and Mary Mac’s longevity, celebrity encounters and lore, Chad’s connection to the brand…and so much more!Follow Mary Mac's on Instagram: @marymacstearoomVisit Mary Mac's: marymacs.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Owners of Yeppa Studios (Yeppa, Storico Fresco, Forza Storico, Villa Yeppa), Pietro Gianni & Stephen Peterson.Yeppa Studios includes some of Atlanta's most beloved restaurants: the pasta-focused, MICHELIN-recommended restaurant and Italian marketplace Storico Fresco, the Roman-inspired restaurant Forza Storico in Westside Provisions, and the lively restaurant and bar Yeppa & Co. in Buckhead Village.Listen to a behind-the-scenes perspective of their unconventional career journeys, food service opinions, what makes their restaurants stand out and stay on the top of the reservation circuit and so much more! Follow Yeppa on Instagram: @yeppacoatlFollow Storico Fresco on Instagram: @storicofrescoFollow Forza Storico on Instagram: @forzastoricoFor reservations, menus & more, visit:yeppaco.comstoricofresco.comforzastorico.comFollow Skye's The Limit Podcast on Instagram @skyesthelimitpodFollow Skye on Instagram @skye.estroff