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Built By Food

Built By Food

By: Chefs Elizabeth Smith Greg Smith & CJ Hamm
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Built by Food is the podcast for anyone passionate about food — from foodies and culinary creatives to chefs, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Each episode explores the journeys, challenges, and successes of the people who are shaping the way we cook, share, savor, and experience food. Discover inspiring stories, practical insights, and lessons from the individuals building the future of food and the communities around it. Produced by City of Gastronomy Ventures.❤️ Enjoying the podcast? Support the show and help us keep making episodes by joining our Patreon: https://patreon.com/cityofgastronomyChefs Elizabeth Smith, Greg Smith & CJ Hamm Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Inaugural Episode

    Inaugural Episode
    Jun 21 2026

    Welcome to the very first 'Built By Food' show! Get to know the Chefs, their career trajectories and their most favorite foods.

    Chef Elizabeth started out cooking in a summer camp at age 15, Chef Greg aka Handsome Hubby, Stunt Chef and/or Chef Smitty has been an Executive Chef here and in the Bay area for decades now and Chef CJ Ham has been an Industry Disruptor for many years in Tucson's culinary scene.

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    31 mins
  • Pura Vida Pura Birria! Edgar Reyna's Awesome Taco Truck

    Pura Vida Pura Birria! Edgar Reyna's Awesome Taco Truck
    Jun 1 2026

    Former semi-pro soccer player and culinary arts graduate Edgar Reyna shares his experience as a new food truck owner. His journey into culinary, the influences in his life and his absolute passion for birria. Listen in for some great insights!

    Do you have suggestions for the show? If so please email Info@BuiltByFood.net. The chefs work hard to produce the Built By Food Show to make it fun and inspiring and welcome listener comments.

    If you would like to hear more episodes, please help support Built By Food by visiting the Patreon page: Patreon.com/BuiltByFood. 💜


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    28 mins
  • Executive Chef Todd Eanes of the Southern Arizona Food Bank

    Executive Chef Todd Eanes of the Southern Arizona Food Bank
    May 4 2026

    Executive Chef Todd has a long career in the culinary field taking him from Alaska to Arizona. He has also been to Russia and Antarctica and this show follows him around as he shares his journey. Currently he is in charge of food operations at the Caridad Kitchen under the Southern Arizona Community Food Bank.

    Do you have suggestions for the show? If so please email Info@BuiltByFood.net. The chefs work hard to produce the Built By Food Show and to make it fun and inspiring and welcome listener comments.

    If you would like to hear more episodes, please help support Built By Food by visiting the Patreon page: Patreon.com/BuiltByFood. 💜



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    30 mins
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