Basart Marina
Truffle merchant and importer (referred to as the 'kingpin' of the U.S. truffle trade) who built a business importing and distributing large volumes of truffles to restaurants.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 18min
17. Truffles
Jason McKinney, a chef and high-volume truffle buyer from The French Laundry, and Basart Marina, a truffle merchant who built a major U.S. import business, walk through the wild, secretive world of truffle commerce. They talk about hunting with dogs, theft and sabotage, global sourcing and shifting climates, short shelf life and rapid logistics, and the clandestine late-night deals that feed fine dining.
