

Wolfgang Puck
Austrian-born chef and restaurateur known as a pioneer of California cuisine and founder of Spago; two-time James Beard Award winner who has catered the Academy Awards Governors Ball for decades.
Top 3 podcasts with Wolfgang Puck
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 2min
738: How Wolfgang Puck Became Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck, Austrian-born chef and restaurateur who pioneered California cuisine and founded Spago. He recounts arriving in LA, shaping a new food movement at Ma Maison, and launching Spago with its wood-fired pizzas. Stories cover open kitchens, TV breakthroughs, building a global restaurant empire, and feeding the Oscars Governors Ball for decades.

Feb 27, 2024 • 50min
Wolfgang Puck and the Brewpub Conundrum
Join the podcast as Wolfgang Puck shares the rise and fall of his brewpub in '90s LA, facing challenges in the craft beer and dining industry. From brewing struggles to business setbacks, learn about missed opportunities, failed ventures, and marketing challenges. Discover insights on scaling a beer business, launching new products, and the complexities of beer preservation. Explore the concept of beer as a culinary product, pairing it with dishes, adding flavors, and innovating in the market. Don't miss out on the redemption and new brewery aspirations discussed in the episode!

Jun 11, 2019 • 1h 15min
Wolfgang Puck ❤️
Chef Wolfgang Puck shares his transformative culinary journey, detailing his experiences in prestigious French restaurants and the success of Spago. He humorously reveals his aversion to peanut butter and discusses the influence of his Austrian upbringing on his cooking style. The conversation touches on the intersection of food and celebrity, along with the importance of resilience in both life and culinary arts. Puck also reflects on his family dynamics and the impact of modern dining trends, revealing the deep connections forged through shared meals.


