# Chris Cosentino: Pedals and Plates

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Podcast: [Without Compromise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/without-compromise-681905)
Published: 2025-09-15T01:30:09+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/91949e16-e258-4f38-917a-67a189e63d86/episodes/1bc7e0c0-cb34-45ca-ab50-2135c2a348ba
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Duration seconds: 2344

## Resource

Back in 2020, we sat down with chef, cyclist, and entrepreneur Chris Cosentino to talk about food, creativity, and living life without compromise. Five years later, he returns to the show to catch us up on where life has taken him, and how he continues to reinvent himself. In this conversation, Chris opens up about the ever-changing restaurant industry, what it takes to stay authentic in the face of shifting trends, and the lessons he’s learned about resilience and risk. We also dive into his love of cycling, how the bike has shaped his lifestyle, mindset, and even his professional choices. Finally, Chris reflects on the deeper work of identity: what it means to keep evolving, to embrace new passions, and to stay true to yourself through change. Whether you know Chris from the kitchen, the bike saddle, or his creative projects, this episode offers an honest and inspiring look at a life lived fully, and always without compromise.

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