{"podcast":{"title":"Say Grace","slug":"say-grace-7195172","podcast_index_feed_id":7195172,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/say-grace/","website_url":"https://say-grace.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab58adb7-db61-4fce-a7db-98964339442f/say-grace-image.jpg","author":"Steve Palmer","episode_count":49,"summary":"A soulful exploration of the hospitality industry through the eyes of celebrated restaurateur and author Steve Palmer. Combining the richness of grace—a pre-meal tradition in the South, a gift freely given, and a timeless virtue—with the transformative journey of hospitality, this podcast dives deep into the stories behind the industry. With heartfelt conversations, Palmer uncovers personal journeys of resilience, mental health breakthroughs, and sources of inspiration, showcasing how lives are shaped and changed by the world of service. Say Grace is your place to reflect, connect, and savor thoughtful narratives. Pull up a chair, and join the dialogue about food, people, and the grace that sustains them both.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T22:20:24.532365+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172"},"episode":{"title":"EP 18: A Conversation with Justin and Mia Devillier of La Petite Grocery","slug":"ep-18-a-conversation-with-justin-and-mia-devillier-of-la-petite-grocery","published_at":"2026-03-26T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172/ep-18-a-conversation-with-justin-and-mia-devillier-of-la-petite-grocery","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172","url":"https://say-grace.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/18506dfe-9448-4a31-bccd-7287db0ee351.mp3","summary":"Chef Justin Devillier and Mia Devillier are the husband-and-wife team behind New Orleans’ beloved La Petite Grocery, where Justin serves as Chef/Owner and Mia as Director of Operations and co-owner. Raised in Dana Point, California, Justin’s early experiences fishing and diving along the Pacific coast sparked a lifelong passion for cooking. After moving to New Orleans in 2003, he worked in acclaimed kitchens before joining La Petite Grocery in 2004. He became Executive Chef in 2007 and, alongside Mia, purchased the restaurant in 2010. In 2016, Justin received the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Mia brings a strong background in business and hospitality. Together, they have guided La Petite Grocery to national acclaim while fostering a culture of service-driven hospitality. In this episode, Justin and Mia sit down with Steve to discuss the evolution of the hospitality industry, their personal journey to becoming the owners of La Petite Grocery, and the challenges and joys of owning a restaurant.","meta_description":"Chef Justin Devillier and Mia Devillier are the husband-and-wife team behind New Orleans’ beloved La Petite Grocery, where Justin serves as Chef/Owner and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3114,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/say-grace-7195172/episodes/ep-18-a-conversation-with-justin-and-mia-devillier-of-la-petite-grocery/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172/ep-18-a-conversation-with-justin-and-mia-devillier-of-la-petite-grocery.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}