{"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 2: A Conversation with Graham House, Sean McMullen, and Sarah Charles Hereford of Luminosa","slug":"ep-2-a-conversation-with-graham-house-sean-mcmullen-and-sarah-charles-hereford-of-luminosa","published_at":"2025-10-23T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172/ep-2-a-conversation-with-graham-house-sean-mcmullen-and-sarah-charles-hereford-of-luminosa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172","url":"https://say-grace.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/546dd8f3-c786-44c2-96a9-afe98f629605.mp3","summary":"Executive Chef Graham House, Chef de Cuisine Sean McMullen, and Director of Food & Beverage Sarah Charles Hereford are the talented trio behind beloved restaurant Luminosa at The Flat Iron Hotel in Asheville. Known for its elegant yet approachable take on Italian cuisine, Luminosa celebrates the spirit of the mountains through local ingredients, seasonal flavors, and warm, polished hospitality. A Western North Carolina native, Graham marries Italian traditions with Appalachian sensibilities, creating dishes that honor both heritage and innovation. Sean brings nearly twenty years of experience and a deep knowledge of preservation techniques to the kitchen, grounding each dish in authenticity and care. Overseeing both Luminosa and the hotel's intimate speakeasy, Red Ribbon Society, Sarah infuses every guest experience with creativity and refinement. Together, they're redefining modern mountain dining with a unique perspective. In this episode, the Luminosa team joins Steve for a conversation about empathy in the kitchen, uniting their team with a common goal, and finding joy in cooking and service. Thank you to The Flat Iron Hotel for allowing us to use their space to film this episode.","meta_description":"Executive Chef Graham House, Chef de Cuisine Sean McMullen, and Director of Food & Beverage Sarah Charles Hereford are the talented trio behind beloved re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5001,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/say-grace-7195172/episodes/ep-2-a-conversation-with-graham-house-sean-mcmullen-and-sarah-charles-hereford-of-luminosa/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-2-a-conversation-with-graham-house-sean-mcmullen-and-sarah-charles-hereford-of-luminosa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}