{"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 8: A Conversation with Frank Stitt","slug":"ep-8-a-conversation-with-frank-stitt","published_at":"2025-12-04T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172/ep-8-a-conversation-with-frank-stitt","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172","url":"https://say-grace.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/34be1a66-4e8b-4a86-bcd5-38a22a60c064.mp3","summary":"Frank Stitt is the chef and owner of Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega, and Chez Fonfon in Birmingham, AL, and one of the most influential voices in modern Southern cuisine. A multi–James Beard Award winner and accomplished author, he has played a pivotal role in redefining Southern dining on a national stage while helping put Birmingham’s culinary scene on the map. As a founding member of the Southern Foodways Alliance, he has also been instrumental in documenting and preserving the region’s rich food culture, championing local farmers, artisans, and traditions. In this episode, Frank joins Steve for a conversation that ranges from his early career as a young American chef working in Europe’s top kitchens, to exploring different cuisines in his restaurants, and the power of truly knowing an ingredient. Thank you to Smithey Ironware and Sloss Real Estate for allowing us to use their space to film this episode.","meta_description":"Frank Stitt is the chef and owner of Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega, and Chez Fonfon in Birmingham, AL, and one of the most influential voices in mode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3450,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/say-grace-7195172/episodes/ep-8-a-conversation-with-frank-stitt/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-8-a-conversation-with-frank-stitt.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}