Hi, and welcome to another episode of Local Chefs Go International. This monthly podcast showcases a different country each month. This month, we are in Japan, and we visit Kawa Ramen & Sushi in Milwaukee to explore Japanese sushi making.

Master Sushi Chef Mars demonstrates how to make California rolls, dragon rolls with eel, and nigiri like salmon and yellowtail, sharing tips on rice, knife skills, and sauces.

Host Charlie tastes the creations and discusses Kawa’s locations and their upcoming new concept, Miyaki, celebrating Milwaukee’s vibrant Japanese food scene. Co-owner Selina Zheng joins Charlie for the taste test.

Watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/UUZ-pKfEJ90

On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie interviews Joseph Addison, President of 100 Black Men of Greater Milwaukee. They talk about his Pensacola, FL roots, military family values, and his pathway to Milwaukee.

Joseph explains how his chapter of 100 Black Men focuses on mentoring youth, promoting education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment for the African-American community and the city at large.

He describes programs like the Rising Leaders Academy, partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters, an aviation camp, and efforts to build relationships with law enforcement and first responders.

You can watch the YouTube Video here - https://youtu.be/91H8VWSTEM0

“Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is part of the "Milwaukee Podcast Network." This show is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders.

We have an interview about their work in the community, then we cook something, and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.

The episode closes with a cooking segment where Joseph makes a quick rigatoni with chicken apple brats and vodka sauce, illustrating practical, family-friendly meals alongside community leadership.

On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie sits down with Josh Mendiola, chef de cuisine at Sanford in downtown Milwaukee, to explore his culinary journey from the Philippines to leading the kitchen at one of the city’s top restaurants.

The episode highlights Josh’s signature dishes (a beef kofta and Filipino okoy), his mentors and influences, Sanford’s menus and dining experience, and his work with community programs and chef collaborations.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/ALl9XNN5mo0

“Munching Around Milwaukee” is part of the “Milwaukee Podcast Network”. It is an Interview show with local Milwaukee chefs, restaurateurs, foodies, and food influencers.

We talk about the Milwaukee food scene and what makes it so special. We talk while munching on some of the best food Milwaukee has to offer. Join us each week as we Munch Around Milwaukee.