Today on Chef's Story, Matthew Lightner comes in to talk about his journey to becoming an executive chef at Atera, New York City. Together with host Dorothy Hamilton, Matthew takes us through his journey growing up in the Midwest, moving to Portland, Oregon at the age of 18, looking for work in various restaurants in Spain and San Diego, and eventually opening his restaurant, Atera, in New York City. Beginning as a dishwasher in Oregon, he talks about learning his craft at Noma in Spain, and gaining experience from working in restaurants around the world. At Atera, Matthew's culinary excellence is displayed in his influences from L'Auberge Del Mar (Del Mar, California), Mugaritz (Errenteria, Spain), and Noma (Copenhagen). In 2010, Matt was named one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs in America”, received nominations for Rising Star Chef by the James Beard Foundation in both 2010 and 2011, and was included in Restaurant Hospitality’s list of “10 Chefs to Watch” in 2010. Tune-in to learn more about his style of cooking, and the influences behind his specialty dishes at his restaurant. Today's episode has been sponsored by Bonnie Plants.

"The techniques were so special to them, they created their own - this level of patience is not found in other restaurants." [29:30]

"The meal needs to tell a story." [38:15]

-- Matthew Lightner on Chef's Story

Do you often dine alone? This week on How to Behave, Brian Keyser is joined by a group of guests to tell you that it is okay to eat alone in public. Brian is joined by Hannah Howard, Brie Conway, Sarah Sutel, and Owen Kotler to talk about eating in restaurants solo. How does eating out alone differ in the United States versus Europe? Hear some of the cast's funny single dining experiences! Ever been mistaken for a food critic when visiting a restaurant? Find out how single diners are treated at the bar or at a table. Awaken your inner voyeur and go eat out by yourself! This program has been sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. Thanks to Jon Lundbom & Big Five Chord for today's music.

"In Europe, they treat you like gold when you're dining alone!" [5:15] -- Owen Kotler on How to Behave

This week on Let's Eat In restauranteur Eric Bromberg of the Blue Ribbon Restaurants sits down with Cathy to talk about what exactly it takes for a restaurant to last over a decade in New York as well as to talk about his latest venture: Blue Ribbon Sushi. Tune in find out why sometimes seafood may be the best date meal and more on Let's Eat In. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market