SEBASTIEN SILVESTRI
CEO, DINEX GROUP - THE RESTAURANT GROUP OF CHEF DANIEL BOULUD
“Spending time with Gabriel is always like a gourmet feast; there is no one more knowledgeable and interesting on all topics culinary. I enjoyed being a guest on Gabriel’s podcast almost as much as I enjoy listening to it! It’s so much fun to listen in on these great conversations with Gabriel and his guests, an amazing community of bon vivants and experts who share my enjoyment of and fascination with the very best in food, wine and hospitality.”
Listen to Episode. 51
MANU BUFFARA
CEO, CHEF-OWNER OF RESTAURANTE MANU
“The success of a project depends on the commitment of each involved, and Gabriel is a determined person with an incredible eye for all talents. I felt very honored to be part of his podcast and to be interviewed by him! Congratulations and my enormous gratitude.”
Listen to Episode. 36
LYNETTE MARRERO
AWARD WINNING MIXOLOGIST
“With On the Pass Gabriel Ornelas brings his years of experience in the hospitality industry to the forefront with dynamic and in depth conversations with an extremely diverse group of individuals from the hospitality industry. He builds a bigger community through deep discussions and reminds us why we love what we do!”
Listen to Episode. 24
Sean MacDonald
CHEF-OWNER, BAR MONETTE
“Gabriel is an amazing host and true professional in not only his understanding of the hospitality industry but the podcast world. I had a great time catching up and chatting about our experiences. I look forward to seeing what acclaimed guests he has on each episode and how he navigates the ever changing industry.”
Listen to Episode. 63
FATMATA BINTA
CHEF, DINE ON A MAT, FULANI KITCHEN FOUNDATION
“I enjoyed being a guest of On The Pass and Gabriel was a really fun host. Thank you for creating a space to have meaningful gastronomy conversations.”
Listen to Episode. 46
ALberto Landgraf
CHEF-OWNER OF OTEQUE
"Being with Gabriel is something you always look forward to! He always has a good laugh, and is so knowledgable about our world that you always learning something new! He’s a people person and definitely someone worth having a meal, a coffee, a chat with. A truly inspirational and upbeat guy. I enjoyed so much being a guest on his podcast"
Listen to Episode.86
Pietro Brembilla
FOUNDER AND CEO, SOGNO TOSCANO
"Being a guest of Gabriel was an honor as much as it was a good time. Having a lot in common made it an “at home feel” from right away. The international background which is at the core of On The Pass as well as the very interesting and diverse characters that make it to the mic keeps you very entertained and Gabriel’s wealth of knowledge in the industry makes him the perfect host. I look forward to coming back for more in-depth talk with my amigo."
Listen to Episode. 80
NINA ODURO
CEO, DINE DIASPORA & BLACK WOMEN IN FOOD
“If you think On The Pass Podcast is just another podcast with interviews, you’re wrong. It’s a dialogue between Gabriel and his guests that is more delicious to your ears than a simple interview. It feels like an invite into Gabriel’s living room where the conversations weave in between purpose, career, and impact, in the most unassuming way.”
Listen to Episode. 58
LEONOR & LAURA ESPINOSA
CHEF & SOMMELIER, LEO
“Gabriel has the ability to get interested in people and their life purposes, which he captures in his podcast posing questions that are delicious to answer. His empathy and intuition mean that beyond showcasing talents or professions, listeners can get to know more of the people behind these incredible projects.”
Listen to Episode. 51
Larissa Zimberoff
AUTHOR & JOURNALIST
"Not every podcast host makes you feel like you want the conversation to keep going, but Gabriel is that guy. His podcast, On The Pass, stars countless big-name chefs and hospitality legends. Sometimes he even pulls in a journalist, and I loved it!"
Listen to Episode.62
YIMING LIN
FOOD ETHNOGRAPHER, LITERALLY.STARVING
"Gabe is one of the most charming, generous, and hospitable hosts you’ll ever meet. Within minutes of speaking with him he’ll make you feel like family - a lost foodie brother you just discovered. The secret to Gabe is that he cares. He cares about you, about your story, and about how best to share your story to the world. "
Listen to Episode. 16
LOREN (BRILL) CASTLE
FOUNDER & CEO, SWEET LORENS
"Gabriel is one of a kind and excels at supporting entrepreneurs and building businesses. He’s a connector at his core and a natural marketer.”
Listen to Episode.13
Franco Sampogna & Bernardo Silva
CO-OWNERS OF FREVO
"We are incredibly grateful to have been part of this new season of On The Pass. Gabriel is on this mission to shine a light on the work done by our peers in this industry and tell the stories of the incredible people and the unique challenges behind it. For us in the industry, often isolated in our work bubbles, it's both an inspiration and a source of energy to hear our peers’ stories and see that we are not alone on this path. We think these are stories that need to be told, as many people out there can relate to them, either small entrepreneurs in other industries or aspiring chefs, restaurateurs, and all related professions to the food and beverage industry. We wish we had had access to these stories when we were learning the ropes in hospitality school or on our first jobs; for this reason, we strongly believe in what Gabriel is doing and want to thank him for making our industry a better place.”
Listen to Episode. 71
DANIEL JOHNNES
ICONIC SOMMELIER AND WINE DIRECTOR
"Being invited as a guest to speak with Gabriel Ornelas on his podcast, "On the Pass" was an honor and a true pleasure. Not only did Gabriel do his research on me and my background and ask relevant questions, but he also pronounced my name correctly!
His deep knowledge of the culinary AND wine industry made it easy to hop from topic to topic in a friendly manner and dig into the subjects. It may not sound like much, but having a host who actually listens and gives the space for answers is what I enjoy most in an interview. It becomes a real conversation. And with Gabriel, he made me feel like we've been friends for many years.
Listening to his other interviews I realize he has this special talent where everyone feels so comfortable talking to him that the conversations take on real depth and meaning.”
Listen to Episode.104