From your travels in Tokyo, New York, Brazil and Green Bay, what would you say is the binding thread between all of them?
I think what really connects all these different locations is the people — the ones who work in food, the bakers, those with a passion not just for making bread, but for sharing it. They share recipes, techniques, and above all, a sense of community by creating something neighborly and welcoming that everyone can enjoy and appreciate.
Beyond the literal act of eating, what does "breaking bread" mean to you personally?
"Breaking bread" today is about putting down our phones, looking at each other across the table, and making the effort to truly connect. It’s about listening, finding compromise, overcoming differences, and ultimately getting back to what it means to genuinely connect with one another.
You've had a long and incredibly successful career on stage, in film and on television, playing a vast range of roles. As you embark on this new chapter as a host and a storyteller in the food and travel space, what do you hope audiences will take away from your latest role?
I hope people find some comfort, some joy, and a bit of quiet respite from all the noise and divisiveness out there right now. That’s really the main point of the show.
