Ty Walker: Smoke In Chimneys

Ty Walker and his wife Shannon own and operate Smoke in Chimneys
trout farm in New Castle, Virginia. In this Eat It, Virginia
episode, Walker joined Scott and Robey and shared his experience
revitalizing a 1930s trout hatchery.


He discussed the challenges of starting and running a sustainable
fish farm, including public perception, infrastructure
limitations, and high start-up costs. (22:45)


Walker also touched on the big role faith has played in his
business. (50:05)


Other topics discussed in this episode include:


The restaurants Robey included on the July 2024 Hot List
(1:58)

The situation with Brittanny Anderson and the Pink Room
(8:22)

An update on the whereabouts of Richmond chef Bobo Catoe
(11:20)

The mystery and annoyance surrounding the lack of prices on
menus (13:05)



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This episode is sponsored by the Virginia Museum of
History & Culture and its new exhibit Julia Child: A
Recipe For Life.


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