Chef, DJ, Social Media Guru, and creator of Hug The Chef, Al Fenza, sits down with us and shares his outlook on life, good vibes, and scaring the Devil. He thinks “Life is Beautiful” is an unbelievable movie and believes that movie is a state of mind. In his eyes, the most gangster thing in the world is being a family man.

Then, he explains the difference between the overly judgmental New York Italians vs the Italians from the Motherland. He hates the word “influencer”?! He also has a lot to say about the haters and issues he’s had with certain Long Island restaurant owners. Franco asks Al about his time in culinary school under the iconic French Chef, Jacques Pépin, and Al shares a hysterical story about a time Jacques caught him cheating.

Al opens up about smoking and shares the lack of understanding his parents had about it growing up. He also admits he’s addicted to Matthew McConaughey’s tuna salad. But, he’s all about balance and strives to eat mainly organic foods.

Time for the best of the best - Al shares his favorite spots for burgers, tacos, & egg sandwiches. Leading into a time where Al forgot where he was and the current plane accident crisis in the world right now. Back to the bests, who wants Italian? Al thinks there's a pizza problem on Long Island. Franco asks what’s one smell that brings Al back to his childhood, and we were not expecting his answer. Back to the kitchen, Al shares a dramatic and humorous story about a wild experience he had with a client.

Wait a minute, Al’s Grandma bought Pamela Anderson’s infamous tape?… Then a conversation about unsolicited pictures leads us into a seat at Al Fenza’s Chef Table, where food pairs with music.

The pace changes as we talk about Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at the Super Bowl - Al compares it to the Art of War. Somehow, Drake then Compton leads to Al reminiscing about his Grandma. From there, Al vents about agencies, influencers, paying for followers, social media engagement, and separating the real from the frauds. He even fills us in on what’s going to be the new foot fetish - big girls eating. We also discuss the meaning of securing the bag and how some lack the work ethic to make it happen.

Later, Al shares his experiences from selling hummus in Montauk and what he learned about Johnny Depp. He also talks about Leonardo DiCaprio’s relationship with fans. Next, Al admits which city he believes has the best food. He chats about his appreciation for Taylor Swift & Insane Clown Posse. Finally, Al talks about his dream dinner guests, Elvis Presley & Walt Disney. “Haters just wanna be your friend” - Al Fenza.