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The Craft Podcast


You are about to experience The Real Craft Podcast, Hosted by Robert Van Arlen. The Real Craft Podcast explores and educates listeners on The Art of Business, Relationships and Cocktails.  Shot live every Wednesday at Scottsdale's iconic Hotel Valley Ho. Each week we sip on craft cocktails while talking about business and relationships. 

Mar 18, 2022

Robert Van Arlen mixes it up with Chef Russell LaCasce about his journey into the world of culinary. He has a passion for creating food for guests as an experience. He shares how pivoting during Covid kept his team together while shattering records. 

Chef LaCasce's culinary career spans over 20 years and a variety of cuisines from around the globe. His extensive training includes a culinary arts degree and working under some of the best chefs in Arizona, including Beau MacMillan of elements at Sanctuary. Russell's creative eye for menu design and sincere passion for cooking is reflected in the inventive small plates served at ZuZu.