F&W Pro Communal Table Podcast: Steve Palmer Steve Palmer talks about getting and staying sober, and the mission that fuels him. By Kat Kinsman Kat Kinsman Instagram Twitter Website Executive Features Editor, Food & Wine Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 20, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Chefs and restaurant workers take great care of everyone else, but often they need a little help themselves. Each week, Food & Wine senior editor Kat Kinsman talks with hospitality pros about they manage their business, brain, and body for the long haul. Is there a topic you'd like to know more about or a guest you'd love to hear from? Tell us at fwpro@foodandwine.com or tweet to Kat @kittenwithawhip, and subscribe to the weekly Food & Wine Pro newsletter. Subscribe to the new Communal Table YouTube page and never miss an episode. Catch up on previous episodes here. Episode 52: Steve Palmer When people in the restaurant industry worry that a friend is in trouble, they call Steve Palmer. He and fellow Charleston restaurant veteran Mickey Baskt formed the industry-specific recovery group Ben's Friends after the death of a dear friend, and they've vowed not to stop until there's a branch in every state. Palmer sat down for an emotional and honest talk about addiction and sobriety, supporting the wellbeing of people who work in restaurants, and his stunning new memoir, Say Grace. Read the book: Say Grace Learn more about Ben's Friends: bensfriendshope.com If you like what you hear, subscribe to, comment on, and rate Communal Table on these platforms or wherever you get your podcasts: YouTube iTunes Stitcher Player FM Spotify Soundcloud Previous episode: Chefs, restaurateurs, writers, sommeliers, and food world luminaries sat down with Food & Wine to talk about failure. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit