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If you're a fan of smart and lively conversations about food, home cooking, and culture, this is the place. We interview the most interesting characters in the world of food, media, and cookbooks and release episodes several times a month. The program is hosted by TASTE editors Aliza Abarbanel and Matt Rodbard, and is sometimes recorded live at Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City. Visit TASTE onlin... more

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Alex Raij is the chef and co-owner of New York’s Txikito, Saint Julivert Fisherie, and La Vara, restaurants singular in their approach and wide reaching in their fandom. On this episode Alex takes the Resy Questionnaire, and we learn about her journe... more

Fidel Caballero is the chef-owner of Corima in New York City, a progressive Mexican restaurant located in Chinatown with one Michelin star. Fidel is also behind the hit burrito shop and bakery Vato, which has become the talk of brownstone Brooklyn an... more

It was really great having Ben Liebmann in the studio. Ben is a television executive (we love his show Omnivore) and writer who spent seven years as chief operating officer at Noma, growing the business from a single restaurant to a diversified hospi... more

Eric Kim is a writer and columnist at the New York Times, and he’s working on some exciting new projects. Eric is one of our favorite guests, and we cover many topics of the day in our conversation, including some of his latest writing, what he’s coo... more

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Recent Guests

Jerrelle Guy
Award-winning author and celebrated food photographer, known for her debut cookbook 'Black Girl Baking'.
Author of 'We Fancy'
Episode: 720: A New Era For Fancy with Jerrelle Guy
Brooks Reitz
Owner of multiple restaurants including Leon's Oyster Shop and Little Jack's Tavern, and writer of the newsletter A Small & Simple Thing.
Episode: 718: How Brooks Reitz Got His Hands on the Holy Grail of Restaurant Training Manuals
Johno Morisano
Co-owner and partner at The Grey in Savannah, Georgia.
The Grey
Episode: 718: How Brooks Reitz Got His Hands on the Holy Grail of Restaurant Training Manuals
Chef Mashama Bailey
Co-owner and chef at The Grey in Savannah, known for her progressive approach to Southern cuisine.
The Grey
Episode: 718: How Brooks Reitz Got His Hands on the Holy Grail of Restaurant Training Manuals
Preston Clark
Executive chef at Lure Fishbar and Bar Mercer
Lure Fishbar and Bar Mercer
Episode: 716: Busy and Buzzy with Lure Fishbar & Bar Mercer's Preston Clark
Rick Bayless
Chef, TV personality, and advocate for Mexican cooking and culture.
Frontera Grill
Episode: 715: Do You Really Know Rick Bayless?
Fatima Popal
Founder of The Popal Group, a multi-concept restaurant group in Washington, D.C.
The Popal Group
Episode: 712: Building Bridges with Sam Lawrence
Marc Vetri
Chef and restaurateur known for Vetri Cucina and author of several cookbooks.
Vetri Cucina
Episode: 711: Real Talk About Restaurant Stars and Awards with Marc Vetri
Nikko Cagalanan
Chef-owner of Kultura in Charleston, South Carolina
Kultura
Episode: 710: You Need to Get to Charleston with Kultura⁠'s Nikko Cagalanan

Hosts

Aliza Abarbanel
Host and co-founder of a culinary platform with extensive experience in food writing and media.
Matt Rodbard
Host known for his engaging style and deep knowledge of food and culinary media.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 541 ratings
  • Favorite podcast, smart conversations

    I listen to the show nearly every week. The interviews are well researched and have a great feel

    to them. Thank you for doing it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheebyyyy
    United States2 months ago
  • Always learn something from your show..

    Having spent a lifetime in the restaurant biz I have to say, your show teaches this old dog a new trick with each episode. It’s fun to to listen to a well thought out show. Your questions and conversations show how much effort goes into what you provide. Thanks, from a long time listener and industry fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FeralCook
    United States2 months ago
  • The best pod

    The interview are always so on-point. I learn so much from Matt and Aliza. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeAverageGuy345
    United States2 months ago
  • A political good pod?

    lol. No thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    goodpodclub
    United States2 months ago
  • Commercials

    I absolutely love this podcast and have recommended it to many friends. However, I’ve noticed that the commercials are so long that I’m am ready to unfollow.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ross37
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of topics discussed.
Great guests and engaging interviews.
Lively conversations with interesting insights into food culture.
Hosts are knowledgeable but sometimes appear to overshadow guests.

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#21
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#105
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#37
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#90
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#18
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#85
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

716: Busy and Buzzy with Lure Fishbar & Bar Mercer's Preston Clark
Q: What is your dream restaurant to open?
If I could open something and there was no limitation, it would be similar to Lure, busy and bustling but not too big.
719: Scott Conant Doesn't Just Play a Chef on TV
Q: What do you do for fun outside of all this?
Conant states that he enjoys doing what he loves and doesn't differentiate much between work and play, indicating that his culinary career is both his work and passion.
717: From Finance to the “Fantastical Promise Land of Food Media” to Hollywood Writers' Room with Ella Quittner
Q: How do you make your recipes stand out among existing cooking literature?
Ella Quittner emphasizes her approach to recipe testing that involves personal experience, cultural understanding, and reporting on various culinary techniques.
717: From Finance to the “Fantastical Promise Land of Food Media” to Hollywood Writers' Room with Ella Quittner
Q: What was your story going from finance to food media?
Ella Quittner describes shifting from a stable finance career to pursue her passion for writing and cooking, motivated by a desire for creativity and food culture.
712: Building Bridges with Sam Lawrence
Q: What was it like to receive a Michelin star?
It was shocking and a big surprise for us, especially since we didn't even know if anyone was coming to review. It felt special to recognize our hard work as a team.

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Recent guests on This Is TASTE include:

1. Jerrelle Guy
2. Brooks Reitz
3. Johno Morisano
4. Chef Mashama Bailey
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7. Fatima Popal
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