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Expense Account

Feed Me
Restaurants
New York City
Food Criticism
Momofuku
Celebrity Diets
Kabawa
Caribbean Cuisine
Hospitality
New York
Reservation System
Dim Sum
Wine
Substack
Food Media
Meadow Lane
Something From Nothing
Food Culture
Christmas Party Season
Balthazar
Pastis

Expense Account is a food podcast for everyone. Insiders, outsiders, your mom, your dad, New Yorkers, Angelenos and also people from Florida (we love you). Anyone who enjoys eating food. It’s even for people who hate food. Feed Me's resident food critic, J Lee will be joined each week by interesting and noteworthy guests from various fields who will make you laugh, they might even make you cry, wh... more

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Latest Episodes

It’s the season one finale of Expense Account!

This week, J Lee spoke Keith McNally, the legendary restaurateur behind Balthazar, The Odeon, Pastis, Minetta Tavern, Lucky Strike and more. He is also the author of “I Regret Almost Everything.” Topics... more

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This week on Expense Account, J Lee spoke to Cami Téllez and Sasha Mutchnik. Topics discussed include:

* Colostrum

* The Armani Couture bring worn and Juuls being smoked at Casa Cipriani

* Sasha and Cami’s friendship origin story on the Columbia c... more

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This week on Expense Account, J Lee spoke to Pete Wells, former restaurant critic for The New York Times. Topics discussed include:

* The ideal width of sandwiches.

* Why everyone is a food journalist now (social media).

* The increased emphasis o... more

This week on Expense Account, J Lee spoke to chef, author, director, and writer of Canal Street Dreams on Substack, Eddie Huang. Topics discussed included:

* Getting arrested in Sicily.

* Writing his book to Sky Ferreira on repeat.

* His honest th... more

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Recent Guests

Keith McNally
Renowned restaurateur and author, known for his iconic New York City restaurants that shaped the local dining landscape.
Episode: Keith McNally
Pete Wells
Former New York Times Food Critic
The New York Times
Episode: Pete Wells
Eddie Huang
A true multi-hyphenate, host of Canal Street Dreams podcast, and a notable figure in food media.
Episode: Eddie Huang
Sammy Nussdorf
Founder and owner of Meadow Lane, NYC's new gourmet grocer
Meadow Lane
Episode: Meadow Lane's Sammy Nussdorf
Asa Akira
Porn star, writer, podcaster, and mom.
Episode: Asa Akira
Helen Rosner
Food writer and restaurant critic for The New Yorker.
The New Yorker
Episode: Helen Rosner on the state of restaurant criticism.
Alison Roman
Renowned chef and author known for her modern and accessible cooking style.
First Bloom
Episode: Alison Roman has a secret menu order at Keens.

Host

Jason Lee
Host of Expense Account, Food critic/interviewer guiding conversations with chefs, critics, and industry figures.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • It turns out we actually did need another podcast

    I love Jason’s food writing and I love this podcast. It’s a genuinely good thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigboysdontcry
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ugh not the best

    How many times does the host say “like” per minute? Is there any research or consideration on how to take a conversation? Maybe not going on tangents about your local bodega for 5 minutes? Host repeats once again: yeah, yeah, yeah, like, yeah.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bobb cox
    United States2 months ago
  • Tried to give it time

    Tried to give this time to hit its stride but it’s more shallow and uninteresting than is worth riding out

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    N Bahar
    United States2 months ago
  • Shocked by host

    This host is so bad he has turned this podcast into a comedy

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Yorkshirepudding100
    United States2 months ago
  • So much potential

    Excellent subjects and so much potential but this host is a catastrophe. He can’t form a coherent thought in a timely manner and takes up way too much time on himself..

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Joanmir0
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show for great guests and engaging food storytelling.
Overall, the audience appreciates candid discussions and behind-the-scenes industry insights.
Some listeners feel the host dominates conversations or relies on tangents.

Chart Rankings

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#123
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Apple Podcasts
#237
New Zealand/Arts

Talking Points

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Keith McNally
Q: What is your philosophy behind reservations and how people should have access to restaurants?
He believes in reservations but emphasizes the importance of accommodating walk-ins, focusing on making them feel welcomed.
Keith McNally
Q: How do you deal with the failures of the restaurants that didn't work versus the restaurants that do?
McNally acknowledges that failures have a more significant impact on him, but he hasn't had a failure since opening Polino's in 2010.
Eddie Huang
Q: How do you balance working on multiple projects like your book, movie, and restaurant simultaneously?
Eddie describes a rigorous daily schedule that involves writing in the morning and working at the restaurant in the afternoon to manage his projects effectively.
Eddie Huang
Q: What do you think about the emotional aspect of your experience in creating the documentary?
Creating the documentary felt like therapy, allowing a weight to lift once it was completed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Expense Account

What is Expense Account about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Expense Account offers candid, conversation-driven meals of culture, cuisine, and entrepreneurship hosted by a leading food critic. The show centers on immersive interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, critics, and other food-industry figures, often blending personal storytelling with industry insights, media dynamics, and lifestyle angles. Episodes frequently explore restaurant history, culinary trends, and the human side of running food businesses, with a mix of humor and thoughtful critique. A standout aspect is the approachable, insider vibe that still dives into high-brow topics, making it engaging for both food enthusiasts and industry peers. Listeners can expect a steady stream of influential guests, lively banter, and behind-the-scene... more

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