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The LA Food Podcast

Acquired Taste Media
Los Angeles
Top Chef
The Bear
James Beard Awards
California
Michelin Guide
LA Food Podcast
Vespertine
Noma
Food Criticism
Top Chef Season 22
Bill Esparza
Tacos
San Diego
LA Times
Food Media
Addison
Pasta
LA Restaurants
Los Angeles Restaurants

The LA Food Podcast is where LA’s top chefs, boldest food stories, and biggest restaurant moments all collide. Hosted by Luca Servodio, the official hype man of Los Angeles restaurants, we dig deep into what’s happening across the most exciting food city on the planet — Los Angeles. We’ve chopped it up with legends like Wolfgang Puck, Brooke Williamson, Joe Sasto, and more. Expect chef interviews,... more

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Restaurateur Rose Previte, the owner of Maydan and Maydan Market, joins The LA Food Podcast to discuss her globe-spanning journey into hospitality, the travel and research behind Maydan’s live-fire Middle Eastern cooking, and the ambitious restaurant... more

This week, LA food creator Ronit Halmos joins Luca for a rapid-fire, Subway akes-style round of “Worth the Hype,” debating Courage Bagels, Hillstone, The Benjamin’s $35 martini, In-N-Out fries, drinks at SUR and the ultimate coastal food fight: Is Lo... more

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The Bear is officially over, and we're looking back at one of television's most influential food dramas. On this episode of Couch Potatoes, Luca and Father Sal unpack the final season, debate whether the finale redeemed the show's uneven final stretc... more

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, we finally tackle one of the biggest destinations in Los Angeles dining: Vespertine & Providence.

After revisiting Jordan Kahn's boundary-pushing tasting menu and making our long-awaited first trip to Michael Cimar... more

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Recent Guests

Ronit Halmos
Food content creator, known as Ronit Eats
Ronit Eats / social media
Episode: LA Food "SubwayTakes" with Ronit Halmos. Plus, Lodge Bread’s Illegal Carport-to-Empire Story.
Or Amsalam
Founder and owner of Lodge Bread
Lodge Bread
Episode: LA Food "SubwayTakes" with Ronit Halmos. Plus, Lodge Bread’s Illegal Carport-to-Empire Story.
Sarah Lewitinn
Co-founder of Jacaranda, former music industry professional turned hospitality innovator
Jacaranda (Fine Dining, LA)
Episode: Vespertine vs. Providence. NYT’s Chez Panisse Backlash. And Jacaranda’s Daniel Patterson & Sarah Lewitinn on Betting Big on Fine Dining.
Robert Haleblian
Producer of Taqueando with Bill Esparza
Acquired Taste Media
Episode: "F* Tradition": The TikTok Review That Sparked an LA Food War. Plus, Eric Greenspan on the Tesla Diner, Luxury Buffets Are So Back & Everyone Has Diarrhea
Stephanie Breijo
James Beard Award-winning LA Times journalist
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Stephanie Breijo on Making James Beard History, Kato Gets Two Stars, and Five LA Restaurants Earn Their First Michelin Stars
Zach Brooks
General Manager of Smorgasburg LA
Smorgasburg LA
Episode: LA’s James Beard Highlight Reel: Dave Beran Dunking on Haters, Kato’s Historic Run and Providence Aging Like Fine Wine. Plus, Zach Brooks on 10 Years of the “Terrible Idea” That Became Smorgasburg LA.
Mona Holmes
James Beard-nominated journalist
Mona Holmes / James Beard Foundation
Episode: Q&A: LA Pizza, MAGA Food Influencers & Softball Interview Backlash. Plus, Mona Holmes on How 2020 Reshaped Food Media
Andy Kadin
Founder and owner-operator of Bub and Grandma's
Bub and Grandma's
Episode: How Bub and Grandma’s Took Over LA’s Bread Game
Jessica Koslow
Chef-founder of Sqirl
Sqirl
Episode: Jessica Koslow on How Dinner at Sqirl Is Actually Going

Hosts

Luca Servodio
Host centered on LA food scene, restauranteur perspective, and media storytelling.
Salvatore "Sal" Baccalà
Co-host with strong industry insight and ties to hospitality, often contributing sharp takes and interviews.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Developing through knowledge and wisdom

    Good podcast getting better knowledgeable, and fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -[Marv Marv]-
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun, informational and great interviews!

    Truly insightful and a great listen!

    Luca’s a great interviewer. Clearly does his homework.

    Since Father Sal was the first to tell us about Asadero, I’d love to hear his thoughts and picks for other taco stands / trucks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Operator KP
    United Statesa month ago
  • The LA Food Podcast

    If you love food in LA, this podcast is a must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cynthia Raslan
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun pod

    I mean ultimately I keep listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Good Reviewer2
    United Statesa month ago
  • LA Food News that’s top notch

    Great pod for La good news and reviews. I e got a ton of recommendations from this pod and it covers the la food scene really well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Music21-21
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Insightful and well-informed LA food analysis with strong personalities.
Supportive of guests who are industry leaders, with a willingness to tackle controversial topics.
Casual yet informed banter keeps conversations engaging and accessible.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#127
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#206
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#231
France/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#77
Argentina/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#81
Ireland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#113
Norway/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

COUCH POTATOES: Everyone Loves Maddie's Secret. We Have Questions. (Spoilers)
Q: Would you recommend people go see Maddie's Secret?
One host would recommend it for its ambition and as a catalyst for critical discussion, while the other would advise seeing it with someone to unpack its themes.
COUCH POTATOES: Everyone Loves Maddie's Secret. We Have Questions. (Spoilers)
Q: Prior to this film, what was y'all's approach to Maddie's Secret?
They acknowledge curiosity about the project and discuss their openness to watching it, noting it as a vivid, conversation-starting piece.
Vespertine vs. Providence. NYT’s Chez Panisse Backlash. And Jacaranda’s Daniel Patterson & Sarah Lewitinn on Betting Big on Fine Dining.
Q: What are two restaurants you're loving right now?
Daniel highlights Kato for its technical mastery and growth, while Sarah mentions Alt a, Crossroads, and the emerging excitement around Jacaranda as a space that blends warmth with refinement.
LA’s James Beard Highlight Reel: Dave Beran Dunking on Haters, Kato’s Historic Run and Providence Aging Like Fine Wine. Plus, Zach Brooks on 10 Years of the “Terrible Idea” That Became Smorgasburg LA.
Q: What stood out to you about the Beard Awards winners this year?
LA's continued dominance in Best Chef California, with multiple local names garnering recognition, plus Providence's longevity in hospitality, and Kato's beverage program dominance, signal a broader narrative about LA redefining California dining and service.
Jessica Koslow on How Dinner at Sqirl Is Actually Going
Q: What inspired the pivot to a dinner service and a two-restaurant-in-one-space concept?
Koslow explains that opening dinner allowed Sqirl to offer a completely different experience with its own menu and liquor program, effectively creating a second restaurant in the same space and enabling a deeper, more varied expression of their food and hospitality.

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A lively LA-centric food podcast that blends deep-dive chef interviews, industry news, and candid commentary on the city's dining scene. Episodes often center on influential restaurants, business storytelling, and media coverage shaping Los Angeles food culture, with frequent guests from top local concepts and a mix of on-the-ground reporting from food events, openings, and controversies. The show stands out for its energetic banter, strong local perspective, and a willingness to tackle thorny topics—ranging from pricing and staffing to media dynamics and restaurant politics—while maintaining accessibility for listeners who love food, business insights, and LA life.

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1. Ronit Halmos
2. Or Amsalam
3. Sarah Lewitinn
4. Robert Haleblian
5. Stephanie Breijo
6. Zach Brooks
7. Mona Holmes
8. Andy Kadin

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