The LA Food Podcast

Acquired Taste Media

The Bear

Los Angeles

LA Food Podcast

Bill Esparza

Season 3

Hulu

Hot Girl Pickles

Pickles

Good Girl Snacks

First Light Farms

Top Chef Season 21

Tacos

Michelin Guide

Noma

Top Chef

Independent Hospitality Coalition

Macadamia Nuts

Sage Vegan Bistro

Chicago

Ted Lasso

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	158	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	FoodArts

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Latest Episodes

James Beard Awards Controversy Explained, Wagyu Wars, and LA Dominates Esquire’s Best New Restaurants. Plus, 2025 Gift Guide Feat. My Wife.

Welcome back to The LA Food Podcast. This week, Luca and Karen Palmer dive into one of the most fascinating food stories of the year: the global fight over wagyu. Karen breaks down what Japanese producers are trying to protect, whether A5 wagyu is ac... more

5 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 21 min

New York Dining in 2025: NYC's American Bistro Boom, Reservation Crisis, Credit Card Wars — and Why LA Should Care

This week on The LA Food Podcast, Luca welcomes back Nancy DaSilva, co-host of Compliments to the Chef, certified New Yorker, and our official ambassador from LA’s louder, older, and more globally hyped culinary sibling: New York City.

We kick thing... more

28 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 6 min

3 LA Restaurants Make Eater’s Best New Restaurants, Bay Cities’ Fall From Grace, Recipe Brain Rot, and Eric Greenspan’s Tesla Diner U-Turn. Plus Recent Meals at Wilde’s and Camphor.

This week on The LA Food Podcast, Luca and Sal dive into the most chaotic, delicious, and debate-worthy stories shaping Los Angeles dining and the national food world.

We kick things off with recent eats at Wilde’s and Camphor before launching into ... more

21 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 3 min

Eater/Resy Founder Ben Leventhal on Blackbird and the Future of Dining. Plus: Good News for Food Media, The Infatuation’s Best New Restaurants, Michelin Demotions, and Recent Eats at Betsy & More.

This week on The LA Food Podcast, Luca sits down with Ben Leventhal — the founder of Eater and Resy — to talk about his most ambitious project yet: Blackbird, a next-gen restaurant loyalty and payments app that might reshape how we dine out and how r... more

14 Nov 2025 • 1 hr 29 min

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Recent Guests

Ben Leventhal

Founder of Eater and Resy, currently leading Blackbird

Blackbird

Episode: Eater/Resy Founder Ben Leventhal on Blackbird and the Future of Dining. Plus: Good News for Food Media, The Infatuation’s Best New Restaurants, Michelin Demotions, and Recent Eats at Betsy & More.

Ludo Lefebvre

Celebrity chef and owner of several restaurants including Petit Trois and Trois Mec

Petit Trois

Episode: Ludo Lefebvre Just Wants To Be Free. Plus, David Chang's Super Peach, Garibaldina Society, And The SoCal Kabob Chain Taking Over America.

Katie Parla

Expert on Italian food and author of several cookbooks.

Self-published author and food writer

Episode: 150th episode mailbag: Peer-pressured meals, LA food media blindspots & what we’d do as mayor. Plus Katie Parla on Rome, Italian food, and why to avoid Eataly.

Adam Reiner

James Beard Award-winning journalist and author of 'The New Rules of Dining Out'

Episode: The dark side of "enlightened hospitality," with Adam Reiner. Plus, Great White's racist controversy, LA Taco's "best" Mexican restaurants, and thoughts on Quarter Sheets Pizza.

Father Saul

Guest on The LA Food Podcast

Episode: Boycott brewing at Enrique Olvera’s Damian? Plus, 2 LA restaurants win Bon Appétit honors, 4 endangered LA restaurants find lifelines, and the NYT dunks on Alinea.

Dave Beran

Chef owner of Pasjoli and Seline, known for his work at Alinea

Seline

Episode: And Dave Beran took that personally. Plus, Food & Wine snubs LA, three LA restaurants score major NYT praise, and our favorite CA pizzas outside of LA.

Daniel Patterson

A celebrated chef known for his work in high-end culinary establishments including the Michelin-starred restaurant Qua and his community initiative, Locol.

Episode: Unpacking the Joshua Weissman scandal. Plus, Daniel Patterson opens up on mental health, Michelin, and his next big move.

Karen Palmer

SF Gate's LA Food Editor, co-host of The LA Food Podcast

SF Gate

Episode: How should food writers cover Elon Musk's Tesla Diner? Plus, the influencer who closed a restaurant, the taqueria that scored national headlines, and a ray of hope for Cole's French Dip.

Raphael Lunetta

Chef and owner of Lunetta and Marelle, known for his contributions to Santa Monica dining.

Lunetta and Marelle

Episode: Santa Monica legend Raphael Lunetta on food, friendship, and feeding Larry David. Plus, RIP Cole's, goodbye to The Angel, and apologies to Evan Funke.

Host

Luca Servodio

Luca serves as the host and brings a vibrant energy to conversations about Los Angeles' culinary landscape, interviewing top chefs and delving into food culture dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings

Excellent
Last episode pondered the future of food journalism. It’s right here.
Apple Podcasts
5
Morgan Zalkin
United States3 months ago
Highly recommend
Informative, insightful, tragic and hilarious. Always looking forward to the next one!
Apple Podcasts
5
Ezra Salkin
United Statesa year ago
Great show
Father Sal and Luca are so insightful with great chemistry. Five star show.
Apple Podcasts
5
Elizabeth Bennett
United Statesa year ago
The BEST LA food podcast worth a weekly listen
Amazing, true, for and from the people, thank you guys
Apple Podcasts
5
Frackney
United Statesa year ago
Eric
Fantastic podcast! So informative. Excellent hosts!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Ike&Mames
United Statesa year ago

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The chemistry between the host and guests is often praised, making for both entertaining and insightful discussions.

Listeners describe the content as informative and engaging, highlighting the depth of interviews with both renowned and up-and-coming chefs.

Many appreciate the humorous yet unfiltered approach to discussing serious topics in food culture, enhancing the relatability of the content.

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Apple Podcasts	#107	United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts	#223	Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts	#240	United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts	#106	Ireland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts	#211	United Arab Emirates/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts	#221	Norway/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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150th episode mailbag: Peer-pressured meals, LA food media blindspots & what we’d do as mayor. Plus Katie Parla on Rome, Italian food, and why to avoid Eataly.

Q: What would you do as mayor to make running a restaurant in LA more feasible?

Implement sensible zoning and permitting reforms, address credit card fee issues, and take state control of delivery apps.

150th episode mailbag: Peer-pressured meals, LA food media blindspots & what we’d do as mayor. Plus Katie Parla on Rome, Italian food, and why to avoid Eataly.

Q: Have you changed your opinion on any restaurants after trying them this year?

Yes, opinions can shift based on new experiences, like Vespertine being surprisingly good and Blood Sos Barbecue feeling less impressive after returning.

How should food writers cover Elon Musk's Tesla Diner? Plus, the influencer who closed a restaurant, the taqueria that scored national headlines, and a ray of hope for Cole's French Dip.

Q: How should food writers approach covering restaurants connected to controversial figures?

Food writers should incorporate notes on the controversial aspects of the figures associated with restaurants as part of their coverage, acknowledging the complexity of food and social issues.

Santa Monica legend Raphael Lunetta on food, friendship, and feeding Larry David. Plus, RIP Cole's, goodbye to The Angel, and apologies to Evan Funke.

Q: What are your thoughts on the current restaurant landscape in LA?

He notes that while there are many challenges in the industry, the creativity and enthusiasm among younger chefs is inspiring.

Santa Monica legend Raphael Lunetta on food, friendship, and feeding Larry David. Plus, RIP Cole's, goodbye to The Angel, and apologies to Evan Funke.

Q: What one trend do you miss and which do you wish hadn't happened?

He discusses how sous vide cooking was popular but suggests a return to simpler, traditional cooking methods could be beneficial.

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Focusing on the vibrant culinary landscape of Los Angeles, this podcast offers listeners a deep exploration of its top chefs, restaurant stories, and ongoing food trends. Through engaging interviews with industry legends and rising stars, the conversations encompass everything from behind-the-scenes tales to discussions on current dining culture. Each episode presents unique insights into the dynamic LA food scene, balancing humorous banter with serious culinary discussions, making it a go-to for food enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Recent guests on The LA Food Podcast include:

1. Ben Leventhal
2. Ludo Lefebvre
3. Katie Parla
4. Adam Reiner
5. Father Saul
6. Dave Beran
7. Daniel Patterson
8. Karen Palmer

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