The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters
American Public MediaIf you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from r... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 789 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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This week, we explore traditional foods and identity with two amazing chefs. First, Food editor and author Monti Carlo talks about her visit home to Puerto Rico after many years away and how reconnecting with her roots shaped her approach to cooking ... more
This week, we talk to two longtime restaurant critics from different parts of the country about what makes their work so interesting and what they're excited to eat. First, Bill Addison, restaurant critic for The Los Angeles Times, talks about his ap... more
This week, we went deep into our archives to bring you a conversation with the legendary, Anthony Bourdain. In the early days of our show, Lynne Rossetto Kasper, the OG and co-creator of the show, talked with Tony about his book, A Cook’s Tour: In Se... more
This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their f... more
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Apple Podcasts1M monstaUnited States8 months ago - HAPPY DAZE
Such a pleasant way to spend some alone time!
Apple Podcasts5I Now Know!United States10 months ago - Insights into food and people
I enjoyed The Splendid Table’s hands-on approach to cooking under its original host, Lynne Rossetto Kasper. After she retired, the show found a whole new mojo with Francis Lam, who is smart and unpretentious and funny, not to mention very well connected in the food world. As an interviewer, he puts his guests at ease and draws out their sometimes surprising feelings and insights. This podcast has influenced my cooking and my thinking about food, but I would probably still listen even if it didn... more
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Apple Podcasts | #11 | United States/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #53 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  Canada/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #99 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #143 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  Italy/Arts/Food |
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A thoughtful, culture-forward food show that pairs intimate conversations with practical cooking and culinary history. Across recent episodes, listeners meet farmers, chefs, authors, and food writers from diverse backgrounds, exploring everything from sustainable agriculture and local sourcing to regional cuisines, culinary history, and the evolving restaurant scene. The show often centers on community, heritage, and the personal journeys behind recipes and food traditions, with a inviting, curious host guiding warm, in-depth interviews that mix storytelling with craft tips. A standout trait is the emphasis on underrepresented voices, Indigenous foodways, and global flavors, making it useful for listeners who crave context, hands-on techniq... more
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2. Aimee Nezhukumatathil
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