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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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Recent Guests

Vikas Khanna
Celebrity chef, author, restaurateur
Chef and author; Junoon, Bungalow
Episode: 802: 200 Million People Watch Vikas Khanna Talk About Indian Food. Here's What He Couldn't Say on TV.
Jason Stewart
Co-host of How Long Gone, food media commentator
How Long Gone
Episode: 800: How Long Gone’s Jason Stewart on Erewhon Losing the Pizza Plot, Noma’s LA Adventure, and a Visit to Ballerina Farm
Tadashi Ono
Chef, author of Japanese Comfort Cooking
Teruko/Matsuri; author with Harris Salat
Episode: 798: French Training, Japanese Soul: Tadashi Ono's Long Road Home
Rita Gigante
Author of The Godfather's Daughter; psychic medium and healer
The Godfather's Daughter / Psychic Medium
Episode: 797: Rita Gigante Grew Up the Godfather’s Daughter. Now She’s Sharing Classic Italian American Spots on Instagram.
Becca Millstein
CEO and co-founder of Fishwife
Fishwife
Episode: 796: Founder in the Field with Fishwife’s Becca Millstein
Mawa McQueen
Chef-owner of Mawa's Kitchen, Aspen
Mawa's Kitchen
Episode: 795: Toshi Kizaki's Retirement Project Won Him a Michelin Star
Toshi Kizaki
Michelin-starred chef, retirement project operator
Kizaki/Japanese restaurant group in Denver
Episode: 795: Toshi Kizaki's Retirement Project Won Him a Michelin Star
Yasu Kizaki
Co-owner of Sushi Den and culinary partner
Kizaki brothers, Sushi Den
Episode: 795: Toshi Kizaki's Retirement Project Won Him a Michelin Star
Kim Vallejo
Business director at She Wolf Bakery, Brooklyn
She Wolf Bakery
Episode: 794: She Wolf Bakes Thousands of Sourdough Loaves Each Week. Kim Vallejo Keeps It All on Track.

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Aliza Abarbanel
Host of This Is TASTE
Matt Rodbard
Host of This Is TASTE

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 597 ratings
  • Whole Foods bribed you

    Listened to the Spain feature which was way over the top publicity for Whole Foods. The enthusiastic , gee whiz promotion of Whole Food was astounding. Figured it was a junket, which apparently is no longer unethical for people posing as journalists of many sorts. This was confirmed when I saw several other food centered pods etc. discussing Spain and Whole Foods.

    Sigh. No longer listening to this podcast.

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    Qui231
    United States2 months ago
  • Adeena Sussman is chef’s kiss!

    Everything from her cookbooks is DELICIOUS- so nice to hear her voice!

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    Here for the Podcasts
    United States2 months ago
  • Love!

    Love your content and guests, especially Adeena my goddess of Jewish and Israeli cooking! Her golden challah recipe has become my default for challah and babka, I loved learning about what she’s up to.

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    Natatatatatatatashaa
    United States2 months ago
  • The Definitive Podcast on All Things Taste

    I’ve been listening to this pod since its early days. Matt is such an incredible host, bringing humor, years of experience in food media, and respect for his guests and the industry in long-form interviews. The diversity of guests and issues covered show the breadth of Matt’s knowledge and love for this ever evolving and growing industry.

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    Agatha.K
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Always entertaining!

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    Cucjfydicudyd
    United States2 months ago

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Some critiques note pacing or insider focus but overall positive sentiment.
Diverse guest roster and deep industry knowledge are consistently praised.
Listeners appreciate the access to cookbook authors and food media history.
The hosts bring thoughtful, long-form questions and respect for guests, delivering insightful interviews.

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#22
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#79
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#192
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#18
Australia/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

797: Rita Gigante Grew Up the Godfather’s Daughter. Now She’s Sharing Classic Italian American Spots on Instagram.
Q: Could you share an early food memory and how it shaped your relationship with Italian American cuisine?
Her memories center on big family gatherings with abundant home-cooked meals, pasta, seven fishes on Christmas Eve, and the way food was used to celebrate, comfort, and connect loved ones.
802: 200 Million People Watch Vikas Khanna Talk About Indian Food. Here's What He Couldn't Say on TV.
Q: Tell me about the Dal.
Khanna explains the Dal Bangalore inspired by the Golden Temple dal, emphasizing patience, six core ingredients, and a lighter finish without heavy cream, reflecting his philosophy of simplicity and authenticity.
795: Toshi Kizaki's Retirement Project Won Him a Michelin Star
Q: What was it like building four restaurants on one block in Denver and how did you manage quality across the Sushi Den, Izakaya Den, Ototo, and Kizaki?
It required close teamwork, a shared philosophy on sourcing and service, and a strategy to give each venue a distinct purpose—Sushi Den for impressive sushi, Izakaya for date nights, Ototo as a casual hangout, and Kizaki for guests wanting to wow their companions.
795: Toshi Kizaki's Retirement Project Won Him a Michelin Star
Q: Yasu, tell me about the call that you received from your father to fly and check on your brother in Colorado.
The call wasn't a simple message; it was a directive from their father urging the brothers to move to Colorado and pursue opening a sushi venture, a duty deeply rooted in family lineage and obligations.
784: A 4.2 Out of 10 Won’t Cut It: Meet Rate My Chives
Q: How did Rate My Chives originate?
It started after a dinner when the chives were badly chopped; the creator posted about it on Instagram and decided to register Rate My Chives because there was no existing account like it.

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Candid, culture-forward conversations centered on food, traveling through kitchens, markets, and publication desks. Episodes frequently spotlight chefs, cookbook authors, and food media figures, with a strong emphasis on sourcing, storytelling, and the evolving business of food, drinks, and hospitality. The show tends to blend practical culinary insight with vibrant personal narratives, often weaving in industry history, branding, and leadership, making it a useful listen for professionals in food PR, publishing, and restaurant marketing who want smart takeaways and fresh perspectives. Noteworthy elements include live bookstore sessions, deep dives into cookbook development, and a knack for connecting global food culture to contemporary tre... more

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