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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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It’s the return of Food Writers Talking About Food Writing. Every couple of weeks, Matt invites a journalist to talk about some favorite recent food writing as well as their thoughts on the industry as a whole.

Luke Fortney went from covering New Yo... more

Cake Zine ⁠is an independent literary food magazine cofounded by pastry chef Tanya Bush and TASTE contributing editor Aliza Abarbanel. The new special issue, Steak Zine, examines the cultural impact of red meat in many forms. Today on the show, Aliza... more

Samer Saleh and Diane Aboushi Saleh are the married farmers behind Halal Pastures, a 100% organic and halal farm in Rock Tavern, New York. They first started growing food for their family on half an acre of land without any previous farming experienc... more

Kevin Boehm cofounded the Boka Restaurant Group, built some of Chicago’s most celebrated restaurants—Boka, Girl & the Goat, Momotaro, Swift & Sons—earned a James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur, and appeared as himself on The Bear. He also s... more

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Recent Guests

Jorge Gaviria
Author of Vitamina T (Your Daily Dose of Tacos, etc.)
Clarkson Potter
Episode: 765: Inside Steak Zine, Cake Zine’s Medium-Rare New Issue
Tanya Bush
Co-founder of Cake Zine
Cake Zine
Episode: 765: Inside Steak Zine, Cake Zine’s Medium-Rare New Issue
Diane Aboushi Saleh
Farmer and Halal Pastures co-owner
Halal Pastures / Rock Tavern, NY
Episode: 764: Halal Pastures Is Your Favorite NYC Chef’s Favorite Farm
Samer Saleh
Farmer and Halal Pastures co-owner
Halal Pastures / Rock Tavern, NY
Episode: 764: Halal Pastures Is Your Favorite NYC Chef’s Favorite Farm
Fabio Trabocchi
Renowned chef with DC and international restaurants
Fiola / Fiola Mare / Other DC restaurants
Episode: 763: The $100 Million Restaurant Man with Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group
Kevin Boehm
Co-founded the Boka Restaurant Group; chef-entrepreneur
Boka Restaurant Group
Episode: 763: The $100 Million Restaurant Man with Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group
Amanda Perdomo
Pastry chef focused on Louisiana cooking and pop-up dining
Amanda's Good Morning Cafe / Strange Delight
Episode: 762: Amanda Perdomo Is Your Favorite Pastry Chef’s Favorite Pastry Chef
Beejhy Barhany
Chef and author of Gursha, Beta Israel community advocate
Taste; Gursha cookbook
Episode: 761: Beejhy Barhany Cooked for Everyone. Not Everyone Let Her.
Saeng Douangdara
Author of The Lao Kitchen
The Lao Kitchen
Episode: 760: Sheldon Simeon’s Ohana State of Mind

Hosts

Aliza Abarbanel
Host of This Is TASTE; editor and producer involvement in the show.
Matt Rodbard
Host of This Is TASTE; co-host and interviewer.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 553 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    Such a smart show. The mix and guests is the best part, and Aliza and Matt know how to lead a conversation that is never boring and always full of great insight.

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    5
    Ej--A
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast but need a little bit more information

    I really enjoy listening to the podcast. I am not in the industry, but consider myself a fan of good food, good writing, and also some of the other topics that you cover. All that I’m asking is when you mention a topic or perhaps even a person you can mention who that person is. For instance, in your most recent episode, you mentioned grading Carter. You could also add there who he is. That would give some more value to the listener, who doesn’t know who he is. Thanks so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Delightful epicurean
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hey Hi Molly.. fun talk with Matt. AND

    YesPlease Do A Donut podcast Clare

    A most xlmt fun informative talk with Marcus thanks Matt

    ..its about the future of food... is You!

    Podcast May i suggest looking to Hawaii for food research. Kelp.. parrot fish kalua pork breadfruit.

    ***And Nainoa Thompson Pres of Polynesian Voyaging Society. Hokule'a , the Hawaii based canoe on 4yr voyage around the Pacific ... how does the crew chef feed a crew of 15 on this double hulled canoe? its an amazing education sharing the culture & ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clare RL
    United States2 months ago
  • Marketing is not restaurant-ing

    So many of these episodes celebrate some of the worst things about restaurants today. In the Edith’s episode, your guest gushes about Dylan’s Candy Store’s nepo baby owner charging massive markups on candy because of the vibes in the store, and the host cheers her on. Is this not totally antithetical to the idea of community that your guest espoused for her own restaurant? If the media cannot push back against the direction things are going (which is clearly bad and focused on image instead of e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Shek42069666
    United States3 months ago
  • Recommend

    Great pod! Enthusiasm and knowledge for taste and culture always. comes through. Great hosts, guests, and convos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DChizzler
    United States3 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

761: Beejhy Barhany Cooked for Everyone. Not Everyone Let Her.
Q: What inspired you to write Gursha and share your family's story?
A long, meticulous process to honor the Beta Israel community, with a focus on resilience, integration, and the shift from being defined by origins to celebrating a living, evolving culinary culture.
759: Andrew Tarlow Waited 25 Years to Open in Manhattan. Then Came Borgo.
Q: Where do you like to dine when you're not at your own restaurants?
I've been visiting a mix of spots around the city—Lavo D'Or, Bridges, Sailor, and pho places on Baxter Street—crafting a sense of New York dining beyond my own kitchens.
763: The $100 Million Restaurant Man with Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group
Q: Why write the memoir now?
Kevin Boehm explains that a personal agent encouraged him to tell his story, focusing on the intersection of family, addiction, and the restaurant business, and how writing became a form of redemption and discovery.
763: The $100 Million Restaurant Man with Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group
Q: What was that time like in your career?
Fabio Trabocchi discusses challenging periods, including financial crises and the evolution of his career from New York to DC and beyond, emphasizing resilience and learning from tough times.
764: Halal Pastures Is Your Favorite NYC Chef’s Favorite Farm
Q: What sparked your decision to pursue both halal and organic certifications?
We wanted to eat halal and organic ourselves and couldn't find a farm that offered both, so we decided to build a farm that could provide both for our family and for our customers, and we pursued certifications to validate that commitment.

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Cascading conversations about food culture, cookbook publishing, and the evolving business of dining anchor this show. Across episodes, the hosts pursue deep, storytelling-driven interviews with chefs, pastry experts, restaurateurs, and food writers, often tying career journeys to craft, ingredients, and broader industry trends. The format blends practical cooking insights with culture, design, and media dynamics, producing a thoughtful mix of recipe techniques, kitchen lore, and entrepreneurial wisdom. A standout aspect is the roster of high-profile guests—from trailblazing bakers to celebrated restaurateurs—delivered with a relaxed, coffee-shop vibe that invites curiosity and practical takeaways for listeners and potential guests alike.

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1. Jorge Gaviria
2. Tanya Bush
3. Diane Aboushi Saleh
4. Samer Saleh
5. Fabio Trabocchi
6. Kevin Boehm
7. Amanda Perdomo
8. Beejhy Barhany

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