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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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Polina Chesnakova’s latest cookbook, Chesnok, opens with a hard question: What do you call the food of a diaspora that has outlived the country that made it? Polina—born in Ukraine to a Russian mother and Armenian father and raised in a Rhode Island ... more

Charlie Mitchell grew up in his grandmothers’ Detroit kitchens, walked away from culinary school, and talked his way into a line cook job while working as a valet. Years later, after stints at Benu, Eleven Madison Park, and Per Se, he won the prestig... more

Dr. Marion Nestle is a renowned nutritionist who has been shaping food policy for over half a century. She co-founded NYU’s groundbreaking Food Studies program in the ‘90s and has published over sixteen books, including her newest, Sugar Coated: Unbo... more

Irene Yoo’s groundbreaking book Soju Party just won a James Beard Award for teaching Americans to drink like Koreans—the rounds, the rules, the anju, all of it. It’s a big topic to cover, and we get into the soju tornado, the convenience-store hangov... more

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Recent Guests

Marion Nestle
Renowned nutritionist and author
New York University
Episode: 827: Marion Nestle on Fibermaxxing, RFK Jr, and Collecting Cereal Boxes
Irene Yoo
Author of Soju Party, co-owner of Orion Bar in Brooklyn
Soju Party / Orion Bar
Episode: 826: Korean Drinking Culture Got the Book It Deserved with Irene Yoo
Joe Beddia
Pizzeria owner, pizzaiolo and founder of Pizzeria Beddia
Pizzeria Beddia
Episode: 825: Inside Pizzeria Beddia with Joe Beddia
Gecile Fojas
Co-founder, HOSE New York; beekeeper and designer
HOSE New York
Episode: 824: Deadass Beekeeping and Beyond with Gecile Fojas and Anthony Virey
Anthony Virey
Co-founder, HOSE New York; designer and brand strategist
HOSE New York
Episode: 824: Deadass Beekeeping and Beyond with Gecile Fojas and Anthony Virey
Daniel Kessler
Guitarist, founding member of Interpol; restaurateur involved with Bergen Hill Crudo Bar
Interpol / Bergen Hill (Carroll Gardens)
Episode: 823: Interpol’s Daniel Kessler: Guitarist, Restaurateur, Spanish Food Freak
Zeena Lattouf Joy
Founder and head baker of Zeena Bakery
Zeena Bakery
Episode: 822: How to Build a Booming Bakery Business at an Artisan Market with Zeena Lattouf Joy
Carla Lalli
Chef, author of Food Is a Feeling
Author, Food Is a Feeling
Episode: 821: Carla Lalli Stopped Performing and Started Cooking for Herself
Zach Griff
Former The Points Guy reporter, founder of The Tray Table (travel publication)
The Tray Table
Episode: 820: Airplane Food, Elite Status Chasing, and What the Airlines Don't Want You to Know with Zach Griff

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

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 602 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 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 States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Always entertaining!

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    Cucjfydicudyd
    United States3 months ago

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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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Talking Points

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820: Airplane Food, Elite Status Chasing, and What the Airlines Don't Want You to Know with Zach Griff
Q: You've traveled over 155,000 miles with six elite statuses; what makes Delta 360 special and how does it influence consumer behavior?
360 is invite-only and highly dependent on corporate travel and regional spend; it creates a sense of exclusivity and can dramatically affect rebooking options and access to lounges, making it a major incentive for frequent travelers.
822: How to Build a Booming Bakery Business at an Artisan Market with Zeena Lattouf Joy
Q: What drew you to launching Zeena Bakery and what was the early idea?
Zeena describes shifting from public policy and corporate training to baking as a way to merge culture and craft, with a mission to support farmers in New York and the Levant, and to tell the story behind each product.
814: How Pierce Abernathy Went from Instagram to Your Bookshelf
Q: Can you share a bit about your book tour and events you have planned?
Pierce outlines a six-city tour with live events, bagel collaborations, farmer-market signings, and a Hullabaloo party with live music, highlighting the blend of book promotion with community-focused food experiences.
814: How Pierce Abernathy Went from Instagram to Your Bookshelf
Q: What does sustainability mean to you in the context of this book, and how do you encourage it while being realistic about what people can do?
He describes sustainability as a closeness to food, respect for the farmer and the time spent around a meal, and a mindset of using all that you have. He emphasizes transforming parts of produce that are often discarded, sharing ideas to repurpose leftovers, and making sustainable cooking exciting and approachable rather than punitive.
814: How Pierce Abernathy Went from Instagram to Your Bookshelf
Q: What is the concept behind Every Leaf, Every Stem and how did you arrive on this book as your book?
Pierce explains that after many conversations with his agent and publisher, he realized he should build on the audience and community he already had, leaning into produce-focused, seasonal cooking and creating a book that could live beyond him as a tangible time-stamped reflection of his journey. He aimed for a coffee-table feel that would appeal to peers and focus on produce accessible to most shoppers, framing the book around evergreen recipes and seasonal highlights.

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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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