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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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Sally Ekus has been inside the cookbook business since before she could walk—literally stuffing press kits for her mother’s culinary PR firm as a kid. Now a senior literary agent at Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency leading the Ekus Group, she’s brokere... more

Patrick Miller is the founder and distiller of Faccia Brutto, an Italian-style spirits brand based in Brooklyn, New York. He worked as a chef for 19 years in some of LA and New York’s brightest restaurants, and he began making amari as holiday gifts ... more

Today’s episode is really special: a deep eating and drinking tour of Kingston, New York, the Hudson Valley town located under two hours’ drive from New York City that has quietly built one of the most interesting food scenes in the state. Matt has l... more

Jenn Saesue didn’t want to open another Thai restaurant that served the same watered-down menu as everyone else’s—so she didn’t. Nearly a decade later, she’s the cofounder of 55 Hospitality, the group behind Fish Cheeks, the Michelin-listed Bangkok S... more

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Recent Guests

Sally Ekus
Senior literary agent at JVNLA/Ekus Group, cookbook specialist
JVNLA (Jean V Naggar Literary Agency) and Ekus Group
Episode: 819: Confessions of a Cookbook Literary Agent with Sally Ekus
Rebecca Eisenberg
Author of Small-Batch Breads
Author, Small-Batch Breads
Episode: 819: Confessions of a Cookbook Literary Agent with Sally Ekus
Patrick Miller
Founder and distiller of Faccia Brutto
Faccia Brutto
Episode: 818: It Took a Chef to Make a Buzzy Drinks Brand like Faccia Brutto
Anthony Sasso
Chef-owner of Rosie's
Rosie's (Kingston)
Episode: 817: TASTE Travels: Kingston, NY
Jenn Sit
Editorial director at Clarkson Potter and Kingston native
Clarkson Potter/ Penguin Random House
Episode: 817: TASTE Travels: Kingston, NY
Nick Africano
Musician and sherry-focused restaurateur at Mirador
Mirador
Episode: 817: TASTE Travels: Kingston, NY
Veronica Martinez
Tamale stand operator at Kingston farmer's market
Las Camilias / Kingston Market
Episode: 817: TASTE Travels: Kingston, NY
Jenn Saesue
Co-founder of 55 Hospitality; Bangkok Supper Club; Fish Cheeks; Bub's Bakery
55 Hospitality
Episode: 816: The Pad Thai–Free Zone with Bangkok Supper Club’s Jenn Saesue
Matt Johnson
Director of Tony and filmmaker
Director of Tony (A24)
Episode: 815: Anthony Bourdain’s Life Was a Movie. Matt Johnson Directed It.

Hosts

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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agatha.K
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Always entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cucjfydicudyd
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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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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#18
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#101
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#88
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#175
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#60
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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.
815: Anthony Bourdain’s Life Was a Movie. Matt Johnson Directed It.
Q: Why focus on a three-year window of Tony's life instead of a cradle-to-grave portrait?
The creators felt that isolating a specific formative period would let them intensely explore the pressures, mentors, and culinary culture that shaped Bourdain, while keeping the narrative coherent and emotionally resonant.
808: The Man Who Coined Fusion Cuisine and Discovered Charlie Trotter with Norman Van Aken
Q: What did Tony mean by calling you the Jimmy Page of his profession?
Norman reflects on Tony's influence and the way their paths crossed, acknowledging the deep impact of Bourdain's work and how their relationship shaped his own career trajectory.

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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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4. Anthony Sasso
5. Jenn Sit
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7. Veronica Martinez
8. Jenn Saesue

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