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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

Chris Crowley
Senior writer at New York Magazine covering food and culture
New York Magazine
Episode: 694: Inside the New York Magazine Food Beat with Chris Crowley
Mina Park
Co-owner of Baroo, Los Angeles
Baroo
Episode: 692: What Breaking 2 Million on Social Really Feels Like with Hannah Taylor
Kwang Uh
Co-owner of Baroo, Los Angeles
Baroo
Episode: 692: What Breaking 2 Million on Social Really Feels Like with Hannah Taylor
Samin Nosrat
Chef, teacher, and author of best-selling cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat; star of the documentary series on Netflix.
Episode: 691: Samin Nosrat Does It Again
Anna Ansari
Former New York International Trade and Customs Attorney and author of 'Silk Roads, A Flavor Odyssey with Recipes from Baku to Beijing'.
Episode: 690: Eating Along the Many Silk Roads with Anna Ansari
Johanna Hellrigl
Chef owner of Ama in Washington, DC, focused on Northern Italian cooking and sustainability.
Ama
Episode: 689: Tom Colicchio's First Cookbook Says It All
Tom Colicchio
Longtime chef and head judge on Top Chef, known for his work in iconic restaurants.
Craft
Episode: 689: Tom Colicchio's First Cookbook Says It All
Gabrielle Hamilton
Chef-owner of Prune Restaurant in New York City and author of several acclaimed books.
Prune Restaurant
Episode: 688: Gabrielle Hamilton on Writing Hard Truths and Prune’s New Era
Dorie Greenspan
Prolific recipe developer and author of 15 cookbooks.
Episode: 683: 500 Cakes, 500 Stories with Dorie Greenspan

Hosts

Matt Rodbard
Host of the show, contributing editor at TASTE with significant experience in food writing and media.
Aliza Abarbanel
Co-host and contributor at TASTE, known for her engaging interview style and expertise in food media and culture.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • Chelsea, you dosed your unsuspecting guests w/weed but you’re an authority on hosting?

    This story really got no attention. She is such a judgy know it all with a million rules for everyone else and yet she got people high who did not ask for it or expect it and that is astonishingly uncool.

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    Old SaraSue
    United Statesa month ago
  • Alice, & More

    Dear Aliza & Matt ~

    LONG overdue in writing a review. I’ve been listening to TASTE for years now. (First ever, was a dynamite conversation btw Matt & Katie Parla).

    Your conversations give such incredible and unique insight into the food world and the people that make it so compelling.

    I work at Three Lives & Company bookstore in the west village and last week, Alice came by to sign stock. All I knew was that she was coming right after an interview, but soon learned she had been interviewed b... more

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    5
    Wild Sorrel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great interviews

    I’m a Londoner but I’ve been listening for a few years and love This is TASTE! Some great interviews with the likes of Jamie Oliver and Jesse Burgess, and fascinating insights into cookbook writing and other food writing. Matt is a great interviewer

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    5
    Laura Price Life in Food
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Slow Up

    Great show, but hosts get out of breath from trying to talk so fast! Dang. You have good stuff to say, all us admire it.

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    marketpop
    United States4 months ago
  • New Food Holiday

    I love the idea of you and Hunter Lewis creating a no turkey new food holiday. Both Matt and Aliza are absolutely amazing. I’d do want to say that I very much appreciated the care Matt took with Swamp Dogg in that interview. The compassion was noted and made my heart smile. I love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
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    VikingAD
    United States4 months ago

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While some love the format and depth of discussions, others note that the hosts' personal anecdotes can occasionally overshadow guest stories.
Feedback often highlights the quality of the guest lineup, showcasing interesting voices and unique insights in the food space.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and knowledgeable hosts who foster authentic conversations with a diverse range of guests.

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#26
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#147
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690: Eating Along the Many Silk Roads with Anna Ansari
Q: What was it like living in China as a teenager?
It was terrifying but ultimately incredibly eye-opening and spectacular as it opened my senses to a whole new world of flavors.
694: Inside the New York Magazine Food Beat with Chris Crowley
Q: What do you look to cover in your role as a senior writer?
I look at it as city reporting through restaurants, focusing on labor stories, profiles of interesting characters, and the development of neighborhoods.
686: Cha McCoy Is Doing Wine Pairings for the People
Q: What was the process of writing your book?
Cha described the challenges of organizing her thoughts and how she incorporated her travel experiences alongside wine pairings.
686: Cha McCoy Is Doing Wine Pairings for the People
Q: What was the idea behind The Communion dinner series?
Cha explained that it aimed to bring diverse wines to her community while allowing chefs to express their culture through food.
686: Cha McCoy Is Doing Wine Pairings for the People
Q: How did you first fall in love with wine?
Cha shared her experience moving to Italy for an MBA and becoming immersed in the local wine culture, which sparked her curiosity and passion for wine.

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1. Chris Crowley
2. Mina Park
3. Kwang Uh
4. Samin Nosrat
5. Anna Ansari
6. Johanna Hellrigl
7. Tom Colicchio
8. Gabrielle Hamilton

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