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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

Mariana Velásquez
Food stylist, chef, and cookbook author; former stylist for Michelle Obama's American Grown
Independent / Various projects
Episode: 749: Mariana Velásquez Throws the Perfect Dinner Party. You're Closer Than You Think.
Sam Schnur
Author of The Naughty Cookbook
The Naughty Fork / Samantha Schnur
Episode: 749: Mariana Velásquez Throws the Perfect Dinner Party. You're Closer Than You Think.
Julia Moskin
Food reporter, The New York Times; investigative journalist on Noma
The New York Times
Episode: 747: Julia Moskin Broke the Noma Story, and Possibly Broke Noma
Trinity Mouzon Wofford
Co-founder of Golde and author of Eating at Home
Golde
Episode: 746: Eating at Home with Golde’s Trinity Mouzon Wofford
Teddy Kim
Co-founder of Last Call, hangover remedy
Last Call
Episode: 746: Eating at Home with Golde’s Trinity Mouzon Wofford
Jessica Koslow
Chef and founder of Sqirl
Sqirl
Episode: 745: Jessica Koslow Always Wanted to Cook Dinner. “Sqirl After Dark” Says It All.
Brad Hedeman
Longtime Zingerman's buyer and product selector
Zingerman's
Episode: 744: The Anarchist Who Built Zingerman’s, America's Greatest Food Store with Ari Weinzweig
Ari Weinzweig
Co-founder of Zingerman's
Zingerman's
Episode: 744: The Anarchist Who Built Zingerman’s, America's Greatest Food Store with Ari Weinzweig
Lucie Franc de Ferriere
Owner and head baker at From Lucie, East Village bakery
From Lucie
Episode: 743: Bringing The French Countryside To East 10th Street with Lucie Franc de Ferriere

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 550 ratings
  • 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

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    2
    Shek42069666
    United States2 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 States2 months ago
  • Favorite podcast, smart conversations

    I listen to the show nearly every week. The interviews are well researched and have a great feel

    to them. Thank you for doing it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheebyyyy
    United States4 months ago
  • Always learn something from your show..

    Having spent a lifetime in the restaurant biz I have to say, your show teaches this old dog a new trick with each episode. It’s fun to to listen to a well thought out show. Your questions and conversations show how much effort goes into what you provide. Thanks, from a long time listener and industry fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FeralCook
    United States4 months ago

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Fans cite the show's thorough research and engaging hosts.
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747: Julia Moskin Broke the Noma Story, and Possibly Broke Noma
Q: Now, where have you been dining out in New York recently?
Moskin shares her interest in New York's evolving pop-up scene and how it informs her broader reporting on food culture.
746: Eating at Home with Golde’s Trinity Mouzon Wofford
Q: What is the business model and path to profitability for Last Call?
Teddy outlines direct-to-consumer focus, eventual retail expansion, and a strategy centered on unit profitability with selective fundraising when needed.
746: Eating at Home with Golde’s Trinity Mouzon Wofford
Q: How did Golde navigate growth without losing its craft and family-centric ethos?
Trinity explains returning to core family values, re-orienting around a slower, steadier scale that preserves craft, and using deliberate decisions to align business with the book's ethos.
746: Eating at Home with Golde’s Trinity Mouzon Wofford
Q: What inspired the cookbook concept and its focus on home cooking as a practice?
Trinity describes recognizing a ritualistic approach to cooking, realizing many people rush meals, and deciding to frame cooking as a foundational wellness practice that grounds daily life and strengthens family bonds.
745: Jessica Koslow Always Wanted to Cook Dinner. “Sqirl After Dark” Says It All.
Q: Why is the term soft opening kept on the menu and how does it influence the final opening?
Koslow explains that soft opening serves as an honest pre-launch phase to test systems, train staff, and invite feedback before a hard launch, while still allowing guests to experience the evolving menu.

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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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4. Trinity Mouzon Wofford
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6. Jessica Koslow
7. Brad Hedeman
8. Ari Weinzweig

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