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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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Julia Moskin has been a food reporter at the New York Times since 2004, and her beat has taken her everywhere from the best Jamaican patties in New York to a 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, earned for reporting on sexual harassment in the res... more

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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
Dan Frommer
Founder and editor-in-chief of The New Consumer
The New Consumer
Episode: 742: We Went to the World's Biggest Natural Food Show. We Have Notes.
Dhriti Arora
Indian-born Noma-alum chef behind Bar Vitrine
Bar Vitrine
Episode: 741: Rosio Sanchéz Just Wanted Tacos. Turns Out, So Did Copenhagen.
Rosio Sanchéz
Head pastry chef at Noma, founder of Hija de Sanchez and Restaurant Sanchez
Hija de Sanchez / Restaurant Sanchez
Episode: 741: Rosio Sanchéz Just Wanted Tacos. Turns Out, So Did Copenhagen.
Klaus Thomsen
Co-founder of Coffee Collective
Coffee Collective
Episode: 740: TASTE Travels: Copenhagen
Nick Curtin
Chef and co-founder of Alouette
Alouette
Episode: 740: TASTE Travels: Copenhagen
Søren Stig Stissing
Architect at BRIQ
BRIQ
Episode: 740: TASTE Travels: Copenhagen
Christel Pixi
Pastry chef and TV presenter
Festalhauen expert
Episode: 740: TASTE Travels: Copenhagen
Chloé Grigri
Hospitality entrepreneur behind The Good King Tavern, Supérette, Le Caveau, and more
The Good King Tavern, Supérette, Le Caveau, Philadelphia
Episode: 739: Flynn McGarry Was a Prodigy. Now He’s a Pro.

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

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    5
    Clare RL
    United Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States3 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
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    FeralCook
    United States4 months ago

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742: We Went to the World's Biggest Natural Food Show. We Have Notes.
Q: What went wrong with Sweetgreen's strategy as it scaled?
Operational issues and misalignment between product, brand, and operations hurt consistency; the company struggled to keep the same high standards across a growing number of locations.
742: We Went to the World's Biggest Natural Food Show. We Have Notes.
Q: How does protein feature in consumer attitudes according to your trend work?
Protein is expanding as an ingredient, but consumer receptivity depends on natural feel, taste, and whether it genuinely improves the product, with younger consumers and GLP-1 users more open to protein enhancements.
742: We Went to the World's Biggest Natural Food Show. We Have Notes.
Q: What were you looking for on the Expo West floor this year?
Dan explains he's tracking new flavors, packaging, and brand storytelling, while noting the tension between bold creative concepts and the realities of scale and distribution.
739: Flynn McGarry Was a Prodigy. Now He’s a Pro.
Q: What is the current philosophy behind Cove's menu format?
The guest experience is prioritized through a flexible format that blends set four-course experiences with an optional à la carte pathway, focusing on seasonal progression and a balance between speed and depth of tasting.
739: Flynn McGarry Was a Prodigy. Now He’s a Pro.
Q: What inspired the Parisian-influenced concept at Le Caveau?
Chloé cites Parisian wine bars and salons as core inspirations, aiming to create an accessible wine-centric space that still offers options for non-connoisseurs, with a focus on human connection and adaptable hospitality.

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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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