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Tinfoil Swans

Food & Wine
Food & Wine
Daniel Boulud
Barbecue
Asma Khan
Pete Wells
David Chang
Maui Wildfires
Cody Rigsby
Mental Health
Top Chef
Dining Experience
Culinary Industry
Rodney Scott
Peloton
Noma
Brigade
Rocco Dispirito
Darjeeling Express
New York Times
Restaurant Criticism

Food & Wine has led the conversation around food, drinks, and hospitality in America and around the world since 1978. Tinfoil Swans continues that legacy with a new series of intimate, informative, surprising, and uplifting conversations with the biggest names in the culinary industry, sharing never-before-heard stories about the successes, struggles, and fork-in-the-road moments that made them wh... more

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From three-mile walks to school in Guyana and “punishment baking” with his aunt to becoming the first pastry chef named a Food & Wine Best New Chef, Tavel Bristol-Joseph has never followed the expected path. In this episode, he shares the chaos and m... more

Food & Wine’s longest-serving editors in chief, Dana Cowin and Hunter Lewis, invite you into a revealing conversation about the history and impact of the Best New Chefs accolade since it started in 1988. From the early days of scouting talent with no... more

Food & Wine editor in chief Hunter Lewis shares the untold story behind the magazine’s iconic Best New Chefs list and reveals the 2025 class. From the intense debates that shape each year’s BNC decisions to the lessons he’s carried from his days as a... more

From poring over cast-off food magazines in a Brooklyn laundry room to opening a New York restaurant at 25 and being nearly undone by a single New York Times mention, Edward Lee has lived through the exhilarating highs and bruising lows of the kitche... more

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Recent Guests

Samin Nosrat
Best-selling author and chef known for her work on 'Salt Fat Acid Heat' and 'Home Cooking'
Episode: Samin Nosrat and the Very Nerdy Socks
Antoni Porowski
Food expert on Queer Eye and host of No Taste Like Home
Nat Geo
Episode: Antoni Porowski and the Right Time to Leave a Party
Tristen Epps
Top Chef winner and culinary visionary
Episode: Tristen Epps and the Scrambled Egg Revelation
Dr. Jessica B. Harris
A scholar of the African food diaspora, an award-winning writer, and a celebrated storyteller.
Episode: Dr. Jessica B. Harris and the Hardcore Virginia Ham
Matthew Lillard
Actor known for his roles in 'Scream', 'Scooby-Doo', and 'SLC Punk.'
Episode: Matthew Lillard and the Glorious Dorito Salad
Hawa Hassan
Author, host, entrepreneur and chef
Episode: Hawa Hassan and the Hot Dog Habit
Romy Gill
Chef, TV host, and author specializing in Indian cuisine
Episode: Romy Gill and the Slow Burn Book
Ana Castro
2023 Best New Chef
Episode: Tinfoil Swans Is Serving Up Season 3: April 8, 2025
Lydia Castro
2023 Best New Chef
Episode: Tinfoil Swans Is Serving Up Season 3: April 8, 2025

Host

Kat Kinsman
Kat Kinsman is the host who brings an intimate and engaging style to her conversations, showcasing insightful storytelling and a deep connection with her guests. She serves as the Executive Features Editor at Food & Wine and was previously involved in various culinary media projects. Her expertise shines through in the probing interviews with a range of culinary personalities.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • The Love You Showered Upon Regina King

    The way you handled and took care of Regina King with such intimate care, warmth and deep empathy was revelatory to witness. That level of humanity cannot be taught. You didn’t victimize her, but continued to lift not only her light, but that of her son Ian and the wine, MianU. Spectacular interview! Also, to be a show about leftovers and bring up her series, The Leftovers! Genius!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TDotRich27
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not Just Chefs

    I love Kat’s interview styling, she gets the best out of whoever she’s talking to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coconut Creeker
    United States2 months ago
  • Journalism at its best

    Granted, I am a foodie and Food & Wine subscriber, but this podcast significantly exceeds expectations. Kat is a high energy, knowledgeable, entertaining host who asks phenomenal questions of her guests. We learn so much about the origins of creative types, their family life, relationships with food, and foundation for their craft. I listened to Season 1 while commuting to the office and fell in love with the podcast. Highly recommend to all people who enjoy great interviews with interesting peo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddechant
    United Statesa year ago
  • so bogus

    if rhey could prnounce Paso Robles correcty I may have continued my subsbrition

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    celtcwrtr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this!

    So entertaining, but also really joyous and we get to hear the humanity of our favorite chefs! Just such a positive bright spot in my day!! Thank you for this wonderful podcast!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chalkweezer 1
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show for its intimate and meaningful conversations that bring out personal stories from culinary figures.
Some critiques mention sound quality issues in specific episodes, but overall the response is overwhelmingly positive.
The host's engaging interview style is highlighted as a key attribute that enhances the listening experience.
The series captures the humanity in food by exploring themes of connection and emotion associated with culinary experiences.

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Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#101
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#143
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#198
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#35
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#56
India/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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Hunter Lewis and the Road to the 2025 Best New Chefs
Q: What is your hope for the future of restaurants?
Hunter hopes independent restaurants will share best practices and look outside the industry for examples and improvement.
Hunter Lewis and the Road to the 2025 Best New Chefs
Q: How invested were you in food media at that point?
Hunter was very much in love with newspapers, subscribed to prestigious food publications, and aspired to be the restaurant critic at the New York Times.
Hunter Lewis and the Road to the 2025 Best New Chefs
Q: Hunter Lewis, who were you when you were 10 years old?
Hunter describes himself as a kid figuring things out, living in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Chapel Hill and wanting to be a basketball player at one time.
Regina King and the Wine That Stops Time
Q: Regina, who were you when you were 10 years old?
I guess just a younger, more curious version of Regina loved food, loved to perform with my sister.
Samin Nosrat and the Very Nerdy Socks
Q: How did you get into working in kitchens where it is not just you cooking at home, you were part of a very notable kitchen?
Samin began her culinary journey by bussing tables at Chez Panisse, where she felt a strong sense of purpose in how all the roles in the restaurant integrated and supported one another.

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Conversations in this series showcase intimate and informative exchanges with notable figures from the culinary industry. Guests share their unique journeys, revealing personal anecdotes about their successes and struggles, along with pivotal moments that have defined their careers. The discussions often explore themes of identity, community, and the emotional connections made through food and hospitality. With a focus on storytelling, listeners can expect to hear not just about culinary innovations but also the personal stories that shape the guests' perspectives on food and life.

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Recent guests on Tinfoil Swans include:

1. Samin Nosrat
2. Antoni Porowski
3. Tristen Epps
4. Dr. Jessica B. Harris
5. Matthew Lillard
6. Hawa Hassan
7. Romy Gill
8. Ana Castro

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