Similar Tastes

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In this episode, Steve and Nikki sip some Spanish wine and chat while a sumptuous Bolognese is simmering in the kitchen. They do a restaurant review of Bourbon & Branch and record on location in South Philly for a review of the famous South Philly Barbacoa.

In this episode of the Similar Tastes Podcast, Steve and Nikki do their first report "On Location" from the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. They review their bike rental with Indego Bikes and their ride along the river. Next, they talk about the struggle of having a bad meal at a restaurant. They talk about whether you should send your food back and the benefits of having a bad meal. Then, they review season 20 of Top Chef so far and then do a movie review discussion of the award-winning movie Triangle of Sadness. Featured wine: Gulp Hablo Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc 2022- La Mancha, Spain.

Fresh out of Philadelphia, it's the Similar Tastes podcast! In the first episode of the new season, Steve and Nikki recount an amazing meal at a Sicilian restaurant Irwin's in the Bok Building in South Philly, then discuss two new travel/food shows. They do a review of the new travel and food show Searching for Mexico (Hulu/CNN) stars Eva Longoria as she explores Mexico. They also review the new show The Reluctant Traveler (AppleTV+) which stars Eugene Levy as he is disappointed with everything in global travel hotspots.

In this episode, Steve and Nikki catch everyone up on what's been going on since the last episode in September '22. Books reviewed: Family Lexicon by Natalia Ginzburg and Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (also the show on HBO). Other things we mentioned: The Curious Casebook of Inspector Hanshichi, Diana: Her True Story in Her Own Words, Alice Isn't Dead podcast, Serial podcast season 1, The Statue podcast, Not Lost podcast, our trips to DC and New Hampshire, Grabriella's Vietnam, Spaghetti Carbonara recipe by Alisson Roman. featuring a guest appearance by Scrappy. Featured wine: Nu Litr Rosso Puglia Progetto Calcarius 2020

In this episode, Nikki and Steve recap the books they read, shows they watched, and trips they took over the summer of 2022. They talk about the one and only Stanley Tucci, seeing the sights in Rome, and what they've been up to since January.

In this episode, Steve and Nikki review and chat about the book Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel and the show Station Eleven on HBOMax. They also review the book Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey and the show Search Party on HBOMax.

In this episode, Steve and Nikki welcome in the new year by chatting about the books The Original Glitch by Melanie Moyer and How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan. They also shoot the breeze about watching Don't Look Up and Death to 2021 on Netflix. Buy The Original Glitch by Melanie Moyer and Lanternfish Press

In this episode, Steve and Nikki look back to the first episode in November 2020. They talk over how things have changed since then, their favorite books, shows, and movies of the past episodes, and review what's been going down since the last episode.

In this episode, Steve chats about a great novella that he just finished, Elegy for the Undead by Matthew Vesely. He also discusses his thoughts on the first two weeks of the Premier League soccer season. He also covers the latest Marvel movie and some good tv. Buy the book: https://lanternfishpress.com/shop/elegy-for-the-undead

In this episode, Steve checks in with a summer vacation update. He reviews the famous Samurai movie Yojimbo and its Spaghetti Western remake cousin A Fistful of Dollars. Then he talks about the 2020 Gothic Horror book Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and the video game he's been playing the most this summer, the island survival game Stranded Deep.

In this episode, Steve and Nikki review their essential books of Summer 2021. Steve reviews the Eat Like Luchador: The Offical Cookbook and novella The Salt Fields by Stacy D. Flood. Nikki reviews her books of summer Crying in H Mart: A Memoir and World Travel: An Irreverant Guide by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever. Buy Eat Like a Luchador by Legends of Lucha Libra and Monica Ochoa Buy The Salt Fields by Stacy D. Flood Buy Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner Buy World Travel: An Irreverant Guide by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever

In this episode, Steve and Nikki discuss the HOB Max show The Flight Attendant and the trade paperback The Sheriff of Babylon. Bonus chatter includes an update on our Yelp Top Ten Restaurants Challenge and an update of baking a cake from the book Just Desserts by Charlotte Ree https://www.charlotteree.com/pre-order-just-desserts/pre-order-just-desserts

In this episode: Nikki and Steve review a new book from Lanternfish Press titled Ship of Fates by Caitlin Chung. Food, Wine, and Travel correspondent Nikki talks about her new challenge to try Philadelphia's top 10 rated restaurants according to Yelp. Then Nikki and Steve discuss and review the movie Minari in their series of discussions on 2021 Oscar-nominated movies. Buy Ship of Fates: https://lanternfishpress.com/shop/ship-of-fates

In this episode: Nikki and Steve talk about a new book from Running Press titled Eat This Book by Stacy Michelson. Steve reviews the classic video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. They also continue their series on 2021 Oscar-nominated movies with a review of The Trial of the Chicago 7, which is streaming on Netflix. Buy Eat This Book: https://www.runningpress.com/titles/stacy-michelson/eat-this-book/9780762498048/ Bonus chatter includes payment in greasy pennies and pampering dogs with "barkuterie" boards. More links and extended show notes can be found at giblpodcast.com

In this episode: Nikki and Steve discuss a brand new chapbook from Split/Lip Press, An Inventory of Abandoned Things by Kelly Ann Jacobson. They also start their discussion series of 2021 93rd Academy Award-nominated films with Sound of Metal and Promising Young Woman. Bonus chatter includes talk of Florida swamp critters, shrimp tails in cereal, and the hatch of the 17-year cicadas called Brood X. Buy your copy of An Inventory of Abandoned Things starting April 1, 2021! https://www.splitlippress.com/an-inventory-of-abandoned-things Find more links and extended show notes at giblpodcast.com

In this episode: Steve and Nikki talk about a fabulous little baking cookbook called Just Desserts: Good Things Come to Those Who Bake by Charlotte Ree and Running Press. They also review and discuss the movie The United States vs. Billie Holiday now streaming on Hulu. Nikki then shares her favorite podcast lately, The Dave Chang Show. Bonus chatter includes: a space hotel, wearing shoes indoors, Philadelphia traffic, and Covid traveling. Just Desserts is available for pre-order now!  https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/charlotte-ree/just-desserts/9780762473328/ https://www.runningpress.com/ https://www.charlotteree.com/