Podcasts about best restaurants

The March Madness to crown Denver's Best Restaurant has returned! On this episode presented by NOBO Dispensary & Meraki Cannabis we preview the upcoming tournament and some restaurants to be on the lookout for making long runs! Get ready for the action, it's not stop for the next month! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

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Mitchell Davis is a renowned authority in many different parts of the food system. He has been involved in The World's 50 Best Restaurants and the James Beard Foundation, and runs his own media outlet Kitchen Sense on platforms like Instagram and Substack. Heja Framtiden met Mitchell at the Stockholm Food Forum, when the new Eat Lancet Commission was released. The episode is part of a paid collaboration with Stockholm Business Region's initiative Stockholm ImpACT Days 2025. Podcast host: Christian von Essen // Learn more at hejaframtiden.se and subscribe to the newsletter (in Swedish). All our English episodes are now also collected in the separate podcast feed Heja Framtiden - Global Conversations on the Future.

Philly restaurants are top-tier. Old and new food establishments are serving some of the most craveable food and drinks around. Host Trenae Nuri talked with food contributor Alisha Miranda about the iconic dishes you need to try at Philly's best restaurants. Whether it's a sesame-crust hot-honey pizza or a duck fat cubano, you can't get these signature meals anywhere else.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: South by Southwest - Unlock a 10% discount on your Innovation Badge when you use code citycast10

This week's guest is a big one. We're heading to Traverse City, Michigan to sit down with Chef Andy Elliott of Modern Bird - fresh off being named one of the New York Times' 50 Best Restaurants in America and now a nominee for the 2026 James Beard Awards. Andy shares his full-circle journey from Chicago's fine dining scene (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, RIA) to building one of the most celebrated restaurants in a small but mighty food town. We talk about starting out selling hand pies at the farmers market, the power of local relationships, cooking within the seasons of northern Michigan, and what it really takes to grow a restaurant sustainably outside of a major metro.We also dig into the realities of running a business with your spouse, resisting expansion for the sake of growth, and Andy's candid take on tipping culture in today's restaurant industry. If you're interested in thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking, building community through food, or what it takes to create national buzz without losing your soul, this episode is for you.⭐ This show is brought to you by Back of House.io, the foodservice industry's most trusted resource for restaurant tech.Learn more at: https://backofhouse.io/⭐ Season 5 of So You Want to Run A Restaurant is proudly sponsored by RestauRent, the no-fee booking platform helping restaurants book private and group events.Try it risk-free with 3 free months at: https://bit.ly/soyouwanttorestaurent⭐ Follow UsPodcast: https://linktr.ee/soyouwanttorunarestaurantClaudia: https://www.instagram.com/claudia.saric/Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantspenny/

Send a textFront row at Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, from a night at Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.There's a certain kind of tension in the air before the list is revealed. The chefs arrive, the teams gather, the community tightens up, and for a few hours, the region's hospitality story sits in one room.In this special event episode, Chef JKP speaks to chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and key voices from across the MENA dining scene, capturing the moments that happen between the flashbulbs. What it means to make the list, why the number is “just a number,” how teams earn recognition, and how the region is evolving from imported concepts to truly homegrown destinations.From quick-fire questions to honest reflections on craft, culture, pressure, and pride, this is a snapshot of a historic night for Middle East hospitality. What You Will Hear in This Episode• Arriving at MENA 50 Best 2026 and the suspense before the reveal• Chefs on what it means to be included, and why teams matter most• The MENA dining landscape and how it compares globally• Writers on the role of awards in putting talent on a world stage• Why the ranking is “just a number,” and what recognition really represents• The shift from imported to homegrown concepts across the region• Community, collaborations, and cooking beyond borders• Standout dishes and moments from chefs across the list Chapters00:00 Welcome from MENA 50 Best 2026 and what to expect from the night00:07 Chef Fabrice on the daily grind and why being recognised “is beautiful”00:15 The real point of 50 Best nights, community, connection, and not over-fixating on the list00:24 Mohamed Orfali on pride, responsibility, and leading the region's food scene forward00:32 A dream moment on stage, the team behind it, and the “could this be real?” reaction00:40 Building restaurants without creating new problems, and how small teams grow into leaders00:49 The reveal is over, a new No.1 is announced, and the room turns electric00:56 Winning brings more eyes and more pressure, and what it takes to keep earning it01:04 What the night represents at its best, unity across cuisines and celebrating each other01:12 The soul of hospitality, love, craft, and why some chefs “deserve” the recognition01:20 A chair's view of the region through food, and the cuisines that shaped their palate01:28 Closing wrap from the night and the final takeaway on where the region is headedProudly Brought to You by Potatoes USAPotatoes USA represents America's potato growers and supports chefs, home cooks, and food lovers with inspiration, nutrition, and creativity.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/Website: https://www.potatogoodnessgcc.comFollow The Worlds 50 Best Restaurantshttps://www.instagram.com/theworlds50best/Follow Chef JKPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjkppodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-knight-paccheco-447b1b17TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesknightpacchecoSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE

Don't be a MINO in your community, be a shark! --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

HEADLINES:• Neighbours Rallied Last Night After A Mom Raised An Alert • Rent Prices Are Dropping In These Communities• Dubai Shines On MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 List • This Resident Accidentally Stole A Car In Dubai

Planning a trip to Japan and wondering what to eat—and how to find truly great food? In this Japan food guide podcast episode, we break down the must-try Japanese dishes and share practical tips for finding amazing places to eat across the country. We cover iconic Japanese foods like ramen, sushi, okonomiyaki, tempura, yakitori, and more, explaining each dish. We also share our favorite restaurants and casual eateries, along with tips for spotting good local spots, avoiding tourist traps, and eating well! You'll learn: What to eat in Japan How to find good restaurants in Japan as a visitor How to tell if a place is worth the wait Our favorite places to eat in Tokyo, Kyoto, Okayama, and more!   Whether you're visiting Japan for the first time or planning a return trip, this episode will help you build a food-focused itinerary and eat confidently throughout your travels.

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On this special edition podcast, we are joined by our great friend Christy Walcott, Vice President of all things FUN at the Gaylord Michigan Tourism Bureau.Christy is actually the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Bureau, which really does mean that her job involves taking visitors out to show them the very best that Gaylord has to offer. It's why we try to have her on as much as we can, because she not only lives in Gaylord, she gets on out there and experiences all the things that this fun Northern Michigan town has to offer. She's been on the show before, sharing everything from summer sink hole lakes for swimming to best places to paddle board.One thing she always has in spades is local restaurant recommendations, and more often than not, very specific DISH recommendations from said restaurants. Christy not only wants you to visit, she wants to make sure you try the best things on the menu. On this episode of Behind the Mitten, Christy gets extra specific for this 2026 winter season, which is turning out to be a bang up one for the Gaylord region, with oodles of snow piling up all over, creating amazing conditions for all the outdoor winter activities you can imagine. Gaylord is a mecca for snowmobilers, who can use the town as their base, and then explore all of northern Michigan via sled. Christy shares a fun itinerary for a, now get this, snowmobile foodie tour.Very cool, right? Christy takes us to places in town like Big Buck Brewery and Benethums, as well as places outside town, like The Thirsty Sturgeon and Paul's Pub, which is located just off Trail #403.You certainly don't have to travel via sled to experience all the great places that Christy suggests, you can also hop in your car and drive. But there is something both magical and downright wild about snowmobiling, so if you can give it a go, we highly recommend. There are places where you can rent snowmobiles, and all the gear too, in the Gaylord area. We've done this before and had an absolute blast. Let's just say that NEW snowmobiles are nothing like OLD 1980's snowmobiles, and we very much like the heated seat and handles.We also really recommend the Gaylord Tourism website, all the information that you need to explore this area can be found here.

Welcome to the special Culinary Series of Travel Stories with Moush, where we explore the world through food.For the very first episode of this series, I am joined by Claudia de Britto, one of the most influential voices in global gastronomy. As the Gulf Academic Chair of MENA's 50 Best Restaurants and Middle East Vice Academic Chair of The World's 50 Best Restaurants, Claudia quite literally travels the world for food - experiencing cultures, landscapes and communities one plate at a time.Destination Highlights & Culinary Insights:Mexico - A Country of Endless Cuisines. Claudia explains how tortillas, moles, salsas and ingredients change dramatically from north to south.Ensenada (Baja California): Birthplace of baja-style seafood tacos.Mexico City: One of the world's greatest food capitals.Yucatán Peninsula: Immersion into Mayan food culture. Underground cooking,           ritual meals, slow cooking and nature-led techniques.Durango - Mezcal & Terroir.        2. Singapore - The ultimate food melting pot.        3. Lima, Peru - A life-changing food city. Despite an unassuming first impression of the city, Lima can be one of the most surprising and emotionally powerful food destinations in the world.https://maido.pe/https://centralrestaurante.com.pe/        4. Bangkok – Best street food.        5. Japan - The global benchmark for food.        6. Hong Kong – https://wingrestaurant.hk/ comes highly recommended, especially to try out the sea cucumber there.        7. San Francisco - https://www.instagram.com/swan.oyster.official/?hl=en is a great hidden gem.        8. New Zealand - https://amisfield.co.nz/ - a bucket list food experience.This special Culinary Series is brought to you by Emirates NBD Voyager Credit Cards.Connect with Claudia at:https://www.instagram.com/claudebrito/Thank you all for tuning in today!If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button here, or on your favorite podcast platform. I'd love to hear from you! What destinations or journeys should we feature next? Drop a comment, leave a rating, or write a review - it truly makes a difference.Stay connected with me on Instagram @moushtravels to find out who's joining me next week. You can also explore all past episodes and destinations mentioned by our guests on www.moushtravels.com or in the episode show notes.Thanks for listening! Until next time, safe travels and keep adventuring.  "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Raue is the chef and owner of restaurant Tim Raue in Berlin and many other restaurants in Germany. He's one of Germany's best-known chefs and has redefined German top gastronomy. He was born in Berlin in 1974, and had a rough youth as a member of a street gang in the Kreuzberg district. He saw the kitchen as a way into the working life, and began his culinary training at the age of 17. After a 30 year long career in various restaurants, Tim Raue has been awarded two Michelin stars and was ranked No. 26 by the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2022 and he was also featured in a episode of the Netflix series "Chef's Table". In this podcast we will hear about Tim Raue's troubled youth, about not giving up and about his love for his hometown Berlin. At the end of the podcast he will reveal his favourite restaurants in Berlin and the rest of the world. The recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available in the World of Mouth app: https://www.worldofmouth.app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be social and not a wannabe advertising company with your restaurants social media. --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

In this episode of What The Luxe, host Fred Moore speaks with Crispin Somerville, Managing Director of El Pastor, Quo Vadis & The Drop, about a journey that spans MTV, music and television, Mexico City nightlife, and ultimately some of London's most culturally significant restaurants. Crispin reflects on how time spent immersed in Mexico's food and hospitality culture reshaped his understanding of generosity, conviviality and transportive experience — lessons that continue to inform how he builds restaurants today. Together they explore why authenticity is a slippery concept, why great hospitality resists formula, and how restaurants succeed when they prioritise atmosphere, trust and human connection over scale. The conversation also touches on independence, regeneration, talent and why neighbourhoods like Soho and King's Cross thrive when restaurants are treated as cultural anchors rather than footfall machines. A thoughtful look at hospitality as a social act — and why the places we gather still matter.

What's your markting look like for your restaurant?  Are you checking all the boxes? Have a listen and then take our ABR Attention Audit. www.mattplapp.live/audit --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

We're joined by Alex Koma of WAMU and Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian to chat about our newest councilmember, the priciest traffic cameras in the area, and DC's 100 very best restaurants!  And, in a members only fourth segment, we're gonna go deep on the Las Vegas style-sphere coming to National Harbor in Maryland.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 23rd episode: ⁠Folger Shakespeare Library⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠

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Steal these two ideas for your social media this month.  --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

A special bonus episode this week from our friends at The Chef's Cut podcast. Every Tuesday Top Chef alums Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm share behind-the-scenes chef insights and candid conversations with people in the food industry. Recently, they caught up with Editor-in-chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, Jamila Robinson. They discuss what it takes for a chef to get noticed by Bon Appétit, how much testing goes into each recipe on our site and the countless hours that go into working on helping to pick the 50 Best Restaurants for North America.BA Bake Club will be back on February 3 as we tackle this month's recipe for bagels.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What if the best restaurant stories aren't about food—they're about identity, risk, and reinvention?Johno Morisano didn't set out to open a restaurant—he set out to escape. But a chance encounter with a Greyhound bus station, and later, chef Mashama Bailey, sparked something deeper: a creative and cultural reckoning that became The Grey.In this conversation, we unpack how Johno turned personal uncertainty into professional clarity, why the partnership with Mashama worked when others would have failed, and how building a restaurant from scratch became an act of redemption. We get into what it really takes to thrive in a small market, how to build a business that feels like it belongs, and why chasing growth without meaning almost cost him everything.This isn't about real estate or restaurants. It's about what happens when you finally stop running—and start building.For more on The Grey and his work with Mashama Bailey, visit thegreyrestaurant.com._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com

Your sales problem isn't your food or your restaurant.  It's the competition. --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

One of the most underrated aspects of living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is the food. This is not just a city with a lot of restaurants. It is a city where quality, creativity, and local pride show up on plates every single day. From casual neighborhood spots to destination dining, the Grand Rapids food scene plays a major role in what it feels like to live here.In this edition of Living in Grand Rapids, we are taking a closer look at why Grand Rapids has quietly become a must know city for food lovers and which restaurants locals truly love.SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLKp_rEg77NKMFthOTVeiw?sub_confirmation=1 Contact us now:Call or Text: (616) 330-2555Email: info@marketgr.comMoving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide!https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guideMore from Group Realtors:Website

What Jake did this winter was WILD and the exact definition of ATTRACT ATTENTION mattplapp.live/santa to check out what Jake did for Christmas on his Facebook page.  --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

Money follows attention, no matter where it comes from.   --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

Stopping treating your business like it's a yo yo diet. --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

We wanted to close the year by talking about the year in dining in Los Angeles, a city that always inspires with new openings and truly singular legendary spots. We are joined by Jenn Harris, a columnist and critic for the Food section of the Los Angeles Times. The paper just released its annual 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles list, and we talk about many of the selections. Also on the show, we speak with Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro, the team behind the terrific podcast Air Jordan. Jordan and Max are always honest, and we have a great time discussing the year in restaurants in LA. And to kickoff the show, Aliza and Matt share some memorable meals from Los Angeles this year. Have a future guest request? A restaurant we should visit? Take the ⁠⁠This Is TASTE listener survey⁠⁠. We really appreciate the feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Plapp, founder of America's Best Restaurants, reveals the marketing strategies that have helped over 2,000 restaurants grow their sales. Learn the 3 critical tactics every restaurant must implement: customer data capture, strategic email/text marketing, and authentic video content that builds community connections.Discover how one pizza restaurant generated $6,500 in sales from just $700 in Facebook ads, why storytelling beats coupons, and how independent restaurants can compete with major chains. Matt shares real examples, including a viral Mother's Day campaign and practical tips you can implement immediately no massive budget required.Perfect for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality managers looking to grow sales through smarter, more effective marketing.Guest: Matt Plapp, founder of America's Best Restaurants (serving 2,000+ restaurants since 2008)

Matt Plapp, founder of America's Best Restaurants, reveals the marketing strategies that have helped over 2,000 restaurants grow their sales. Learn the 3 critical tactics every restaurant must implement: customer data capture, strategic email/text marketing, and authentic video content that builds community connections.Discover how one pizza restaurant generated $6,500 in sales from just $700 in Facebook ads, why storytelling beats coupons, and how independent restaurants can compete with major chains. Matt shares real examples, including a viral Mother's Day campaign and practical tips you can implement immediately no massive budget required.Perfect for restaurant owners, operators, and hospitality managers looking to grow sales through smarter, more effective marketing.Guest: Matt Plapp, founder of America's Best Restaurants (serving 2,000+ restaurants since 2008)

They've got the right idea, but the in-store execution failed.  --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

Jordan and Max break it all down, from a shocker in the top spot to the 3 Michelin star Spanish hatred. Plus, the paper's neopotism picks, strange disregard for a phenom, continued Budonok disrespect, the hall of fame inductee to appease Jordo, sushi snubs, and Bill Addison finally exposed himself (but not like Max). 

The LA food equivalent of a new Taylor Swift album dropped this week. The Los Angeles Times has released its annual 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles list, and Acquired Taste got early access before anyone else.On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, Luca Servodio sits down with LA Times restaurant critics Bill Addison and Jenn Harris at Mercado La Paloma, which was named the number one restaurant on the 101 for 2025. The trio digs deep into how the list is made, how hundreds of meals are evaluated, and why this year's top pick reflects something bigger about Los Angeles dining, community, and resilience.Bill and Jenn break down the theme of the year, how catastrophe and creativity shaped the list, and what it means to rank restaurants during one of the toughest years the city has faced. They also explain major jumps and drops, including Damian, Stir Crazy, Vespertine, and Restaurant Ki, discuss the emotional weight of cutting restaurants from the list, and address the ongoing debate over whether food lists should consider community impact alongside culinary excellence.In Part 2, Father Sal joins Luca for their signature Frankly Psychotic Analysis of the 101. They examine rising stars, surprising omissions, restaurants that keep climbing, and those that seem to yo-yo year after year, plus the places that intrigue them most heading into 2026.Note: Luca's audio dips briefly about 20 minutes into the conversation, but Bill Addison and Jenn Harris remain loud and clear throughout.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

They are celebrating 50 years next May and wanted to know what we would do?  Here you go! --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help, check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

Today on AirTalk: LA's best restaurants Top Google searches of the year (21:34) The allure of the tuba (31:30) Why men don't go to the doctor's office (49:21) Is Gen X neglected? (1:23:08) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

The Los Angeles food scene is nearly mythical. Throw a frisbee in any direction and it’s almost bound to land on the doorstep of one of SoCal’s finest eateries. This leads to one of our quirkiest problems as Angelenos: figuring out which of our great restaurants to visit. Los Angeles Times food critic Jenn Harris and restaurant critic Bill Addison, have taken on the monumental task of answering that fateful question for us all with their ranking of the best restaurants to try in Los Angeles. Bill joins Larry this morning to share some of their best finds.

Who's got your ear?  Experts, or your staff? --- Do you need some help driving sales to your restaurant?   I'm the CEO of America's Best Restaurants. We help restaurant owners get the attention they deserve and find more frequent customers!  If you need help check out www.americasbestrestaurants.com

Our guest on this week's Menu Talk is Isabel Coss, executive chef at Pascual, a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Washington, D.C.A native of Mexico City, Chef Coss actually studied ballet—not cooking—as a way to get into arts school and become a filmmaker. But once there, she realized she was more passionate about cooking than film, and enrolled in culinary school.She quickly landed an externship at Pujol, the Michelin-starred Mexico City restaurant on the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. She worked at the pastry station, honing her bread baking skills. In 2011, she brought those skills to New York City where she was hired as a pastry chef at Empellón, Chef Alex Stupak's renowned Mexican Restaurant, followed by a position at Enrique Olvera's Cosme, another award-winning Mexican restaurant.Isabel Coss in front of Pascual. | Photo by Alex Lau.In 2020, Chef Coss moved to Washington, D.C., and overhauled the pastry program at Lutèce, a notable French bistro in Georgetown. She now heads the kitchen at Pascual, developing menus for both the sweet and savory sides. The centerpiece of Pascual is a hearth oven where the chef crafts the restaurant's specialties. Coss's culinary skills have landed her on lists like Food & Wine's Best New Chefs in America and as a semifinalist for a James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic award. Listen as she describes her love affair with masa, what she's cooking and baking now and what's next in her culinary journey.

Santiago Lastra's story is unlike any other in modern food. Raised in chaos, forged through global kitchens, and shaped by an obsessive drive to master his craft, he built KOL — one of London's most original, Michelin-starred restaurants — by combining Mexican soul with British ingredients.In this conversation, Santiago reveals how adversity, identity, discipline and extreme curiosity shaped both him and his restaurant. This episode is about far more than food — it's about reinvention, resilience, and the psychology behind elite creativity.=============ON THE MENU =============

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The longest federal shutdown in U.S. history is over. How did Nashvillians take care of each other along the way? City Cast contributor Nicole Williams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to assess our response. Plus, a social worker resigned rather than keep working with the Office of Homeless Services, early voting is now open in the TN-07 Congressional race, and one of the city's most beloved restaurants, Margot Café & Bar, is closing next year. PS did you see the northern lights?? Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 14th episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The BanterThe Guys look a gift horse in the mouth….and it was delicious!The ConversationsThe Restaurant Guys catch up with more fun people at the Southern Smoke Festival 2025 in Houston, TX in their third episode recorded on locationJoaquin Rodas's passion was ignited by his work in Chicago and being inspired by some great New Orleans chefs, he made his way to Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits in New Orleans where wine paired with great food and music elevate the experience. Colby Rasavong is the Executive Chef of Bad Idea, an East Nashville restaurant serving Lao-French cuisine that was named one of the Best Restaurants in America by the New York Times in 2024 and a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 James Beard Awards.Caroline Schiff is an award-winning Chef and cookbook author based in Brooklyn, NY. She was named a Food and Wine Best New Chef '22 and is a James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef Finalist. She is currently working on writing her second cookbook Daily Dessert with aspirations to bring her first restaurant to life- a classic diner. Leanne Wong is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and TV personality best known for her standout run on Top Chef (Season 1) and her culinary leadership in destination-worthy kitchens from New York to Hawaiʻi. After early roles at culinary icons like Jean-Georges and Melia Meliá, she helped launch the original Top Chef empire as a supervising culinary producer. Wong later moved to Hawaiʻi, where she opened the popular Koko Head Café.The Restaurant Guys will be podcasting from the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston Nov 14-16! Stop by and say hello!Get tickets https://foodandwineclassicincharleston.com/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

No novo episódio do podcast Mulheres Reais, apresentado por Carolina Ercolin e Luciana Garbin, a chef e educadora Rosa Moraes mostra que nunca é tarde para recomeçar. Hoje reconhecida como uma das maiores personalidades da gastronomia no país e vencedora do Prêmio Paladar 2025 na categoria Profissional Excepcional da Cidade de São Paulo, Rosa construiu uma trajetória marcante - iniciada apenas aos 42 anos de idade. Antes de se tornar um nome fundamental na história da boa mesa, ela era ceramista e vivia em São Paulo. A reviravolta veio em 1989, quando se mudou com o marido e os três filhos pequenos para a Califórnia. “Eu não conseguia ficar parada. Comecei a cozinhar para eles e a estudar gastronomia. A Califórnia era um celeiro de alimentos orgânicos, e isso me encantou”, relembra. O que começou como curiosidade virou paixão e, depois, carreira. Rosa passou a escrever sobre gastronomia para revistas brasileiras. De volta ao país, recebeu um convite inesperado e decisivo: criar o primeiro curso superior de gastronomia do Brasil, na Universidade Anhembi Morumbi. “Nunca tinha trabalhado com o meio acadêmico. Achei que fosse uma loucura, mas topei. E isso mudou tudo”, conta. Hoje, aos 68 anos, Rosa é embaixadora de Gastronomia e Hospitalidade da Ânima Educação e presidente do The World’s 50 Best Restaurants no Brasil e América Latina. Mais do que formar chefs, ela se orgulha de ter ajudado a profissionalizar o setor e abrir caminho para outras mulheres. “No início, as cozinhas eram dominadas por homens. Hoje temos nomes como Helena Rizzo e Manu Buffara, o que me enche de orgulho.” Rosa acredita que o futuro da gastronomia está na simplicidade com propósito.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back -- and trying something a little different this week on GE&D! Our good friend and Managing Editor of San Pellegrino's Fine Dining Lovers, Paul Feinstein, joins us to break down the inaugural list of ‘North America's 50 Best Restaurants.' And, yes, we're judging these places like the critics who helped pick them! Sponsor: Quince - Go to Quince.com/GreenEggs to get free shipping and 365-day returns! Want to be a sponsor? Learn about your ad choices at megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raleigh's Michelin moment is almost here. With the Guide to the American South on the horizon, we called on RM's 2024 Best Restaurant chefs & owners to weigh in on who deserves that coveted star. Chef Michelin PicksMichelin Announces South GuideGood Content Lives HereGet socialMeet Our Sponsors:Timber PizzaNapa Bistro & Wine BarILŪMRA SkinGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

Jon Bonné is Resy's managing editor, and the author of The New French Wine and other books, and a winner of awards from most major food organizations. We always love having Jon in the studio, and today we talk in detail about the Resy 100, a decisive and illuminating list of restaurants around the United States that define dining today. The list has a very strong point of view and highlights restaurants in both big cities and smaller communities that serve exceptional food that might be alternately comforting and daring, traditional and completely new. It's a fantastic list, and we cover many of the entries while also zooming out to discuss interesting examples of Mexican cuisine, the New Nordic moment, and, naturally, the modern wine bar scene. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers – not of Resy—and do not constitute professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab the FREE guide to the best local food spots on Maui!Did you know most visitors miss Maui's best food because they stick to resort restaurants?Locals know the real gems are tucked in Wailuku, Paia, Kihei, and Lahaina, and they're worth finding.If you've ever wondered where locals actually eat on Maui, this episode is for you. You'll get real, firsthand tips from longtime Maui resident Liza Pierce on how to eat well, support local businesses, and skip the tourist traps.In this episode of Hawaii's Best, we share the ultimate Maui food guide, featuring everything from iconic spots like Mama's Fish House to hidden food truck finds and plate-lunch favorites.

On today's AGT pod, Jason and Nivine sit down to talk about their weekend as Jason heads to New York's hottest restaurant with his son Wyatt and David, while Nivine tries to party back home in LA. Also, One Battle After Another causing a rift with Jason's friend's, Nivine gets a Google next and Jason yells at Nivine for getting a $23 bagel. And, throwing a tantrum with your partner on a hike, what it takes to be a good waiter and Jason reflects on what it's like to hang out with his son in New York. Book Jason on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/jasonnash?aaQueryId=69645dee8e96923c9121c94e5334ad7f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welp, another ridiculous list has hit the food media landscape, so Jordan and Max break all the losing and winning down. But first, Genghis Cohen has finally re-opened in a new location and the fellas have the shrimp toast and orange chicken first look featuring a member of Jordan's family. And no restaurant in Los Angeles is currently more hyped than Baby Bistro, so the fellas talk it and their experience with the Echo Park farmer's market driven hospitality house.

• Sponsor plugs for Bart Merrick realtors and Just Call Mo • Wordplay with Hot Crystal Van/Rainy Bart Merrick • Housing market slow, Fed rates, experience matters, houses sitting, real estate biggest decision • Friday free show announced • Seth Petruzzelli guest, first appearance in years, brings daughter Vera • Jokes about health, colonoscopy, IAS syndrome • Baby sounds on mic, Dan's CTE/death song • Parenting sacrifices, kids growing fast, dance studio life • Seth juggling dojo, house sale stress, slanted room, inspectors nitpicking • House dropped from $1.799M to $1.299M • Million-dollar homes common now, Trump house in Winter Park lowers appeal • Seth reads Brown Bear to Vera, dad life fulfilling • Dojo students still testing, but marketing neglected • Friends like Jackal help, his daughter earns black belt • Vera choking scares, anti-choking device, treadmill running gag • Butt cancer jogging jokes • Seth bullied as “mop head,” dad threatened principal with karate death blow • Tommy adjusting to sixth grade, awkward transitions, name-using debate • Seth recalls Christian school and Bishop Varel drug issues • Seth's boat broke after sitting too long • Looking for female roommate to help babysit Vera, prefers no dogs, okay with reptiles • Parenting challenges with Vera's SpaghettiOs diet • Ongoing B6 toxicity muscle twitching • Vera learning karate punches in Japanese • Music break: Teen Mortgage “Box” • Hollerbach's German Restaurant wins Best Restaurant 2025 • Praised for schnitzel, sausage platter, pork shank, spätzle, kids menu • New T&D pins available, Knight's Table events • Straw hats by Hittin Skins/Danger Brain • Fantasy Football draft on Twitch with catering from The Joint • Pinball Dudes tournament with Ross and EJ, better camera setup • Draft frustrations • Max learning breakdancing, hitting windmills, hopes to impress peers • Dan recalls drumming at black church, excitement for son's moments • Listener Jeff “Nutman” visits, therapist, offers Tom scraping therapy for “limp cock foot” • MRI inconclusive, willing to try gua sha • Miami Heat guard Marcos Perez stole 400+ jerseys/memorabilia, sold $1.9M • LeBron Finals jersey resold $3.7M • Items from Wade, Butler, Bosh, Mourning, Shaq • Lack of cameras allowed theft, facing 10 years • Dolphins security family tie mentioned • Tyreek Hill cleats worth ~$10K • Caller Rob's recurring butt abscess, hospital lancing, embarrassing but funny • Fiber supplements and clean bowel jokes • Caller recalls Sarasota Pee-wee Herman theater, Guthrie's gut box • Make-A-Wish survivor “owe back” jokes • Peanut roadside stories • Local rapper MC Search, Pete Nice memorabilia scam • Music by White Reaper, Bowling Shoes • Sponsor Modern Plumbing Industries offering discounts and installs • Jen joins, surname debates, euphonium joke, Becca in jazz band • Hogan death rumor • Jen fixes engines, bad financial decisions, Gateway PC, Mars Music credit spree, Technics 1200s • Pregnant in court with detoxing lawyer • Blockbuster decline stories, stealing media, renting consoles, like Home Depot waste • Insurance jobs pay well but hated • Jen considering insurance, influencer idea dismissed, maybe producer • Crystal stops in for peanuts • Food service memories • Blockbuster porn rental awkwardness • Norm and Crystal contributions • 3D printing toys, micropenises, valve caps • Scandinavian kaffeost voicemail, Viking toughness • Voicemail about orgasms • Heat warning • Viral Bijan Robinson drill • Dan scooter photoshoot, motorcycle safety, Brad Hines death, SeaWorld ride memory • Bike discomfort, anatomy jokes, DCF concerns • Jen birthday wishes, insurance job search, old silly emails • Show wrap-up and comedic disclaimer ### **Social Media:**   [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)