Podcasts about best restaurants

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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Send us a textSeason 11 continues with a story shaped by culture, curiosity, and a woman who sees food as memory, craft, and connection.Leen Al Zaben grew up between Jordanian Bedouin hospitality and the fresh, seasonal cooking of her grandmother's kitchen. Big salads, olive oil, Friday breakfasts, and long family tables. Those early moments became the foundation of her palate and the way she understands flavor.Her path was never straight. She studied business, tried multiple careers, moved cities, felt lost, and often doubted herself. But writing, photography, and a quiet pull toward food kept finding their way back to her. From Amman to Montreal to Paris to San Francisco, each chapter pushed her closer to the work she was meant to do.A blog she started one summer opened doors. Teaching herself photography opened more. A chance introduction in San Francisco led her into a food tech startup where she built content, tested recipes, and literally taught an oven how to cook.Then came Japan. Quiet streets during COVID. Markets, donabe cooking, miso, rice, tea houses. A new universe of discipline and craft.Today Leen is the Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Restaurants and MENA's 50 Best. She champions homegrown talent, documents culture, and brings a thoughtful, grounded voice to the region's culinary story.This episode is honest, generous, reflective, and full of the moments that shape a career.What You Will Hear in This Episode• Growing up between Bedouin hospitality, family cooking, and early food memories• The salads, textures, and seasons that shaped her palate• Feeling lost in her early twenties and the long search for direction• Why writing and creative expression changed everything• The blog that quietly kickstarted her food career• How photography and content work became her entry point into the industry• Moving to San Francisco and working at a food tech startup• Discovering Japan, cooking traditions, and learning through stillness• How she became Academy Chair for 50 Best and what the role really involves• The future of Middle Eastern cuisine and her message to young chefs and writersChapters00:00 Introduction04:00 Bedouin hospitality, grandma's salads, and childhood food stories12:00 How seasons shaped her palate and love for fresh ingredients18:00 Career confusion, studying business, and feeling completely lost26:00 The mentor who changed everything and the move toward writing30:00 Oxford, the blog, and teaching herself photography38:00 San Francisco and joining a food tech startup55:00 Life in Japan during COVID and learning Japanese cooking67:00 Becoming Academy Chair and the truth about how voting works87:00 The rise of homegrown restaurants across the region104:00 The future of Middle Eastern cuisine and advice for young talentProudly Brought to You by Potatoes USAPotatoes USA represents America's potato growers and inspires chefs, home cooks, and food lovers everywhere.From nutrition to creativity, they show why the humble potato remains one of the most powerful ingredients in every kitchen.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/potatogoodnessgcc/Websitehttps://www.potatogoodnessgcc.comFollow Leen Al ZabenInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/leenalzaben/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leenalzabenWebsitehttps://www.leenalzaben.com/Follow Chef JKPInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chefjkpSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE

Did you know that FREE food can actually make you a LOT of money, here's how! --- 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

LA has its own flavor when it comes to venture capital, and Andrew Chan breaks down exactly why it works. Instead of trying to copy SF or New York, LA mixes deep tech, robotics, space startups, and pure creative chaos into one ecosystem that actually makes sense once you see how it all connects. We got into the quirks of raising money there, why energy investing hits different in LA, and how the city's culture shapes the kinds of companies that thrive. If you've ever wondered how beaches, studios, and space hardware all end up in the same conversation, this is the one.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io00:00 - Intro01:19 - Geography05:17 - Venture Capitalist Insights07:06 - Office Space Dynamics12:18 - Understanding Venture Capital Rounds14:55 - Definition of Money17:30 - Investment Risk Factors24:07 - VC vs Angel Investor Comparison26:10 - Becoming an Investor29:30 - LinkedIn Networking Etiquette29:50 - Fiduciary Responsibilities31:40 - The AI Bubble Explained39:50 - Energy Sector Overview45:53 - Investing in Energy Opportunities51:09 - Current Projects Discussion55:40 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections55:58 - Why Choose LA for Business01:01:19 - Texas Business Landscape01:05:37 - Best Restaurant in America01:07:32 - Taste of Texas Overview01:07:48 - Taste of Texas Experiencehttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Patrícia Ferraz fala sobre o Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, que tem 10 restaurantes brasileiros que se destacam entre o 51º e o 100º lugar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We're talking about a restaurant. A restaurant that became the top-rated restaurant in London. Except that the restaurant was a fake.我们要谈的是一家餐厅——一家成为伦敦最高评分餐厅的餐厅。只不过，这家餐厅是假的。It didn't exist. Yes, so we ask who did it, why he did it and how. Well, let's start with who, Richard.它根本不存在。那么我们来问：是谁干的？为什么要这么做？又是怎么做到的？我们先从“谁”开始吧，理查德。It was a journalist, OK? By the name of Ubar Butler. And what's interesting was that his original job included writing fake reviews for TripAdvisor restaurants, even though he never went to them, right? And he saw that these fake reviews actually helped the restaurants to become very popular. The reviews were always positive.是一个记者，名叫乌巴·巴特勒。有趣的是，他之前的工作就是帮餐厅在TripAdvisor上写假评论——虽然他从来没去过那些餐厅。而且他发现，这些虚假的好评确实能让餐厅变得很受欢迎。Yes, obviously the restaurants themselves paid for him to write the reviews. Of course, which leads on to why he had his idea. Yes, he wondered whether it was possible for not only to have fake reviews but actually have a fake restaurant.没错，那些餐厅当然是付钱请他写好评的。而这也引发了他的灵感：他在想，既然有假的评论，那能不能干脆弄一家假的餐厅？Would it be possible to become the best restaurant in London? Yeah, now this became a challenge for him, didn't it, Richard? And we're talking about April 2017. So how did he go about it, Richard?能不能让这家假餐厅成为伦敦最好的餐厅？对，这对他来说成了一个挑战。时间是在2017年4月。那他是怎么做的呢，理查德？Well, the first thing is he decided to use his real shed in the garden. That was the restaurant.首先，他决定用自己花园里的小棚子当作餐厅。Yeah, and he called it The Shed. And for £10 he was actually able to get it verified as a real place. Because it wasn't real, he didn't want to give his real address, so he made it appointment-only.对，他把餐厅命名为“The Shed（棚屋）”。花了10英镑，他居然真的能让TripAdvisor验证通过。因为餐厅并不存在，他不想公开真实地址，于是设置为“仅限预约”。And then, so he did that, then he designed a website and he created a concept. What was that? He named all his dishes after moods. So he had a happy, love, comfort as his dishes.接着他做了网站，并设计了一个概念。他把所有菜品都以情绪命名，比如“快乐”“爱情”“安慰”等。So comfort for me would be something like shepherd's pie. Yes, and he also took some photos of the dishes. Yeah, those arty, soft, focused, close-up photos of food that is very popular nowadays.比如“安慰”这道菜，对我来说可能就像牧羊人派一样。是的，他还拍了一些菜的照片——那种现在很流行的艺术感、柔焦、特写的美食照。But they were all fake as well. Yeah, he didn't even use real ingredients, right? He used shaving cream instead of cream. Shaving cream, yes, and paint.但那些照片也全是假的。他根本没用真正的食材，比如用剃须膏代替奶油。没错，还有颜料。He painted his things to look attractive. Yeah, so he had a name, had a logo, and lots of great photos. So then he submits his restaurant to TripAdvisor and... Well, it's approved and then it's put on their site for everyone to see.他用颜料把东西涂得看起来很诱人。于是，他有了名字、有了标志，还有很多漂亮的照片。接着，他把餐厅提交到TripAdvisor——结果真的通过审核，上了网站。He started out ranked at number 18,149, but by the end of August he was at number 156. And by the winter he's number 30. How did he do that, Richard?起初他的排名是第18,149名，但到了八月底，已经上升到第156名。到了冬天，更是进入前三十。理查德，他是怎么做到的？Well, obviously, he has a history of writing fake reviews. Yes. He had lots of contacts. He got all his friends to write really great reviews for his non-existent restaurant and that soon got him shooting up the charts.很明显，他有写假评论的经验。而且人脉广，他请朋友们帮忙为这家不存在的餐厅写极好的评论。没多久，排名就蹭蹭往上涨。It was all about the reviews. All the reviews were fantastic and it made all the difference. And of course he couldn't have any bad reviews because no real people went to the restaurant at all.一切都靠评论。所有的评论都极其出色，这就是关键。而且根本不会出现差评，因为没有真正的顾客去过。Exactly. And then on the 1st of November, the same year, just six months after listing The Shed online, he gets an email from TripAdvisor. He's worried, isn't he?没错。然后在同年11月1日，也就是上架六个月后，他收到了TripAdvisor的邮件。他当时很紧张，对吧？Yes, he thinks they've rumbled him. Yeah. But an actual fact is to tell him that he's London's top-rated restaurant.对，他以为自己被揭穿了。其实不是。那封邮件是告诉他，他的餐厅成了伦敦排名第一的餐厅。A restaurant that doesn't exist, he's told, is currently the highest ranked in one of the world's biggest cities on perhaps the internet's most trusted review site.一间根本不存在的餐厅，成了世界上最大城市之一、也许是最受信任的评论网站上的第一名。Number one, Richard. I mean, that is just incredible.第一名啊，理查德。这真是太不可思议了。Now, he stayed there for two weeks, but of course now that the page has been deleted, everybody realises it was a fake.后来它保持第一名两周，但如今页面已被删除，大家才意识到那是个骗局。But he said it was a fake, didn't he? Yeah, he... It wasn't actually found out by anybody. No, no, no. He wanted to show that this was possible, right?不过是他自己公开承认的。并不是被揭穿的。他只是想证明，这一切是可以做到的。And I suppose it's sad really because it just shows how easily fooled people are.说起来也挺讽刺的，这说明人们是多么容易被欺骗。How fake everything is. But an actual fact, in his own words, he's much more positive. He says, if he can transform his garden into London's best restaurant, then literally anything is possible in the business world.世界多么虚假。但用他自己的话说，他倒是更乐观——如果他能把自家花园变成伦敦最好的餐厅，那在商业世界里，一切皆有可能。

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.

Once again, I'm joined by James Iranzad (Gooseneck Hospitality) and James Langford-Smith (Pamplemousse Jus), as we dig into a few topics that have been top of mind lately...We kick things off by unpacking what the BCGEU strike has meant for the hospitality industry, and how we can better protect ourselves during future labour negotiations. From there, the discussion shifts to Nikki Bayley's latest, and we imagine curating our own version; we touch on the recent New York Times feature following two restaurateurs, with limited money and experience, trying to open restaurants in NYC; wrapping it all up with a recent Vancouver Sun column about the rise of food content creators, and how social media is shaping the way diners experience food culture in Vancouver.Always good fun when we chat. Enjoy!The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver, According to a Local Expert - EaterOpening a Restaurant in New York Is No Picnic. - New York TimesHow food content creators are transforming Vancouver's restaurant scene - Vancouver SunIf you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email at trackandfoodpod@gmail.com 

A restaurant owner wasn't happy. She said, "I thought y'all were going to help me grow my sales. This in-store marketing program won't do that. I want something that gets me new customers." Well... she's 100% wrong. However, before we delve into why, let me provide some context. --- 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

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

Au cœur des Cantons-de-l'Est, à Austin, Dominic Labelle dirige Parcelles, une ferme champêtre unique où la terre, la cuisine et la communauté se rencontrent.Son restaurant sur place est devenu une destination prisée, et ses produits alimentent certaines des plus grandes tables de Montréal— dont certains sont nommées parmi les meilleurs restaurants d'Amérique du Nord selon le World's 50 Best Restaurants.Dans cet épisode, Dominic nous parle de son parcours, de sa philosophie agricole, et de cette quête d'équilibre entre le respect du vivant et l'exigence gastronomique.Une conversation intime, à hauteur d'humain, sur la lenteur, la passion et la beauté des choses bien faites.#DominicLabelle #ParcellesAustin #Cantons-de-l'Est #fermechampêtre #restaurantParcelles #gastronomiequébécoise #producteurs locaux #Mon Lapin #World's50Best #cuisineduterroir #ferme à table #gastronomie durable #On est dans le jus #podcast culinaire

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

You sure can tell a lot about a person by what they eat. Actor Marilyn Monroe once said that she was told her eating habits were “absolutely bizarre”, to which she replied, “I don’t think so.” (Her daily breakfast was a cup of hot milk with two raw eggs whisked in.) Well, today, you can now judge the tastes of those across the nation. Because the results from the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards are in. Today, Good Food head Sarah Norris, national restaurant editor Callan Boys and Melbourne restaurant editor Emma Breheny, on the restaurants you can’t miss. What this year’s dominant food trends say about what we value - and no longer care for. And the affordable must-order dish that our team says is the “undersell of the year”.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You sure can tell a lot about a person by what they eat. Actor Marilyn Monroe once said that she was told her eating habits were “absolutely bizarre”, to which she replied, “I don’t think so.” (Her daily breakfast was a cup of hot milk with two raw eggs whisked in.) Well, today, you can now judge the tastes of those across the nation. Because the results from the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards are in. Today, Good Food head Sarah Norris, national restaurant editor Callan Boys and Melbourne restaurant editor Emma Breheny, on the restaurants you can’t miss. What this year’s dominant food trends say about what we value - and no longer care for. And the affordable must-order dish that our team says is the “undersell of the year”.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's podcast is from a session I hosted recently with some restaurant owners talking about my beliefs as it relates to restaurant growth, and how America's Best Restaurants is building our brand around that mission.  --- 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

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

Finally, a restaurant worker did everything right...but then the restaurants system 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

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

Workers who recently lost their job at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease control are now in a sort of limbo; DeKalb County School's Superintendent Devon Horton has resigned; and AJC restaurant critic Henri Hollis joins All Things Considered to go over the AJC's recently released Atlanta's 50 Best Restaurants list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking about moving to Grand Blanc, Michigan? This video breaks down everything you need to know about what it's really like to live here — from housing costs and property taxes to schools, restaurants, and local hidden gems.Grand Blanc is one of Michigan's fastest-growing communities, offering a perfect balance of affordability, top-rated schools, and small-town charm just minutes from Flint and an hour from Detroit. Whether you're relocating for work, looking for great schools, or just want a peaceful suburb with easy access to big-city amenities, this guide covers it all.

Facebook shouldn't be run like your direct mailers from the 1990s. --- 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

You better be gating your customer reviews that are not good.  --- 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

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.

Marketing in 2025 allows you to be the TV star, so take advantage of it.    --- 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

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

On this week's LA Food Podcast, Luca Servodio and Father Sal recap recent eats in NYC and LA before diving into Tejal Rao's review of Baby Bistro — is it really the perfect encapsulation of LA dining in 2025? We also break down the new North America's 50 Best Restaurants list: Atomix takes #1, New York dominates, Canada surges, and LA lands just three spots (Providence, Holbox, Kato). Plus, in Chef's Kiss / Big Miss, we tackle modern steakhouses, Eater LA's new “Dining Report,” California's allergen-labeling law, Zohran Mamdani's food-fueled campaign, and Genghis Cohen's big move.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.

Today on the podcast we welcome Jeremy Chan. Jeremy is a British-Canadian chef who grew up between London and Hong Kong, and is the Co-founder of Ikoyi restaurant. In 2017, Chan joined forces with Iré Hassan-Odukale – a friend who had just left a career in insurance - and together they decided to build Ikoyi.Ikoyi is now a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in London, and it has recently been voted one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. But Chan has not always been a chef. In fact he studied Philosophy with Cameron at Princeton, and worked briefly in finance. After leaving, he wrote to lots of restaurants asking them to take him on for some experience. He ended up working at restaurants like the two-starred Hibiscus, Dinner by Heston, and in one of the best restaurants in the world: Noma. He's known for his creativity, innovation, and originality.In this episode we talk about:- The need for obsession and relentless drive when creating something new- The importance of staying true to your creative vision and maintaining integrity in the face of external pressures- The restaurant's focus on creating meaningful, lasting experiences for guests and fostering a strong, values-driven team culture- The challenges, discipline, and daily routines required to operate at the highest level- The personal sacrifices required for success, and the reality of building a new business - from empty restaurants to finding new dishesBuilding a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING. Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

What's your focus right now?  Oh, it's a lot of things?  Well then, no wonder you're not dominating ANY THING.   --- 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

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.

Hi there, happy Thursday!What I'm Reading…* Food photographer extraordinaire Eva Kolenko (who's shot more than 50 cookbooks) has a new Substack and she's pulling back the curtain on her work. (Eva joined us in our Behind the Spine series back in 2022.)* Cookbook author Marian Burros died at 92 this week. NYT obit. While she authored a dozen-plus cookbooks in her career, the strongest remembrances are around her iconic plum torte, which she published in the Times in 1983 and has remained one of the paper's most-popular recipes. You can read Pete Wells paying tribute here—or, better yet, bake one yourself. * We're right in the heart of fall cookbook season, and this year's lineup is especially rich—stunning, memorable works that I've been lucky to dive into (nearly 100 new books have already crossed my desk!). For a taste of the top titles, check out new roundups from Eater, Epicurious, and Saveur. I'll be chatting with some of the authors on Salt + Spine and can't wait to share those conversations with you.Episode 173: Deuki Hong & Matt RodbardThis week, chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard join us to #TalkCookbooks! Deuki's latest restaurant SŌHN is an “all-day cafe and multi-use gathering space” in San Francisco. Matt is a writer who also hosts the prolific TASTE podcast (required listening for food lovers).When their first collaborative book, Koreatown, came out in 2016, it captivated food publishing. For many readers, it was the first time Korean American food culture was presented with such energy, personality, and depth. Eight years later, Deuki and Matt returned with a new, wider-lens look.The authors are quick to note that the new book, Koreaworld, isn't a sequel. It's a dispatch from a moment when Korean food and culture are everywhere: K-pop topping the charts, Parasite winning the Oscars, Seoul cafes setting global coffee trends, and a Korean tasting menu taking the top U.S. spot on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list this year. As Deuki and Matt write in the opening to Korea World: “You are about to read the story of a culinary revolution.”In our conversation, Deuki and Matt take us behind the scenes of the ambitious project—from their travels through locations like Jeju and Seoul during the pandemic, to profiling the chefs and artisans who make up what they call “Korea World.”

Don't fall for the Google Review Scam 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

Portland's award-winning food scene has been all over the national headlines recently: this summer we've caught the attention of food influencer Keith Lee, the New York Times, and even pizza critics all the way out in Italy. But is what outsiders are saying about Portland's food scene true? Today we're talking with Portland Monthly associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, to break down what he thinks they got right and wrong. Discussed in today's episode: The Restaurant List 2025 [New York Times] The 25 Best Restaurants in Portland, Ore., Right Now [New York Times] 50 Top Pizza World 2025  TikTok Star Keith Lee Tried These Portland Eateries — Here's The List [Portland Tribune] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode: pFriem Family Brewers Window Nation DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% of Visit Walla Walla HUEL - Save 15% with code PORTLAND Cascadia Getaways

On today's show: 1. Trump administration can have your voter info, S.C. court rules - https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2025/09/12/trump-administration-can-have-your-voter-info-s-c-court-rules/ 2. Mace faces backlash over antisemitic comment - https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2025/09/16/mace-faces-backlash-over-antisemitic-comment/ 2a. Mace yells at Jacobs on House floor over ‘boob jobs is gender-affirming care' comment - https://www.counton2.com/hill-politics/mace-yells-at-jacobs-on-house-floor-over-boob-jobs-is-gender-affirming-care-comment/ 3. S.C. Supreme Court suspends Charleston County Magistrate judge - https://abcnews4.com/news/local/sc-supreme-court-suspends-charleston-county-magistrate-judge-wciv-abc-news-4-2025-investigation-james-b-gosnell 4. SC health officials confirm measles case; third confirmed case since July - https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/sc-health-officials-confirm-measles-case-third-confirmed-case-since-july/ 5. Colbert takes home ‘Late Show' Emmy awards - https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2025/09/15/colbert-takes-home-late-show-emmy-awards/ 6. Chubby Fish Earns Spot on The New York Times' 50 Best Restaurants in America List - https://holycitysinner.com/food-bev/chubby-fish-new-york-times/ This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

On today's podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan! Eric and Felice discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the closure of Bosscat Kitchen & Libations' in River Oaks, ChòpnBlọk being named to the New York Times' 50 Best Restaurants in America list, and chef Kate McClean's departure from Tony's Restaurant. In the Restaurants of the Week portion, Butter Funk Kitchen and Southern Jerks are featured.  Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Whiskey-Obsessed Houston Restaurant will Shutter River Oaks Location New York Times Names Houston West African Restaurant to 50 Best List Houston Fine Dining Restaurant Parts Ways with Longtime Chef More Than 30 Houston Bars are Selling $7.13 Drinks for Texas Cocktail Week Bon Appetit Showers Praise on Aaron Bludorn's Bistro in Houston Hotel

Lawrence, Kansas, is known for Jayhawk basketball and its Bleeding Kansas history, but its food scene is worth digging into, too. Here's where to find the best restaurants and bars on Mass Street and beyond.

James Sanders, Chef and Owner, Sanders BBQ Supply Co., joins John Williams to talk about the restaurant being named one of the 50 best restaurants in the U.S.A. by the New York Times. James talks about when the Beverly restaurant opened, if he has been surprised by all the recognition they have received, what’s on […]

James Sanders, Chef and Owner, Sanders BBQ Supply Co., joins John Williams to talk about the restaurant being named one of the 50 best restaurants in the U.S.A. by the New York Times. James talks about when the Beverly restaurant opened, if he has been surprised by all the recognition they have received, what’s on […]

Today on The LA Food Podcast, Dave Beran—the award-winning chef behind Santa Monica's Pasjoli and the tasting-menu temple Seline—sits down for his most candid interview yet. We talk about stepping into roles before you feel ready, the line between an intense kitchen and a toxic one, fundraising and vision, and how he truly feels about Seline not earning a Michelin star in year one. We also rewind to his Chicago years with Grant Achatz at Alinea and Next, and dig into how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, hospitality, and creativity in Los Angeles.Before that, part-time co-host Karen Palmer joins for recent eats in Ojai, what she's working on next (including a shockingly great pizzeria in a surprising location), and Chef's Kiss / Big Miss:Food & Wine's LA snub on its latest Best New Chefs listWhich LA spots made The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America (2025)The latest trend sweeping LA restaurants and how we actually feel about itIf you care about fine dining, honest kitchen culture, and where Los Angeles food is headed next, this one is for you.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

James Sanders, Chef and Owner, Sanders BBQ Supply Co., joins John Williams to talk about the restaurant being named one of the 50 best restaurants in the U.S.A. by the New York Times. James talks about when the Beverly restaurant opened, if he has been surprised by all the recognition they have received, what’s on […]

Two Oregon restaurants appear on The New York Times’ annual list of the 50 best restaurants in the country. Yardy Rum Bar is a Caribbean restaurant in Eugene “celebrating the food and drinking culture of the West Indies using seasonal ingredients from the Northwest.” The Paper Bridge is a Northern Vietnamese restaurant in Portland specializing in house-made rice noodles and chili sauces.   Isaiah Martinez is the chef and co-owner of Yardy Rum Bar. Quynh Nguyen and Carlo Reinardy are the co-chefs and co-owners of The Paper Bridge. They all join us to talk about their respective cuisines and what being included on the list means to them.  

If your restaurant feels like it's running your life, this episode of “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast is for you. I invited leadership expert and author of “Watch Me Rise Dr. Doug “Dr. Luff” Luffborough — who went from homelessness to Harvard and a career coaching leaders — to join me and talk straight to restaurant owners about why prosperity starts with leadership. We connect his story to the Restaurant Prosperity Formula I teach and focus on what you can expect to learn: how your personal life fuels your leadership, how your default style shapes results and how balanced teams create freedom and profit.Learn more about Dr. Luff at https://www.drluff.com

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on the culinary shake-ups, surprise winners and eateries that define our city's dining scene—from humble newcomers to meaty mainstays. 2025 Best Restaurants2024 Best Restaurants All the Buzz, Straight to Your Inbox—FreeMeet Our Sponsors:Timber PizzaNapa Bistro & Wine BarSkin SenseGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now

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What does it take to go from pulling double shifts in your family's restaurant to running four successful locations while still making time for family? In this episode of “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast, I sat down with Matt Jacobs, a Pennsylvania-based restaurant entrepreneur who built Ben Franklin's Tap Room and now owns three Jersey Mike's franchises. Matt shares his journey of starting out overwhelmed, underpaid and stuck in the day-to-day grind to creating systems, building a strong leadership team, and ultimately gaining both financial and personal freedom. Listeners will walk away with inspiration and clarity on what's possible when you commit to systems, accountability and scaling with purpose.

Reconocida como la “Mejor Chef Femenina del Mundo” por The World's 50 Best Restaurants en 2022, Espinoza representa una forma de entender la gastronomía como memoria, identidad y derecho. En su cocina confluyen arte, ciencia y tradición. Cada plato que crea es para ella también un relato. Sobre la selva, el mar, los pueblos indígenas o las mujeres campesinas. Para ella, cocinar es una manera de contar quiénes somos y hacia dónde queremos ir. Considerada una de las chefs más influyentes de América Latina, Leonor Espinoza ha hecho de la cocina un acto cultural y sensorial. Su propuesta culinaria exalta los sabores autóctonos de Colombia, reivindica saberes ancestrales, prácticas sostenibles y la biodiversidad del territorio. Con Leo Cocina y Cacao, y la Fundación Funleo, ha impulsado un modelo de cocina con propósito que genera transformación social a través del respeto a las comunidades y sus ingredientes.

It's Restaurant Week! When places all over the city offer special menus with three or four delicious courses. But choosing where to go can be tough – this week and any week, really – because there are so many great options. So we're tapping in food writer Emily Catalano, who's tried more than 80 spots for Pittsburgh Magazine, to share her personal favorites – most surprising, most perfect, where the chefs go, most splurge-worthy, best bang for your buck, and more! We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 13th episode: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Overlook Maps Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.