Podcast appearances and mentions of rita sodi

For Rita Sodi, cooking isn't so much an art or a science, but rather an intuitive way for her to channel her Tuscan roots and provide a profound sense of home. Following a 15-year career in the world of fashion as a self-described “denim guru” for Calvin Klein Jeans, Sodi transitioned into the realm of restaurants in 2008, when she moved to New York City from Bagno a Ripoli, Italy, and opened the West Village establishment I Sodi. Soon after, Sodi serendipitously met her life and work partner, Jody Williams—the chef-owner of the French bistro Buvette—and the two went on to found the restaurant group Officina 1397. Now, in addition to I Sodi and Buvette, they also operate Via Carota, The Commerce Inn, and Bar Pisellino. Across all of Sodi's undertakings, her motive is clear: to create dishes she loves with great care and rigor, and, at least in the cases of I Sodi and Via Carota, to share an abiding passion for Tuscan cooking.On the episode, Sodi discusses learning to cook from her mother, her atypical journey from fashion to food, and some of the stringent rules she follows in the kitchen and in life.Special thanks to our Season 10 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Rita Sodi[25:50] Tuscany[4:50] West Village[5:58] I Sodi[6:47] Calvin Klein Jeans[8:31] Jody Williams[8:31] Via Carota[8:31] Officina 1397[8:31] Bar Pisellino[8:31] The Commerce Inn[8:31] Buvette[20:29] Pete Wells[23:22] “An Ode to I Sodi”[23:22] “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City 2024”[23:22] “When I Want to Be Alone, I Eat Dinner at the Bar at I Sodi”[25:50] Bagno a Ripoli[29:35] “The Laws of Tuscan Eating at I Sodi in the West Village”[48:26] Emilia-Romagna[53:53] Jeff Gordinier

What's it like spending 24 hours a day together? Ruth Alexander speaks to couples who run restaurants. She hears how they met, what they argue about and why being a couple might be good for business. Ruth visits Andrea Follador and Jazz Navin at ‘The Perfect Match' restaurant in Sale, in the North West of England. Jazz is the chef and Andrea is the sommelier, the two met working at Gordan Ramsay's ‘The Savoy Grill' in London. Ruth speaks to Frederico Araya and Fernanda Guerrero, chefs who have lived and worked together in their native Chile, China, and now Singapore where they run fine dining ‘Araya' restaurant. Rita Sodi and wife Jody Williams ran a restaurant each, and then decided to open one together, 'Via Carota' in New York, United States. Today they run five bars and restaurants together in the city. If you would like to get in touch with the show please email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk. Presented by Ruth Alexander. Produced by Beatrice Pickup. (Image: Andrea Follador and Jazz Navin who run ‘The Perfect Match' restaurant together in North West England. Credit: BBC)

If you want more information on the restaurants mentioned in this week's episode, click on the links below:  Le Bernardin - From co-owner Maguy Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert, this luxury seafood restaurant earned four stars from The New York Times three months after its opening, was ranked #1 in the world in 2019 by La Liste, and held a spot on the World's 50 Best List for many years. Here you can enjoy a renowned dining experience with Ripert's Mediterranean influence mixed into the art of seafood. Melissa suggests trying the artichoke with warm truffle and halibut with baby leaks Favorites from Eric RipertBalthazar - One of Eric's favorite restaurants where he frequents once a week. Founded in 1997, this classy brasserie serves a traditional French spread from fresh seafood and shellfish to bread and pastriesSAGA - Rooted in European technique but draws inspiration from around the world, this two-starred Michelin restaurant sits high on 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street and is where Eric loves visiting for dinnerYakitori Totto - Serves grilled Japanese meat and vegetables on skewers seasoned with a sweet housemade "Tare" sauce located between 8th Ave & BroadwayCitarella - Eric's go-to market for buying fishTin Building - by Jean-Georges located in lower Manhattan's historic Seaport that holds a marketplace, grocery, retail stores, and restaurants. Eric recommends the grocery as a one-stop-shop for buying ingredientsFrantzén (Stockholm) - The beautifully executed, three-Michelin star, fine-dining restaurant Eric wants to visit again on his next trip back to Sweden Restaurants referenced by Melissa Biggs Bradley and Indagare Productions Director Kathryn Nathanson:  Claud - European-style wine bar located in East Village that was recently rated in the New York Time's  Top 100 restaurants. Try to dine at the Chef's table!Monkey Bar - Swanky, old-school New-York eatery founded in the 1930s by the team who is behind Au Cheval and 4 CharlesBad Roman - Celebratory Italian restaurant by the Quality Group with Las Vegas energy, located in Columbus Circle ItalianRao's - Southern Neapolitan Italian restaurant known for its authentic food and old-style ambiance. This is an invite-only reservation system as the tables are owned by clientsVia Carota - Located in West Village, this restaurant by chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi honors old-world Italian roots, lifestyle, food, and décorI-Sodi - Another spot by Rita Sodi, this Italian restaurant, inspired by Rita's farm north of Florence, is a must-stop for a negroni cocktail and the cacio e pepe pasta dishLilia - Simple Italian and soulful cooking by Missy Robbins located in BrooklynMisi - Another restaurant by Missy Robbins located in Brooklyn, known for its handmade pasta and vegetable antipastiMarea - Coastal Italian cuisine great for octopus fusilli and sitting at the barKing - Ever-changing reliable Italian menu in a relaxed, elegant dining environmentRezdôra - Located in the Flatiron neighborhood, this restaurant features the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and is known for its homemade pasta, meat, fish, local vegetables, and Northern Italian wine BurgersJG Melon - Known for its juicy hamburgers and bloody marys, this spot brings a retro-style flare to the Upper East Side and is cash onlyHillstone - Part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group, this American eatery continues to serve its staple burger in NYC Minetta Tavern - Described as “Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern,” this spot is home to the must-try Black Label burger4 Charles Prime Rib - A late-night intimate spot in West Village with old-school decor where you can try the prime rib burgerEmily - Italian-Style burger located in Clinton Hill and West Village  BagelsH&H Bagels - Founded in 1972, this shop uses its original recipe and the artisanal water method to create its bagels, making them crusty on the outside and soft on the insidePick A Bagel - Hand rolled and kettle boiled bagels where you can try the flagel (flat bagel)Popup Bagel - Located on Thompson St., this “not famous but known” bagel shop started as a backyard pickup window and has now grown into several pop ups and permanent locationsGoldberg's - Four generations deep bagel shop located in Southampton that serves excellent flagels MexicanOxomoco - Lively spot located on Greenpoint Ave in Brooklyn, known for its wood-fired dishes, ample tequila, and patioCosme - A Casamata restaurant located in the Flatiron district that serves Mexican-rooted food with a contemporary twist and known for its duck carnitas tacosAtla - Located in NoHo, this restaurant uses organic, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients and is great for lunch or dinnerRosa Mexicano - A fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine where you can order great guacamole Fine DiningLe Bernardin - From co-owner Maguy Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert, this luxury seafood restaurant earned 4 stars from The New York Times three months after its opening, was ranked #1 in the world in 2019 by La List, and held a spot on the World's 50 Best List for many years. Here you can enjoy a renowned dining experience with Ripert's Mediterranean influence mixed into the art of seafood. Melissa suggests trying the artichoke with warm truffle and halibut with baby leaksEleven Madison Park - Overlooking Madison Square Park, this restaurant consists of an entirely plant-based menuOne White Street - Located in Tribeca and features a strong farm-to-table menuSAGA - Rooted in European technique but draws inspiration from around the world, this two-starred Michelin restaurant sits high on 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street and is by James Kent who is also behind Crown Shy, another Michelelin-starred restaurant in the same buildingAtomix - Upscale Korean restaurant with innovative cuisine from husband and wife team created as a follow-up to their well-loved first restaurant Atoboy French BistrosBuvette - Combines the feel of an old world café with a neighborhood eatery, located in the West Village by Chef Jody Williams who is also behind the previously mentioned Via CarotaPastis - Serves traditional Parisian food in a bistro-style cafe located in the Meatpacking districtFrenchette - Elegant bistro that meshes Old France with New York style in TribecaBalthazar - Traditional French food featuring fresh seafood and shellfish to bread and pastriesThe Odeon - This bistro defined the New York's 80s and offers a hip atmosphere with simple classic dishesMajorelle - Located in the Lowell hotel and named after the gardens in Morocco, this spot offers classic French cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean JapaneseMasa - A sparsely decorated space that acts as a blank canvas for Chef Masa's carefully assembled food to shineKappo Masa - Both a visual and culinary experience also by Chef Masa who serves the curated menu on dishware specifically designed for each itemSushi Noz - Created in ancient Kyoto temple-style, this restaurant highlights a stylized tasting menuSushi on Me - An outgoing take on a sushi restaurant that brings memorable food and an even memorable atmosphere Sushi by M - Intimate seating and bold flavor combinators in a casual settingTanoshi - Casual spot serving “loosey-sushi” which allows all the flavors and textures to meld with each bite Sushi of Gari - Serves sushi with the original sauces and toppings created by Chef Gari IndianJunoon - meaning “passion” in Hindi, this fine dining restaurant earned a Michelin star the year it opened and 8 years in a rowDhamaka - A colorful new restaurant serving Indian cuisine located in Essex MarketSemma - Southern India-focused menu with one Michelin star Adda Indian Canteen - Adda means “a place where people hang out,” and focuses on traditional cuisine in a bright, casual atmosphere with a wall collage full of Indian newspapers Tips for securing reservationsIf you are able to dine earlier in the evening, try walking in around 5PM on a weekday to secure a tableIf you are dining in small parties of one, two, or three, try finding a seat at the bar Set notifications on Resy and Open Table for openings and also check 24hrs before your visit to see if there have been any cancellationsUse the restaurant's website to find out how far in advance and what time it releases reservations then set reminders at those times to look on Resy and Open Table Trending: Food HallsTin Building - by Jean-Georges located in lower Manhattan's historic Seaport that holds a marketplace, grocery, retail stores, and restaurantsMarket 57 - by the James Beard foundation celebrating New York City's local, independent food cultureAlkebulan - The first African food hall opening in Harlem by Alexander Smalls Trending: African Fine DiningDept of Culture - This African restaurant is located in Brooklyn and inspired by north-central Nigerian cookingEater: The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa On Your RadarRoscioli - Taking the space of Niche Niche, this will be the first permanent location outside of Rome and opens this Spring 2023 If you are looking for ways to cook fish with simplified traditional techniques, remember to check out Eric Ripert's upcoming book available in October 2023 called Seafood Simple: A Cookbook

Today, we welcome Rita Sodi and Jody Williams on the show. They are the duo behind some of New York City's favorite restaurants, including Buvette, the Commerce Inn, I Sodi, and Via Carota—“New York's Most Perfect Restaurant,” according to the New Yorker. In this episode, we talk about the couple's new cookbook, a tribute to the West Village's Via Carota. We also find out how the restaurant stays fresh, what it's like to expand a brand overseas, and some of their favorite recipes from regional Italy. It was so great getting to know two legends in the chef world.Also on the show, we catch up with Tara Schuster, author, playwright, and accomplished entertainment executive. Schuster served as VP of talent and development at Comedy Central, where she was the executive in charge of the Emmy and Peabody Award–winning Key & Peele. We talk about writing for comedy as well as her book, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: And Other Rituals to Fix Your Life, from Someone Who's Been There.More from Rita Sodi and Jody Williams:On Doing Things Their Own Way [Cherry Bombe]Will Shaker Food Be the New Shaker Furniture? [WSJ]Recipe: Dark Chocolate Semifreddo [Bon Appetit]

Kate and Melissa talk to two of New York's most beloved restaurateurs about being a purist vs a regionalist, the supreme reign of artichokes, and how to buy good olive oil.View this episode's recipe and show notes here: https://www.bittmanproject.com/p/via-carotaSubscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Subscribe to Mark's newsletter The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com.Questions or comments about the show? Email food@markbittman.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Williams and Rita Sodi are the owners and chefs of Buvette, I Sodi, Via Carota, and the forthcoming Bar Pisellino in Manhattan. They are also masters of running restaurants that feel inviting, with beautiful food and excellent service every single time—the kinds of places you return to again and again. This week, we talk to them about how they do what they do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his new memoir, Chef Keith Corbin reflects on his childhood in Watts and awakening his palate in prison. Marion Nestle is best known for her groundbreaking work “Food Politics” but her path to get there was winding, as she shares in a new memoir. For Mazuba Kapambwe-Mizzi, when she was planning her wedding in her native country of Zambia, ichilanga mulilo was a part of the celebrations. Award-winning chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi have nurtured a legion of devoted diners in Greenwich Village and share their recipes in a new cookbook. Phil Rosenthal visits Philadelphia, Austin, Croatia, and Santiago in the sixth season of Netflix's “Somebody Feed Phil.” Finally, La Princesita took home the gold at last weekend's Tortilla Tournament. To commemorate their win, Good Food revisits a conversation with Monica Ramirez and Enrique Rodriguez.

James Beard Award winning chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi join us to discuss their restaurant and cookbook, Via Carota: A Celebration of Seasonal Cooking from the Beloved Greenwich Village Restaurant: An Italian Cookbook.

When chefs and life partners Rita Sodi and Jody Williams opened their Greenwich Village restaurant Via Carota in 2014, they had no idea what was to come. They didn't know folks would one day clamor to get in, The New Yorker would christen their spot “New York's Most Perfect Restaurant,” or that their Insalata Verde would become the ne plus ultra of simple green salads. But just as Rita and Jody fell in love with each other, their fans fell in love with their restaurant. The two catalog all that is special about their spot in the new cookbook, Via Carota: A Celebration of Seasonal Cooking from the Beloved Greenwich Village Restaurant, and they join host Kerry Diamond to talk about it. Find out how Rita and Jody met, their different paths to the kitchen, and what's next for their lovingly tended restaurant group, which also includes Bar Pissellino, The Commerce Inn, I Sodi, and Buvette. Also, catch Rita and Jody in person at Cherry Bombe's 2nd Annual Cooks & Books festival in conversation with Ruth Reichl. It's taking place Saturday, Nov. 5th, at the Ace Hotel Brooklyn. Click here for tickets and to reserve a personalized copy of their books. Cooks & Books is taking place the weekend of Nov. 5th and 6th and features talks, panels, and demos with your favorite chefs and authors. General public tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 11th, at 9 a.m. EST. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here!More on Rita: Instagram, I Sodi NYCMore on Jody: Buvette NYC, Buvette cookbookMore on Via Carota: Via Carota restaurant, Via Carota cookbook

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Chris Cardone, a bartender with over 21 years of experience, who is currently bartending at I Sodi, Rita Sodi's beloved Italian restaurant in NYC. Chris is the 2017 National Champion of Diageo World Class, the world's largest global mixology competition, as well as a three-time national finalist. Chris is also a 4-time national flair bartending finalist, and has organized and judged bartending competitions of all styles all over the world since 2004. Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to have showmanship; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on the increased interest in booze-free cocktails; and Solo Dining experience at Keste Pizza & Vino in downtown, NYC. Photo Courtesy of Chris Cardone.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

Jocelyn Guest and Erika Nakamura are the butchers behind J&E SmallGoods, a newly launched quote-on-quote Mom & Mom Shop that makes mail-order hot dogs, kielbasa, and bratwurst. There are more meats are in the pipeline. They have dedicated their careers to supporting local family farms that raise animals with big space, clean water, good feed and respect. They believe you shouldn’t have to support the industrial food supply just to enjoy hot dog. Jocelyn and Erika are partners in both business and life, which is a bit of a running theme on this show. I’m referring to my conversations with Jody Williams and Rita Sodi who run Via Carota together in New York City, Mona Talbott and Kate Arding who run Talbott & Arding in Hudson New York, and the two couples on the bonus episode from Atlanta— Deborah VanTrece and Lorraine Lane from Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours and Virginia Willis, the cookbook author, and Lisa Ekus, the literary agent. Like I was able to with each of those couples, I got to talk to Jocelyn and Erika about what drives them as business owners and what their work means to them as both individuals and as a couple. Prior to starting J&E Small Goods, Jocelyn and Erika ran White Gold Butchers on the Upper West Side of New York and then moved north of New York City, not terribly far from where Grace and I live, had a daughter named Nina, and got to work building their new company. They joined me, Nina too!, to talk about the genesis of their new company, life as new parents, sandwiches and much much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Follow-up links: https://www.oxo.com/8-piece-snap-glass-rectangle-container-set.html https://www.jesmallgoods.com/ https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/nancy/queer-money-matters GREAT JONES - COOKON!!!

This is the last episode in the Be A Girl season. Over the last 7 episodes, we’ve talked about a lot of the challenges facing women working in restaurant kitchens - from the hierarchical structure of the kitchen, to the stereotypical view of women’s cooking. Though there aren’t any clear-cut solutions we ask: What has changed? How are those changes affecting people in the industry? Where do we go from here? Check out these other podcasts. All their episodes are great, but these are some of our favorites about women’s stories. Racist Sandwich Sheet Pan Chicken with a Side of Social Justice (w/ Julia Turshen) Only White Guys Get to be Geniuses (w/ Jen Agg) The Pav to Success (w/ Preeti Mistry) BONUS EPISODE: FUCK THE PATRIARCHY Radio Cherry Bombe Episode 153 Int’l Women’s Day State of the State The Harassment Culture and How to Move Forward Gravy Pop-up Identity: Dinner Series Cultivate Belonging Hostesses of the Movement Keep Calm & Cook On On Telling Women’s Stories with Sara B Franklin On Partnership with Jody Williams and Rita Sodi   Here are some organizations and businesses that are doing some really cool things in the industry: La Cocina “is a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants, and people of color” by providing business mentorship, incubation, and marketing for new food businesses. The Table - The mission of The Table is to “empower and support womxn in the food industry… The Table is committed to closing the gap in representation and leadership fo womxn in the food industry. By providing an environment to cultivate and showcase talent, we will create a paradigm shift in championing the next generation of chefs and independent food makers.” Radical Xchange “is an experience based collective. We use food and beverage as a converyor for art, music, history and community.” This year (2019) they hosted the first Resistance Served conference that was all about giving “context to the hospitality industry and celebrate what Black and African-American peoples have created.” Equity At The Table operates under the mantra “Build a longer table, not a higher fence.” it is a “digital directory for women/non-binary individuals in food with a focus on POC and LGBTQ+ members. Cherry Bombe is a biannual magazine, podcast, and annual Jubilee conference that celebrates women and food.

Jody Williams and Rita Sodi are the owners and chefs of Buvette, I Sodi, Via Carota, and the forthcoming Bar Pisellino in Manhattan. They are also masters of running restaurants that feel inviting, with beautiful food and excellent service every single time—the kinds of places you return to again and again. This week, we talk to them about how they do what they do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jody Williams and Rita Sodi— the women behind Buvette, I Sodi, and Via Carota and the upcoming Bar Pisellino— join Julia for a personal conversation about their partnership, both personal and professional. They talk about how they feel about labels, what they hope to instill in their employees, and the energy and feel they work to create in their restaurants. "We want to make a place that we miss," said Jody. There are also answers to listeners' questions and a shoutout to God's Love We Deliver (find out more about the organization here). For more about Buvette, head here. For more about Via Carota, head here. And for more about Bar Pisellino, head here. For more about Julia Turshen and her work, head here.