Podcast appearances and mentions of serena dai

What is California? winds up its first season with its inaugural Year in Review episode! Host Stu VanAirsdale is joined by special guests Gustavo Arellano (columnist and podcaster, Los Angeles Times), Serena Dai (senior editor for food & wine, San Francisco Chronicle), and Emily Hoeven (newsletter author, CalMatters) to discuss the ups, downs, and delights of California in 2021. Thank you for listening to Season 1 of What is California? We'll be back in January featuring all-new conversations with notable Californians in a quest to understand the Golden State. In the giving spirit? Support this podcast on Patreon, or share the show with your friends via Substack or wherever you get podcasts. Happy holidays, and see you in 2022!

In the season finale of Info Under The Radar, we bring to you food served hot right on your plate or we should say your ears?! In this episode, we talked about food, and its intersection with identity, culture, race, and beyond. Serena Dai, Senior Editor: Food and Wine at San Francisco chronicles (maybe you know her from Netflix show Ugly Delicious or her past adventures in Eater NY!) join us and share her experience on a variety of topics that are all around the food and culinary world. We talked about How was it like working on a Netflix show, Ugly Delicious with David Chang? Cultural appropriation in cuisine, what is authentic food in her opinion, an association of a part of identity with food, effects of a pandemic on the culinary world, and much more! Tune in to enjoy this fun conversation and we will be back soon with our second season at the beginning of September. (0:00) - Intro (6:20) - Welcoming Serena and Food being a part of our identity (11:20) - How did Ugly Delicious happen and how was working with David Chang like? (14:50) - Does one have to be a native of that country to cook a particular cuisine? (20:25) - Weight of expectations from a non-native vs cultural appropriation (24:45) - Cultural assimilation vs cultural appropriation (30:25) - Authenticity of food vs fusion food culture (37:30) - Does a cuisine represent some cultural inclinations from where it comes from? (45:00) - Nose to Tail food culture (47:10) - Does Serena too associate a part of her identity with food (49:30) - Is there a shift in the culinary world due to the pandemic? (53:25) - That tipping thing in the US! (54:45) - Culture of Food porn (57:35) - Food journalism and nutritional research (60:20) - How was it working on sexual misconduct allegations against celebrity chef Mario Batali (65:45) - Food as a medium for inclusivity and intersectionality for different cultures (68:35) - What is the most hyped thing that she tried that turned out to be shit? (72:00) - Our thoughts on season 1 of Info Under the Radar Reach out to our guest, Serena Twitter: @ssdai Instagram: @ssdai You can also listen to it on your favorite podcast app: Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2ParjLN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3v7nKVL Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3txSPS2 Choose your platform on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/info-under-radar Reach out to us with your comments, suggestions, or critique here: Twitter: @infounderradar Instagram: @infoundertheradar Your hosts on Twitter: Devendra: @InDevOut Vishwajeet: @vishwajeets3 Music Credits: Origami by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/_-origami Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m-pdlZ7VaDE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/info-under-radar/message

What do bagels and sexual harassment have in common? The food industry! Serena Dai (@ssdai), a senior features editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, has made her name by thinking and writing about all things food - emphasis on ALL THINGS - from the hilarious/inconsequential to the direly serious issues of sexual misconduct and racism. A local journalist in a previous life, she explains how food journalism is not so different considering you usually only eat the food immediately around you. Countries featured: USA Publications featured: Eater, DNAinfo, Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle, NU Intel Serena discusses bagels (3:18), her start in high school and college journalism plus AP and NYmag internships (11:50), her first jobs at the Atlantic Wire and local journalism at DNAinfo (23:57), transitioning to food journalism with Eater New York (32:28), her philosophy on world building through food stories and restaurant reviews (40:21), her current job at the Chron (48:37), her appearance on David Chang's Ugly Delicious (52:35), a story about a miraculous fall while rock climbing and comfort circles (56:56), her story package on Chinese food in New York inspired by WeChat (1:04:25), and finally the lightning round (1:14:51).   Here are links to some of the things we talked about: The original California bagel hot take - https://nyti.ms/3mBtVys Serena’s hot take on bagels - https://bit.ly/3218ihy The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food in NYC - https://bit.ly/3d7bVJl The Daigest newsletter - https://bit.ly/3dMU61a Serena's episode of Ugly Delicious - https://bit.ly/3uFgAIb Eater’s weekly newsletter from Amanda Kludt - https://bit.ly/3uKGSZN The Family Meal newsletter - https://bit.ly/3saMFpA From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy newsletter - https://bit.ly/3dWe1uH Who Weekly podcast - https://bit.ly/3g08Qwd Time to Say Goodbye podcast - https://apple.co/3mDxLXG The Ringer’s Guide to Binge-Watching Survivor - https://bit.ly/3wLKBYH   Follow us on Twitter @foreignpod or on Facebook at facebook.com/foreignpod Music: LoveChances (makaihbeats.net) by Makaih Beats From: freemusicarchive.org CC BY NC

When we talked to Kopitiam's co-owner Moonlynn Tsai on the podcast last June, the reality of the longevity of the pandemic—and what that meant for her restaurant—was just setting in. Now, after nearly a year of pivoting to make do, creating outdoor dining, surviving the New York winter, and trying to keep her staff safe, she says running a restaurant feels about the same as it did in the pandemic's early days. She's just more tired.  This week, we're catching up with Moonlynn to hear more about those experiences—and what's giving her hope for the future. Also joining us is the San Francisco Chronicle's senior editor Serena Dai to chat about how we can think big to help support local restaurants, and what she would like to see from the industry on the other side of the pandemic.  Read a full transcript here: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/where-do-restaurants-go-from-here-women-who-travel-podcast Follow Moonlynn: @moonlynntsai Check out Kopitiam: kopitiamnyc.com Follow Serena: @ssdai Follow Meredith: @ohheytheremere Follow Lale: @lalehannah Follow Women Who Travel: @womenwhotravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Serena Dai, the new senior features editor for The San Francisco Chronicle, talks about her first impressions of the Bay Area food scene and why food writing continues to fascinate her. Dai worked closely with co-host Soleil Ho to produce The Chronicle’s Top 87 Restaurants list and explains why food accolades are here to stay, even amid a global pandemic that has upended the industry. Fun fact: Dai, a veteran food editor and reporter, hasn’t eaten a single avocado since she moved here from New York City a few weeks ago, and she’s very concerned about it. Read a transcript of the conversation with Serena Dai, and send us your questions about food, life and everything you’re obsessed with at sfchronicle.com/spicy. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Dai, editor at Eater NY, discusses how restaurants are reopening in NYC where the COVID-19 lockdown is lifting.

Gabe Gaurente and Serena Dai give updates on the restaurant scenes in Seattle and New York. Amanda and Dan discuss their favorite stories of the week (20:30). Hosts: Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the Eater newsroom. Subscribe to Amanda’s weekly newsletter here. Follow Us: Eater.com Facebok.com/Eater YouTube.com/Eater @eater on Twitter and Instagram Get in Touch: digest@eater.com About Eater: Eater obsessively covers the world through the lens of food, telling stories via audio, television, digital video, and publications in 24 cities across the US and UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Dai is the Editor at Eater New York. She joins host Andrew Rigie for a conversation on Eater's recent Power Issue which features a series on how power and influence have changed New York City's dining industry.You can follow the NYC Hospitality Alliance on Instagram and Twitter (@thenycalliance) and Andrew Rigie on Instagram (@politicalfoodienyc) and Twitter (@andrewrigie). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CNBC dropped a silly video on tipping (2:00). Farley Elliott explains The Row, yet another insane real estate development in LA (7:00). A restaurant in Chicago seems to be infringing on multiple trademarks (12:50). Soylent launched a line of food products (19:45). Stef Tuder and Serena Dai break down the Lucky Lee's fiasco (24:30). Amanda Kludt loves lunch lines and it's sad (33:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss her trip to SXSW in Austin, TX, and some of her culinary highlights, including breakfast tacos, brisket, fried chicken, and more (2:22). Then House talks with Eater NY editor Serena Dai about the article "29 Top Chinese Restaurants in NYC", The Chinese food renaissance in New York, and why some of these spots fly below many people's radars (29:10). "29 Top Chinese Restaurants in NYC" by Eater staff

Restaurant editor Hilary Dixler Canavan joins us to help untangle the controversy that has circled the opening of Andrew Zimmern's first sit-down restaurant, Lucky Cricket. Eater NY editor Serena Dai talks about how Lucky Cricket plays into historic stereotypes regarding Chinese cuisine and people and writer Soleil Ho calls in to talk about her experiences dining at the restaurant. Read Soleil’ piece on Lucky Cricket here and subscribe to her podcast here. Hosted by Daniel Geneen. Complain to us upsell@eater.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The freezer aisles are being overtaken by non dairy and diet ice creams; Zan Romanoff explains. Restaurant dessert menus are being taken over by soft serve and sundaes; Monica Burton explains. Finally, Bill Addison and Daniela Galarza judge a contest to decide what the best pint of ice cream actually is. Contestants: Stefanie Tuder, Esra Erol, Serena Dai, Matt Buchanan, Milly McGuinness, Pelin Keskin, Stephen Pelletteri. Hosted by: Daniel Geneen and Amanda Kludt. Sign up for Amanda Kludt’s newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney is now selling alcohol at all of their restaurants (00:45). Adam Moussa breaks down the Publix Summa Cum Laude cake (4:45). There are now LaCroix bathing suits (10:30). Serena Dai and Monica Burton catch us up on the latest Mario Batali news, including the 60 Minutes investigation (13:00). Mondelez, the company that owns Oreo, has bought NY favorite Tate's Cookies (21:50). Pop Culture editor Greg Morabito calls in to talk Sweetbitter (25:30) and the Chew cancellation (32:00). Just Salad is stomping on NY tradition by ending chopping across all stores and Stefanie Tuder is upset about it (35:00). Was the food at the Royal Wedding too on trend? (39:45) Hosted by: Amanda Kludt and Daniel Geneen. Sign up for Amanda Kludt’s newsletter here and Greg's pop culture newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning Momofuku chef David Chang and director Morgan Neville discuss the global culinary adventures in their new Netflix series, Ugly Delicious, with Eater's Serena Dai. The conversation was recorded on March 6, 2018 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.

Amanda and Daniel run down the biggest food stories of the month. First up, Dan went to see the new Peter Rabbit movie to see what the allergy controversy is all about (1:00). The new Queer Eye is great, but can the new food guy, Antoni Porowski, actually cook (5:30)? Dave Chang calls in to talk about the release of his new Netflix show, Ugly Delicious (8:45). Mark Cuban invested $200,000 in an all-avocado restaurant (19:45). Olive Garden launched Italian pasta nachos (26:00). Finally, Robert Sietsema went to try the new Szechuan sauce at McDonald's and explains how it became big news. Check out David Chang, Morgan Neville, and Eater’s Serena Dai live in NYC, talking Ugly Delicious. Sign up for Amanda Kludt’s newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eater editors Serena Dai and Stefanie Tuder pop in to talk food and design trends, in NY and beyond. Then, Eater's national critic Bill Addison faces a lightning round of trendy ingredients and determines whether or not they're here to stay. Finally, the wizard behind Eater's instagram, Adam Moussa, reflects on 2017 in food pics and where he thinks we're heading in 2018. Email us! Upsell@eater.com Hosted by Amanda Kludt and Daniel Geneen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 11th, Eater NY released a huge story called Mario Batali Steps Away From Restaurant Empire Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations. Serena Dai, editor of Eater NY and co-editor of the story (with Matt Buchanan), dropped by to talk about the months of work that went into the story and what has happened since its publication. hosted by: Amanda Kludt and Daniel Geneen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices