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If you're a fan of smart and lively conversations about food, home cooking, and culture, this is the place. We interview the most interesting characters in the world of food, media, and cookbooks and release episodes several times a month. The program is hosted by TASTE editors Aliza Abarbanel and Matt Rodbard, and is sometimes recorded live at Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City.

Visit TASTE online: tastecooking.com

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  • ameenakg
    MORE THAN ANOTHER FOOD PODCAST
    I appreciate the in-depth discussions of ingredients, culture, and genealogy of the foods! Thank you for all the research and clarity! I always enjoy each episode and eager look forward for next “class!” session! 🌷wonderful example of listening to learn— rather than fix!
  • al-exx
    Great
    Amazing and prolific show for people who like to think about food.
  • Luca Servodio
    Great pod!
    I love the way the hosts really get their subjects to open up. Great guest roster, and really dig the wide variety of topics.
  • Funny weird one
    So great
    Just found this pod! You fun and vibrant🙏🙏
  • pas_content_001
    The only fnb podcast you need on your roster
    This is my favorite podcast! There is a great mix of people coming ranging from pure chef to technologist and entrepreneur. The episodes with Jean George and the ones with Leventhal are amazing ! But my all times favorites were the one on Pizza week !!! Just give it a try, and you ll be hook.
  • feedbackchild
    Two Roads…
    The guests are mostly outstanding, and Aliza is an incredible interviewer, but Matt is getting tougher and tougher to listen to. He really tailors his style to each guest in an obvious, inauthentic way, and he uses soooo many filler words. Take a shot every time he says “like, definitely,” and you’ll be three sheets to the wind in a single episode.
  • NikkiGrn
    good but YIKES! Not diet culture - plz!
    I’ve been listening for a while, often enjoying guests I don’t know from the chef and cookbook author world. I find both Eliza and Matt to be excellent interviewers with their own styles. However - today I saw Melissa Urban (of whole30) as a guest. I immediately recoiled thinking this podcast would feature someone who so intense promoting diet culture under the “wellness” tab. I had built trust with the pod and thought maybe it would be something different…. NO. It’s an ad for whole30. I was disappointed. I am hopeful it’s a one-off and they don’t dig into this space again.
  • Matt Rodbard
    Just listen!
    Find a name that you know, find a name that you don’t know! Push play and check it out. You might be surprised. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
  • TJ Lily
    Didn’t Realize This is a Show for NY Locals
    Tried for the first time today, 7/23, and couldn’t make it past the seven minute mark. Just two hosts talking about restaurants in Manhattan. Nothing useful.
  • Oh,please
    Lots of knowledge here, but…
    The host needs to ease up on signifying how hip he is, and rushing the conversation on to his battery of assigned questions. Loosen up a little !
  • _kvn_
    not very substantive or curious interviewer responses
    tried listening to the sandor katz episode but had to stop because the interviewer just kept (as many have said) cutting the guest short. it feels like a listening problem because the responses are usually nothing more than “oh i love how you said this” or “i love how you describe this” or “oh yes that restaurant is great”. generic responses is not generative for conversation. as opposed to exploring the responses of guests, the interviewer seems to just be running through a list of scripted questions which short circuits a lot of the possibility to go deep on a question. would suggest changing pace, slowing down, and making the conversation more organic
  • AliG4
    Hit and miss
    Good, but too frequent and self indulgent to keep up with. It’s not necessary to release an episode every day about one cookbook. The guy from eater stating that Los Angeles people didn’t care about food in the aughts is the dumbest statement I’ve ever heard someone agree with.
  • Officialdancemoms
    Fun episode!
    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a couple of years now. I’m a fan and I don’t skip many episodes but thought I might skip this most recent with Alex Lau because I’m not really interested in photography. I’m so happy that I listened as the conversation was delightful! Alex’s story about his job interviews after college was actually so suspenseful that I almost burnt my dinner. Good luck with the Koreaworld cookbook I can’t wait to take a look at the recipes and the photos.
  • SkylerECU
    pretentious
    snobby rich hipsters
  • phgrc
    Great guests
    I wish Matt would let them finish their sentences instead of forever jumping in to prove his hipster creds. Eliza’s good.
  • tfkivs4@
    Such a great podcast
    Love the conversation- so good!
  • Wyatt56789
    Great show!
    Love listening to the show - really enjoy hearing from the guests they bring on and appreciate the good questions from the hosts.
  • RedBeanAbout
    Knowledgeable food lovers…
    interviewing knowledgeable food lovers.
  • jlenore
    Fantastic podcast!
    This is a great podcast. The interviews are fascinating. A great mix of food, restaurants, chefs, and the geopolitical aspect of food and cultures. The hosts are wonderful interviewers and listeners. I love!
  • Kebabistan3
    Great guests, subpar host
    Love the podcast and the guests you bring on the show! It could be even better with less interjections from Matt. Matt, we understand that you know a lot about food. However, we’re here for the guests, not the host.
  • fanofthesecretmullet
    Please stop cutting people off
    Matt’s interviews are hard to listen to because he continually cuts people off. I’ve tried so many times to like this podcast and just can’t.
  • south philly kibbutznik
    Standout food podcast
    I love this pod. A great mix of guests with a diverse array of perspectives. Host is knowledgeable and engaging, always does his homework and asks insightful questions that elicit interesting answers.
  • Crush412333
    Excellent podcast
    Features incredible guests! So glad I found.
  • Jen G Honoken NJ
    I’m Hooked!
    Just found this podcast by listening to the Pete Wells episode, and I love it! The interviews are thoughtful and current, and provide fascinating glimpse into the food scene for a non- food industry professional- and avid home cook & cookbook lover. Highly recommend, and digging into the past episodes is going to be a real treat!
  • thisNickNickName
    Stop interrupting your guests
    Someone should tell Matt to stop talking over and interrupting his guests right in the middle of them making a point. It’s really annoying
  • Midnight crumpet
    Let the guests speak
    Too much interjecting from the host, Matt. Love the guests brought on, but want to be able to hear from them with less interruption. The latest interview with Pete Wells was difficult to listen to. Matt didn’t give him a chance to finish his thoughts fully.
  • Food admirer
    Change the last question
    Great interviews and very insightful. However, I suggest getting rid of the last question that you ask guests about their dream cookbook. It’s unnecessary and getting annoying. I’m sure most listeners don’t care. Can you please stop asking a question!?
  • Gracie Sheba
    Love the podcast with one suggestion
    I’ve been listening for about 2 years now (I think) and I love the podcast! Very interesting guests and discussions. Some I know and some I’ve never heard of and I almost always learn something new. My suggestion is to please come up with a new end of podcast question. I’ve heard the cookbook project with no budget question enough. Let’s come up with a new one please!
  • AJ Mentaiko
    Great interviews with the best food people!
    One of my favorite weekly podcasts with a unique and diverse mix of guests. The interviews are fascinating and I love how deep the host goes with these conversations. Definitely the best food pod out there. My only complaint is that I always end up making a big meal after a listen :)
  • mvelasco07
    Love this show!
    Matt and his incredibly knowledgeable guests shine the brightest lights on the food industry and those inside of it! Bold, insightful, and engaging are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them. Thanks so much for putting out such a superb show Matt - keep up the great work!
  • 14CatL
    Good balance of humility and foodie detail
    The host, Matt's, interview style strikes a great balance between the nitty gritty details of all things food (restaurants, cookbooks, food writing) without losing sight of the bigger picture of a love of food that spans all different cultures and price points.
  • LaBk458
    Love the guests, hate the pretension of the host
    I’ve been a long-time listener for years and absolutely love the range of guests and topics covered, but the host’s pretentious attitude is hard to swallow sometimes. We get it…you love name dropping and talking like you’re above certain things. It seems like a missed opportunity to be empathetic to different kinds of listeners. Also kind of antithetical to the idea that food knowledge should be democratized.
  • Jimmy Poils
    Cool guests and talks
    I really find that these interviews are full of life and the guests are people I want to get to know better. Love the Claire talk.
  • pajco190
    Too much about what Matt knows….
    …not enough about the guest.
  • MonteFools
    Fun and informative
    Im a big fan as listen each week. The guests appear to have the best time. Dowloading many episodes.
  • readerandpodcaster
    Love this podcast!
    These unique conversations are such a treat. There is such a great mix of guests, each episode is a must-listen! Something for everyone.
  • MT530
    Food for Thought
    One of the best food podcasts out there! Great conversations, great guests, great listen. From chefs to small business owners to cookbook authors, they really cover all their bases!
  • oak park birder
    Comfort food for your ears
    Love this podcast and could listen to Chef Pepin talk about chickens and his Connecticut accent for hours. Bravo!
  • kazookas
    Smart and lively food conversations
    TASTE is back (thank you) and better than ever. Each episode teaches me something about cooking or food. A fine podcast subscription.
  • Eagle N.
    Came for the guests, stayed for the hosts
    Just all around excellent food/cooking podcast.
  • A392059
    The Only Podcast I Listen To!
    A great show with lots of amazing guests.
  • ETphonehomme
    just perfect
    This is hands down my new favorite podcast!
  • pastalotta
    fun & informative - best food podcast!
    best food/cooking podcast with thoughtful & delightful hosts!
  • Dannybites
    Love the show
    Great interviews and fun informative segments. Especially a fan of co-host Anna Hezel.
  • Buffalowhig
    Hungry for more!
    This is a great podcast about food culture with a wide range of interesting guests. Anna and Matt truly know their stuff and I’m always learning something new each episode!
  • JBH1616
    Engaging and Educational, for sure
    Love the deliciously wide range of topics, guests, and perspectives week after week....but (please, please, please) can Anna find a new rejoinder to use in her interviews besides (always, always, always) ‘for sure’? Sorry, but it cheapens the otherwise sophisticated conversations. Otherwise, thank you for what you do; the access you provide is appreciated.
  • ears & ears
    Foodie dream
    Love this! Really cool insight and conversation.
  • meega99
    Makes the drive go by so much faster!
    Just listened to the Solomonov podcast on my last long commute. I loved it! TASTE podcast is so smart and funny... it makes my drive go by so much faster! The only problem is I get so hungry listening to these guys talk about food! It’s great inspiration for my home kitchen. Thank you TASTE! You guys are awesome.
  • EzyEggroll
    You should subscribe
    This podcast is so delightful, a great introduction to the culinary world and the talents behind the scenes. You’ll leave having learned so much!
  • me11190
    Highley Recommend
    Anna and Matt have an engaging way of entertaining us in each episode. If you haven't yet had a chance to listen, I recommend you check them out!
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