This Is TASTE 295: Chris Black
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Oct 16, 2023 Chris Black, a writer and podcast host, shares his unique takes on restaurant culture, home cooking, cookbooks, and living in New York and Los Angeles. The podcast dives into discussions about dining out preferences, the cultural significance of restaurants, memorable meals at legendary places, and favorite restaurants in both cities.
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When Restaurants Lose Their Playfulness
- Chris feels overly fussy, high-concept restaurants have drained fun from dining.
- He can't distinguish extreme culinary refinement beyond a certain level and prefers straightforward pleasure.
Protect Spontaneous City Dining
- Preserve spontaneity when dining in cities: aim to stroll into places rather than plan every meal.
- Relying solely on reservations and algorithms removes a core appeal of city dining.
I Don't Cook, I Eat Out
- Chris admits he doesn't cook and sees restaurants as his primary way to eat well.
- He hires friends who cook or simply goes out because cooking feels like a poor time investment.