Episode 130: David Kinch on A Chef's Voyage & Matt Sartwell on Saving Kitchen Arts & Letters

David Kinch and his Manresa restaurant team are at the center of the new documentary "A Chef's Voyage," about the time they spent in France, collaborating on meals with the chefs and kitchens of three venerated restaurants. David discusses the movie and some topics it raises, and reflects on the loss of Pierre Troisgros, who died last week.

And Matt Sartwell, managing partner of the fabled Kitchen Arts & Letters bookshop in New York City, takes us inside their decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign, and how it's ensured the store will continue on despite these challenging times.

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