June Jo Lee

June Jo Lee, a food ethnographer, dives into the deep cultural and personal implications of our food choices. She discusses Gen Z's flavorful journey, revealing how they blend culinary creativity with sustainability and cultural pride. Lee highlights the growing importance of being present in our dining experiences while honoring individual preferences as a key to understanding identity. The conversation emphasizes how our 'modern hungers' influence not just what we eat, but how we connect with one another and shape the future of food.