Alison Roman, an acclaimed food writer and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring transition from The New York Times to forging her own path in food media. She reflects on the unexpected blessings that came from her departure. Joining her is Paul Needham, CEO of The Infatuation, who delves into the dynamics of the restaurant recommendation landscape and highlights upcoming culinary trends like thicker burger patties. The pair also chats about balancing tradition and innovation in Thanksgiving cooking, and the evolving cocktail scene.