This Is TASTE

Tama Matsuoka Wong is a renowned forager who supplies top New York City restaurants like Atoboy and Daniel with the good stuff: wild delicacies like chickweed, stinging nettles, and American sumac. She’s the author of Foraged Flavor; Scraps, Wilt, & Weeds; and her latest book, Into the Weeds; and it’s a delight to have her on the show to get real about ramps hype, gardening like a forager, and more.Also on the show, Aliza and Matt talk about three things they each are feeling right now. These include the banana ketchup char sui pork from Fruitsomm x Pica Pica, My Life In Recipes by Joan Nathan, exciting times for Hana Makgeolli, the plant-based robotic restaurant Kernel, Doritos Blazin' Buffalo Ranch, and the Flavourtown pop-up at Seoul Salon.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We’d love to hear from you. MORE FROM TAMA MATSUOKA WONG Into the Weeds [Hardie Grant] How I Went from Finance Lawyer to Professional Forager for Top Restaurants [The Guardian] Meet Tama Matsuoka Wong, the Forager Who Brings Weeds to Top Restaurants [Resy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food writers Robert Sietsema and Luke Pyenson discuss NYC's culinary landscape, immigrant food culture, evolution of food journalism, music influences on food, and diverse culinary adventures, including Arab cuisine in Dearborn and touring experiences. They also touch on favorite restaurants, cookbooks, band meals, and retirement plans.

Experienced food writer Ruth Reichl discusses Paris, her new novel, and childhood memories in France. The hosts share favorite summer vacation destinations like Chicago and Portland. The episode is filled with food adventures, nostalgic reflections, and travel plans.

Ali Stafford, author of 'Pizza Night', and Emily Hyland, founder of Pizza Loves Emily, talk about their pizza journeys and favorite styles. Topics include Detroit-style pies, homemade pizza adventures, dough hydration levels, unique pizza recipes, high-end burgers, and the challenges of running a successful pizza venture in Brooklyn.

Two LA food podcasters, Jordan Okun & Max Shapiro, share spicy takes on the LA dining scene. They discuss restaurant reviews, challenges in the industry, sugarcoated critics, luxurious home kitchens, and culinary adventures in Hollywood. The duo explores everything from fast-food joints to upscale restaurants in LA and shares upcoming food travel plans to Mexico City, Tokyo, and Kyoto.

Today on the show we have conversations with two exciting spring cookbook authors. First up is Tiffy Chen, the creator behind the popular Tiffy Cooks platforms and the author of a great new book, Tiffy Cooks: 88 Easy Asian Recipes from My Family to Yours. Also on the show, we catch up with Toriano Gordon, the Bay Area chef and rapper behind the popular food truck, Vegan Mob. We chat about his debut cookbook, Vegan Mob: Vegan BBQ and Soul Food. These are great talks!Also on the show, Aliza and Matt talk about three things they each are really feeling right now. This includes: A bridge seas avo, green beans and tinned fish salads, Hamburger America's first signature burger drop from Solly's Grille in Glendale, Wisconsin, chopped cheese in NYC, New York Magazine's Who Ate Where issue, MáLà Project hot and sour soup, Happy two years to Cake Zine! Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We’d love to hear from you. MORE FROM TIFFY COOKS & VEGAN MOB: What I Eat in a Day [Tiffy Cooks] Taiwanese Fried Wings 2 Ways With Creamy Green Sauce [Tiffy Cooks] Cookbook Review: Plant-Based Comforts, with a Hip-Hop Beat [AJC] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Kim, owner of Cote Korean Steakhouse and Coqodaq, discusses his rise in the NYC restaurant scene, blending Korean and French cuisine, challenges of running a restaurant, innovation at Koko Duck, and aspirations for seafood concept Hue, along with lively discussions on desserts and Busan's food scene.

Koreaworld is here! It’s a new cookbook from Deuki Hong and TASTE’s Matt Rodbard, and this week we are looking at the modern Korean food movement from all angles. Today we have a great interview that has been years in the making. Matthew Kang is the longtime editor of Eater LA and is plugged into all things in LA’s Koreatown. In this conversation, we get into the big topics of the day in Los Angeles and have a spirited NYC vs. LA Koreatown debate. The Koreaworld crew is hosting book release events in New York City (April 24), Los Angeles (May 4), San Francisco (May 10), and many other cities. Check out all the cities and dates. See you out there!Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We’d love to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Koreaworld is here! It’s a new cookbook from Deuki Hong and TASTE’s Matt Rodbard, and this week we are looking at the modern Korean food movement from all angles. Today we have two really great conversations. First is a talk with Katianna and John Hong, the chefs and co-owners of the groundbreaking Los Angeles Korean restaurant Yangban. We speak about the chefs’ paths to the restaurant industry and what makes modern Korean food in LA so exciting. Also on the show, we have a wonderful talk with Nadia Cho, the coauthor of an excellent new book, Jang, and one of our most well-connected friends in food. Nadia and Matt have traveled to Korea many times together, and they get into their stories from the road as well as how Korean food has evolved in New York City over the past decade.The Koreaworld crew is hosting book release events in New York City (April 24), Los Angeles (May 3), San Francisco (May 10), and many other cities. Check out all the cities and dates. See you out there!Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We’d love to hear from you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef and business owner Susan Kim discusses the modern Korean food movement, her culinary journey, and the significance of Korean cuisine in NYC. Topics include the versatility of kimchi, the vibrant restaurant scene in New York, and the art of rice cooking. Susan shares her rapid-fire food preferences in a fun segment.