Mad Food

The mutton chopped human hamburger encyclopedia enters the Sherman Oaks Food Building to talk Apple Pan everything, that Oklahoma smash onion celebrity, Big Mac vs. Whooper, Jordan's BIG new burger idea, all the L.A. favorites, and what exactly makes a burger a burger.

Death row meals, top 5 Persian spots in L.A. (and we bring in a real life Persian to discuss because Jordan and Max are too white), new food destinations we need to hit, are Majordomo and Bavel overrated, best pre-sex meals, Shabu Shabu v.s KBBQ, Philippe vs Cole's, Apple Pan orders with beverage pairings, beach food, and unfortunately the Benihana Ass Clock returns thanks to Uncle Pints.

Jordan didn't want to go to Benihana, but his family forced him, and he paid the ultimate price. Max wanted to travel to Scandinavia to eat at some of the most desired restaurants in the world, and he returns to talk about the highlights and the lowlight, Noma.

Jordan and Lily Rosenthal have never been milkshake people, but when Jerry Greenberg and HiHo Cheeseburger recently introduced their new scratch-made shakes, the two ice cream beverage novices knew a taste test was in order; and it all happens inside the new HiHo Cheeseburger Studio City, where they will decide once and for all, if they can be milkshake people.

Jordan is joined by Shapiro to talk another horrific steakhouse experience, Max's underworld wine relationships and his upcoming foodie vacation, and what waiters and chefs are generally getting wrong.

Top 5 overrated L.A. restaurants, to eat or not to eat in the O.C., cookies vs. pie, Pizzeria Sei, how to gain wine knowledge and where to booze and snack, an Erewhon state of mind, city defining street foods, Matsuhisa respect, Jewish delis, the KazuNori order, most anticipated openings for the rest of the year, and will Jordan ever return to Mastro's.

Taiwanese fine dining is back with the updated, elevated, and ready for its spotlight version of Jon Yao's Michelin starred Kato. Jordan is joined by former Top Chef winner Mei Lin and Max Shapiro to talk the restaurant's new location, re-designed boozed-up menu, and all-around return to greatness. Plus, Mei and Max battle to see who knows Yao best, Mei is Oprah approved, and Jordan thinks Max should become a Bravo chef contestant.

The new mask mandate for L.A. is in effect and you can finally see your waiter's face, Jordan goes to Gwen for the first time and breaks down his order, and Max went to Mother Wolf for a second time and let's a review fly (spoiler: the pizza is still a 10, but...). Plus, Neal Fraser of Redbird and Anthony Endy from the Alisal Ranch stops by to talk the most gluttonous feast of the year, and we're all invited.

Chef David Schlosser is one of L.A.'s most seasoned and pedigreed chefs to ever do it, and his Kappo-style Japanese restaurant Shibumi is a unique culinary temple Jordan finally experienced. Max has been in love with Shibumi and David for years, and it shows as the fellas talk menu progression, all the tempura, the dish Jordan didn't like, and what the future holds for the downtown fermented L.A. vibe of Shibumi. Plus, Jordan and Max went back to Horses, this time with Peckerman and Jordan's dad, Big Wave Dave Okun.

OG Air Jordan all-star Dave Stassen is back in the Sherman Oaks Food building after a long hiatus to discuss hosting Super Bowl Sunday and how he and Jordan will feed their guests. Plus, Dave's daughter Lily has been selling Girl Scout cookies for years, making him an expert in yet another sugar category; and he talks Max Shapiro's influence on his life, the burgeoning Studio City food scene, and where the hell he's been. It would be very nice of you to order Girl Scout cookies from Lily Stassen here! It's the least you can do for Dave, who has given you so much. Thank you.