Mad Food

The Hollywood come-up, Burbank braised short ribs, lemon turkey sandwiches, top 3 nuts, the grazing table, Nancy Silverton, feeding the 818, and a new cookbook by owner of Olive & Thyme, self-taught chef Melina Davies. 

The Burger Show star and Filipino LA kid is back to discuss his new Chinatown burger and butcher shop, which has quickly become one of Jordan's favorite spots. Then, the fellas talk Alvin's new cookbook Amboy: Recipes From The Filipino American Dream, and somehow Jordan works his childhood Shabbat brisket into the conversation again.     

Them Jeans returns to food podcasting, joining Jordan to break down the biggest food clowns of the day; a Vice editor's tweet about a beloved Los Angeles restaurant, Burgers Never Say Die's animal customer base, and an Italian restaurant owner's Instagram post about Evan Funke are all placed inside the big top. The fellas also discuss L.A.'s baked goods scene, Jason answers listener questions, and The Stew fans get a surprise guest appearance.

Roe Caviar and Little House Confections are two new companies feeding L.A. and beyond their delicious, yet affordable luxury. Owners Sarah Meyer and Liz Roth talk it all, including the best foods to pair caviar with and Jordan's favorite cakes in Los Angeles.

The time to support restaurants and chefs is now and Dine L.A.'s Restaurant Weeks are here with over 500 special menus from all across the city. Jordan breaks down some of his menu choices with Dine L.A. executive director Stacey Sun, and then he talks saying goodbye to Here's Looking At You, and the greatness of All Day Baby with Lien Ta.

He's back! Sonoratown tortillas, Amboy burgers and fries, Rustic Canyon steak, Salt & Straw vs McConnells, Brisket Con 2020, organic gummy bears, Burgers Never Say Die, and Michael Jordan, so it must be the return of Dave Stassen.  

Two of the best meals Jordan has experienced during quarantine come from chefs doing things different: breakfast sandwiches served in a bucket and ready to prepare fresh homemade pastas and sauces delivered to your door. Cara Haltiwanger is Calabama, Josh Buckwald is Orso, and The Coron changed everything, but it couldn't stop these chefs from serving their heart and soul to Los Angeles.

The born and raised Angeleno talks peace, love, and cooking at home in quarantine. She's living in a post-Jonathan Gold world, but his life and work is remembered and still inspires. And it's also all turkey and biscuits, Venice cheeseburgers, sesame chocolate cookies, and Hillstone of course.

Andy Wang returns to discuss the darkness surrounding recent restaurant closures in Los Angeles, but at least Taco Maria and KazuNori are still open and delivering their excellence.

From Jessica Koslow, to people who hate Eataly, to people who love natural wine, and many more. There are plenty of LA food assholes, and who better to discuss them than two LA food assholes: Max Shapiro and Jordan!