Longer Tables with José Andrés

What’s it like to eat in space? How does space change a person? Why go to space in the first place? This week astronauts Michael López-Alegría and Peggy Whitson take the show where no podcast has gone before. Plus José receives his first-ever low-Earth-orbit food review, and chews the (chicken) fat with a caller.   Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From new in the nation to “Taste the Nation,” the no-nonsense author, host and activist has learned a bit about herself while teaching the rest of us about food. Plus: The secret to incredible romesco sauce. Recipe: Asparagus with Romesco Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

José recounts the wild epiphany behind his legendary margarita upgrade, and cocktail innovator Miguel Lancha explains how to make it. Plus: José answers questions from listeners.   Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we re-air our very first episode, featuring the legendary Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin in New York.  Eric's one of the world’s great chefs — but he was supposed to have a career as a server, not a cook. He and José swap hilarious stories of kitchen missteps from over the years, and talk about the future of restaurant food. Plus, a live cooking lesson — squid! — and José takes his first questions from listeners. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

José talks with the James Beard-winning cook and writer about cooking more creatively and economically. Her new book, An Everlasting Meal Cookbook, is an encyclopedia of leftovers, from banana peels to Dorito dust. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Today co-anchor talks about the morning show lifestyle, growing up the daughter of Egyptian immigrants and how to disagree more productively. Plus: A caller asks for tips on feeding last-minute dinner guests. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest edition of One Good Thing, Jose sings the praises of baby vegetables—and tells listeners where they can find the best of them. José also reminisces about the early days of his first restaurant, Jaleo, and answers a meaty listener question.  Hints from José:  José’s favorite source for baby vegetables is Chef’s Garden, run by the charismatic Farmer Lee Jones. The farm used to only sell to restaurants but now sells direct to consumer. If you’re in the Washington, D.C. area, Tuscarora Organic Growers Coop, which sells a local farmers markets. Trader Joe’s sells a wide variety of baby vegetables, including terrific baby corn. Sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first time Yo-Yo Ma met José, he played a private concert for him on a loading dock outside a conference center in Washington, D.C. How things have NOT changed. On this episode, José probes Yo-Yo about his early life in Paris, how he gives back through music, and enjoys a second spontaneous private concert from the world's greatest cellist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Cory Booker is Washington's most famous vegan. And the reason he's a vegan? Because he has spent a lot of time trying to untangle the complexities and problems in America's food system. On this week's episode, he shares his big ideas, how to get them done--and drops hints about his own political future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first-ever live taping of Longer Tables, acclaimed journalist Anderson Cooper joins José to discuss love, loss and his deep ambivalence about food. (And goes to his happy place when José mentions sports.) This podcast was recorded at Spanish Diner, inside José's New York food hall, Mercado Little Spain on April 11, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.