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Eater's Digest
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Everything you need to know about the world of food each week. Amanda Kludt and Daniel Geneen bring you the wildest, most important stories from restaurants and kitchens around the world. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you think, and it’ll make you hungry! From Eater and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
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Introducing Land of the Giants: Delivery Wars
Restaurant delivery apps have made it possible to order pretty much anything we want to eat with the click of a button. The latest season of the Land of the Giants podcast explores the cost of that convenience. Enjoyed this episode? Follow Land of the Giants anywhere you get your podcasts. Learn...
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Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Thinks Roof Farms Can Save New York (aired December 2020)
(Originally aired December 2020) Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced his candidacy for mayor in November and food and farming are a big part of it. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater [email protected] More to...
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Oatly's Massive IPO, A Government Aid Update, and Impossible Burgers in Schools
Amanda and Dan riff on the news of the day! Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater [email protected] More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the Eater newsroom. Subscribe to Amanda’s weekly newsletter...
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The Unique Challenge of Reopening a Massive Restaurant Space
Chef George Chen of China Live talks about pandemic pivots and reopening his 10,000 square foot restaurant in San Francisco. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater [email protected] More to explore: Check out more...
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Experts Weigh in on the Restaurant Industry Labor Shortage
One Fair Wage president Saru Jayaraman explains how the minimum wage laws are affecting hiring. Alice Cheng of Culinary Agents gives us the hiring data across major US markets. Jenn Saesue of Fish Cheeks NYC has an on-the-ground look at hiring staff right now. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda...
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What Miami's Pandemic Boom Means for its Restaurant Scene
Eater Miami editor Olee Fowler talks about spring break and the growth in Miami's restaurant scene. Restauranteur Simon Kim of Cote New York and Cote Miami tells us what it's like running a super popular restaurant in two states that couldn't be more different. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda...
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Senator Chuck Schumer Explains the Restaurant Bailout Package
Senator Chuck Schumer calls in to talk about working closely with the Independent Restaurant Coalition to pass a $28.6 billion grant program for independent restaurants and bars in the American Rescue Plan. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen...
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How Nixta Taqueria Fed Thousands During the Texas Blizzard
Sara Mardanbigi and chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria in Austin, Texas join the show to talk about covid, the blizzard, and serving amazing tacos. Amanda and Dan talk Gwyneth Paltrow, Dunkin Donuts, Recipeasly, and more. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater...
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The Debate Over Indoor Dining
On today's episode, we catch up on the debates over indoor dining, delivery, and restaurants requiring their staff to get vaccinated. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater [email protected] More to explore: Check...
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How Birria Became America's Hottest Taco Trend
Bill Esparza catches us up on the growing presence of birria in the USA. Gabe Hiatt joins us to explain the complicated new regulations being proposed around drinking in DC. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater...
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A Feel-Good Story with Chef Brooke Williamson + Starbucks Helping with the Vaccine?
Brooke Williamson of Playa Provisions joins the show to catch us up on LA lockdowns plus a lovely way her fans are supporting the restaurant. Get in touch with the hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater [email protected] More to…
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Korean-Inspired Chicken Controversy, Viennetta Returns, and the Next Wave of PPP
Social media master Adam Moussa joins us to give us the latest on the Viennetta's return and why Taco Bell is bringing back potatoes. Chef Jae Lee of Nowon NYC breaks down the Shake Shack KFC mess. Eater NY's Ryan Sutton explains how the latest round of stimulus and PPP will effect the food...
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Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Thinks Roof Farms Can Save New York
Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams announced his candidacy for mayor in November and food and farming are a big part of it. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater [email protected] More to explore: Check out more great…
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What President Elect Biden Means for the D.C. Food Beat
DC editor Gabe Hiatt explains the excitement in food media to cover the Biden's restaurant visits. LA editor Farley Elliott breaks down the mess of restrictions and lockdowns in California. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater...
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What It’s Like to Close One of NY's Favorite Restaurants
Matt Danzer and Ann Redding had to shut down Uncle Boons at the start of the pandemic; now they're figuring out how to best set up their other restaurants for success. Follow Uncle Boons Sister and Thai Diner for more info. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel…
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Running a Restaurant While Pregnant During a Pandemic
Maiko Kyogoku and Emily Yuen of Bessou NYC call in to talk about running their restaurant during COVID while pregnant. Jaya Saxena explains the latest in restaurant dress code issues. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater...
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Cookie Pollsters and Japantown in Peril
Amanda and Dan ask whether bakers can predict elections. Luke Tsai joins the show to talk about the potential loss of Japantown. Mona Holmes calls in to talk the uncertain future of downtown LA's once bustling restaurant scene. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel...
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How to do 'Fine Dining' During COVID
Emmeline Zhao explains how she and her team at Silver Apricot created a dining experience in the middle of the street. Amanda and Dan talk delivery and outrage in cooking groups on Facebook. Get in touch: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer…
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What Is the Future of Restaurant Menus?
Wilson Tang of Nom Wah Tea Parlor talks about the future of the QR code menu system and how the cell phone has taken over ordering and paying at his restaurants in China. Amanda and Dan talk ferris wheel dining, delivery, and Whole Foods trend forecasting. Follow the hosts! Amanda Kludt…
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An Update on the Dining Scene + Halloween vs. COVID
Amanda and Dan run down the current state of the dining scene. Jenny Zhang wrote about COVID's effects on trick or treating. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the Eater…
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How Ready Are Restaurants and Diners for Indoor Dining?
Gary He ate at Le Bernardin on the first night of indoor dining. Eve Batey talks us trough the tragic burning of The Restaurant at Meadowood. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More to explore: Check out more great reporting from…
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What Happens to Outdoor Dining In the Winter?
Chicago Editor Ashok Selvam catches us up on Chicago's winter dining plans. Amanda and Dan discuss the James Beard Awards and new beverages. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More to explore: Check out more great reporting from…
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Why North Carolina has giant lagoons of pig poop (from Vox.com)
North Carolina is home to around 9 million pigs. Many of those pigs live in big factory farms, and all of those pigs produce a lot of waste. On these factory farms, that waste is collected in big outdoor lagoons, and then sprayed out across fields as fertilizer. People living in communities…
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Predicting the Future of Restaurants
Today on the Digest we're compiling some of our favourite clips from our recent package What Now, Predicting the Future of Restaurants, on Eater.com. Jenny Zhang interviews Soleil Ho on the landscape. Nicholas Mancall-Bitel interviews Eric Rivera on how small business' can adapt. Lesley Suter…
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From the 92Y: Amanda Interviews Chef Marcus Samuelsson
As New York City continues to navigate its recent reopening, restaurateurs, chefs, and diners alike are wondering what the new normal looks like. How do we revive New York’s vibrant dining culture? In this exclusive 92nd Street Y conversation, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, whose Harlem restaurant Red...
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How Are Restaurants Actually Negotiating with Landlords?
Hospitality lawyer Jasmine Moy simplifies the negotiation process that is happening right now between restaurants and their landlords. Eater SF editor Eve Batey breaks down the big Uber news and the drama surrounding some outdoor eating tents at a fancy sushi restaurant in San Francisco. Hosts:...
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Paying Tribute to Three Iconic American restaurants
Eater NY's Robert Sietsema on the loss of La Caridad 78, Eater LA's Matthew Kang on the closing of Dong Il Jang, and Eater NOLA's Clair Lorell on K-Paul's 40 year run. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More to explore: Check out...
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New Government Proposals + a $5M Dollar Restaurant Opens During the Pandemic
Eater NY critic and policy wonk Ryan Sutton breaks down the new wave of government stimulus. Chicago editor Ashok Selvam explains the hype around Curtis Duffy's new restaurant Ever. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More to…
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How Cities Dependent on Tourism Are Dealing with the Pandemic
Eater editors Clair Lorell of NOLA and Susan Stapleton of Las Vegas catch us up on how their cities are coping with the total fallout of tourism. Eater London associate editor James Hansen explains why London chefs are particularly mad about no shows right now. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt)…
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Should We Be Eating at Restaurants Right Now?
Eater NY critic Ryan Sutton explains why he isn't dining out right now. Eater LA editor Matthew Kang breaks down moldgate. Lisa Cope of Ireland's All the Food tells us about the tough decisions Irish restaurants have to make dealing with American patrons. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in...
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What Reopening and 'Reclosing' Does to Restaurants
Olee Fowler of Eater Miami and Farley Elliott of Eater Los Angeles talk about the mess of instructions restaurants in their cities have had to follow. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More to explore: Check out more great…
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How Vegan Mob Became One of Oakland's Most Successful New BBQ Restaurants
In just over a year, Toriano Gordon and his restaurant @officialveganmob, have exploded onto the Oakland barbecue scene. Hosts: Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the Eater newsroom....
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Padma Lakshmi on Her New Show + What's Going on in Chicago?
Padma Lakshmi's brand new show Taste the Nation premiered on Hulu this week. Ashok Selvam fills us in on what's happening in Chicago with Covid-19 and the protests. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More to explore: Check out more...
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How Restaurants Can Support Protesters and the Black Community
Amethyst Ganaway discusses her piece Restaurants Must Use This Moment to Change, Too. Eater LA editors Mona Holmes and Matthew Kang talk about how Los Angeles has handled surprise reopening and the protests. Follow Amethyst on twitter: https://twitter.com/ExcuseMyFly and instagram:...
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How Critic Robert Sietsema Keeps Dining Out During Lockdown
Eater NY senior critic Robert Sietsema has been dining out since the beginning of Covid-19 and he's been eating some great food. Read his piece on New York's take-out scene here: https://ny.eater.com/2020/5/27/21270029/nyc-restaurant-dishes-takeout-pho-dosa-hot-dog. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt),...
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How Alinea's Takeout Business Became a Massive Success Story
Nick Kokonas is the co-founder and co-owner of Alinea restaurant in Chicago, he is also the founder and CEO of Tock, a reservations platform. At the start of the pandemic, Nick and the team at Alinea pivoted entirely to take-out and have sold a lot of food. Follow Nick on Twitter, Instagram and...
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Michelin Star Mannequins? Restaurant Reopening's, and Uber Eats
Eater SF News Editor Eve Batey gives us the rundown on the delivery wars and Eater DC editor Gabe Hiatt attempts to explain a unique strategy to ease the awkwardness of social distancing in restaurants. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer,...
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What Is Happening to the Meat Industry Right Now?
Matthew Wadiak the co-founder of Blue Apron and founder and CEO of Cooks Venture, talks about how the pandemic is exposing the cracks in the industrial meat system. Click for more information on Cooks Venture: https://cooksventure.com/ Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel...
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Why Restaurant Owners Are Afraid to Use the Stimulus Money
The Paycheck Protection Program has been a huge mess and two restaurateurs explain their problems with the loan. Naomi Pomeroy is the chef/owner of Beast and Expatriate in Portland, Oregon. David Tobias is an owner of The Wooly and The Wooly Public in NYC. Click for more information on the...
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What It’s like for Restaurants to Reopen
First, Eater Atlanta editor Beth McKibben explains how restaurants are bracing for impact after Georgia governor Brian Kemp announced he will reopen small businesses. Then, Hong Kong-based writer Andrew Genung talks about what it's like to dine out, as the city starts to open back up. Subscribe…
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How a Brand New Restaurant Is Surviving Lockdown
Chef Helen Nguyen's first restaurant, Saigon Social, was on track to open in the middle of March right when the reduced capacity mandates were rolling out. Since then, her operation has become part delivery only business, part charity hub, and she has no idea how long she can keep it going. Eve...
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How Chef Ed Lee Is Fighting to Feed Restaurant Workers Across the Country
Chef Ed Lee and his non-profit The Lee Initiative have opened kitchens all across America to help feed out of work restaurant workers. Find more information here: https://leeinitiative.org/ and donate to the Restaurant Workers Relief Fund here: https://leeinitiative.kindful.com/ Hosts: Amanda…
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Chef Tom Colicchio on How the Stimulus Bill Will Affect Restaurants
Together with the Independent Restaurant Coalition, chef Tom Colicchio has lobbied to improve the grants, breaks, and benefits that the government stimulus bill will offer small restaurants. Hosts: Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater More…
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How Chef Dan Giusti Is Feeding Kids in School + Restaurants Are Turning into Wine Stores
Chef Dan Giusti calls in to give updates on how is company Brigaid is feeding kids through the crisis. Amanda and Dan Zoom through the current state of the restaurant industry. For more information on Dan's program check out https://www.chefsbrigaid.com/ or follow Dan on twitter or instagram....
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Closings, Bailouts, Delivery, and More
Amanda and Dan Skype through the current state of the restaurant industry and play some voice memos from fans. Hosts: Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the Eater newsroom. Subscribe to...
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How Coronavirus Is Affecting Restaurants + Food Stories
Gabe Gaurente and Serena Dai give updates on the restaurant scenes in Seattle and New York. Amanda and Dan discuss their favorite stories of the week (20:30). Hosts: Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater More to explore: Check out more great...
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From Recode Media: Food52's surprising success story
Food writers Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs turned a book deal into a digital publishing and retail company. Then they spent 10 years turning that company into something worth more than $100 million. They tell Recode Media’s Peter Kafka what they learned along the way — and why he was wrong to...
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The Weird Job of Covering What Candidates Eat
Photojournalist Gary He has been covering the election cycle through the lens of food. Read all his coverage here: https://www.eater.com/2019/12/23/20995839/democratic-presidential-candidates-pete-buttigieg-elizabeth-warren-andrew-yang-iowa-state-fair. Hosts: Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen),...
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How Childcare Can Change the Restaurant Landscape
Camilla Marcus of west~bourne joins the show to talk about the innovative ways her restaurant is providing childcare to it's employees. Hosts: Daniel Geneen (@danielgeneen), Producer, Eater Amanda Kludt (@kludt), Editor in Chief, Eater More to explore: Check out more great reporting from the…
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How to Make First Dates Better, According to Eater Editors and a Bartender
Julia Rubin and Rebecca Jennings help judge a string of first date moves from eater staffers. Then Jack Schramm (head bartender at Existing Conditions) drops by to help us all be better cocktail bar patrons. Thanks to McGraw Wolfman, Patty Diez, Tim Forster, Stef Tuder and James Park for their...
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Everything you need to know about the world of food each week. Amanda Kludt and Daniel Geneen bring you the wildest, most important stories from restaurants and kitchens around the world. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you think, and it’ll make you hungry! From Eater and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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