Celebrating the Life of a Legendary Chef I have known Shin Tsujimura since his early days at Hatsuhana in New York City. He had come from Hatsuhana in Tokyo and after a brief run in the NYC outpost, he joined up with Nobu Matsuhisa and has been a part of that world class group for… Read More →
Edward Lee A New Southern Kitchen 610 Magnolia‘s Edward Lee joins Andrew & Molly to talk about race in the food world, how culinary careers have changed, and adding his personal take to Southern cuisine. Find out more about Edward Lee: Follow Edward on Twitter, @chefedwardlee. Visit Edward’s website, chefedwardlee.com. Find out about Edward’s restaurant, 610… Read More →
Discovering Culinary Extremes An author, prolific poet, teacher and staff writer for The New Yorker, Dana Goodyear is one of the most authoritative voices in food journalism today. In her new book, Anything That Moves, Goodyear explores the remaking of America’s modern food culture, following intrepid eaters and chefs to the margins of the culinary world. Below,… Read More →
New Channel & New Year’s Eve Since I’m such a food-and-travel nerd, I’m always excited to see new and engaging food-and-travel content. American Express (who also happens to publish fantastic culture magazines such as Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure), now has it’s own television channel with travel recommendations and tips, interviews with chefs,… Read More →
Lessons Learned Along the Way By Andrew Zimmern John Besh is one of the great culinarians of our time. He owns and operates nine fantastic restaurants – August, La Provence, and Domenica, to name a few. He’s got TV shows, and endorsements and cool things with his name on them, but I admire him most for how… Read More →
Masters of Cured Meat Justin Severino’s Cure is a welcome addition to this Rust Belt city’s flourishing restaurant scene. The Pittsburgh native and former butcher describes his food as local, urban, Mediterranean cuisine. He’s a chef after my own heart, using whole, locally-raised animals (everything from duck and lamb to venison and pork) in a dynamic… Read More →
Bizarre Foods: Thanksgiving Addition Alternative proteins are the future to our food safety and security here in America, so I think we should all get used to the idea of expanding what our idea of food is. People are accustomed to serving a nice roast or tenderloin for the holidays, but there is a lot… Read More →
Pittsburgh with Rick Sebak Steel City Mr. Pittsburgh himself, Rick Sebak, joins us this week to talk about his city, the food, and why Pittsburgh is the next big thing. Plus, Andrew & Molly talk about grinding your own meat at home. Find out more about Rick Sebak: Follow Rick on Twitter, @rickaroundhere. Find out… Read More →
Eating Queens Queens-based food writer Joe DiStefano has been covering the borough’s ethnic food beat for more than a decade. When it comes to ethnic diversity, some estimates name Queens as number one in the world – it’s so rich that DiStefano has made exploring the borough his life’s work. He’s our go-to guide for… Read More →
Let’s Eat! I’m ecstatic to be running this awesome campaign with Prizeo to raise money for the Services for the Underserved (SUS)! SUS supports tailored services to veterans and people who face challenges including mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and HIV/AIDS. For a small donation to the SUS, you will be entered to win two… Read More →
Jump Around They’re high in protein, low in fat, and rich in minerals, not to mention they’re delish! After ants, grasshoppers are the most popular insect eaten around the world. Unlike ants, grasshoppers have superior flavor profiles that vary from region to region depending on their diet, and grasshoppers can be cooked any way imaginable.… Read More →
Andrew Zimmern in a Box Through my journeys on Bizarre Foods, I’ve experienced a wide range of rich cultures, foods, and culinary techniques. I’m thrilled to share those stories and flavors from the road with you through Quarterly.Co, a subscription service that lets you receive awesome things in the mail from interesting people. Once you… Read More →
Cebu-Style Lechon Nearly 10 percent of Jersey City’s population is Filipino, and with more than 40,000 new Filipino immigrants arriving in this country every year, the city’s Pinoy population is growing, dynamic and still very tied to the traditions and tastes of their homeland. I love Filipino food. The post-colonial cuisine combines the best of South… Read More →
John Besh From the Heart Chef John Besh joins Andrew & Molly to discuss learning from mistakes in the kitchen, getting families back into the kitchen, and the amazing work he is doing with the John Besh Foundation. Plus, Andrew & Molly talk Halloween. Find out more about Chef Besh: Order Chef Besh’s newest cookbook, Cooking… Read More →
Kings of Dude Food As chef/owners of the widely acclaimed restaurants Animal and the seafood-centric Son of a Gun, Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo are anchors of the Los Angeles food scene. These rockstar chefs turned successful restaurateurs also recently opened Trois Mec with pop-up king Ludo Lefebvre, plus another project in the works. Dotolo… Read More →
Good Real Food Everyone always asks me what the best way is to change the world and in a sense I have no clue. But I do know how to change my community by growing stuff around me. Thinking globally but acting locally is the best way to make a difference and simple acts are… Read More →
Try These at Your Next Tailgate Everyone has a go-to meal that fits right into the hearty, crowd-pleasing football food category. Some rely on hot wings and fall comfort-classics like chili and stew, others may boldly roast a whole steer head to make killer barbacoa tacos or light a kerosene-soaked fire for a fish boil. From… Read More →
The Intersection of Entrepreneurship & Food Hosted by Food Sol at Babson College, the third annual Babson Food Days (October 23-24, 2013) celebrated food “Entrepreneurship of All Kinds” with an assembly of food innovators, pioneers and leaders, including yours truly and my fellow Entrepreneur in Residence Gail Simmons. It’s a great event that seeds and… Read More →
Perfect Peking Duck By Bob & Sue In between our memorable meals at Alinea and Grace, we enjoyed Sun Wah’s perfectly prepared Peking duck with soft buns. This informal north side neighborhood restaurant attracts large crowds of appreciative diners who also enjoy the delicious egg rolls, barbecued pork, and Singapore style rice noodles. Contact 5039 N Broadway Chicago, IL… Read More →
Unusual in the U.S.A. Watch as I share some of my favorite alternative proteins – grilled chicken heart with lemon and olive oil, veal tongue tonnato and budino made with pig’s blood and bittersweet chocolate – with TODAY anchors, Savannah Guthrie, Natalie Morales, Matt Lauer and Carson Daly. I’m a huge advocate of these types of… Read More →
A Lively Lunch At this year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival, I demonstrated how to make my recipe for wok-tossed crickets with chives and black beans. You can try this crunchy, sweet, earthy snack at home too. Get the recipe here and cook along with me.
A Weekend in Paris I’ve partnered with Thrillist to bring you my behind-the-scenes tips on where to eat, where to stay, and what to do when you are traveling across the globe. We’ve already covered Toronto, New York City and Montreal. Next up? The romantic, food-loving, pastry-worshipping City of Light. Check out my top picks, from the… Read More →
Indulge in the City of Light The French take their food very seriously. This is the country that created the tasting menu, doesn’t believe in low fat, and treats pastries as a kind of religion. Here are my favorite restaurants and hotels in Paris, from old school French bistros and Michelin-starred dining to casual spots… Read More →
NYCWFF 2013 Mrs. Issue Andrew & Molly recap their weekend at the New York City Wine & Food Festival. Molly shares her big news. Plus, we have 5 Questions with Hugh Acheson, Guy Fieri (with a cameo from Nadia G.), Doug Quint & Bryan Petroff of Big Gay Ice Cream, and Johnny Iuzzini. Questions We want… Read More →
It’s Back! An all new-season of of Bizarre Foods America premieres Monday, November 4 at 9|8c on Travel Channel. This season I visit New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Virginia, Toronto, Cleveland, NYC, San Francisco and Minnesota. Mark your calendars. I can’t wait!
Mmm…Blood In many cultures, blood consumption plays an important role in a healthy lifestyle. Enthusiasts say the red stuff keeps you strong, and can even warm you up on a cool day. Chug a glass of blood and your body temperature will indeed rise a few degrees–seriously! Overcoming the psychological hurdles (not to mention the… Read More →
Carnivorous Bliss Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook are rockstars of the Los Angeles food scene. The chefs co-own and operate two of LA’s most exciting eateries – Animal, where meat is the main course, and Son of a Gun where they channel their Floridian roots and focus on seafood (they also recently opened Trois Mec… Read More →
Paris’ Most Coveted Reservation By Bob & Sue This 25-seat restaurant is one of Paris’ most desired reservations and special dining experiences. At L’Astrance, Pascal Barbot’s creativity is evident in every course including the langoustine with bone marrow, poached oyster and Kombu jelly, a razor clam and veal tartare with bergamot foam and spring garlic,… Read More →
Paris’ Most Coveted Reservation By Bob & Sue This 25-seat restaurant is one of Paris’ most desired reservations and special dining experiences. At L’Astrance, Pascal Barbot’s creativity is evident in every course including the langoustine with bone marrow, poached oyster and Kombu jelly, a razor clam and veal tartare with bergamot foam and spring garlic,… Read More →
Pat LaFrieda Meat Man Acclaimed meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda joins Andrew and Molly on the podcast this week to talk about the meat biz, the ideal burger, and Andrew & Pat make a special announcement. Want to Learn More about Pat? Check out lafrieda.com. Follow Pat on Twitter, @patlafrieda. Questions We want to include your listener… Read More →
