Food People by Bon Appétit

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Food People by Bon Appétit

Food People is a show about how food and drinks shape society. On every episode of Food People, we talk about how we eat and why food matters. Join Bon Appétit’s Editor-in-Chief Jamila Robinson and the magazine’s editors as we bring you interviews with renowned voices from the food world, behind-the-scenes details into how the magazine is made, and insight from our latest stories. 

  1. Bernardo Silva and Franco Sampogna on uniting food and art

    3D AGO

    Bernardo Silva and Franco Sampogna on uniting food and art

    Host Jamila Robinson sits down with the masterminds behind New York City restaurant Frevo, Bernardo Silva and Chef Franco Sampogna. Frevo is part art gallery, part restaurant but entirely delicious. (And they have the Michelin star to prove it.) Bernardo and Franco met when they were teenagers in France and have been partners in the hospitality industry ever since. Since opening Frevo in 2019, they have sought to marry art and food while maintaining a small 24 seat restaurant. The duo are hyperfocused on the small details and reveal how the little things make a big impact in the New York City food scene.

    32 min
  2. Matteo Lane on why your pasta sucks

    APR 9

    Matteo Lane on why your pasta sucks

    Comedian Matteo Lane has very strong opinions on pasta. This week he joins guest host Joseph Hernandez to talk about his new book "Your Pasta Sucks." Matteo breaks down what American cooks are getting wrong in the kitchen and how to fix it. He also talks about his love affair with Italy and reveals what was going on behind the scenes in his viral video at Olive Garden. Matteo has strong opinions on Olive Garden.

    33 min
  3. Marcus Samuelsson shines a spotlight on Ethiopia

    APR 2

    Marcus Samuelsson shines a spotlight on Ethiopia

    Chef Marcus Samuelsson visits Bon Appétit HQ to talk about reconnecting with his Ethiopian heritage through his restaurant, Marcus Addis. Located in Addis Ababa, the restaurant is a part of Ethiopia’s new wave of fine dining and provides training and mentorship opportunities to young people. Jamila and Marcus also discuss the ups and downs of his career, the women who shaped it and why elevating women into leadership roles is a critical part of his culture as a restauranteur. Plus, Marcus shares the musical inspiration that first brought him to New York.

    34 min
  4. Chef Laurent Tourondel on creating an empire

    MAR 5

    Chef Laurent Tourondel on creating an empire

    Jamila talks to restaurant mogul Chef Laurent Tourondel of the BLT Restaurant Group. Laurent has opened 54 restaurants and isn’t afraid to take risks in the kitchen. (He has the Michelin stars to prove it.) Laurent reflects on his journey from working in small kitchens in his hometown of Auvergne, France to becoming a celebrated chef in the New York food scene.

    21 min
  5. SNL50: Live from New York... It's Food People

    FEB 14

    SNL50: Live from New York... It's Food People

    Special guest host Joseph Hernandez catches up with Saturday Night Live cast members Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman and alum Ana Gasteyer as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the comedy show. They discuss the role food has had in some of their most iconic sketches and the catering at 30 Rock. Ego, Sarah and Ana also talk about the places they want to eat at and what foods soothe their pre-show anxiety. Hold on to your Schweddy Balls!

    38 min

  6. FEB 12

    Effects of Change Episode 6: Fawn Weaver

    In Episode 6 of Effects of Change, Jamila and Gabriel sit down with Fawn Weaver, entrepreneur, author, and spirits mogul, CEO of Grant Sidney Inc. and owner of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. They discuss leading as your authentic self. Jamila and Gabriel close out the series by reflecting on everything they've learned through these conversations, the progress that has been made, and the work that still lies ahead.

    44 min

  7. FEB 12

    Effects of Change Episode 5: Clare Reichenbach and Tim Brooke-Webb

    In Episode 5 of Effects of Change, Jamila and Gabriel sit down with Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation, and Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Bars, and Hotels platform. They discuss awards, recognition, and the importance of these platforms as vehicles for discovery and community building.

    47 min

  8. FEB 12

    Effects of Change Episode 4: Melina Shannon-DiPietro and Juliane Caillouette Noble

    In Episode 4 of Effects of Change, Jamila and Gabriel sit down with Melina Shannon-DiPietro, Managing Director of MAD, the nonprofit founded by chef René Redzepi of restaurant Noma, and Juliane Caillouette Noble, Managing Director of the Sustainable Restaurant Association. Together, they discuss sustainability, the supply chain, and the broader impact of how and what we eat.

    40 min
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3.8
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About

Food People is a show about how food and drinks shape society. On every episode of Food People, we talk about how we eat and why food matters. Join Bon Appétit’s Editor-in-Chief Jamila Robinson and the magazine’s editors as we bring you interviews with renowned voices from the food world, behind-the-scenes details into how the magazine is made, and insight from our latest stories. 

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  • Creator
    Bon Appétit
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    326
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Condé Nast. All rights reserved. 505289
  • Show Website
    Food People by Bon Appétit

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