Food People by Bon Appétit

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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. JUN 19

    Carla Hall on celebrating Juneteenth!

    Juneteenth, celebrated on the 19th of June, may be our newest national holiday, but Black Americans — particularly Texans — have been celebrating it for years. Bon Appetit and Epicurious Editor-in-Chief Jamila Robinson sat down with chef, TV host, and entrepreneur Carla Hall to dig into how they mark Juneteenth, who's allowed to join the celebrations, and what they're cooking this year. This conversation previously appeared on Bon Appetite’s Dinner SOS podcast.  Recipes Mentioned:Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua FrescaRuth's Lima Beans with Smoked Turkey TailBrown Butter Peach CobblerLemon-Pepper Catfish Nuggets with Pepperoncini DipGlazed Funnel Cake with Fruit Confetti Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    19 min

  2. JUN 11

    EJ Lagasse on carrying his father’s legacy

    Chef EJ Lagasse spent his childhood in TV studios watching his dad Emeril teach the nation how to cook. Now at 22 years-old, EJ is taking over his father’s flagship restaurant in New Orleans and adding his own twist. EJ joins Bon Appétit’s Editor-in-Chief Jamila Robinson to reflect on the many lessons he has learned from Lagasse Sr. and his other mentors in the kitchen including Chef Eric Ripert. And we find out his tactic for dealing with people on the street asking him to yell his father’s catchphrase: ‘Bam!’. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    31 min

  3. JUN 4

    Alice Waters on 30 years of Edible Schoolyard

    Chef Alice Waters started the Edible Schoolyard 30 years ago to bridge the gap between education and the garden. Little did she know it would expand to a network of over 7,000 schools and would inspire and feed generations of school children. Host Jamila Robinson sits down with Alice to reflect on the journey from her days as a student activist in Berkeley in the 1960s to the legacy she’s created. Plus, Alice also talks about the Bear and whether she sees any parallels with her kitchen in Chez Panisse.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    32 min

  4. MAY 21

    Gregory Gourdet on fashion and food

    Chef Gregory Gourdet’s love of fashion is front and center in his new collaboration with Printemps, a Parisian department store that’s arrived in New York City. Gregory joins host Jamila Robinson in the Bon Appetite Studios to talk about Printemps' five different dining options inspired by the colonial history of French food and what it’s like to go from the kitchen to the pages of Vogue. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    31 min
  5. Michele Norris on her mama’s kitchen

    MAY 7

    Michele Norris on her mama’s kitchen

    On her podcast ‘Your Mama’s Kitchen’, journalist Michele Norris asks her guests about the kitchens they grew up in. So, in this episode we’re turning the tables. Host Jamila Robinson will be asking Michele about her own mother’s kitchen. We learn how a simple warm-up question that came from a soundcheck on NPR’s All Things Considered turned into a series of powerful conversations with celebrities opening up about how they see the world. Jamila and Michele also talk about the Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix show ‘With Love, Megan’. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    31 min
  6. Bernardo Silva and Franco Sampogna on uniting food and art

    APR 23

    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.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    32 min
  7. 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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    33 min
  8. 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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    34 min
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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
    331
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Condé Nast. All rights reserved. 505289
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    Food People by Bon Appétit

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