That Ate

Justin Burke

That Ate is a queer food podcast serving up the stories you don’t always hear. Hosted by pastry chef and cookbook author Justin Burke, the show digs into how we cook, eat, and connect. Through honest, story-driven conversations with the people shaping queer food culture, That Ate explores how we reshape, reclaim, and rewrite the traditions that define our lives.

Episodes

  1. Episode 2: That Ate with Telly Justice + HAGS

    1D AGO

    Episode 2: That Ate with Telly Justice + HAGS

    What if fine dining didn’t come with exclusivity, hierarchy, or a single way to belong? Justin Burke sits down with Telly Justice, co-owner and chef of HAGS, a trans-owned, queer-focused fine dining restaurant in New York City’s East Village that’s redefining what fine dining can be—and who gets to belong. Built on care, access, and intention, HAGS makes sliding-scale meals a core part of its model, proving that excellence and equity can coexist. Telly shares how queerness and transness shape HAGS’ approach to food, creativity, and survival; the importance of chosen family; and building a restaurant culture rooted in mentorship, softness, and collective care. This conversation explores power, hospitality, and what it truly means to feed people well while treating people well. Below are the people, businesses, and organizations mentioned in this episode, including this week’s guest(s): Telly Justice - connect on InstagramCamille Lindsley - connect on Instagram HAGS - learn more, make a reservation at HAGS, and follow on InstagramJohn Birdsall - subscribe to John’s Substack, Shifting the Food Narrative, follow on Instagram, or visit John’s website. Queer Food Stars Telly wants you to know: Luna VelaNeighborhood MolinoSilver IocovozziNeng Jr’s Go follow, support, and spread the love. That Ate: Subscribe to Taste This, Justin’s newsletter, to catch every episode. Follow Justin on InstagramWant to collab or have a suggestion for a future guest? Visit the website.

    55 min
  2. Episode 1: That Ate with Vanessa Parish + Queer Food Foundation

    JAN 21

    Episode 1: That Ate with Vanessa Parish + Queer Food Foundation

    Did you know there’s an organization dedicated entirely to queer food workers? Justin Burke sits down with Vanessa Parish, co-founder + Executive Director of the Queer Food Foundation. Vanessa reflects on coming up in the food industry during the early, rule-less days of food media, what it meant to be publicly queer in that moment, and the real costs of visibility. Together, they unpack why the Queer Food Foundation (QFF) exists, how lived experience shaped its mission, and the resources QFF is building to support the queer and trans community across the food industry today. Plus, they get a little nerdy (in their feels) and talk about what queer comfort food looks like. This first episode sets the tone for That Ate: queer food, real stories, and community care! A Note From Justin: This episode reflects on the Big Queer Food Fest, where Vanessa and I first met—a gathering that also included the incredible Elle Simone Scott. We honor her memory and the lasting impact she had on the culinary industry, food media, and our community, which she held with such care. Below are the people, businesses, and organizations mentioned in this episode, including this week’s guest(s): Queer Food Foundation — learn more at www.queerfoodfoundation.org and follow on Instagram.Vanessa Parish — connect on Instagram. Queer Food Stars Vanessa wants you to know: Kareem “Mr. Bake” QueemanD AndersonSelasie DotseBABE Wine Bar Go follow, support, and spread the love. That Ate: Subscribe to Taste This, Justin’s newsletter, to catch every episode.Follow Justin on InstagramWant to collab or have a suggestion for a future guest? Visit the website.

    43 min
  3. Episode 0: What is That Ate?

    JAN 7

    Episode 0: What is That Ate?

    Welcome to That Ate, a queer food podcast hosted by pastry chef and cookbook author Justin Burke. So what is That Ate, and what exactly is queer food anyway? Episode 0 lays it all out. This podcast lives where queer identity meets food culture, shining a light on stories that don’t always get the spotlight and the lived-in experiences of queer and trans folks across the food world. It’s personal, it’s conversational, and yes, it’s about food, but also about identity, community, memory, and the traditions we inherit and the ones we get to rewrite. Episode 0 gives a taste of the voices and stories coming in Season One: the people shaping queer food culture today, and the ones we’re just getting to know. Subscribe to Taste This, Justin’s newsletter, to catch every episode. Or, follow Justin on Instagram.

    5 min
  • 3 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

That Ate is a queer food podcast serving up the stories you don’t always hear. Hosted by pastry chef and cookbook author Justin Burke, the show digs into how we cook, eat, and connect. Through honest, story-driven conversations with the people shaping queer food culture, That Ate explores how we reshape, reclaim, and rewrite the traditions that define our lives.

Information

  • Creator
    Justin Burke
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Justin Burke
  • Show Website
    That Ate