Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the m...
Chris' Excellent Las Vegas Adventure! Pirate Cocktails, Peking Duck and Following the Rat Pack
Welcome to Las Vegas! Chris reunites with our friend and Vegas food scene expert Al Mancini for the ultimate night out. They start downtown at Atomic Liquors, where Barbra Streisand, Hunter S. Thompson and the Rat Pack were regulars. They then head to Chyna Club at the Fontainebleau for “the best cocktail I’ve ever had” (says Chris), plus the Vegas food you need to try right now, prepared by Chef Richard Chen. And for their last stop, Chris and Al visit Stray Pirate for a bar unlike anything we've ever seen.This special episode of Milk Street Radio is made in collaboration with our sponsor Las Vegas. To discover the dining experiences that Las Vegas has to offer, go to https://www.visitlasvegas.com/culinary/
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I Grew Up in a Chinese Takeaway: Angela Hui Tells All
Angela Hui tells the story of her childhood growing up in her family’s Chinese restaurant—there are flaming woks, short tempers and zero privacy. Plus, we’re joined by journalist Jenn Harris to learn how influencers are making their mark on the restaurant industry; Alex Aïnouz speeds up beef bourguignon; and we make Italian Wedding Soup. (Originally aired February 23rd, 2023.) Get this week’s recipe for Italian Wedding Soup here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Butterfly Buns, Barmbrack and Soda Bread: The Secrets of Irish Baking
We explore the whimsical world of Irish baking with Cherie Denham. Plus Madison Avenue veteran Jeff Swystun shares the little-known history of food advertising; we cook up Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce; and Alex Aïnouz is on a journey to make the world’s best roasted chicken.Get this week’s recipe for Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Restaurant Reviews that Bite Back: Pete Wells Speaks Up and Out
Pete Wells, former New York Times restaurant critic, joins us to look back on his most infamous reviews, plus why he blasted Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant but loved Señor Frog’s. Photojournalist Kate Medley reveals why some of the best food in the South is served at the gas station; we make Cantonese Stir-Fried Black Pepper Beef and Potatoes; and Chris and Sara Moulton answer listener calls. Get this week’s recipe for Cantonese Stir-Fried Black Pepper Beef and Potatoes here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyChristopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio is produced by Milk Street, in association with GBHCo-Founder: Melissa BaldinoExecutive Producer: Annie Sinsabaugh Senior Editor: Melissa AllisonSenior Producer: Sarah Clapp Producer: Caroline Davis Production Intern: Marisa OrozcoProduction Help: Debby PaddockAdditional Editing: Sydney LewisAudio Mixing by Jay Allison at Atlantic Public Media in Woods Hole MassachusettsTheme Music: "Hang Tan" by Toubab KreweAdditional Music: George Brandl Egloff
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BEE-lieve It or Not! Bees Count, Dream and Even Recognize You
Bees solve puzzles, have distinct personalities and play with balls like a puppy. Zoologist Lars Chittka reveals amazing new discoveries about the mind of a honeybee and what a bee’s consciousness means for us humans. Plus, we investigate the mysterious phenomenon of bee heists; Sylvan Mishima Brackett, chef-owner of Rintaro, shares the secrets to perfect hot spring eggs and ruby grapefruit jelly; Alex Aïnouz searches for the perfect paella; and we bake Basque Country’s burnished cheesecake. (Originally aired February 15th, 2024.)Get this week’s recipe for Basque Style Cheesecake here.Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Every week, Milk Street Radio travels the world to find the most fascinating stories about food—a detective who tracks down food thieves and a look inside the most famous (and often scandalous) restaurant kitchens—and interviews with culinary icons such as José Andrés, Padma Lakshmi, Jacques Pépin, and Marcus Samuelsson. And on Milk Street Radio you can always find the unexpected: the comedian who ranks apples using an elaborate 100-point system, the scientists who study if vegetables have souls, and the journalist who reveals the world’s 10 biggest food lies. We also answer our listeners’ cooking questions, find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee, and share how to eat your way through Italy.
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