‘The Final Table’, NYC food delivery, and a waffle quest

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Nov. 23, 2018 Food & Drink

‘Tis the season for crispy, warm waffles. Photo credit: Taylor Kiser/CC 2.0, via Unsplash

Still recovering from Thanksgiving? Relax with some bingeable television. Andrew Knowlton of Netflix’s “The Final Table” reflects on filming the star-studded cooking competition show. We also explore the often unseen world of food delivery men in New York, and we discover if LA’s waffle scene stacks up to one legendary “hippie waffle.”

From this Episode:

Netflix’s ‘The Final Table’

“ The Final Table ” is Netflix’s latest entry into the cooking competition arena. The show’s creators are attempting to juice the drama with a global cast of contestants...

11 min

Chasing memories of a “hippie waffle”

What makes for the perfect waffle? According to contributor Gideon Brower ’s longtime friend Jack, it’s a combination of color, texture, and—tanginess?

13 min

The hidden world of NYC food delivery

A crazy thing happens in NYC as nighttime approaches. As rush hour picks up, delivery men on bikes start racing through the streets to get people their restaurant food while...

23 min

Market Report: Purple watercress

Growing a home garden can transform the way you cook. Chef-owner Kevin Meehan of Kali grows a number of vegetables for his Larchmont restaurant, including a purple...

10 min