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‘The Final Table’, NYC food delivery, and a waffle quest
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.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenStill 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.”
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4 storiesNetflix’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 and judges, including some of the world’s most celebrated chefs.
Read the story11 minChasing 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?
Read the story13 minThe 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 it’s still hot.
Read the story23 minMarket 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 watercress that he uses to liven up familiar dishes like beef tartare.
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