Good Food
What makes for a disgusting food?
This week we visit a museum exhibit featuring foods that are inarguably revolting—or are they? Plus, a look at how formerly hippie foods like dense grain breads went mainstream.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenThis week we visit a museum exhibit featuring foods that are inarguably revolting—or are they? Plus, a look at how formerly hippie foods like dense grain breads went mainstream. And meet hippie Jack: he has strong opinions about waffles, and he’s canvassing LA to see who makes the best one. Will Guidara talks hospitality lessons, and Evan pays her respects to the Jewish deli.
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6 storiesCan you stomach the Disgusting Food Museum?
If the idea of eating rotting fish, bull’s penis, and monkey brains piques your interest, the Disgusting Food Museum in the Arts District might be for you.
Read the story10 minHow "Hippie Food" went mainstream
Last year , San Francisco Chronicle food writer Jonathan Kauffman spoke with Evan about how formerly fringe foods like hummus, tofu, granola, entered contemporary American food culture.
Read the story10 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 minHospitality lessons from Will Guidara
Will Guidara , along with chef Daniel Humm, is the restaurateur behind celebrated ventures such as Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad Hotel .
Read the story8 minCherishing the Jewish deli—while it’s here
This week Alan Canter, the patriarch of Canter’s Deli , passed away at the age of 82. In 2009, Evan spoke with the author David Sax about what makes Jewish delis like Canter’s so great—and why we shouldn’t take them for granted .
Read the story7 minMarket Report: Italian fennel
Laura Avery visits Luca Manderino, chef and owner of Sosta in Hermosa Beach, to get some tips about showcasing the licorice flavor of Italian fennel in a salad. She’s also joined by farmer Shu Takikawa of The Garden Of.. in Los Olivos.
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