Communal Table Podcast

Hello beautiful people! Welcome to Food & Wine Pro's Communal Table podcast. Chefs and restaurant workers take great care of everyone else, but often they need a little help themselves. Each week, Food & Wine's senior editor Kat Kinsman talks with hospitality pros about how they manage their business, brain, and body for the long haul.

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Episode 1:Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat author and hostSamin Nosrattalks about money, mental health, and living in the public eye.

Episode 2:Beatrice Inn chef-ownerAngie Martalks about money, mentorship, and hustle.

Episode 3.Chef and authorSeamus Mullentalks about feeding himself the right foods to feel better—mind, body, and spirit.

Episode 4.Chef and media mogulDavid Changtalks about insomnia, drive, andStar Warsas a management strategy.

Episode 5.George Mendestalks about yelling in the kitchen, exercise, and Portuguese egg tarts.

Episode 6.Kwame Onwuachitalks about public pressure, representation, and finding peace.

Episode 7.Pete Wellstalks about criticism,Sassymagazine, and not taking things personally.

Episode 8.Julia Sullivantalks about kitchen intensity, physical stress, and seeking balance.

Episode 9.Bryan and Michael Voltaggiotalk about working with family, Top Chef, and their days as young, broke cooks.

Episode 10.Yasmin Khantalks about Palestinian food, bearing witness, and self care while reporting.

Episode 11:Sam Hellman-Masstalks about extreme opening stress, graceful leadership, and his masa obsession.

Episode 12:Jason Vincenttalks about anxiety and depression, the pressures of the spotlight, and making time for family.

Episode 13:Vallery Lomastalks about career pivots, competition TV, and the responsibility of role models.

Episode 14:Laurie Woolevertalks about life after Anthony Bourdain, embracing sobriety, and the value of naps.

Episode 15:Billy Durneytalks about PTSD, going into the BBQ biz, and feeding a community in crisis.

Episode 16:Marcus Samuelssontalks about '90s fine dining, rule breakers, and the blessings of Blackness.

Episode 17:Chefs, restaurateurs, and writers talk about the impact ofAnthony Bourdainon #BourdainDay.

Episode 18:Isaac Toupstalks about bullying. mentoring, Emeril, and his end game.

Episode 19:Jamila Robinsontalks about feeling welcome in restaurants, media inclusion, and empathetic workplaces.

Episode 20:JJ Johnsontalks about entrepreneurship, hustle, and becoming a brand.

Episode 21:Restaurant lawyerJasmine Moytalks about opening a restaurant, partner pitfalls, and expensive mistakes.

Episode 22:马可Canoratalks about taking risks and sticking around for the long haul.

Episode 23:PitmasterCarey Bringletalks pursuing passion, using humor, and kicking ass with one leg.

Episode 24:Priya Krishnatalks about cookbook writing, working with mom, and defying categorization.

Episode 25:Kwame OnwuachiandKaren Akunowicztalk about the journey to the top.

Episode 26:Dave Berantalks about athleticism, discipline, and his tenure as Toast Boy.

Episode 27:Mashama BaileyandJohno Morisanotalk about Edna Lewis, developing trust, and reckoning with history.

Episode 28:Ming Tsaitalks about food allergies, CBD, and why having fun matters.

Episode 29:Nina Comptontalks about finding community, standing up for what's right, and winding down.

Episode 30:Antoni Porowskitalks about ADHD, surviving the spotlight, and proper mac 'n' cheese.

Episode 31:Chintan Pandyatalks about nostalgia, art, and super-cool tech toys.

Episode 32:Melissa Rodrigueztalks about taking charge, speaking up, and working out.

Episode 33:Steven Satterfieldtalks about cancer recovery, hiring smartly, and the power of peaches.

Episode 34:Akhtar Nawabtalks about unhealthy stress, smart partnerships, and present parenting.

Episode 35:Philip Speertalks about recovery, notoriety, and accountability.

Episode 36:Callie Speertalks about financing a restaurant, sobriety, and why Tuesday sucks sometimes.

Episode 37:Nancy Silvertontalks about restaurant history and the indomitable will of sourdough.

Episode 38:Avett Brothers cellistJoe Kwontalks about food on tour and the pleasure of silence.

Episode 39:Sean Brocktalks about his grandma's cellar, leather britches, and his new book,South.

Episode 40:Kim Seversontalks about rabbits, bad men, and stories that stick in your soul.

Episode 41:Big Gay Ice Cream'sDoug Quinttalks about subway rats, mental health, and business.

Episode 42:Josh Nilandtalks about fish butchery, life after cancer, and his brilliant wife.

Episode 43:Paul Kahantalks about healthy boundaries, humble leadership, and corgis.

Episode 44:Jessica Craigtalks about nurturing talent, Jamaican excellence, and kitchen dance parties.

Episode 45:Paul Finntalks about his brilliant system to help hospitality pros deal with stress.

Episode 46:Trish Nelsontalks about the Spotted Pig settlement and what comes next.

Episode 47:Cassidee Dabneytalks about Appalachia, grief, and the power of positive screaming.

Episode 48:Jamie Olivertalks about how doing right doesn't always pay the bills, vegetables, and resilience.

Episode 49:Sean Brocktalks about addiction, recovery, and working to fix his brain.

Episode 50:Katie Button谈到保持员工的损失ng haul and making room for mistakes.

Episode 51:Chefs, restaurateurs, writers, sommeliers, and food world luminaries sat down with Food & Wine to talk aboutfailure.

Episode 52:Steve Palmertalks about getting and staying sober, and the mission that fuels him.

Episode 53:Emma Bengtssontalks about open kitchens and (reluctantly) learning to sit still.

Episode 54:Sarah Robbinstalks about vulnerability while traveling and what the military taught her about hospitality.

Episode 55:Jay Raynertalks about restaurant criticism, coronavirus, and confronting his own mortality.

Episode 56:Anxiety,coronavirus,确保你的当地餐馆在business.

Episode 57:Restaurant workers and owners scramble to figure outnext stepsas coronavirus spreads.

Episode 58:Restaurant workershelp everyone, all the time, but they're the last to ask for help themselves. Now is the time to get over that and get loud.

Episode 59:Ming Tsaitalks about the fears restaurant workers face and actions to take in the time of a pandemic.

Episode 60:Steve Palmer谈到资源for maintaining sobriety in a crisis and the challenges of isolation.

Episode 61:The Beatrice Inn'sAngie Martalks about grief, getting creative, and pushing through in a time of universal uncertainty.

Episode 62:Real estate veteranDouglas Wagnerexplains what to do if the rent is due and you don't have any income, and what help might be ahead.

Episode 63:Edward Leeturned his restaurant 610 Magnolia into a relief center for laid-off hospitality workers and organized similar efforts across the country. Here's what keeps him going.

Episode 64:Hospitality veteranJohn Wintermantalks about opening a restaurant during a pandemic.

Episode 65:Rachael Raycan't rest until everyone—and their dog—has enough to eat.

Episode 66:Kwame Onwuachitakes the fight against coronavirus very personally.

Episode 67:Ellen YinandGia Vecchiotalk about a new mental health resource for the industry.

Episode 68:Win Son'sTrigg Brownlistened closely for guidance from authorities, but it was slow in coming. He took action to protect his team.

Episode 69:John Becker—the great-grandson ofThe Joy of Cooking's original author Irma S. Rombauer—and his wifeMegan Scottgo in-depth on how they updated the classic cookbook for the modern era.

Episode 70:HowKhushbu Shahpicked Food & Wine's Best New Chefs 2020

Episode 71:James Beard Rising Star Pastry Chef nomineePaola Veleztalks about what it truly means to serve your community.

Episode 72:Romy Gilltalks about about how cooking helped her cope after her mother's death, how she became a Member of the British Empire, and the show she dreams of doing with her dad.

Episode 73:FoodLab Detroit Executive DirectorDevita Davisontalks about food apartheid, farming, and fixing a broken system.

Episode 74:Justin Burketalks about inclusive spaces, being a queer single dad, and baking as activism.

Episode 75:Restaurant lawyerJasmine Moytalks about reopening restaurants, racism, and rent.

Episode 76:Chef and activistJenny Dorseytalks about vulnerability, tough conversations, and redefining restaurants.

Episode 77:Erick Williamsof Virtue restaurant in Chicago talks about faith, real estate, and the better future he's building.

Episode 78:Chef-ownerEric Riveraof Addo talks about pivoting, selling plants, and planning ahead.

Episode 79:Willa Jean chef and newly-minted authorKelly Fieldstalks about writing a cookbook, weathering storms, and accepting help.

Episode 80:Veteran bartendersDale DeGroffandJulie Reinertalk about what it takes to stick around for the long haul.

Episode 81:Joe Yonantalks about representation, minimizing meat, and the effect that writing a bean-based cookbook has on a marriage.

Episode 82:The Final Tablestar and Otium chef-ownerTimothy Hollingsworthtalks about kitchen intensity, belonging, and cooking for your mom.

Episode 83:Restaurateur, author, and TV starVivian Howardtalks about Southernness, pride, pivots, and politics.

Episode 84:TheFood & Winekitchen teamtalks you through the recipes they're making for the holidays, and how to cope with a very different Thanksgiving table this year.

Episode 85:AuthorBryan Washingtontalks about showing up, growing up, and morning-after omelets.

Episode 86:Chef and cookbook authorRocco DiSpiritotalks about why therapy is a lifesaver and how to snap back to feeling like a chef.

Episode 87:How theFood & Wineteamkeeps the flame alive during the holidays.

Episode 88:Poi Dog'sKiki Aranitatalks about closing her restaurant, collective trauma, and selling sauce.

Episode 89:Greenville restaurateurCarl Sobocinskitalks about investing in people and pausing his restaurants to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Episode 90:TheFood & Wineteamfinds joy where we can in a dark month.

Episode 91:Masala y Maíz chefsNorma Listman and Saqib Kevaltalk mole, valuing Mexican food, and what restaurant family really means.

Episode 92:Claudette Zepedatalks cutting through white noise and becoming the leader she needed to see.

Episode 93:Chef, author, and TV personalityAnita Lotalks solo cooking, throwing butter, and constant reinvention.

Episode 94:Sommelier and activistVinny Engtalks mutual aid, empathy, and the art of hugging trees.

Episode 95:Chef and cookbook authorMatt Jenningstalks sobriety, pivots, flextaurants, and how chefs can evolve.

Episode 96:Chef, city planner, architect, and activistAdrian Lipscombetalks Black land ownership, Texas tribulations, and studying sake.

Episode 97:Slutty Vegan founder and philanthropistPinky Coletalks about entrepreneurship, intentions, and setting people up for success.

Episode 98:(Part 1)Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites chefSam Forerefuses to stay silent when she sees injustice, and that's a great thing for all of us.

Episode 98:(Part 2) Sam Foretalks mental health, taking care of others, and what it means to have your food on the cover of a magazine.

Episode 99:Chef, cookbook author, speaker, and podcasterPreeti Mistrytalks about teaching kids about flavor on Waffles + Mochi, building community, and who gets to be a chef.

Episode 100:Author and TV starNigella Lawsontalks quarantine, imperfect housekeeping, squishy white bread, and listening to your food.