Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

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• A Sommelier's Restaurant Confidential: Extended Cut 02.06.2026 38min

  In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with Hannah Selinger about her tell-all memoir, Cellar Rat. She shares her best somm secrets and favorite stories—like what happened when she wore a Yankees cap to her restaurant job in Boston. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Cellar Rat: A Sommelier's Restaurant Confidential 29.05.2026 51min

  Former restaurant server and sommelier Hannah Selinger shares stories from her tell-all memoir, Cellar Rat, featuring run-ins with critics, strategies for spotting bad tippers, what she considers the stuffiest restaurant in New York, and how she thinks the industry may one day reform. Plus, Özlem Warren gives us the true taste of Istanbul and Kim Severson explains why America is breaking up with the calorie. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Samin Nosrat Throwback: The Salt Fat Acid Heat Interview 27.05.2026 51min

  For this week's special episode, we're replaying our 2017 interview with Samin Nosrat about her now-classic cookbook, Salt Fat Acid Heat. Plus, Dan Pashman weighs in on burgers and we make skirt steak salad. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Betrayal, Revenge and Family Secrets: a Frozen Food "Succession" 22.05.2026 50min

  This week, we share a story of revenge, betrayal and secrets … at a frozen vegetable empire. John Seabrook investigates why running “the biggest vegetable factory on Earth” led to generations of drama in his family, like a real-life version of the TV show “Succession.” Plus, Brendan Liew gives us a tour of Japan’s incredible convenience stores; Kenji López-Alt finds the best way to crack an egg; and we learn how to make Sri Lankan Spinach and Coconut Dal with Tomato Tarka. (Originally aired June 6, 2025.) Get the recipe for Sri Lankan Spinach and Coconut Dal with Tomato Tarka here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• José Andrés Speaks Out: Extended Cut 19.05.2026 24min

  In this special episode, we’re releasing an extended cut of our interview with José Andrés. He shares stories and strong opinions about his favorite foods from Spain (migas! escabeche! churros!). Plus, José explains the magic of cooking in all its forms, from molecular gastronomy to simple home-cooked meals.
• Mayo is Spanish! José Andrés Speaks Out 15.05.2026 51min

  José Andrés is back to celebrate the food from his home country! He goes beyond paella and sangria to honor lesser-known Spanish foods like migas, wine-soaked bread and… mayonnaise. Plus, he shares stories from one of history's best restaurants, elBulli, and explains why you should never order churros at a restaurant. Also, Trevor Warmedahl makes cheese in Mongolia's Valley of the Yaks; and Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of "A Way With Words" break down the meaning of internet food memes. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• I Need the Kimchi! Meet Maangchi, YouTube Kitchen Queen 13.05.2026 50min

  Today, we look back at one of our favorite episodes with YouTube sensation Maangchi. She talks kimchi, sea squirt, and why French food doesn’t stand a chance. Plus, we learn how ancient Minoans cooked; Alex Aïnouz wonders if we should all have 3D printers in our kitchens; and we share our recipe for Savory Bread Pudding. Get the recipe for Savory Bread Pudding here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Chowder, Frittata & Marriage: A Love Story 08.05.2026 50min

  Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, the married couple behind Honey & Co., are back! This time, they’re here to fix your frittatas, throw out your stocks, and even offer a few suggestions for your love life. Plus, we meet the villagers restoring Germany’s communal bakehouses; Adam Gopnik praises the most useful tool in the kitchen; and Sohla El-Waylly is here to answer your cooking questions, from the best ways to use up Dungeness crabs to tips on how to replicate an accidentally perfect cherry pie. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Quirky Food Hour! Vegetable Orchestra, Jell-O Art, Adult Baby Food [Corrected] 05.05.2026 32min

  We're revisiting some of our wackiest, most whimsical stories. We explore the music of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra, where flutes and drums are replaced by carrots and pumpkins; Samuel West uncovers a shameful history of food failures; and we head down to North Carolina for "O' Moldy Night": the jiggliest, wobbliest food competition around. [NOTE: We previously posted the episode but due to a technical issue, we are re-uploading a corrected version.]  Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Behind the Scenes of “Top Chef” with Kristen Kish 01.05.2026 50min

  We get real with “Top Chef” host Kristen Kish. She talks about her career, her show and what bugs her most about restaurant goers. Also on the show—we chat with Reya Hart about eating and traveling on tour with her father, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart; Kim Severson explains why meat is on the rise again; we make Puff Pastry Khachapuri; and Chris Kimball and Sara Moulton answer listener calls. (Originally aired May 2, 2025.) Get the recipe for Puff Pastry Khachapuri here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Stop Hating Processed Foods? The Case for Big Ag 24.04.2026 50min

  This week, a food fight: authors Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg present their case for…embracing McDonalds and Burger King? Listen to their vision for a better industrial food system that looks nothing like the farm-to-table diets of Michael Pollen and Alice Waters. Plus, we tour the secret cookies of Italy with Domenica Marchetti; and Elazar Sontag and Lyndsay C. Green discuss the changing state of restaurant criticism. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Smuggling Baby Eels: The New Black Market 17.04.2026 50min

  This week: suitcases full of contraband, a smuggler who writes poetry in jail and the chance to make thousands of dollars in a single night. Reporter Otis Gray brings us the story of America’s eel fishing boom, and what happened when it got out of hand. Plus, Kenji López-Alt discusses the surprising science of salting scrambled eggs, and we make kefta in a creamy tahini sauce. (Originally aired September 27, 2024.) Get this week’s recipe for Baked Kefta with Tahini here. Listen to Otis Gray’s “Sleepy” podcast here. Music in Otis Gray’s piece is by Blue Dot Sessions. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Picky Eaters: Extended Cut 14.04.2026 31min

  In this special episode, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with Helen Zoe Veit about how American children become picky eaters—and how to raise kids who aren’t. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Picky Eaters: Why America's Kids Stopped Loving New Foods 10.04.2026 50min

  American children are some of the fussiest eaters in history, but it wasn’t always this way. In the 19th century, kids ate oysters and corned beef, and loved all things sour, smoky, and funky. Helen Zoe Veit shares how American children become picky eaters—and how to raise kids who aren’t. Plus, honey sommelier Marina Marchese guides Chris through a blind taste test (which includes the bitterest honey in the world!) and Milk Street’s Digital Editor Claire Lower sits down with comedian Josh Gondelman to discuss a controversial, hyperlocal phenomenon: the North Shore Beef sandwich. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Insider's Italy: Hidden Rome, Best Desserts and Lidia Bastianich Hotline 03.04.2026 50min

  Lidia Bastianich joins Christopher Kimball to answer our listeners’ Italian cooking questions—from the ultimate recipe for ravioli to tips for avoiding soggy lasagne. Plus, The Great British Bake Off's Giuseppe Dell'Anno shares the joys of Italian baking, from cannoli cake to sfogliatelle; culinary guide Arianna Pasquini takes us on a tour of Rome's hidden food gems; and J.M. Hirsch reveals secrets from a Neapolitan trattoria. (Originally aired April 11, 2025.) Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• So, You Want to Open A Restaurant? Drew Nieporent Tells All 27.03.2026 50min

  Drew Nieporent has opened more than 40 restaurants, including iconic New York institutions like Nobu and Tribeca Grill. Today, he shares the secrets behind a restaurant’s longevity, the pros and cons of partnering with Robert De Niro and why he’d love to open a Jewish deli. Plus, Kevin West reveals how to grow a garden you’ll actually eat, we learn about Italy’s greatest unknown cookbook, Cheryl Day returns to answer baking questions, and we bake up Mexican-style biscuits. Get our adaptation of Kevin West’s recipe for Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Burnt Shallot Jus here. Get the recipe for Maque-Style Mexican Bisquetes here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• The Greek Makeover: Diane Kochilas Freshens Up Greek Cooking 24.03.2026 51min

  Today, we look back at one of our favorite episodes with cooking legend Diane Kochilas. She talks the real Greek yogurt, how to make great dishes with stale bread and the magical Greek island of Ikaria. Plus, we explore the art and nostalgia of Jell-O molds; Dan Pashman untangles the legal definition of a sandwich; and we present a fresh new take on Spaghetti Puttanesca. (Originally aired May 10, 2019.) Get the recipe for Spaghetti Puttanesca here. Want more recipes inspired by the Greek isles? Check out our takes on Diane Kochilas' recipes for Tomato Rice with Oregano and Feta and Ikarian Braised Pork with Honey, Orange and Rosemary. See the photos from the Jell-O exhibit, O Moldy Night, here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• The Fish Butcher: Fish Eye Ice Cream, Anyone? 20.03.2026 50min

  Josh Niland is a master of his craft: whole fish cooking, bones and all. He joins us to talk about transforming fish into ice cream and chips, and the tricks he’s played on customers at his Sydney restaurant, Saint Peter. Plus, reporter Sean Cole meets the prison inmate preparing chili and dragon rolls; and Matt Goulding shares the best restaurants you’ve never heard of. Get this week’s recipe for Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Burnt Shallot Jus here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Butterfly Buns, Barmbrack and Soda Bread: The Secrets of Irish Baking 13.03.2026 40min

  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; Alex Aïnouz is on a journey to make the world’s best roasted chicken; and we cook up Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce. Get this week’s recipe for Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings in Tomato Sauce here. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Padma Lakshmi Does Standup: Extended Cut 10.03.2026 23min

  Today, we’re sharing an extended cut of our interview with Padma Lakshmi. We discuss everything from her early years in India to her love for standup comedy. She reminisces about her time on an Italian variety show, which laid the foundation for a long and successful career as a cooking competition host. Plus, she reveals the secret to being a great judge on Top Chef.