Best Joshua Patterson Podcasts (2025)

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Unpacking the Joshua Weissman scandal. Plus, Daniel Patterson opens up on mental health, Michelin, and his next big move. 1:58:19

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Chef Daniel Patterson has lived more culinary lives than most chefs could dream of. From earning multiple Michelin stars at San Francisco’s Coi, to shaking up the fast-food world with Roy Choi and Keith Corbin at Locol, to now hosting a 12-seat tasting menu out of his own home, Patterson’s journey is as unconventional as it is influential. Ahead of…

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Is food media... dying? Eater's race to the bottom and the fight for local food journalism. Plus, hot people restaurants, Italian sandwich fatigue, and Top Chef’s biggest competitor. 56:10

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, Luca and Sal dig into the biggest story in food media: the latest round of layoffs at Eater. With reporters like Jaya Saxena and Amy McCarthy let go and LA’s newsroom slimmed down, what does this mean for local food journalism, restaurant coverage, and the future of dining media in Los Angeles? We also debate wheth…

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Do These Injuries Change the Playoff Picture? 1:14:34

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Send us a text The Jimmies discuss the repercussion of some serious injuries that occurred in Major League Baseball. Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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Michael Voltaggio on legacy, LA’s fine dining rise, and why he won’t slow down. Plus, restaurants pivoting “for the right reasons” and a preview of LA Chef Con 2025. 1:18:29

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Today’s LA Food Podcast is a first — our debut three-part episode. First up, host Luca Servodio breaks down the week’s biggest food stories, from Eleven Madison Park’s bold new pivot to Bill Addison’s glowing RVR review and how Ozempic is reshaping restaurant menus. He also sings the praises of recent meals at Budonoki, Lasita and Teddy’s Red Tacos…

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Contenders or Pretenders 1:17:30

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Send us a text The Jimmies talk about which teams they believe will make it to the dance! We apologize ahead of time to Rockies fans. Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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Best Trade Deadline in History! 1:27:35

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Send us a text The Jimmies talk about the biggest surprises, their favorite moves, and who had the best trade deadline this season. Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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How should food writers cover Elon Musk's Tesla Diner? Plus, the influencer who closed a restaurant, the taqueria that scored national headlines, and a ray of hope for Cole's French Dip. 52:14

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Elon Musk’s space-age Tesla Diner has been grabbing headlines—but when activist group Tesla Takedown staged a protest, it forced the media to look beyond burgers and milkshakes. This week on The LA Food Podcast, SF Gate’s Karen Palmer joins host Luca Servodio to explore how food writers should approach stories where dining intersects with politics,…

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Buyers and Sellers, Movers and Shakers 1:40:54

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Send us a text The Jimmies review all the MLB play from the weekend and give their ideas on which teams will be very busy over the new few days. Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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Palm Springs' culinary coming-of-age, featuring MY WIFE (!!!). Plus, Elon Musk's Tesla Diner opens, In-N-Out's owner steps in it, and LA Chef Con returns. 1:17:15

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On today’s episode of The LA Food Podcast, we’re diving into the culinary comeback of Palm Springs. Once dismissed as a “culinary wasteland,” the desert is now attracting big-name chefs like Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger, and Richard Blais — and perhaps no opening captures that momentum better than The Thompson Palm Springs. We explore how this …

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The Jimmies All Hall of Fame and Should Be Hall of Fame Teams 1:46:35

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Send us a text After a quick recap of the comings and goings in the AL and NL, The Jimmies announce their All Hall of Fame Team and All Should Be Hall of Fame Teams! Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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Inside the Closure of Cole’s French Dip with Owner Cedd Moses and IHC's Eddie Navarrete. Plus, the Trends Defining LA Dining in 2025 1:22:07

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Downtown LA just lost a legend. This week on The LA Food Podcast, we’re joined by Cole’s French Dip owner Cedd Moses and Independent Hospitality Coalition’s Eddie Navarrete to unpack why this 117-year-old icon is closing—and what it reveals about the crisis facing LA restaurants. Eddie also shares what fixes at the city and state level could provid…

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Allstar Festivities 1:29:21

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Send us a text The Jimmies break down all the latest news in Major League Baseball. Join Josh, Slay Dude, Adam, and Pops as we talk about what is great about the MLB Allstar Game, what we might change about Allstar Week, and what happened with this season's Allstar roster. Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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Santa Monica legend Raphael Lunetta on food, friendship, and feeding Larry David. Plus, RIP Cole's, goodbye to The Angel, and apologies to Evan Funke. 1:13:48

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Santa Monica’s dining scene wouldn’t be what it is without Chef Raphael Lunetta. This week on The LA Food Podcast, host Luca Servodio sits down with the legendary chef behind Lunetta, Marelle, and the iconic JiRaffe to reflect on nearly 40 years in the kitchen. From pioneering California cuisine alongside Josiah Citrin to becoming a regular haunt f…

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World Series Sniff Test 1:35:07

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of The MLB Clubhouse with The Jimmies. Josh, Pops, Adam and The Slay Dude go over all the latest news in Major League Baseball. In this episode, The Jimmies decide which teams pass their World Series Sniff Test. Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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Has Michelin rewired LA fine dining… for good? Plus, Chef Daniel Patterson’s Jaca Social Club, Tejal Rao’s first review as NYT critic, and a taste of Let It Rip, our companion pod for FX’s The Bear. 1:27:54

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🎆 Happy Fourth from The LA Food Podcast! This week, we go stars over stripes as Michelin unveils its 2025 California Guide — and LA finally joins the 3-star club (shout out Somni and Providence). Father Sal joins Luca to break down the historic wins for Somni and Providence, and ask: has the Michelin Guide fundamentally changed LA dining since its …

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The 2025 Jimmies Allstar Selections 1:27:18

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Send us a text The Jimmies pick their 2025 American League and National League Allstar Teams. Support the showBy Joshua Patterson

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Bill Addison on the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants in California. Plus, Top Chef Season 22 recap, a trailer for our new podcast, and flowers for LA’s 3 Michelin-starred restaurants. 1:50:29

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On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we welcome LA Times critic Bill Addison to go deep on his freshly dropped list of the 101 Best Restaurants in California. After years of dissecting his LA-only lists, we finally get to ask: what makes a spot one of the best in the state? Bill takes us behind the scenes of how the guide came together, shares t…

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Shohei and Judge Are The Next Bonds and Pujols 1:20:10

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Send us a text The Jimmies recap the series from the American and National Leagues. Pops and Slay Dude give us the standings. Rafael Devers is kind of a dick but he's a happy one in San Francisco. Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are the next perennial MVP's. Shout out to Preston Patterson. Happy 6th Birthday, Preston! We love ya! Support the show…

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Unsolicited James Beard takes and an interview with Evan Algorri and Andrew Lawson of Etra and Cafe Telegrama 1:28:02

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🎧 Today on The LA Food Podcast, we break down the biggest moments and key takeaways from this week’s James Beard Awards — with a spotlight on Los Angeles’ own Jon Yao of Kato, who took home the coveted Best Chef: California award. What does his win mean for LA’s dining scene, and where does Kato fit into the larger conversation about California cui…

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Devers Goes Coast to Coast 1:16:02

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Send us a text The Jimmies discuss their reactions to Rafael Devers getting traded to the San Francisco Giants. What should the Dodgers expect from Shohei Ohtani on the mound this season? Father’s Day and baseball is a magical combination. Slay Dude and Adam have been crushing our trivia time as of late. Support the show…

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The gourmand’s guide to San Diego, featuring Addison, Tribute Pizza, The Lafayette Hotel and more. 1:16:28

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On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we're heading south to explore San Diego’s rising food scene. Known for craft beer and beaches, San Diego is now a serious player in the California fine dining landscape. From creative tasting menus to casual neighborhood gems, we spent 48 hours eating our way through the city—and we're sharing every bite. Hi…

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Will Pete Rose Ever be in the Hall of Fame? 1:02:00

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Send us a text Slay Dude gives us the comings and goings of the American and National League. Detroit continues to rock but the Phillies have lost 9 of their last 10 and we have two new Division Leaders. Special guest Jeff Haughty gives his insight in our Texas Rangers and lets us know what he thinks about their struggling offense. Have we fully gi…

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How AI is infiltrating fine dining. Plus, Evan Funke’s back at it, Jonathan Gold under fire, and Father Sal tries the Erewhon Hailey Bieber smoothie. 1:07:43

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into Pete Wells’ provocative New York Times piece on how some of the world’s top chefs are using artificial intelligence to reinvent fine dining. From crafting the perfect sausage to generating entire tasting menus, is AI the secret sauce of the future—or the recipe for a soulless, flavorless culinary dysto…

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Legendary Franchises and Catchers Gone Wild 1:26:40

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Send us a text The Jimmies review the American League games and standings. There were some big blowouts and some great pitching duels. Cal Raleigh, aka The Big Dumper, has a monstrous weekend and a history-making season. Can he keep it up and is that enough to win him his first MVP? Then we have the National League recap and standings. Shohei, Shoh…

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Could “entertainment zones” save LA restaurants? Plus, Matu’s Scott Linder and Ryan Gianola on expanding their wagyu beef empire. 1:14:02

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, we're diving into a bold new plan to revive Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade: open-container entertainment zones. Think Bourbon Street meets beachside retail. LA Food Editor Karen Palmer of SFGate joins us to unpack the potential impact on local restaurants and bars, drawing on reporting from other California …

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America's Pastime on Memorial Day Weekend! 1:23:38

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Send us a text Welcome to The MLB Clubhouse with The Jimmies! Josh and Slay Dude talk about the American League. Who are the players of the week? Which pitchers were shoving? Alex Bregman is injured and it might be a while. Josh and Pops discuss the National League and its top performers. Braves might need a little more than Ronald Acuna,Jr. and Sp…

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Is Thomas Keller losing it? Plus, Found Oyster's Ari Kolender on cooking the finest things in the sea and Queen’s savvy rebrand. 1:45:19

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into one of the wildest chef vs. critic stories in recent memory: Thomas Keller of The French Laundry allegedly asked SF Chronicle critic Mackenzie Chung Fegan to leave the restaurant. Was it a momentary lapse or a sign of a chef in crisis? Then: Chef Ari Kolender of LA seafood hotspot Found Oyster and Eagl…

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Rivalry Weekend! Or Was It? 1:25:44

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Send us a text Slay Dude and the full Patterson Trifecta all back together again. Major League Baseball has its Rivalry Weekend for 2025. Josh and Adam go over the American Leagues scores, top performances, and standings. Minnesota Twins went on a 13 game heater and Josh is still hating. Josh and Slay Dude give the National League recap and The Jim…

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Condiment Claire, the LA-raised content creator taking over the world. Plus, burger love/hate, oyster economics, and Nobody Wants This bagels. 43:24

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, we’re joined by Claire Dinhut—aka Condiment Claire—cookbook author, flavor scientist, and social media sensation. Born and raised in Los Angeles but now based in Europe, Claire has taken TikTok by storm with her inventive approach to sauces, spreads, and the science of taste. Recorded at Venice’s iconic Roosterfish…

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Crocodile Tears in New England 1:19:17

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Send us a text Josh gives us the recap of all the games of the past week in Major League Baseball while Pops and Slay Dude give us the standings. Tarik Skubal made history while his Detroit Tigers have the best record in the American League. Speaking of making history, the Colorado Rockies are on pace to lose more games than any other team in MLB h…

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Are LA diners too hard to please? Survey results from The Angel, Top Chef progress report & big news from Bill Esparza 1:10:47

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This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into the results of a new survey from Substack favorite The Angel that asked Angelenos what they really want from restaurants. Hosts Luca and Father Sal break down what LA diners say matters most—vibe vs. food, great service, price, and originality—and reveal the surprising (and kind of maddening) contradic…

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One Month In and We got It All Wrong 1:06:30

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Send us a text The American League had a couple of big upsets. Bobby Witt, Jr.’s hitting streak comes to an end at 22 games, 2nd in Royals history. And Pops takes us through the American League standings. The National League continues to shine. 3 of the top 5 records in the National League belong to teams from the NL West. The Slay Dude lets us kno…

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Meteora Rising: Is Jordan Kahn's Melrose restaurant ready for 2 Michelin Stars? Plus, Opening Cafe Esca Part 4, AKA the ins and outs of designing a menu. 1:36:45

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Is Jordan Kahn's Meteora on track for a second Michelin star? On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we dive deep into LA’s most ambitious fine-dining jungle—Meteora. After falling for Chef Jordan Kahn’s futuristic tasting menu at Vespertine, we head to his Melrose Avenue follow-up to see if the hype (and the hefty price tag) is justified. Is this…

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Drama Kings 1:06:45

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Send us a text On top of some exciting baseball, we also have some drama in the AL. Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox had some choice words for a fan that crossed the line. And Tommy Pham was not too happy about a fan reaching over the left field wall for a pat on the back. Pops give us an update on the American League standings. You might be a li…

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Inside Lele Dinner Club, LA’s hottest reservation. Plus, Pizza City Fest preview with Steve Dolinsky. 1:14:17

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Lele Dinner Club is the buzzy new supper club from Pizzana chef and master pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi, offering an exclusive 10-course Neapolitan tasting menu that’s quickly become Los Angeles’ hottest reservation. With only three seatings so far and a waitlist already topping 6,000 names, this underground culinary experience is redefining LA fine din…

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Off the Field Drama in the East 1:16:20

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Send us a text There was some great ball in the American League this week. Tyler Soderstrom is on pace to break the single season home run record! Max Fried took a no-no into the 8th inning. Aaron Judge breaks a homerless streak. Ron Washington is a big reason for Halos success. National League had drama, drama, drama and they didn't save it for yo…

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From border town to Beard semifinalist, with Barra Santos’ Melissa Lopez. Plus, Jenn Harris on tariffs, Khushbu Shah on influencers vs. experts, and a hot LA restaurant survey making the rounds. 46:13

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Melissa Lopez is the James Beard semifinalist chef behind Barra Santos, one of the buzziest restaurants in recent memory to grace Los Angeles. Barra Santos is a tiny, sardine-tin of a restaurant in Cypress Park serving up thoughtful, super high-quality Portuguese fare. But as small as the restaurant’s footprint is, the noise it’s made since opening…

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California Love; Umps on the Hot Seat; Defense is a Lost Art 1:47:41

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Send us a text Recap of the American League from the past week. There were some memorable performances including Kenley Jansen of the LA Angels of Anaheim recording the 450 and 451 saves of his career. Then we go over the standings and some of the may surprise you. Recap of the National Leagues from the past week. Jose Quintana makes history with t…

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How will the tariffs impact LA restaurants and diners? Plus, RIP middle class restaurants, wagyu beef heaven in Brentwood, and Glen Powell’s BLT boo-boo. 1:18:32

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Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. It’s the word on everybody’s lips this week and, as you’d expect, every food media outlet in the country published some sort of breakdown of what this means for restaurants and the food industry at large. Father Sal and I sift through the noise to distill what this means for LA restaurateurs and diners alike. Also on this…

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Steroids, Torpedoes, and Contracts...Oh my! 1:11:23

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Send us a text We’re talking PED suspensions, contract extensions and torpedo bat predictions! We’ll also recap every series from the last week. Do the Dodgers and Padres remain undefeated? Can Atlanta get their first win of the season? Who were the top hitters and pitchers last week? Judge or Ohtani? Skenes or Wheeler? Where does your favorite tea…

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The Curious Case of Eric Greenspan and Elon Musk’s Tesla Diner. Plus, 5 SoCal restaurants score James Beard noms, Taco Madness’ notable omission, and notes from the Pizza Expo field. 1:10:18

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Controversy in Hollywood as news breaks that Elon Musk - yes, THAT Elon Musk - has tapped beloved LA chef Eric Greenspan to helm his upcoming Tesla-themed Diner on Santa Monica Blvd. Is Chef Greenspan’s choice to take the job in any way defensible, or is he just another DOGE bag? Father Sal and I dig into the news and the backlash to make sense of …

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BONUS: Live from Family Meal – Restaurants in Times of Crisis with Lien Ta, Alycia Harshfield, Alexa Rousso, and Stephen Poux. 47:47

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I (Luca) moderated the latest Family Meal panel discussion on how restaurants rose to the challenge during the January wildfires. This is the recording of that panel discussion, featuring four very impressive speakers who I introduce at the top of the recording. We discuss all matters of important topics including how restaurants can prepare for th…

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MLB Clubhouse's Opening Weekend Drama 1:21:34

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Send us a text Baseball season has roared back to life, and the MLB Clubhouse with the Jimmies has you covered with a comprehensive breakdown of an electric opening weekend that set the stage for an unforgettable 2025 season. The Yankees immediately established themselves as an offensive juggernaut, launching a staggering 15 home runs against Milwa…

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Inside the mind of a food critic, with The LO Times’ Ryan Sutton (formerly of Eater NY and Bloomberg News) 55:56

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Ryan Sutton is the chief critic and editor at The LO Times, one of the absolute best sources of food writing Substack has to offer. He previously served as Eater New York’s chief food critic for almost a decade, and prior to that, the New York critic at Bloomberg News. He’s won a James Beard Award and been nominated for two more, and today he lets …

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Episode 1 : Jimmies’ Picks for Division Winners, MVP and Cy Young Awards 2025; Hall of Fame 2025 1:37:43

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Send us a text In our inaugural episode we will reveal our predictions for Major League Baseball’s Division winners, MVP Awards, and Cy Young Awards for the 2025 season. We also discuss the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Join Slay Dude and The Patterson Trifecta for our Opening Day Episode of 2025. Support the show…

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Why are restaurants still facing a labor crisis? Plus, new Michelin Guide additions, LA’s street food supremacy, pizza-coded romantic drama, and a Chinese hot pot nightmare. 1:08:51

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It’s been five years since the pandemic forced us to wipe down our groceries, binge Tiger King, and pick up hobbies like basket weaving or, in my case, eating 100 pizzas in 365 days. Of course, COVID also notably sent shockwaves through the restaurant industry, and to this day, the labor market still hasn’t recovered. What’s behind the lag and what…

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Scouting report of the hottest culinary talent in America (A.K.A. The 2025 Fantasy Top Chef Draft). Plus, a one-man tasting menu in DTLA and the most controversial restaurant in the world. 1:02:34

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It’s time for the 2025 Top Chef Fantasy Draft! Season 22 of Top Chef kicked off this week in Canada. As we do every year, Father Sal and I hosted a draft of the 15 competitors vying for the title of Top Chef. We’re joined by 2024 champion Jessie Evans (alias @Jessie_Eats on Instagram), and Nancy DaSilva and Bits Nicholas of the Compliments to the C…

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Hainan Chicken & Hard Lessons: Chef Johnny Lee’s journey to Rasarumah. Plus, LIVE from New York, it’s Taco Bell’s Live Mas LIVE. 1:00:31

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We’re joined today by Chef Johnny Lee, the mastermind behind Rasarumah, one of LA’s hottest new restaurants serving inventive Southeast Asian food with a heavy Malaysian bent. Chef Johnny joins us to talk about the new concept, but also about what it was like to say goodbye to his deeply personal project Pearl River Deli. We talk about Hainan chick…

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Can anyone save The Original Pantry Cafe? Plus, drama at The Ruby Fruit and a round-up of recent eats feat. Stir Crazy, Calabama and Hiho Cheeseburger. 1:05:06

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What is going on at The Original Pantry Cafe in downtown LA? Reports of a labor dispute threatening to close down the storied institution have been swirling all week. We try to make sense of the noise, and ask ourselves is there any hope for the house that Richard Riordan built? Secondly, Silver Lake lesbian bar The Ruby Fruit just added controvers…

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Why are LA pizzerias receiving cease and desists? Plus, OpenTable’s resurgence, reflections on dinner at Baroo, and Father Sal gives his mom a daughter-in-law (kind of). 59:49

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What’s the deal with the cease and desist letters going to Los Angeles pizzerias? Is OpenTable’s comeback slowly killing Resy? And was our visit to the LA Times 2024 Restaurant of the Year a Chef’s Kiss or a Big Miss? Father Sal’s with us today to discuss all of that and more, plus where you can try a $750 burger, what Molly Baz is doing to give ba…