Feast Meets West
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 61:03:12
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Synopsis
Ever wonder how matcha lattes became an international trend? How the banh mi became a staple in the US? Or how curry became the UKs national dish? Feast Meets West traces the journey behind your favorite Asian foods, telling you their origin stories, how they travelled oceans to be in the West, and what they mean in todays food culture. With your co-hosts based in food capitals NYC and Hong Kong, and industry experts on every episode, this show covers both the Eastern and Western perspectives. To learn more, visit www.feastmeetswest.com.
Episodes
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Episode 49: China Blue + Designing a Different Chinese Dining Experience
14/03/2018 Duration: 44minToday, we are not just talking about Chinese food, but also the elevated dining experience you can find at a number of Chinese restaurants in recent years. We're chatting with founders Yiming Wang and Xian Zhang of Cafe China, China Blue, and Birds of a Feather, who are purposefully designing Chinese restaurants that become well known as much for its food as for its tastefully designed spaces. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 48: Zai Lai + Taiwanese Breakfast
07/03/2018 Duration: 36min#FMWAsianBreakfast is back in a big way this season. Last week we talked about Beijing’s jianbing, this week we’re onto Taiwanese breakfast! Chef Edward Huang of Zai Lai, a home-style Taiwanese concept in Columbus Circle's Turnstyle Market, takes us through this iconic Taiwanese meal. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 47: Mr. Bing + Jianbing, the Ultimate Beijing Street Food
01/03/2018 Duration: 44minOn this week's episode, we talk about one of the oldest and most popular street food items in China--jianbing. It’s a crispy and savory crepe packed with delicious flavors, textures and color. Brian Goldberg, Founder of Mr. Bing, first fell in love with jianbing when he studied Chinese in Beijing in the late 90s; he bought jianbing everyday outside of his school from a nice lady who made them fresh on the back of a bicycle cart. Tune in to learn about this tasty treat and its journey to NYC. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 46: Kimbap Lab + Bibimbap in a Roll
22/02/2018 Duration: 34minKimbap is an iconic Korean dish made from cooked rice, and other ingredients that are rolled in a dried sheet of seaweed, cut up and served in bite size pieces, or as our friends from Kimbap Lab call it--bimbimbap in a roll. Co-founder of Kimbap Lab, Sarah Lee, will take us through her experience with this dish, her mission at Kimbap Lab, introducing sauces to kimbap, making Korean food gluten-free, and more! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 45: Tang Hotpot + China’s Thousand Year Old Dish
15/02/2018 Duration: 35minThis Valentine's Day, we are talking about a beloved dish that will warm you up inside and out. Hotpot is one of the most popular and oldest dishes originating from China over a thousand year's ago. In the studio with us is Yu Li, Founder of Tang Hotpot, where he serves up an authentic yet upscale Sichuan hotpot experience. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 44: The Hwa Yuan Legacy + OG Sesame Noodles
08/02/2018 Duration: 38minToday, we’re talking about sesame noodles and the family that made it a staple in New York City’s culinary landscape, and helped define Chinese cuisine since the 60s, pioneering the craze for fiery Sichuanese. Chef Chen Lieh Tang and James Tang, son and grandson to the legendary Shorty Tang, join us in the studio to talk about the popular dish and the return of their restaurant Hwa Yuan on East Broadway. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 43: Shunan Teng + Baijiu, The World’s Most Consumed Liquor
01/02/2018 Duration: 38minBaijiu is the world's most consumed liquor, but is virtually unknown outside of China. Baijiu connoisseur, Shunan Teng of Tea Drunk, returns to Feast Meets West to talk about drinking baijiu, the different types, and how to appreciate it. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 42: John McCarthy + Bringing Izakaya Culture to the West
25/01/2018 Duration: 35minJapanese izakayas are easy to love - they’re casual, fun places to drink, and have become synonymous with tasty and affordable food options. Today, we are talking about bringing izakaya culture to the West, and what that looks like at John McCarthy's latest project, OKA. We also, give special attention to pairing sake with food. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 41: Nom Wah Tu + Beverage Pairings for Chinese Food
18/01/2018 Duration: 40minAs the landscape for Chinese food matures in New York with more specialized and regional options, it’s time we talk about what we can expect in the alcohol department that matches and compliments the food. What exactly pairs well with the many flavors and spices found on the contemporary Chinese menu? To help us answer the question is Sophie Maarleveld and Phillip Szabados of Nom Wah Tu. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 40: Sri Rao + The Indian-American Kitchen
14/12/2017 Duration: 35minThis episode, we are joined by Sri Rao to help us learn more about Indian-American recipes, culture, and his new cookbook Bollywood Kitchen: Home-cooked Indian Meals Paired With Unforgettable Bollywood Films. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 39: Momo Delight + Why NYC Love Nepalese Dumplings
07/12/2017 Duration: 32minOur first Nepalese guest, Fulpa Jangbu of Momo Delight, joins Lynda on our second to last episode of the year to talk about Nepalese and Tibetan food, and why New Yorkers love momo! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 38: Calvin Eng + Fermented Chinese Flavors
30/11/2017 Duration: 33minYou may be familiar with some fermented Asian food staples, like soy sauce and kimchi (see past FMW episodes!). Today, we're exploring some of the less well-known flavors from the Chinese pantry with the help of Calvin Eng of Nom Wah. Learn about all the fermented and preserved funky goodness you've been missing out on as the chef guides us through the "oddities" in his fridge! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 37: Ching-He Huang + The Art of Stir-Frying
15/11/2017 Duration: 39minCooking Channel personality and cookbook author, Ching-He Huang, talks to Lynda and Iris about her new book, Stir Crazy: 100 Deliciously Healthy Stir-Fry Recipes. Learn how this cooking method became popularized in China, as well as Ching's expert advice on what makes a good stir-fry. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 36: MáLà Project + Sichuan Dry Pot
09/11/2017 Duration: 32minWe all know what hot pot is, but what is Sichuan dry pot? Founder of MáLà Project, Amelie Kang, joins Lynda in the studio to help us learn more about this super flavorful and aromatic communal dish, and chat about the supportive restaurant network in her community. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 35: Kopitiam + Malaysian Breakfast
02/11/2017 Duration: 36minLynda and Iris sit down with Kyo Pang, owner and chef at Kopitiam for another Asian Breakfast episode! Kyo enlightens us on what breakfast looks like in Malaysia, why she followed in her families footsteps to open her own cafe, and what is Baba-Nyonya food. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 34: Jeff Keasberry + The Rijsttafel of Indo Dutch Cuisine
26/10/2017 Duration: 31minLynda and Iris talk to Los Angeles-based food blogger and cookbook author, Jeff Keasberry, about the "rijsttafel" - how it's integral to the Indo Dutch cuisine, one the world's oldest fusion cuisines, and why you need to know about it. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 33: Tomoko Omori + Japanese Curry
18/10/2017 Duration: 33minEver wonder how curry became one of Japan's most popular dishes? Tomoko Omori, President and CEO of Go Go Curry USA, joins Lynda and Iris in the studio to discuss what makes Japanese curry different, why it's so well-loved, and why the Go Go Curry franchise has been so internationally successful. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 32: Carson Yiu + Stinky Tofu
11/10/2017 Duration: 40minThis week we switch gears and talk about an Asian dish that gets almost no love in the west - stinky tofu! Carson Yiu, founder of Outer Borough, joins us in the studio to talk about this Taiwanese and Hong Kong street food, what makes it stinky and delicious, and how it's breaking into the NYC food scene. You'll also hear from Jowett Yu, chef of Ho Lee Fook in Hong Kong. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 31: Sakaya + All About Sake
04/10/2017 Duration: 38minRick Smith, owner of NYC's first and only premium sake shop Sakaya, joins Lynda and Iris on the show to unpack the fundamentals of this Japanese beverage. Plus, a special interview clip from Hong Kong with sake sommelier, Ayuchi Momose! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast
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Episode 30: Old Monk + Butter Chicken
28/09/2017 Duration: 33minLynda and Iris discuss the iconic Indian dish, butter chicken, with the help of Navjot Arora and Sushil Malhotra of contemporary Indian Soul Food restaurant, Old Monk. Learn the origins of this dish, why it represents Indian soul food, and what makes it so delicious. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast