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55: Meherwan Irani

55: Meherwan Irani

FromThis Is TASTE


55: Meherwan Irani

FromThis Is TASTE

ratings:
Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chef and restaurateur Meherwan Irani is on a mission to change the perception of Indian food in America. Born in London, raised in India, and living in America for many decades, Irani’s experience with his native food is textured. At his outstanding and innovative Asheville and Atlanta restaurants, Chai Pani, he articulates a clear vision in the form of street food, which on this lively episode of the show we discuss in detail.From his Internet famous kale pakora, to the idea of jugaad—which basically means the ingenious ethic of hacking things to make them work—to his clear argument that there really isn’t something called Indian food. I love this guy.Also on the show, Anna has a fun and revealing interview with Donald Moore, the Chief Culinary Officer at The Cheesecake Factory. And, yes! They discuss the origins of the cheeseburger springroll.
Released:
Apr 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

If you're a fan of smart and cool and weird and lively conversations about food and culture, this is the place. We interview the most interesting characters in the world of food, media, and arts (and sometimes they're a combination of all three). The program is hosted by TASTE editors Anna Hezel and Matt Rodbard, and often recorded live at Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, NY. Visit TASTE online: tastecooking.com