Ep. 36: Molly Wizenberg | Paul Clarke | Matthew Amster-Burton | The Four Top: Wine News and Culture Podcast

Trailer: The Four Top: From food waste to tipping, The Four Top is a roundtable discussion of today's hot-button topics in food and beverage culture. Listen in every other Monday. by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 18: A Place at the Table for Everyone: Some restaurateurs have begun to declare that their businesses are “sanctuaries” for people of every race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. We explore what is behind the movement to create safe spaces for all. We segue into the topic of... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 12: The Homely Little Tubers on the Black Market: Are four-star restaurants serving narcotics? In this episode we talk truffles, which, according to Italian researchers and news reports, have provoked gunfights and might get you high. Next, we debate the merits of soothing violins vs. sonically... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 3: Hey, That’s MY Recipe!: What’s the deal with recipe theft? Why are chefs transitioning from bacon besties to health-food connoisseurs? And is tipping over? Or is the end of tipping over? We’re so confused. (And if you’re confused about what’s “tipping over,” we’re talking $$... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 1: When Breakfast Takes Over: In our début episode we ask: What is up with America’s obsession with breakfast? We also talk trash about food waste and discuss how our phones are changing how we eat out. Our inaugural guests are Erin DeJesus, currently lead editor at Eater;... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 6: Fear the Soylent, Embrace the Yeti?: We uncover craft beer’s dirty little secret and examine the cult phenom that is the Yeti cooler company — but not before sipping Soylent, the embattled Silicon Valley food replacement. by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 14: The Average Home Cook Shops for a Dinner Party: Is that classic checkout line question—“How’s your day going?”—intrusive or endearing? Is the dinner party dead? Lastly, who exactly is the “average” home cook? Gathering around the mics this week are Megan Scott, editor, recipe developer, and... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 23: Wine Naked, Canned, and Nutritional?: Do wines and craft beers belong in aluminum cans? We taste a few and find out. Next, we get the lowdown on natural wine from the author of the book Naked Wine. Finally, we discuss the push to put nutritional information on our booze bottles, and... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 2: B.S. Food Terminology: This week we dive deep into our words, our taste buds, and our oceans. Why are we so excited by B.S. food terminology, like “superfood?” Is flavor the new superfood? And what the heck is bycatch? Our guests this week are Curt Ellis, the filmmaker... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 7: Have You Eaten Your Sea Vegetables?: It’s time to catch up on new food trends (with a lot of history behind them). We get the low down on poke, and swim through the watery world of sea vegetables. Behind those panelist mics are Peter Meehan, an author and the former editorial... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 11: Bringing “High” Society to High Society: First, we deconstruct the phenomenon that is “Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party,” starring Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Next, we get to know the hardline rules restaurants are laying down for customers to follow. Finally, what's the appeal of... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 16: Is Donald Trump Hospitality’s Unlikely Hero?: Restaurant owners may claim to be progressive, but some may be feeling bullish about former President Trump’s policies right now. Next, we take you to the elusive and endangered midsized American farm. Lastly, what do hospitals, jails, and schools all... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 4: Beer is Back in Session: Is the beer world calling a truce in the hops arms race? We discuss, then delve into the rise of “fast casual” dining. Finally, we navigate the minimum wage conversation vis-à-vis restaurant workers. Our esteemed panelists are Erin DeJesus,... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 28: Andrew Knowlton | Khushbu Shah | Hillary Dixler Canavan: What are the implications of a food journalist deeming a so-called "ethnic" cuisine a "trend"? What accounts for Portland's attraction to food tourists and tastemakers? And why is the restaurant industry such an unwelcoming world for women? by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 5: Going “Animal Style” with Secret Menus: We aren’t above fast food, and we aren’t above dishing on fast food secret menu items, like In-N-Out’s “animal style” burger. Next, we find out what Martha Stewart’s new meal-kit delivery service has to offer. And since no one would believe our menu... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 21: Cannabis in the Kitchen: Are you ready to ditch the pot brownies and embrace… deviled eggs à la Mary Jane? We brought together a renowned cannabis cookbook author, the former editor-in-chief of Fine Cooking magazine, and a libertarian journalist for some serious talk about... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 10: “I Wanna Go Before It Changes”: This episode is all about Cuba. As incoming travelers compete for the best “authentic” Cuban food Instagram shots, it’s worth remembering that many Cuban residents are going hungry. What does this juxtaposition of privation and prosperity mean? We... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 25: Let Pregnant Women Eat in Peace!: What do wine, sushi, and coffee have in common? Pregnant women can’t enjoy any of these delights without risking public condemnation. Have we gone too far with these restrictions? Plus, we dive into the world of fake meat, and get the dirt on clean... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 17: How Do We Really Feel About Lady Food Bloggers?: We’re all a little obsessed with the women of the internet who cook, craft, and wear cute outfits, but are we really enjoying their content, or do we secretly hate their glossy kitchens and perfect hair? After we’re done indulging our pettiness, we... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 26: Food Critics on Food Critics: We got three food critics together to talk about… food critics, and what happens when reviews go viral. We also pick their brains about the new state of food journalism, and ask the age-old question: Why are some restaurants reserved about... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 27: The Future of Food: What is CRISPR (no, not that misunderstood drawer in your fridge), and can it win over the “NO GMOs” contingent? What common foods are destined to go the way of the dodo bird? And can someone please help us understand the Global Seed Vault?... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 8: Are Holidays Hip or Homey?: Are we burnt out on holiday meals? Or are we happy with our traditional fare? This week we wonder if we should mess with the green bean casserole, or let tradition prevail. We turn our festive eye to fake food holidays, and try to tackle the troubling... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 36: Molly Wizenberg | Paul Clarke | Matthew Amster-Burton: Episode 36, recorded live at PodCon in Seattle, is a freewheeling look at beverage trends for 2018. We kick things off by reminiscing about the faddish beverages of decades past that are ready for revivals this year. Next, we predict the drinks that... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 13: Food Network Champion Tells All: What’s really happening behind the scenes at the Food Network? (Yes, you really do have to bake 1,000 cupcakes.) Are so-called “laptop squatters'' bad for business or good for café culture? And could a cooking class improve your child’s test scores?... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 34: Bronwen Percival | Francis Percival | Christian Debenedetti: "Raw" cheeses are demonized... but could they be less harmful for you than raw fruits and vegetables? How are home brewers leading the backyard biologist movement? And those who work in artisanal food industries are asking themselves: Is the conversa... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 19: Six Seasons?: Since when did a year consist of six seasons? Since a chef and his co-author took a close look at the phases of seasonal cooking. Next, why is salmon the most important fish to travel from ocean to plate? And finally, a new film on food provocateur... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 15: Carhartt Beer and Tabasco Jelly Beans… Really?: “Sponcon” is influencing our food-purchasing decisions. Do we notice when it starts creeping into our newsfeeds? And with co-branding on the rise, what do we make of Carhartt-brand beer and Tabasco-sauce-flavored Jelly Bellies? Finally, why is it so... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 9: Juice Cleansing, Digital Foraging, Wartime Dining: Should you juice cleanse? Or is this popular new year’s resolution counterproductive? How has the digital era altered the art of foraging? Finally, we look back 100 years to World War I, when dining decisions and patriotism were inextricably... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 33: Jami Curl | Michelle Lopez | Kyra Bussanich: How did our guests build businesses selling candy, cupcakes and chronicles to adults? Next, what’s the magic formula for making a visual splash with a food startup? And finally, there’s a sense of tension in the American food scene, with raw veggies an... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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Ep. 22: IS Kombucha a Cure, Craft, or Craze?: Everyone is talking about kombucha, and some are… going to jail over it? We investigate this fermenting craze. Next, what is the Taiwanese food concept “Q,” and can we try some, please? Finally, can someone please get these politics out of my food?... by The Four Top: Wine News and Culture

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