Taxing the Rich at the Dinner Table
“High-quality meals for those who aren't expecting it.” That’s the idea behind Community Kitchens, an Oakland organization that provides restaurant meals to community members in need. During the pande...
9 Maj 202224min
The Masa Evangelist Finds His Roots
Emmanuel Galvan didn't set out to become San Francisco’s “masa guy.” But after starting to experiment with nixtamalization, he felt an obligation to share what he was learning with others. Now his com...
2 Maj 202222min
A Cookbook Made for Sad Brains
If you consider nuking a can of soup cooking dinner, if you live off takeout or drive-thru, if your plates never live up to their Instagram inspiration, Leanne Brown understands. The author of budget ...
25 Apr 202226min
Instagram's "Food Antagonist" is Keeping Receipts
“Is anyone actually really canceled?” That’s the question today’s guest, Joe Rosenthal, ponders while discussing his work as a self-proclaimed “food antagonist” on Instagram. Rosenthal is what host So...
18 Apr 202232min
From Oakland to Top Chef: Bringing Afro-Latin Food into the Spotlight
For chef Nelson German, it's important that his restaurant, Sobre Mesa, is a welcoming space that reflects his African and Dominican ancestry. On this episode of the Extra Spicy podcast, host and rest...
11 Apr 202227min
Smash Burgers and Stockholm Syndrome
On this episode of Extra Spicy, Lil’ Eagle Burger founder and chef Zack Fernandes joins host Soleil Ho to discuss his first smashburger, why San Franciscans like standing in line and the therapeutic e...
4 Apr 202228min
How Chef José Andrés Uses Food as a Force for Good
“We need longer tables, not higher walls.” Chef José Andrés and his organization, World Central Kitchen, emphasize the importance of human connection through food, from aid to Ukrainian refugees to ba...
28 Mars 202227min
Extra Spicy Season 3
Host and restaurant critic Soleil Ho returns for a brand new season of The Chronicle’s food and culture podcast, Extra Spicy. Launching March 28, 2022, Season 3 dives into topics like the food world’s...
15 Mars 20222min
