Air Jordan: A Food Podcast (Jordan Okun)

Jordan and Max talk a recent Summer ingredient fuelled meal at Stella West Hollywood, before returning days later to undertake a meaty marathon of a blind beef tasting. Into the Beverly Blvd. restaurant the boys went to help chef Rob Gentile and team determine the best tasting steak out of eight worthy prime and wagyu opponents. Smacking of lips on mic occured, keto lifestyles were maintained, and a winner was crowned.

Jordan and Shapiro had very different holiday experieces, breaking all the details down, from Beverly Hills rooftop and Peking disappointments, to appetizer and dessert overdoses and an utter lack thereof. Plus, Bestia vs. Bavel lamb necks, sardine sashimi in Gardena, bubbles at Anajak, and a quick phone call with a very special guest. 

Ben Hundreds and Kate Burr enter the Sherman Oaks Food Building to compete with Jordan against each other as they attempt to build the best food lineups for the big game. And it's all whose got the best pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches, things to munch, all the sweeties, and will Jordan get his favorite tacos or will he pick Ben's just to piss him off. Plus, everyone shares their favorite game day recipe, a suprise guest calls in, angering Jordan, and the audience will vote to crown the Super Bowl Super Food king or queen.

Eat What You Want: 125 Recipes For Real Life is the new cookbook from chef, author, and social media darling Gaby Dalkin. Jordan highlights some of his favorite Gaby recipes, including meat stuffed pretzels and what may be the most delicious pizza ever created. They also talk Jon & Vinny's, "wet" burritos at Don Antonio's on Pico, banana bread every which way, and how to make Slutty Brownies even sluttier.

First up, Lily Rosenthal joins to celebrate Mozza's outdoor dining excellence, and she learns a thing or two about Passover and nosebleed seats. Then, Jordan is joined by Max Block to discuss Dine LA deals, chic restaurant hats, filet mignon, and Malibu.

Dave forces Jordan to eat McConnell's before breaking down an epic turkey and pie day, that included quesadillas, bagels, Hoisin sauce, and all the gravy covered mush.

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Lily Rosenthal and Zoe Winkler return to the food building to talk the world's most iconic cookie arriving in Los Angeles, Jordan ranks Levain flavors, and talks the dream L.A. ice cream cookie sandwich. Then, the ladies join Jordan in summertime party food talk as July Fourth is upon us, including hot dogs vs. burgers, condiments galore, one helluva salad, and the best dips and desserts. And finally, we talk Lily and her father Phil's new children's eating book Just Try It, and Jordan pitches his own children's book.

A Thanksgiving breakdown, the outdoor dining situation, Yakitoriya chicken, smash burgers galore, olive pizzas, Oxalis returns, pecans, the tremendous spirit of the L.A. food world, and Air Jordan is on hiatus until 2021.

The CDC has said masks off for vaccinated Americans, and dining is roaring back in Los Angeles, so Max Shapiro returns to The Sherman Oaks Food Building to discuss recent trips to Angler, Kato, Prime Pizza, and San Fransisco. The fellas also talk LA's Al Fresco movement being here to stay, Il Pastaio watch bandits, and A Moment with Max closes it all out. 

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Jordan is joined by Shapiro to talk another horrific steakhouse experience, Max's underworld wine relationships and his upcoming foodie vacation, and what waiters and chefs are generally getting wrong.

The man behind the hottest dinner series cooked by the most celebrated chefs in the country's best restaurants benefiting the most important charities.

Jordan sits down with chef Alice Waters to discuss opening a second Chez Panisse, a connection to museums, trusting your instincts, microwaves, LA vs NY food scenes, and the organic, regenerative food movement. Thank you to Summit LA 2019 for hosting and helping produce this episode.

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This is it, the last Air Jordan Mastro's Steakhouse ride has arrived in all its shrimp cocktail sauce dripping, hot buttered pretzel roll and shlog covered 90210 glory. Jordan is joined by Shapiro and Josh Peck to review one last Canon Drive gutbusting night, as the boys were recently treated to a feast by brothers Danny and David aka The Landlords. And don't fret, the spicy mambo salad, sauteed seafood, and butter cake bit may be coming to an end, but this Beverly Hills legend will never die.

Jordan and Max enjoyed another night at Spago with friends as the LA Times released their new 101 Best Restaurants in LA list, leaving Spago in the dust once again. Jordan and Max discuss the night and list in detail, including Max's deep and loving embrace with Jordan's friends while eating tuna cones and caviar covered smoked salmon pizza slices, Wolfgang and Rio touching tables, Courage Bagels, Angler, Josiah Citrin, and the Wolf being slapped in the face, the value of the food critic anonymity mask, and even Max liking a few things about the 101 list.

The h.wood Group's John "Terz" Terzian talks a life in nightlife, Lohan vs. Paris, the value of bottle service, and how his favorite food led to L.A.'s first ever chicken Tender Fest featuring poultry fingers from Nancy Silverton, Wolfgang Puck, Tim Hollingsworth, David Chang, and more. 

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Chef William Bradley and his team at Addison have done it: the first Michelin three star restaurant in Southern California. Jordan and Max return to the Del Mar dining room to wine and dine before sitting down with William to talk the decades long reach for three stars, and how to maintain the mountaintop discipline at Addison. Plus, a guttural battle cry, caviar and rice with Uncle Pints, Jordan knows a thing or two about plating a dish, all the snacks, pigeon vs. cow, no tofu for you, and Bubbles liked the bubbles.

Emily Schuman is the blogger turned brand builder behind Cupcakes & Cashmere, and she was more than ready to enter the Sherman Oaks Food Building to talk Halloween candy rankings, olive appreciation, mushroom hatred, a shared Jelly Belly passion, the problem with cooked shrimp, dinner party etiquette, making Hanukkah chic, and her top five L.A. restaurants. Plus, Emily reacts to Jordan's Yom Kippur eating, which, spoiler alert: wasn't pretty.

The culinary legend is dead! Food writers and super fans of the all-you-can-eat salad and sundae bar Mecca, Mona Holmes, David Landsel, and Andy Wang sit shiva with Jordan, paying respect to another victim of The Coron.

Providence & Connie and Ted's co-owners discuss the art of serving sustainable seafood to Los Angeles, hot vs. cold lobster rolls, why dineLA is a worthy culinary celebration, perfect oyster condiments, The Grateful Dead, and Jordan gives his top dineLA picks for Winter 2020.

Josh returns to the Sherman Oaks Food Building, joining Jordan and Shapiro to talk his upcoming memoir, Happy People Are Annoying. Plus, a Hayato rundown and the toughest reservation in Los Angeles, chicken and pancakes at The Prince, Jordan wants Kinn, Horses advice, the most expensive fish ever, and Shapiro disappointed Josh and Jordan.

Jordan and Shapiro talk their recent food focused trips to Vegas and Spain, including top 5 resturants and best bites on each journey. Plus (and maybe most importantly), the fellas offer their advice on how to survive hyper food tourism travels and the pain of the stuffed face.

Knowing what to order at a restaurant is some of the most valuable information in the food world, so Jordan sits down with a friend who thinks she's got that info on lock. Simone Harouche is many things, including a fashion stylist to the stars, but she also claims to be skilled at understanding the best things to order on a menu. Jordan puts her to the test, discussing highlights at some of their favorite restaurants, including a strong Carousel list, the secret to a La Scala chopped, a suprise at Escuela, e. baldi > giorgio baldi, Mr. Chow loster, and a Taco Bell item Jordan has never eaten.

Valerie Gordon sits down to discuss holidays and 2019's best new desserts in Los Angeles.

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Chef Ben Osher sits down with Jordan to talk his Valley Village pizza, wings, and beyond shop, and all the pitfalls one must dodge when running a small business. And it's all cheesy garlic bread, ranch over blue cheese, salad and fries on a pizza, why those wings are so good, the fingers you need, a Nobu origin story, and a very special July 4th offering. 

Wolfgang Puck is back to discuss the outrageous outdoor dining situation at Spago, new restaurants, and his upcoming documentary. Then, Jordan and Max get together to talk about an epic Beverly Hills night of Wolf dining, drinking, and hospitality.

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Phil is back to discuss all the L.A. food he's been eating while quarantined, and he's raising money for restaurants and to feed those in need in the days of Coron, plus the new season of Somebody Feed Phil is coming soon.

A dark food bender confession intro leads Jordan into sitting down with the co-founders of Gone Bananas Bread Company, Estee Stanley and Leah Smith, who are looking to corner Los Angeles and beyond with banana bread everything. The ladies talk their upcoming Farmer's Market at The Grove brick and mortar, how careers in design and styling led to loving hospitality, and they serve up many of their newest menu items to Jordan for a gone bananas test taste when he really should have been fasting.

Oyster expert Rifko Meier goes deep inside the word of salt-water bivalve molluscs and not only breaks it all down including debunking that pearl bullshit, but teaches Jordan how to break 'em open to get his slurp on.

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Kate Burr is a Jersey born LA girl in the food know, and joins Jordan to discuss her work for the brand formerly known as Weight Watchers. She also reviews recent experiences at Girl & The Goat, the soon to be slinging DTLA slices Danny Boy's, Bobby Flay's new Las Vegas Italian seafood must-have, and her and Jordan agree on the perfect Vegas brunch at Sadelle's. Plus, Ggiatta's New Jersey sandwich greatness and rainbow cookies, Delilah LV's King Crab Endive Caesar, and more Matū.

The boys are back with more answers to audience questions covering everything from best international appetizers to serve while watching the upcoming Olympics to Summer desserts, best LA salads, how much Bubbles spends a month on restaurants, at home burger recipes, guessing the fellas top 3 bites, and hardest reservations in Los Angeles. Plus, does Jordan really ruin everything with caviar, an ortolan update, what to order at Dunsmoor and Quarter Sheets, Japanese ice, Joan's vs. Sqirl, more sauna and ice, and The Bear season 3 thoughts.

Jeremy Adler is a jack of many restaurant trades, so he enters the food building to discuss one of his projects, the Southeast Asian homey hotspot, Cobi's in Santa Monica. The fellas talk menu highlights, the alchemy of a hit, and Branzino possibly not being a myth. Jeremy also works with the restaurant reservation company Resy, and some well-deserved OpenTable slander follows. 

They're friends, love food, and raise money for people in need - they are Liv a Lil. The girls join Jordan in the Sherman Oaks Food Building to discuss the exclusive food collaboration drops they've been organizing for charity. Plus, Jordan, Olivia, and Lily went to Bicyclette Bistro, the biggest LA restaurant opening in recent memory, and review the night.

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Farley Elliott and Matt Kang discuss Essential Los Angeles restaurants, the best breakfast burrito ingredients, and LA Michelin Award predictions.

Bueno or no bueno burger toppings, birthday cake corkage, and of course we talk ketchup with the most Jewish Asian chef ever, the father of Father's Office, chef Sang Yoon.

Dave Stassen returns to The Sherman Oaks Food Building to recap the fellas eating on Super Bowl Sunday, and it's all Matū cheesesteaks, not enough and too much pizza, no pints for Pints Sr., and Jordan really overdid it. Then, Jordan travels to the Arts District to sit down with Katianna and John Hong at their Korean American elevated soul food destination, Yangban to talk bowls of pork curry, a bubbie's matzah balls, the low hanging fruit of the chicken wing, and all sorts of fine dining and fried things.

Jordan and Max celebrated the return of outdoor dining at Jordan's South Beverly Graceland, which never disappoints, and they breakdown their order with a surprise appearance from Pint's Sr. aka Dave Stassen! Plus, the beautiful night turned ugly for Jordan, and the boys answer listener questions about poke, weight gain, Angler, sexiness, and Max's top 5 LA restaurants.

The LA vs NY debate is over, and we hate to tell ya, but LA has some work to do. Jordan and Max discuss why Los Angeles is currently lacking in the food world, how the city can storm back, and what new restaurants will help bring the ruckus. They also talk meals at Poltergeist and Holbox, Vespertine’s return, Daniel Boulud coming to Beverly Hills, what the correct French and Spanish restaurants should look like, Cipriani vs. Dunsmoor aka our demise, and Erewhon's laughing at us. Plus, the intermittent fasting article everyone is sending the fellas, what the hell is going on in real estate, and Max's nude injury.

Jordan and Max discuss a massive change occuring in the LA restaurant scene and how it will manifest in future California meals, including the fate of automatic gratuity and that horrific additional tip line, and a possible silver lining for diners. Then, Max reviews two restaurants he recently visited for the first time, Jordan talks some very special deep fried bites, and menu creation for "Can Shapiro Actually Cook 2" incorporating Saint James has commenced. Plus, young Jordan eating horror stories, charging for lettuce wraps, fries vs. loaded fries, Roy Choi tacos, and an upcoming Mexico City episode spoiler alert.

Burt Bakman of Slab/Trudy's Underground BBQ and Evan Fox of Yeastie Boys Bagels enter the Sherman Oaks Food Building with Jordan to discuss the best restaurant collaborations of 2019. Plus, we eat RC Provisions pastrami from Brent's Deli and Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Goldbelly to start it all off. 

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Jordan and Shaprio sit down to discuss their food and vibe impressions of the new Beverly Hills Italian hot spot, Frogtown's long anticipated river adjacent burger banger, all the fast food cheese curds and butter burgers that don't yet exist in L.A., and the cookies that has taken over the country. 

Jordan is joined by returning AJ guests Max Winkler, Josh Peck, and Max Shapiro to talk an epic meal at the brand new Culver City pizza, pasta, and gelato house known as Etta. Also discussed: Shapiro the television star, butter & garlic, hats in restaurants, Hebrew names, eating cheeks, pillows in prison, branzino or sea bass, Josh disrespects bagels, and "Picturegate." 

The host of Netflix's Nailed It enters The Sherman Oaks Food Building to talk her favorite LA restaurants, pros and cons to food show hosting, and Jordan forces her and Dave to bond over their shared love of Jewish men.

Jordan and Shapiro are joined by their friend Kris Peerali to discuss the trios recent trip to the newest high-level sushi experience in Los Angeles, Bar Sawa. The fellas also talk some solo culinary endeavors they've chewed through, including 4 Charles Prime, Via Carota, Colony Grill, Daichan, and Gjelina. Plus, bang bangs aren't always good and Max actually cooked again, but not for Jordan.

Jordan thought it was crazy he had never been to Nancy Silverton's Italian leaning steakhouse, The Barish, so he met up with Shapiro on Hollywood Blvd to experience something that isn't exactly The Mozzaplex, though the fried pizza dough, deconstructed tartare, NY strip, and all the gelato didn't exactly disappoint. The fellas discuss the hits and misses, the pitfalls of these type of big name chef ventures, steak in L.A., The Horse of course, and where they'll eat next.

"The best food event of the year" and it's all produced by Redbird partners Neal & Amy Fraser, who guide us through what goes into the annual Beefsteak dinner, where 500+ guests eat 600 pounds of red meat, and there isn't a fork, knife or napkin to be found.

Audience questions are answered and it’s all bill splitting etiquette, Somebody Feed Jordan and the new Phil Rosenthal x Nancy Silverton diner, bar cart essentials, ranking LA cuisines, solo dining, an A5 wagyu discussion, making out in restaurants, a Culver City princess cake, Max is cooking again and yet is an extreme Stella fella, and most importantly, are the boys finally getting on that Ozempy?

Jordan and Lily Rosenthal have never been milkshake people, but when Jerry Greenberg and HiHo Cheeseburger recently introduced their new scratch-made shakes, the two ice cream beverage novices knew a taste test was in order; and it all happens inside the new HiHo Cheeseburger Studio City, where they will decide once and for all, if they can be milkshake people.

Once Upon a Time... in Sherman Oaks with Christy Vega of the legendary Ventura Blvd. cantina, who talks her family's business being open once again and ready to serve all the cheese, beans, and burritos with a new drive-thru and possible future outdoor seating. Jordan goes off about his favorite menu item, Christy recalls a hellish Cinco de Mayo, and all the 818 margaritas.

Jordan and Max enter the Sherman Oaks Food Building to answer audience questions about Rosh Hashanah cooking, social media food influencers, Erewhon hot food picks, Pasadena sucking, aggravating cocktail trends, peeling hard boiled eggs, the Domino's Pizza order, L.A.'s first 3 Michelin star restaurant, speakeasies sucking, the worst great food neighborhood, "affordable" tasting menus, pop-ups sucking, lots of wine talk, and Jordan's dream steakhouse starts taking shape with all sorts of dishes and the most innovative bread basket ever conceived.

Dave went to Animal, Jordan breaks down the best dinner order at Republique, and Nate 'n Al's nighttime scene may not remain pathetic for much longer. Plus, is there any Jamaican food in LA or good food in the valley or Baums of Roscomare in Dave's future?

You know Chace Crawford from Gossip Girl and The Boys, but Max somehow knows him as a friend, so they both showed up inside the Sherman Oaks Food Building to talk Chace’s favorite restaurants, their bromance that has bloomed over the years, another Gjelina brunch, and all the fellas got sneak peak bites of Stella West Hollywood, and review the best chews. Plus, the newest L.A. neck you must respect, Jordan and Chace are nut-aligned, breakfast pizza talk, Bubbles gets upset with Chace’s favorite food, Stella’s outrageously heightened service when it came to Jordan chewing gum, and who’s the real celebrity: Chace or Max?

At Antico, some call it ice cream and others say gelato, but everyone agrees it's one of the best desserts in Los Angeles. The architect of this chilled sugary dairy joins Jordan to discuss the origins, favorite flavors, McConnell's vs Jenni's vs Salt & Straw, and what's next for Antico and Brad, as he recently moved on to begin work on a new project. 

Jordan and Shaprio are joined by returning Air Jordan all-stars Josh Peck and Max Winkler to review a recent meal at Mozzaplex meat paradise Chi SPACCA for all the pork tomahawks and grilled beef, the most famous focaccia in any land, "little ass" paired with warm fruit, too much butter in a bite, Diet Coke etiquette, and being forced into Pizzeria Mozza for one of Jordan's favorite dessert. 

Jordan and Shapiro visited Boris, who catered a dinner with Pizza Kris' bar pies, which brought the fellas their best bite of the week. Jordan didn't understand Japanese whiskey, but he did enjoy a negroni ala Bubbles, and the filtered water was top notch. Plus, a sleeper dessert, the professional male model, and a discsussion of approved Los Angeles pizzas. Then the boys each list their top ten "unecessary foods," a discussion that all started because of the previously discussed cooked scallops. But before all of that, some upcoming local Dorsia events you need to know about. 

Jordan is joined by Shapiro, who finally meets Air Jordan all-star BJ Novak inside the Sherman Oaks Food Building to discuss the Animal on Fairfax, an ultimate Houstons order, best breakfast in LA and is it the Fountain Room at BHH, watering the head in Weho, food cities to visit in 2023, more LA Times 101 thoughts, Willie Mae's fried chicken, paying for caviar, best food neighborhood, worst dishes at Bavel & Horses, and the fate of the red 911.

Season 3 of Somebody Feed Phil is now streaming on Netflix, so Phil is back for his third Air Jordan visit to discuss the season in-depth. But to kick it off, the boys talk their continued shared love of L.A. takeout in the days of Coron including meals from Providence and Connie & Ted's, Jitlada, KronnerBurger, and Jordan's new favorite chocolate cake.

Razza Pizzeria is slicing up what is arguably the best pizza in America, and that's because Dan Richer has an obsessive love affair with what he does. And he wants to bring that joy into the homes of every pizza lover with his cookbook, The Joy of Pizza: Everything You Need To Know. Dan and his co-author Katie Parla sit down with Jordan to talk that cheesy dough happiness, the can't miss Jersey City Razza pies, ranch dressing as a condiment, how the Italians drink negrons vs Americans, black olives, childhood pizzerias, double blind testing ingredients, and the process of cookbook writing.

The Hollywood legend is a food lover, so Jordan joins Henry and his daughter Zoe to talk all the Winkler food love, including a 40 year relationship with Matsuhisa, how to scramble eggs the Henry way, the icon's favorite chocolate chip cookie, and a lifelong Wonder Bread love affair. Plus, a Cindy Crawford off-the-menu rice dish, the day after Thanksgiving sandwich, Henry's bagel making stuns Jordan, the infamous Winkler Dessert Table, and a Robert DeNiro story that spans four decades. Henry's new book, Being Henry: The Fonz...And Beyond is a New York TImes Best Seller, and available everywhere books are sold, including right here.

Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin have been partners in food and life for over 20 years, feeding Los Angeles their hearts, souls, and bacon-wrapped parmesan-stuffed dates. They join Jordan to talk the new AOC Brentwood, the perfect Hollywood Bowl bites, top 3 items on a cheese plate, finally opening in DTLA, and the goddamn Coron.

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California grilling and bbq experts, chefs Frank Ostini and Anthony Endy join Jordan on their home turf of the Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang to discuss Santa Ynez cuisine, Sideways the movie, tri-tip's greatness, and Instagram sucking. Then the boys debunk a bunch of meat myths and answer questions like "beer can chicken: bueno or no bueno?"

It's all pesto lasagna, Parmigiano-Reggiano "matzah balls," popping the trunk, Winnie the Pooh, and provolone on pizza. Dina Samson, Steve Samson, and Hans Luttmann are navigating Coron storm waters while giving back to employees, those most in need of meals, and customers who have missed that Northern Italian grandmother cuisine.

Jordan enters Phil Rosenthal’s podcast studio this time around, and when you’re hanging with Phil on a podcast, the natural thing to do is to have lunch, so the boys indulge in a few Italian sandwiches from Lorenzo in Beverly Hills. Then, with the lingering scent of tuna and mortadella in the air, the fellas discuss two upcoming charity food events you need to know about and attend: L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade & California Spirit, which both feature so many great chefs and epic bites, Phil lays out a plan of attack for everyone to successfully enjoy their gorging for a great cause. Please consider purchasing tickets for both events, raising money for the fight against cancer. 

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Jordan, Max, and Jon talk the most authentic East Coast pizzeria on the West Coast, which is just a zip away, and it's all godly galamad, two types of fried shrimp, a sausage pizza like no other, and the "white people taco night" pie shocks them all. Plus, Jordan begs the fellas for their Ozempy needles after a very chubby day, Max will LEARN to cook more romantically, Travis Lett's MTN is re-opening in Venice, Slab is closing in Pasadena, and Buscemi reviews one of the most exclusive dining destinations in the country. 

Two of the best meals Jordan has experienced during quarantine come from chefs doing things different: breakfast sandwiches served in a bucket and ready to prepare fresh homemade pastas and sauces delivered to your door. Cara Haltiwanger is Calabama, Josh Buckwald is Orso, and The Coron changed everything, but it couldn't stop these chefs from serving their heart and soul to Los Angeles.

Liwei Liao of The Joint in Sherman Oaks is the most talked about fishmonger in Los Angeles because of his dry-aging of seafood for restaurants and at home chefs across the city, changing the pre-conceived notions of how we should want to eat. Jordan, Max, and Liwei discuss beating the shit out of fish heads, blood stanking, Branzino being a myth (of course), fish trivia, if talapia can be worthy, and Liwei's "fresh is boring" lifestyle.

West Hollywood's Olivetta was a smash hit pre-Coron, and the lobster pasta and cocktail party now continues outside, high above the nearby La Peer Hotel. On the rooftop is where all the pesto, steak, and vegan double-doubles are going down. Plus, Bravo housewives, fish & chips in the Palisades, and everyone loves sourdough, butter, and burrata. 

Jordan and Max briefly talk what it's been like as Jews in the food world since the recent attack on Israel, and how the local food industry has responded. Then, the boys review their day at Family Style Food Festival, where they were on a mission: to drink up. Top three bites, a bubble guts scare, all the booze, stolen cocktails, a Moo's Craft Barbecue surpise, mayo and white truffles on pizza, and the dreaded ass clock may start again.

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Los Angeles with the most outspoken bearded bon vivant. And it's all Apple Pan, Gjusta and Gjelina, Dan Tana's vs Musso's, Angler, Gucci Osteria, even more Massimo, and no time for food trucks or most food media.

Eater's Hillary Dixler Canavan discusses the 16 Best New Restaurants in America, including LA's Tacos 1986 & Nightshade. Then, Jordan sits down with the LA ceviche master, Ricardo Zarate about how it all happened for him, menu highlights at his Melrose stunner Rosaline, and everything Peruvian food.

Jordan is joined by Shapiro to talk a night out at Musso & Frank's, the Once Upon a Time darling of the L.A. food scene, where there were many breaded meats, gin soaked olives, and teeth to pick as Jordan weighs if he ever wants to return. Plus, the fellas analyze Eater's most recent restaurant exposé attempt.

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The fellas returned to the just re-opened and new look Angler, and break down the redesigned menu, space, and vibes. Plus, Jordan becomes Max for a week, which doesn't go well, and Max decided to not post a review on his (still) unverified Instagram account even though he's become a famous food critic.

Food and wine and caviar connoisseur Charlie Fu joins Jordan and Shapiro to talk everything Astrea, the Chinese sturgeon eggs getting dolloped across Los Angeles, pinpointing the best Astrea dishes all over the city. Plus, Charlie loves to water the head like Max, so we talk best drinking restaurants, some overrated ones, and finally crown the Wine King of Air Jordan with some wino trivia. And if you'd like to buy some Astrea, get 20% off with promo code: Bubbles20. What a code! 

Hollywood manager Michael Lasker joins Dave and Jordan to discuss what may be the best restaurant in America. The fellas break down recent meals there, discuss pros & cons, and BJ Novak calls in to discuss chain restaurants. Plus, Dave showed up late to another party.

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In an epic 2-part episode, Dan Tana's maître d' Christian Kneedler and a red sauce roundtable featuring super fans Rebecca Brandy, Ashley Bader, and Matt Bilinsky sit down to discuss all the rules, rituals, menu highlights, and history behind the storied Los Angeles institution. 

Founder of Alfred Coffee Shop and Tea Room, Josh Zad discusses everything caffeine and his new Mexican beer line Calidad. We also talk Hillstone's Honor Bar, Matsuhisa, chicken parm, and of course Mastro's.

A New Haven pizza tour, New Jersey sliders, Philadelphia cheesesteaks, and the best New York dinner Jordan has ever had. Then, Max makes Jordan jealous talking two epic meals on a trip to San Francisco. Plus, Jordan wants to sue JetBlue, getting ridiculed for going keto at Philippe's, Max gets caught in a lie, and is Dunsmoor worth the drive?

Jordan and Max are joined by Peckerman to talk a recent 'tis the season feast at The Cheesecake Factory in Beverly Hills where over 16,000 calories of Buffalo Blasts, Glam Burgers, and four different flavors of cheesecake were consumed by the fellas. And it's all brown vs. white bread, not enough shimp for Jordan, too much of everything for Bubbles, not like the good old days for Josh, Chicken Bellagio vs. Madeira, everyone's top three CF items, and when a surprise guest joins the table, Jordan's meal takes a frieghtening turn. Plus, Hannukkah came and went, US Weekly published some Peck revelations, and holiday goodbyes as we're all done 'til 2024.

Raul Ortega is the owner and chef of the best food truck in Los Angeles, which serves Jordan's favorite taco. The origins of the iconic taco dorado de camaron is discussed in all its fried to order, shrimpy greatness, in this dripping in ceviche, aguachile, and octopus segment. Then, Max Shapiro joins to talk Matū, the new Beverly Hills grass-fed wagyu experience from the Sugarfish man himself, Jerry Greenberg.

Kate Burr and Max Block return to Air Jordan to talk kugel vs blintzes, Simon Cowell and the good seat in Malibu, Tatel Beverly Hills, French L.A. restaurants, Kate's tuna rankings, the return of Family Style Food Festival, steakhouses, L.A. vs NYC burgers, the most overrated restaurants, and the best new DineLA deals.

The Eagles are in the Super Bowl, so Adam "Shappy" Shapiro enters The Sherman Oaks Food Building to discuss his Philadelphia soft pretzel passion. The fellas talk Ryan Seacrest's role in the origins of this salted dough story, Wetzel's and Auntie Anne's vs. Shappy's, and some extremely personal soft pretzel condiment choices, which may disgust you. Then, Jordan and Shapps talk with Air Jordan all-star Jerry Greenberg about his Matū cheesesteak and the Super Bowl collab between these two Philadelphian food icons of Los Angeles. Plus, Jordan give Kansas City some love by naming his top L.A. BBQ spots and what to order from them for the big game. 

Mr. Eater LA joins to talk vaccines, outdoor & indoor dining realities, Filipino food, MAYHEM at Il Pastaio, the greatness of Goldburger, Salt Bae Beverly Hills, Simi Valley BBQ, and it all starts with Jordan reviewing a glorious night at Found Oyster, where he discovers scallops may very well be necessary.

The best fried chicken in America is now available in Los Angeles at HiHo Cheeseburger on the Willie Mae Fried Chicken Sandwich, so Willie Mae's owner Kerry Seaton-Stewart joins all the way from New Orleans to talk how it started with Jordan and Willie Mae's super fan and returning Air Jordan guest Jamie P. Plus, Jamie got a sandwich named after him and LA outdoor dining is open once again!

Ben Hundreds stars in Tastemade's Big Apetite, a new food show highlighting resaurants around the country with the coolest design elements. Ben enters the Sherman Oaks Food Building to breakdown the first episode, which you know had to be L.A., as he covers the food, vibes, and stories behind Chifa, La Casita Mexicana, and Mother Wolf.

Wolfgang sits down with Jordan to discuss everything Spago, from greatest food hits, to hookers in the old West Hollywood parking lot, to preparing Peking ducks at a Sunset Strip gas station. And of course the Hollywood mentions are out of control. And of course we play Fuck, Marry, Kill. And of course that Austrian accent is glorious.

Chef Rob Gentile is about to open Stella, an Italian restaurant the likes of which Los Angeles has not seen or tasted. Jordan and Max toured the wildly remodelled iconic space on the border of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, and then went out to dinner with Canada Rob. First, the fellas talk Stella's location, space, menu, and how it all happened for the superstar Canadian chef. Then, their meal at Ètra is reviewed with all the menu highlights, strange wine orders, a world class Caesar, an off-the-menu seafood delight, and absolutely no bread to be found. Plus, Shapiro and Rob teach Jordan Italian, two dark cookie moments for his airness, and Max calls out Jordan over a past Gjelina diss.

Jordan and Max experienced the Silverlake one seating a night Chinese family style private patio meal from Needle, and it's all garlic sauces, scallions, and L.A.'s best char siu. Plus, Jordan met Max's dad at the Air Jordan commissary, South Beverly Grill.  

The ex-Dan Tana's maitre d' turned restaurateur behind one of the most successful restaurants in Los Angeles, the Hollywood chop house hotspot Craig's. We talk how it all happened, menu highlights, and the newest Melrose venture, Craig's Vegan ice cream.

OG Air Jordan all-star Dave Stassen is back in the Sherman Oaks Food building after a long hiatus to discuss hosting Super Bowl Sunday and how he and Jordan will feed their guests. Plus, Dave's daughter Lily has been selling Girl Scout cookies for years, making him an expert in yet another sugar category; and he talks Max Shapiro's influence on his life, the burgeoning Studio City food scene, and where the hell he's been.

It would be very nice of you to order Girl Scout cookies from Lily Stassen here! It's the least you can do for Dave, who has given you so much. Thank you.

Jordan and Shapiro talk a recent garlic bread, shrimp, iceberg, and beef filled meal at Burbank institution The Smoke House, and compare all the elements to its nearby Hollywood neighbor Musso & Frank. Plus, Shapiro had a big week eating a $1,500 meal in Bel Air and actually valeting the red 911 so he could dip fried chicken in cavair with Jordan, and then taste the Air Jordan Dark Star ice cream.

Actor and comedian Dan Ahdoot enters the food building to help Jordan and Shapiro answer audience questions, and it’s all L.A.’s best chicken dishes, ice cream, and froyo, duck vs. squab, Instagram verifications, sex vs. food vs. money, meals with Air Jordan, and Jerry G’s Sugarfish and Matū. Plus, Dan and Shapiro have a little too much in common, an impromptu dance competition, and a horrific Air Jordan death.

A tasting menu of 14 courses straight out of the Oxalis Palace and the mind of Bubbles Shapiro are experienced by a jury of his peers to decide for the final time if Max can actually cook. Ben Hundreds joins Jordan to review the night that started with an aged welcome drink, leading the fellas into buttery broth talk, the perfect potato dish, olive and prawn appreciation, a journey of seafood, the nods to Gjelina, Saison, and Kato, lots of butter, a ballsy chicken dish, absolutely no bread, a nine-year-old sauce, some insane ice cream moves, lots of Saint James Iced Tea love, and an epilogue you may want to miss. Plus, the episode opens with Father's Day chubby tales of a Persian buffet, the movie theater surpise bite, and two Din Tai Fung discoveries.

The BBQ legend talks a life in Compton, his DJ'ing days, Summer trips to Texas, strawberry soda, burritos, why baby back ribs are a no bueno, a possible future in Glendale, and how the darkness of Coron and racism can bring us into the light with Black Lives Matter, because love will always conquer hate.

The born and raised Angeleno talks peace, love, and cooking at home in quarantine. She's living in a post-Jonathan Gold world, but his life and work is remembered and still inspires. And it's also all turkey and biscuits, Venice cheeseburgers, sesame chocolate cookies, and Hillstone of course.

The greatest ice cream flavor ever created is discussed in epic detail, plus Jordan ranks his top ten traditional ice cream flavors, and then he begs for Salt & Straw's soft serve concept Wiz Bang Bar to open on Fairfax. One of the most important podcast episodes of our time.

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Dead L.A. restaurants, delivery tipping, post-bill table etiquette, Funke is here, Guisados IG beef, best burgers, top 5 shit candies, lots of wine with Bubbles, NBA playoffs, more Addison talk, and Mother's Day plans with Shaprio and Stassen.

Shira Barlow is a registered dietitian and author known as The Food Therapist. And as it turns out, Jordan and Max have desperately needed to speak with a professional about their relationship with food, so Shira enters The Sherman Oaks Food Building to listen and offer guidance. Plus, Shira really wants Saffy's and can't get it, smash or trash is played with Jordan's diet and Max's life choices, and the most complicated Air Jordan eater is crowned.

Hollywood talent agent and WME partner Brad Slater joins Jordan to talk Dan Tana's, The Grill on the Alley, The Rock's cheat meals, and the best West LA Mexican spot Eduardo's Border Grill. Then, Larry "Big Shot"Longo enters The Sherman Oaks Food Building to discuss his annual Wing Fest event, where Mozza, Slab, Mr. Chow, Badmaash, and more are frying up chicken for the LA masses.

Author Allen Salkin joins Dave & Jordan to discuss his new Trump book, but all we really talk about is Donald's love of shitty food. Then, in part two of this episode, Jordan sits down with a legendary pioneer of California cuisine, chef Michael McCarty and his son Chas on running the iconic Santa Monica restaurant Michael's, which just celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson of Kismet join Sophia Bush and Jordan to talk the new Rotisserie, those pita sandwiches, how we all need to pronounce Los Feliz, the ridiculous price narrative about Kismet's food, and that glorious food is covered in all its tahini greatness.