Masters of Social Gastronomy

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Each month, Masters of Social Gastronomy takes on a curious food topic and breaks down the history, science, and stories behind it. MSG is brought to you by Sarah Lohman and Jonathan Soma and hosted at Caveat NYC. From strange meat to fake meat; from candy to artificial flavors; MSG takes on food's most fun, engaging, and controversial issues. New shows the third Monday of every month!

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Mushrooms!

Feb 15 2021 89 mins

This was out October live show, so we talk about Halloween and Daylight savings. I didn't edit it out because why not celebrate spooky halloweeen all year. Slimy otherworldly organism that thrive on death or delicious forest floor specimans that contribute to a vibrant ecosystem? No need to debate -- for our Halloween MSG, we'll explore all sides of your favorite fungi! We'll explo

The Secrets of Takeout and Delivery

Jan 12 2021 97 mins

Has the Coronavirus Pandemic changed the restaurant industry forever? From carry-out drinks to take-out fine dining, Sarah and Soma will explain the strange new word we live in. Sarah will unveil all of the most adorable facts about the history of takeout. Did you that if you carried a tin pail around the streets of 19th-century New York, you could get it filled with beer, chop sue

Meat Analogs! From Vegetable Scallops to Impossible Burgers

Jul 22 2019 82 mins

Sarah Lohman will give you a run-down of vegetarianism in the west. From Benjamin Franklin’s ”Tow-fu” to Dr. Kellogg’s commercial “Protose,” we’ll explore just how long we’ve been eating things that masquerade as meat. At storytime, Soma makes tofu and jackfruit, and Sarah previews here new book. Follow along with her research travels on Instagram @fourpoundsflour T

Diners, Diners and Diners!

Jun 17 2019 83 mins

Each month, the Masters of Social Gastronomy take on a curious food topic and break down the history, science, and stories behind it. This month, that all-American institution: THE DINER. Together, we'll uncover the history of the original definition of a diner and trace how it evolved to a requisite thousand-page menu. We'll learn about Greek diners and of two iconic NYC diners cl

Mini Episode: Diana Kuan and Asian Chili Sauces!

May 20 2019 13 mins

Diana Kuan is the author of the new book Red Hot Kitchen: Classic Asian Chili Sauces from Scratch and Delicious Dishes to Make With Them. She joined us on stage to define Asian hot sauces, why they're delicious, and why you should make them at home. Learn all about Yuzu Kosho, Sichuan chili oil, XO sauce and more! Then, try making these sauces at home with recipes from Diana's new

What Goes in, Must Come Out: The Secret Life of Your Gastrointestinal Tract

Apr 22 2019 89 mins

What's the story with your microbiome, all those little microbes living in your gut? Soma takes apart the science behind the ecology of our insides, including laying down the law about pro- and anti-biotics. Sarah reveals what studying the mouth and teeth of our earliest human ancestors reveals about evolution, and what the discovery of the World's Oldest Poop - officially known as

The Secret Lives of Coffee and Tea

Mar 18 2019 78 mins

Tea! What is it? What does it mean to be a "milk in first kind of girl"? Why did Americans throw it in to Boston harbor? Why do most Americans drink coffee, but guzzle iced tea in the south? And where did bubble tea and kombucha come from? Sarah will reveal all the answers to your caffeinated queries. Coffee! Is it going to kill you? Make you stronger? Both, simultaneously? Soma wi

Romance and Revenge: The History of Poisons and Aphrodisiacs!

Feb 10 2019 73 mins

Welcome to our special Valentine's podcast! And don't forget to catch Masters of Social Gastronomy live at Caveat NYC the last Monday of every month. Every culture has a long history of aphrodisiacs – love-inducing and libido-promoting foods, ranging from the commonplace to the esoteric. Is chocolate the rightful king of Valentines Day, or could we do better with a tiger’s unme

ICE CREAM III!!!

Sep 17 2018 58 mins

Masters of Social Gastronomy fearlessly takes on food topics, breaking down the history, science, and stories behind hiding behind them. Up this month: ice cream! Sarah will unearth the stories behind our favorite ice cream treats and share some of history’s wildest bygone flavors – that may be due for a revival. By the end of the night, you’ll be able to answer questions lik

BODEGAS

Aug 18 2018 67 mins

The Masters of Social Gastronomy podcast is back! The third Monday on every month, we bring you our LIVE show, taped at Caveat NYC! This month, Sarah and Soma tackle BODEGAS. Explore the history of bodegas and their connection to the origins of New York City itself. Hear how wave after wave of immigrants – Germans, Dominicans, Koreans, and more – each left their mark upon this