Hot Takes on a Plate

Sep 01 2021 70 ep. 31 mins 15
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Hot Takes on a Plate explores the things that make you feel -- and how those feelings collide with food. From fun food opinions to serious looks at how food intersects with current events, host Rob Petrone dissects and debates hot food takes with his culinary world friends, celebrity chefs, food media luminaries and interesting people from other walks of life (because, well, everyone eats).Follow Rob on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @RobPetroneTV

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Perfect Pairings with Ali Khan

Sep 01 2021 33 mins  
Ali Khan is back on the pod! The Food Network and Cooking Channel star debates perfect pairings with Rob Petrone -- everything from the best food to eat with White Claw to the best beverage to drink with Texas-style BBQ Brisket. Ali's new dog also makes a few appearances, plus Ali shares details about his new podcast, "Eat This. Drink That." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com

Gene Weingarten's Very Bad Take on Indian Food

Aug 23 2021 15 mins  
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Delta Diaries with Howie Kahn

Aug 11 2021 30 mins  
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Jul 28 2021 14 mins  
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Two Former Sports Anchors Doing Food (with Jaymee Sire)

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Jun 30 2021 42 mins  
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Jun 23 2021 26 mins  
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Jun 16 2021 12 mins  
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