This week, we have Chef & food personality Ilan Hall in the building. His food has been described as "confrontational" and "designed to alienate as many people as possible". So naturally, we had to have him on the pod. Not only do we talk food but we play a ridiculous game of boyband "F$CK, MARRY KILL", why David Chang blocked him on IG, the MOST controversial episode of TOP CHEF in 22 seasons starring HIM and why NO ONE should ever open a restaurant EVER. Plus pop music and his take on the Kendrick/Drake beef. It's a spicy one.

@ilanhall

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This week, we attempt to not offend an entire country! All the way from Sicily, Alessandro & Orazio Corona of Corona Trattoria in Palermo charm the hell out of us. These brothers have mastered the art of hospitality, wine and brotherly bickering all while having one of the most charming restaurants on the island. We get into the family business, Sicilian pride, what they think of Italian food in the states and if Italians actually say "MAMMA MIA" ! Open wide, we are going to Italy!

@coronatrattoria

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Chef Yara Herrera joins us this week, the powerhouse behind one of NYC's coolest and most delicious restaurants; Hellbender. A first gen Mexican-American & fine dining alum, Yara has taken everything she learned at Spago, Providence, Momofuku Ko and flipped it into something entirely her own. She's all about honoring her roots while rewriting the rules. Listen in as we talk cooking with Martha Stewart, interrupting David Chang during a private moment, why ketchup is torture and the pressure of opening her first restaurant, that came with quite the pivot. @yaraherrerayara

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This week we are joined by the Tony award winning Broadway star, singer, songwriter & star of tv & film, John Gallagher Jr! Springsteen superfan & fruity cocktail connoisseur, JGJ shares soooo many stories including a celebrity sighting that left him starstruck, what he demands in his dressing room and why he's basically the human embodiment of a tiki cocktail with a tiny umbrella. Also....JUDITH HATES CELERY and we get to blindfold John. Dreamy.

@johngallagherjunior

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@eatsaladsprinkles @espolontequila @millerlite @sunkenharborclubnyc @dellanima @isodinyc @themonterobar @sunnysbarofficial @jeffrosenstock @brucespringsteen @gage.and.tollner @theavettbrothers @joeallennyc @jeffdanielsoffocial @emilymortimer @flanaganilm @mary.elizabeth.winstead @tikiti1961 @dantanasrestaurant @mussoandfrankgrill @officialkeef @theduncansheik @groffsauce @leamichele @greenday @hurleyssaloon @joeallennyc

Ben Gollan is a man obsessed when it comes to sandwiches. As the cult leader behind A MAN AND HIS SANDWICH Tours in NYC, he guides the hungry to the best spots in town. We ask, "What exactly defines a sandwich, Ben?" Then we argue about the answer!! We also get the inside scoop on where we should be eating sandwiches in NYC, the perfect sandwich ratio and how Subway just may be pumping a fragrance into the air (conspiracy theory or fact?). AAAAAND so many hot takes involving Katzs, you may want to fight us. This episode is all heated sandwich fun that may convince you that everything you think you know is wrong. @A_man_and_his_sandwich

MENTIONS: @minettatavernny @margonrestaurantnyc @hometownbarbque @salt_hanks @banh.anem @saltylunchlady @lunchluncheon @katzsdeli @sandplunch @edithsbk @frankelsdeli @viadellascrofa @factory_tamal @guevarasbk @dannyandcoops @fedoroffsroastpork @subway @latetedorbydaniel @thegrillny @keenssteakhouse @oldhomestead_steakhouse @henhousenyc @benjaminsteak @7bhorseshoebar @63_clinton @musketroom @rafsnewyork @semmanyc @dhamakany @elevenmadisonpark @leveaudor @apollobagels @lindustriebk @scarrspizza @taqueriaramirez @thebearfx @pinkyswearnyc @rdfoodsbk

Welcome to our Season 3 opener! Lala & Judith are back with author, photographer & artist Melanie Dunea. A woman not too good for any job! So much so, she'll snake your toilet ( maybe don't test this?) ! She's photographed ALMOST everyone (Rene Redzepi where you at?) and is responsible for the coolest chef portraits in existence. Seriously, not hyperbole, check out her book series MY LAST SUPPER. She loves Tay Swift, Tribeca and tells us all about David Copperfield's faking his abs. So much inside dish you won't want to miss! Check out her latest project AMUSE BOUCHE. @melaniedunea

MENTIONS: @mylastsupper hamilton_@gabrielle @ruth.reichl @chefjwaxman @inagarten @marthastewart48 @marcuscooks @marcopierrewhit @dominiquecrenn @ninacompton @reneredzepinoma @elbullifoundation_ferranadria @chefjoseandreas @jamieoliver @ottomanellibros @ye @ensenadanyc @balthazarny @keithmcnallynyc @frenchettenyc @leveaudor @wuswontonking @greatnynoodletown @onewhitestreet @lebernardinny @joespizzanyc @blackseedbagels @danielboulud @chefjgv @nomwah @crispyheavennyc @flourwatersaltbread @lucia.newyork

This is one to watch (so many photo inserts)! The ladies bang bang it up at a few classic chain restaurants...Which spots are actually good? Where should you spend your money...can a song about baby back ribs make the ribs taste better?! Hear the real talk on Olive Garden (yes, we waited in line in TIMES SQUARE) Red Lobster, Cheesecake Factory, Chilis and Outback Steakhouse. But first...a little Ozempic conversation. From our mouths to god's ears....

Welcome to the irreverent & unfiltered world of PUT IT IN MY MOUTH, a podcast that fearlessly explores the underbelly of the hospitality industry. This female led podcast, by two lifelong bffs Lala & Judith, celebrates the journeys of industry insiders, details the all to typical setbacks and gets the listener insider access on what goes on behind closed kitchen doors. Join us for candid conversations about our biggest obsession, FOOD and the personalities behind it. We know every episode will leave you hungry for more.

Steve Schneider, the owner of a few of the TOP bars IN THE WORLD is in the studio for your listening/watching pleasure. How does this former marine end up owning bars in Shanghai, Singapore and NYC? He will tell ya how from his humble start barbacking in DC to owning world reknowned bars Employees Only and Sip & Guzzle. We also learn he's a vodka sauce guy, is great at basketball, only ok at fixing things and earns a respectable score in a beverage blind tasting we throw at him. Listen in as we chat all things BAR BUSINESS in this episode that might leave ya a bit thirsty.

MENTIONS: @mightyschneidey @sipandguzzlenyc @employeesonlysg @theoddcoupleshanghai @elysiancafehoboken @clydes_restaurant @pdtnyc @mixography @mixtressnyc @crifdogs @jeffreymbell @audreysaunders @igorhadzismajlovic @tobinellisdesign @the86co @pedromandinga @thefireflybocasdeltoro @shingo_gokan @mikebagale @erinayoshida_ @angelssharenyc @jetsetjaymee @dearstrangersnyc @katanakitten_nyc @templebarnyc @labonitafunk @experimentalcocktailclub @raineslawroom @gingerrickey @overstory @harrison.ginsberg @bleeckerstreetpizza @holidaycocktaillounge @theclementebar @richierich2333 @elevenmadisonpark @mcsorleysoldalehouse @benyabrow