Food News

Latest Episodes:

Food News’ 100th Episode! Soup Thrown at the ‘Mona Lisa,’ the Origin of Butter Chicken, and Tasting Black Sapote. Feb 02, 2024

Show notes

It’s Food News’ 100th episode, and Juliet and Jacoby begin the show by celebrating with Prosecco. Then, they share their thoughts on the Chuck E. Cheese cookbook, discuss lab-grown eel, and marvel at the original tableside caesar salad. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a black sapote drink from their visit to Tenerife. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Kathy Hilton’s Date-Night Restaurant, a Professor’s Tea Claim, and Tasting Almave Jan 26, 2024

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Brooklyn Beckham’s pop-up restaurant, react to a court ruling on how much potato constitutes a crisp, and share their thoughts on Reese Witherspoon’s snow video. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Lewis Hamilton’s nonalcoholic tequila: Almave. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producer: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Hershey’s New Lawsuit, a Bloodhound Detective, and Blind Tasting Grapes Jan 19, 2024

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a lawsuit involving Lisa Vanderpump, once again share their thoughts on olive oil on ice cream, and dive deep into the bloodhound that's solving food crime in North Carolina. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a flight of grapes blind and try to name them. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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A Coffee Shop Wedding, the 1,001 Cheese Pizza, and Tasting Anita Gelato Jan 12, 2024

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the group stealing Wendy’s cooking oil, share their thoughts on the spread of counterfeit olive oil, and react to an article claiming beer drinking is down in America. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of flavors from Anita Gelato. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producer: Mike Wargon

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Tommy DeVito’s Pizzeria Appearance, McDonald's New Drink Outpost, and Tasting Bad Foods Dec 22, 2023

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Chobani's acquisition of Juliet’s beloved La Colombe, follow up on the woman who stole 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts, and share their thoughts on the tomatoes that were lost in space. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of foods that Jacoby thought they wouldn’t like. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producers: Mike Wargon and Sasha Ashall

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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The Curious Case of the Missing Wine, a Danish Butter Heist, and a Blind Ketchup Taste Test Dec 08, 2023

Show notes

Juliet and Jacoby discuss the woman who could reduce her jail sentence by working a fast food job, react to a video showing potatoes being cleaned in a dishwasher, and share their thoughts on the UN's recommendation that Americans eat less meat. For this week’s Taste Test, they see whether they can identify different ketchup brands on taste alone. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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The Literal Chopt Salad, a Look Inside Jennifer Garner’s Bag, and Tasting a Blue Moon Bagel With Valencia Orange Cream Cheese From Popup Bagels Dec 01, 2023

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss Red Lobster’s endless shrimp costing the chain $20 million, share their thoughts on a Krispy Kreme truck heist, and question whether dessert stomach is a real thing. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a Blue Moon bagel with Valencia orange cream cheese from Popup Bagels. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Flavortown Spiked Punch, Another Philly Heist, and Tasting Holiday Chocolates Nov 24, 2023

Show notes

Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the viral 7,000-dollar cheese board, discuss the diner accused of putting their own hair into their food, and once again head to Philadelphia to break down a heist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try Ghirardelli Holiday Chocolate Snowmen. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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Pickle-Flavored Ketchup, an Action-Movie-Style Heist, and Tasting the Bobbie Nov 17, 2023

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on a trout-flavored brandy, discuss soup dumplings filled with grilled cheese and tomato soup, and dish out all the details of a champagne heist. In anticipation of Thanksgiving, this week’s Taste Test is the Bobbie from Capriotti’s. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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The Great Kit Kat Shipping Scam, Mindy Kaling’s Salad, and Tasting Pocas Bubble Tea Nov 10, 2023

Show notes

This week, Juliet and Jacoby start the show with a deep dive on a scam story involving Kit Kats. Then, they discuss DoorDash's warning of bad service if customers don’t tip and look at the history of Erewhon. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a trio of bubble tea flavors from Pocas. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail.

Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby

Producers: Mike Wargon and Ronak Nair

Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo

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