Food News

It’s spring break, and Juliet and Jacoby are trading in the studio for a beach. Over the next several weeks, tune in for special episodes from their trip to Spain! Stop no. 1 is Classified, the invite-only restaurant in the United terminal at Newark Airport, as they prepare to start their journey. Join them as they debate whether peanut butter is a liquid, discuss a local food heist, and break dow...

Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Brooke Shields no longer receiving Tom Cruise’s Christmas cake, discuss Gen Z’s aversion to drinking milk, and weigh in on a viral Reddit post involving ranch. For this week’s Taste Taste, they taste original Chips Ahoy and Hershey’s Chips Ahoy to see if they can tell the difference. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reac...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss scalpers buying up restaurant reservations and reselling them, react to Romy Mars’s TikTok, and examine King Charles’s diet. For this week’s taste test, they try Bluebird Hardwater Vodka, and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and hearing a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a vo...

Juliet and Jacoby travel to Philadelphia to record this week’s episode while eating dinner at Zahav! They discuss date etiquette when it comes to food, break down what type of meat belongs in a boneless wing, and react to the news that Dole Whips will be made available in stores. For this week’s Taste Test, they sample crispy Persian rice, pomegranate lamb shoulder, and date-glazed eggplant from Z...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Ariana Madix’s post-scandal meal, discuss how to lose weight eating McDonalds, and wonder why a box of Girl Scout cookies is selling for hundreds of dollars online. For this week’s Taste Taste, Jacoby once again tries to make a suitable guacamole. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and react to some Listener Food Ne...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on eating ribs on an airplane and break down proper plane food etiquette. Then, they give their theories on the man who survived on a boat by eating ketchup and discuss alternative milks. For this week’s Taste Test, they try ice cream with salt and olive oil on top. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and react to some...

Juliet and Jacoby first share their thoughts on the New Jersey restaurant that has banned children under the age of 10. Then, they discuss the cost benefits of ordering takeout before they break down yet another food heist. For this week’s Taste Taste, they try the original and strawberries and cream flavors of Dr Pepper. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and react t...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss a mafia boss turned pizza boss, pay homage to the late creator of Peeps, and share their thoughts on a dessert soda. For this week’s Taste Test, they try an array of appetizers ahead of the big game. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answering a listener question. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave...

Juliet and Jacoby break down a string of food heists in Canada, wonder about the discovery of a 5000-year-old tavern, and discuss Nancy Pelosi’s diet. For this week’s Taste Test, they compare the taste of Starry to Sprite. Finally, they close the showing by sharing their Personal Food News and answering a listener-submitted question. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave...

Robert Pattinson’s Potato Diet, Egg Smuggling, and Tasting Whole Foods Truffles This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Pizza Hut breaking the record for largest pizza, question if coffee pods are bad for the environment, and discuss the cake Tom Cruise sends out for the holidays. This week’s Taste Test is a pair of chocolaty treats from Whole Foods and they close the show by sharing...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on gas stoves, react to Shakira’s jam detective skills, and explain why they won’t miss Sierra Mist. For this week’s Taste Test, they try a cheap, intermediate, and expensive bottle of cabernet sauvignon to see whether they can taste the difference. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answer some listener-submitted...

Juliet and Jacoby discuss the closure of Noma, react to Pizza Hut bringing “The Big New Yorker” back, and share their thoughts on blueberry muffins. This week’s Taste Test pits peanut M&M’s against their peanut butter counterpart, and after that they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or...

Juliet and Jacoby kick off the new year by looking into the origins of chicken tikka masala, defending American chocolate, and discussing the addition of sesame to the FDA’s major allergen list. For this week’s Taste Test, they try five different colas and try to guess the flavor. Finally, they share their Personal Food News and close by hearing some Listener Food News. Do you have Personal Food N...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby dive deeper into panettone, look at how hot dogs are made, and discuss Tom Hanks's latest culinary venture. For this week’s Taste Test they try Sake High! 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...

Juliet and Jacoby begin by sharing their thoughts on a story about nudists who eat only fruit, before wondering if Gen-Z has canceled Christmas pudding. Then they discuss inflation, and later try Happy Coffee from Two Robbers’ for this week’s Taste Test. Finally, they close the show by sharing their personal food news and reacting to a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News?...

Juliet and Jacoby discuss some new fashion that can facilitate the consumption of a Hot Pocket, the concept of edible alcohol, another cheese lawsuit, Liver King, and more. Then, they try the Italian Christmas bread panettone in the Taste Test, before sharing their Personal Food News and closing with a listener voicemail about cheers-ing food items. Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby Producers:...

Juliet and Jacoby discuss a mac and cheese lawsuit, the baguette being granted World Heritage status, and the Biden state dinner menu. They then give dirty sodas a try for Taste Test, and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answering a listener-submitted voicemail. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 a.k.a. 646-STEW-138...

Juliet and Jacoby are leaving the studio and taking this show on the road! For the first time, they head out on a field trip to taste and react to omakase sushi. They start with sake then taste multiple rounds of sushi, a soup course, and dessert. Plus, they discuss the merits and detriments of eating a meal you don’t have to order. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave u...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to the news that humans began cooking far earlier than scientists initially thought, discuss the priest who returned stolen wine to a store, and share their thoughts on how to best cook turkey. For Taste Test, they make Mimosas using Tropicana’s Mimosa Maker and they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and answering listener-submitted voicemails. D...

Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on Anna Delvey’s East Village dinner parties, discuss the woman serving her fiancé placenta smoothies, and break down another European wine heist. This week’s Taste Test pits Popeyes’ Spicy Chicken Sandwich against the sliders from Dave’s Hot Chicken. They close the show by sharing their personal food news and react to listener-submitted voicemails. Do you ha...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss the dethroned Bratwurst Fest Queen and share their thoughts on yet another counterfeit wine case. For this week’s Taste Test, they try the McRib and close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and reacting to listener-submitted voicemails. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 a.k.a. 646-STEW-138 o...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby react to more food being thrown at famous art, share their thoughts on a “sophisticated” food heist, and discuss a scanner that tells when an avocado will be ripe. For this week’s Taste Test, they sample Spindrift Spiked Sparkling Water and Fresca Mixed Cocktails, and try to pick a winner. Finally, they close the show by sharing their Personal Food News and hear Listen...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby share their thoughts on the dessert cookbook writers who found love, wonder why protestors keep throwing food at art, and react to the man who burned down a restaurant following a bad experience. For this week’s Taste Test, Juliet tries three candies new to her and they close the show with their Personal Food News and play the first ever Listener Food News voicemail. D...

Juliet and Jacoby kick things off by discussing Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce being sued for not being from Texas, before sharing their thoughts on the world’s largest cast-iron skillet. Then, they cover the $28 Taco Bell order and finally try the Mexican Pizza. They close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-7...

This week, Juliet and Jacoby discuss honey made in a cemetery, rejoice at the return of samples in grocery stores, and question Martha Stewart’s many brand collaborations. For this week’s Taste Test, they rank a flight of Hostess snacks, and then close the show by sharing their Personal Food News. Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Email ListenerFoodNews@gmail.com for a chan...