“All Things Pasta By Hand”: On this season premiere of Table Setting, Kate and Max chat with chef Evan Funke about the art of making pasta by hand and Evan’s dedication to the craft.Be sure to check out Tastemade’s documentary ‘Funke’ out now!
The Struggles and Successes of Running Your Own Restaurant: On this episode of Table Setting, Kate and Max team up with Lien Ta and Jonathan Whitener of LA's 'Here's Looking At You' to talk about the ups and downs of running your own restaurant.
The Shift of Wine Culture: This week on Table Setting, Kate and Max sit down with sommoleier, designer, author, and wine-maker Andre Mack of Maison Noir Wines to break down wine stereotypes and chat about how wine culture has shifted.
All Things Desserts and Sweets: On this episode of Table Setting, Kate and Max get together with chef and co-owner of Valerie Confections, Valerie Gordon, to take a look at the world of sweets in LA and beyond.
All Things Special Events: This week Kate and Max met up with Spark O'Connell, events director at Otium, to go behind the scenes on what it takes to produce culinary events for and with one of the most recognizable chefs in the city.
The Importance of the Neighborhood Coffee Shop: This week Kate and Max get their caffiene fix with Kyle Glanville of Go Get 'Em Tiger while they analyze the cult coffee community and it's cross sections of design and branding.
Los Angeles as a Food City: On this episode of Table Setting, Kate and Max sat down with chef Neal Fraser, co-owner of Redbird to explore the inner-workings and societal shifts of Los Angeles through the lens of a food city.
Wine in the Mainstream: This week on Table Setting, Kate and Max met up with Helen Johannesen of Helen's Wines to hat about the ways in which wine has entered the pop culture mainstream.
Restaurants as an Extension of Your Identity: On this episode of Table Setting, Kate and Max sat down with chef Mei Lin of Nightshade to talk about the importance of developing culinary identity.
Partners For Life: This week on Table Setting, Max and Kate get together with the duo behind COOLHAUS and Future Gin, Natasha Case and Freya Estreller, to discuss the trials and tribularions of being business and life partners.
The Boom of Pop-Up Culture: This week on Table Setting, Kate and Max sit down with Lawrence Longo, creator of Off The Menu to talk all about the boom of pop up culture.
Societal Shifts Through Food: This week Kate and Max sit down with Roy Choi, the star of KCET's & Tastemade's new show, Broken Bread to chat about food-driven social issues and using the food industry as a platform for activism.
"Building A Brand Through Food": This week Kate and Max sit down with Ellen Bennett, CEO of Hedley & Bennet to talk through how food inspires inspiration and community, and why the world of food has become a beacon for a new revolution of brands.
Affecting Change Through Food: Kate and Max sit down with go-to culinary MC and creator of Hangin' with Harris, Billy Harris, to talk about how chefs and food are helping to affect change and why the culinary space has become a catalyst.
"Cult, Culinary & Cool": This week Kate and Max sit down with Johnny Ray Zone, chef and creator of food sensation Howlin' Rays, to talk about how and why food brands have taken over the world.
Food as a Multi-Medium Platform: This week Kate and Max sit down with Phil Rosenthal, the star of 'Somebody Feed Phil' and creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" to talk about the ways food has infiltrated our day to day lives beyond mealtime.
Race And The Kitchen: This week Kate and Max sit down with Chef Govind Armstrong of Post & Beam to talk about the changing landscape of the kitchen and how the industry is paving roads for people of all races.
The Future Of LA Dining: This week Kate and Max sit down with Chef Royce Burke of Yarrow and Secret Lasagna to talk about LA's food history, why it's one of the world's leading food destinations.
From Backyard to Brick and Mortar: This week Kate and Max sit down with underground barbeque legend Burt Bakman to talk about the jump from secret food popups to opening a brick and mortar restaurant, along with the struggles that come with both.
The Changing Landscape of Mexican Cuisine: This week Kate and Max sit down with Christy Vega, owner of Casa Vega, one of Los Angeles most long-standing stalwarts of Mexican Cuisine to talk about how our understanding of Mexican cuisine has shifted.
Queer Identity + The Kitchen: This week Kate and Max sit down with James Beard award winning Susan Feniger, owner of Border Grill to talk about how queer identity in the kitchen has been perceived and shifted into today's mainstream.