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Today, we get to hang with passionate NYC restaurateur Alexandra Shapiro who grew up in a family steeped in the restaurant industry & childhood, food driven roadtrips were the norm. We discuss how the fates aligned for her to revive her family's restaurant from the 70s, dive into her thoughts on the current landscape of dining and why 'hype"often overshadows approachability.  She gets real on the vulnerability of having to close a restaurant, why "nostalgia menus" can feel hokey and how chasing trends doesn't lead to longevity. Hang out with us for an hour to hear all of this wisdom, a few hot takes and why sometimes a teeny tini is the perfect drink.  Mentions: @flexmussels @hoexters  @rafsnewyork @carnemare @keenssteakhouse @katzsdeli @jgmelon_nyc @lindustriebk @apollobagels @leonsnyc @berniesnyc @leveaudor 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.  

Author Mandy Naglich joins us again (check out her episode in Season 1, she's so damn cool). But this time, it's an all out bitch fest; an entire episode of our favorite segment "I  DON'T F*CK  WITH THAT". We recap all the answers of Season 1 guests and gleefully disect them. PLUS, restaurant red flags, the food traps that catch us, why drinking should be hot and Mandy tells us all about her new book project! Come along for the fest, Taste Buds.  Mentions: @drinkswithmandy @ruben.rod @chefweswhitsell @chefjeremiahstone @fabianvhv @isa_belly @steve8it @tira__johnson @radtimespizza @sleepwalk.nyc @barcontranyc @wildairnyc @barsnack.nyc @sipandguzzlenyc @ntmrkt @chefgreeny @supermoonbakehouse @kopitiamnyc @mightyschneidy @birds_ny @jettila 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.

This episode, we are joined by Chef Eric Huang of Pecking House. A chef whose resume includes the TOP tier of NYC dining, a 10,000 person wait list level hype & the rare distinction of being expelled from Julliard before finding his real life instrument ( a chef's knife ;) We discuss toxic kitchen culture & actual heart damage from working in the WORLD'S BEST RESTAURANT, the brutal vulnerabilty of opening AND closing restaurants & what it means to cook Chinese food in America when race, expectation and economics are always on the plate. All this and a blind fried chicken tasting. It gets SPICY, taste buds.  Mentions: @eric.p.huang @pecking_house @resyguynyc @latetedorbydaniel @thegrillny @goldenhofny @pearleastmanhasset @danielboulud @gavinkaysen @gramercytavern @elevenmadisonpark @seanalexgray @ceres.nyc @havandmar @hainanchickenhouse @chinupbarnyc @thewingbar @primefooddistributor @doublerranchbeef 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.

We are BACK, Taste Buds! We know you missed us.  Today, we have hospitality titan, Michelin Star collector and the DADDY of Myriad Restaurant Group, Drew Nieporent. His new memoir is out and in it, he spills proverbial tea, but we got him to dish with us a bit more. The BREW with Drew anyone?! What chef has the biggest ego, what restaurant does he wish was his, IS he feuding with Keith McNally? ALL this, while slagging Daniel Boulud, his favorite Beatles song and admitting he sneaks booze into restaurants. Holy hell, it's a good one. @drewnieporent 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. Mentions: @noburestaurants @communityws @stefano_secchi @sluttycheff @danielboulud @chefthomaskeller @jfeldmar @paulliebrandt @gordongram @jbastianich @simonkim @coqodaq @simonkimnyc @addanyc @keithmcnallynyc @fandfrestaurant @fandfpizzeria @dhmeyer @unapologeticfoodsnyc @avraestiatorio @eatingwithexperts @royalseafoodusa

A very special bonus episode and last of Season 3! Bea & Julio, the beautiful duo behind our favorite neighborhood spot, Il Posto Accanto join us. We discuss their soon to be released film, SUNDAY AT IL POSTO ACCANTO, a love letter to the neighborhood and hospitality industry. The director and writer Seth Zvi Rosenfeld also joins us to share his vision during what was a very uncertain time in 2021 when the project was filmed. Truly a neighborhood institution after 30 years, we talk to Bea & Julio about what keeps them going, their committment the farmer's market, Julio's dislike of the word "hospitality", the importance of community & connection and why you are coming for the "grumpy service" and "terrible food". Find out what your should be putting in your mouth at this gem of a restaurant and find out how/when to watch the film!  @ilpostoaccanto @chamber.nyc @joespizzanyc @thehobbitrestaurant @lindustriebk @unsqgreenmarket  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.

Taste Buds! Welcome to our first episode with a RETURN guest! Not only does award wining sommelier Tira Johnson (Chez FiFi, Sushi Noz) return BUT she is joined by another award winning sommelier AND restaurant owner of SMITHEREENS, Nikita Malhotra. Yes, that's 2 badass women in wine on 1 couch. How did we get so lucky? We cover a lot of terroir this episode; from the current state of food media and reviews, to how they each approach creating their wine lists, "BURGUNDY BROS", the oldest bottles they have ever drank and their go to karaoke songs. Plus, UGLY BABIES! THE BEST OYSTERS EVER! ANNNNNNND we play a very silly game we made up called SIP OR SPIT! Dolly also makes an appearance so you might wanna watch this one for the dog alone.  @smithreensnyc @chezfifinyc @sushinoznyc @brewersart @nozmarketnyc @chateaulafiterothschild @lapaulee @danieljohnnes @lafetenyc @dgbacchus @tribecagrill @theworlds50best @michelinguide @princestreetpizza @lucia.newyork @drinkramona @barkabawa @elistablenyc @danielboulud @elevenmadisonpark @sommelier57 @scar_of_the_sea @lady.of.the.sunshine   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.

Welcome to the podcast that is equal parts food celebration and bitch session!  Either way, we have Chef Chaz Brown this week to yap so many hot takes; why he is strictly team "NO CAVIAR", honoring his heritage through food, his hatred of the word "authentic" and why he wishes mean food reviews would make a come back. All this and a shit ton more. @chewy_gluten Mentions: @resyguynyc @earlesoncrenshaw @thebluecrabtobago @korinknives @chefkwameonwuachi @tatianabychefkwame @chefericadjepong @elmina.dc @gg30000 @kabawa @culvers @fettesaubbq @honeysuckle_restaurant @honeysuckle_projects @coltrane215 @cybille_staude_tate @kalayaphilly @friday.saturday.sunday @chef.chad.williams @oxtails.with.cocktails @craiglaban @guyfieri @ninacompton @angelos_pizzeria_south_philly @lucali_bk @thekettleblackphilly @notrayspizza @bintu.chs 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.

This is a spicy one so grab the milk! Sarah Morissey is a leader in the NYC bartending world. This bish is a creative force and one helluva human. Sooooo it sucked that we had to discuss her unfortunate recent firing bc of a substack she wrote that showed nothing but love to her place of work. Do you agree or disagree with the decision? BUT Sarah is already plotting her next move so listen to find out what she's up to. Lala also brings her male grooming preferences into the convo, Judith admits the sex acts she would perform on Colin Farrell and we get so much good shit from Sarah. Find out how her career started and why she never wants to make a Paper Plane ever again. @mozzy_sticks_87 Mentions: @dutchkillsbar @dearirving @leveaudor @tomr_richter @ernestosnyc @frenchettenyc @bartolonyc @punch_drink @chloefrechette @coqodaq @nytimes @pete_wells @priyakrishna @highnoonsunsips @mightyschneidey @longislandbar @schmuck.ny @crdnal @mabelatbell @dibartolo @darylcoke @hellbendernyc @minettatavernny @thegrillny @yaraherrerayara @lebernardinny @tacobell  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.

Welcome back to PUT IT IN MY MOUTH, the irreverent food podcast where nothing is sacred...except snacks. This week, we are flipping the script; your usual hosts, Judith & Lala are putting themselves in the hotseat. The ladies talk about how they stumbled (staggered?) into the hospitality industry, the travels that made them hungry (hungriER?), their most delicious food moments, and what's really doing it for them in the NYC restaurant scene. Plus, the question on everyone's mind...has either succumbed to the labubu trend? Stick around to hear about Lala's perimenopausal chin hair and Judith's old age gripes about restaurants being too damn loud.  @ohheylala @judithbaicich  Mentions:  @susangagecaterers @chapgage @gjelinarestaurant @angryzen @thefireflybocasdeltoro @rkelly5000 @memelasdonavale @calpepbcn @sipandguzzlenyc @mightyschneidey @mikebagale @ensenadanyc @rafsnewyork @barmoga @danielboulud @latetedorbydaniel @crevette_nyc @frenchettenyc @lefrenchdiner @hawksmoornyc @thegrillny @keenssteakhouse @tatianarestaurantnyc @cervosnyc @veselkanyc @thaidiner @redhooktavernbk @brooklyn_crab  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.

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  Mentions: @chef.dannygarcia @bravotopchef @chefsamtalbot @marcelvigneron @bbamars @meilin21 @bryanvoltaggio  @craft_newyork @tomcolicchio @casamonobarjamon @wolvesmouth @ideasinfood @hoodrich72 @ronniecwoo @bobbyflay @anovaculinary @sammic_official @mr_camron @guyfieri @chefjeremiahstone @davidchang @utopiabagels @mamas_too  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.  

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 Mentions: @katzsdeli @carnitasramireznyc @latrompettechiswick 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.

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 Mentions: @sobremasanyc @sobremasatortilleria @summerfallsake @ribkingnyc @empire_bbq@smoke_sweats @spagobh @katsuyabysbe @providencela @majordomola @davidchang @seanalexgray  @rolosnyc @marthastewart @lindustriebk @decades.pizza @frankelsdeli @innout @claud_nyc @joshuaj88  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.

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 MENTIONS: @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  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.

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 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.

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 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.