Restaurant delivery apps have made it possible to order pretty much anything we want to eat with the click of a button. The latest season of the Land of the Giants podcast explores the cost of that convenience. 
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Introducing Land of the Giants: Delivery Wars

(Originally aired December 2020) Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced his candidacy for mayor in November and food and farming are a big part of it.

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Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Thinks Roof Farms Can Save New York (aired December 2020)

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Oatly's Massive IPO, A Government Aid Update, and Impossible Burgers in Schools

Chef George Chen of China Live talks about pandemic pivots and reopening his 10,000 square foot restaurant in San Francisco.
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The Unique Challenge of Reopening a Massive Restaurant Space

One Fair Wage president Saru Jayaraman explains how the minimum wage laws are affecting hiring. Alice Cheng of Culinary Agents gives us the hiring data across major US markets. Jenn Saesue of Fish Cheeks NYC has an on-the-ground look at hiring staff right now.
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Experts Weigh in on the Restaurant Industry Labor Shortage

Eater Miami editor Olee Fowler talks about spring break and the growth in Miami's restaurant scene. Restauranteur Simon Kim of Cote New York and Cote Miami tells us what it's like running a super popular restaurant in two states that couldn't be more different.
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What Miami's Pandemic Boom Means for its Restaurant Scene

Senator Chuck Schumer calls in to talk about working closely with the Independent Restaurant Coalition to pass a $28.6 billion grant program for independent restaurants and bars in the American Rescue Plan.
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Senator Chuck Schumer Explains the Restaurant Bailout Package

Sara Mardanbigi and chef Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria in Austin, Texas join the show to talk about covid, the blizzard, and serving amazing tacos. Amanda and Dan talk Gwyneth Paltrow, Dunkin Donuts, Recipeasly, and more.
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How Nixta Taqueria Fed Thousands During the Texas Blizzard

On today's episode, we catch up on the debates over indoor dining, delivery, and restaurants requiring their staff to get vaccinated.
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The Debate Over Indoor Dining

Bill Esparza catches us up on the growing presence of birria in the USA. Gabe Hiatt joins us to explain the complicated new regulations being proposed around drinking in DC.
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How Birria Became America's Hottest Taco Trend

Brooke Williamson of Playa Provisions joins the show to catch us up on LA lockdowns plus a lovely way her fans are supporting the restaurant.
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A Feel-Good Story with Chef Brooke Williamson + Starbucks Helping with the Vaccine?

Social media master Adam Moussa joins us to give us the latest on the Viennetta's return and why Taco Bell is bringing back potatoes. Chef Jae Lee of Nowon NYC breaks down the Shake Shack KFC mess. Eater NY's Ryan Sutton explains how the latest round of stimulus and PPP will effect the food industry.
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Korean-Inspired Chicken Controversy, Viennetta Returns, and the Next Wave of PPP

Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams announced his candidacy for mayor in November and food and farming are a big part of it.

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Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Thinks Roof Farms Can Save New York

DC editor Gabe Hiatt explains the excitement in food media to cover the Biden's restaurant visits. LA editor Farley Elliott breaks down the mess of restrictions and lockdowns in California.
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What President Elect Biden Means for the D.C. Food Beat

Matt Danzer and Ann Redding had to shut down Uncle Boons at the start of the pandemic; now they're figuring out how to best set up their other restaurants for success. Follow Uncle Boons Sister and Thai Diner for more info.
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What It’s Like to Close One of NY's Favorite Restaurants

Maiko Kyogoku and Emily Yuen of Bessou NYC call in to talk about running their restaurant during COVID while pregnant. Jaya Saxena explains the latest in restaurant dress code issues.
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Running a Restaurant While Pregnant During a Pandemic

Amanda and Dan ask whether bakers can predict elections. Luke Tsai joins the show to talk about the potential loss of Japantown. Mona Holmes calls in to talk the uncertain future of downtown LA's once bustling restaurant scene.
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Cookie Pollsters and Japantown in Peril

Emmeline Zhao explains how she and her team at Silver Apricot created a dining experience in the middle of the street. Amanda and Dan talk delivery and outrage in cooking groups on Facebook.
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How to do 'Fine Dining' During COVID

Wilson Tang of Nom Wah Tea Parlor talks about the future of the QR code menu system and how the cell phone has taken over ordering and paying at his restaurants in China. Amanda and Dan talk ferris wheel dining, delivery, and Whole Foods trend forecasting.
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What Is the Future of Restaurant Menus?

Amanda and Dan run down the current state of the dining scene. Jenny Zhang wrote about COVID's effects on trick or treating.
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