The Splendid Table

If you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from recipes and restaurants to history and science, farmer’s markets and of course, the Thanksgiving feast. Our wide-ranging, freewheeling guest list includes both world-class and rookie chefs, bestselling authors, scientists, poets, musicians, and even an astronaut in orbit! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weeknight Kitchen, to receive practical, delicious weeknight-ready recipes. Once a month, we also share a sweet treat or baking recipe. Sign up at Splendidtable.org/newsletter Produced by American Public Media. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network

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Every guest on The Splendid Table

253 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Patricia Huang
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   Paul Draper

   Paul Draper of Ridge Vineyards · Feb 2003

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   Paul Fehribach

   795: Iconic Midwestern Food with Paul Fehribach and George Motz · Jan 2025

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   Paula Wolfert

   Paula Wolfert · Dec 2003

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   Peter J. Kim

   832: Back-to-School Cooking with Peter J. Kim and David Nayfeld · Aug 2026

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   Peter Som
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   Priya Krishna

   803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi · Apr 2025

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   Raghavan Iyer

   772: On the Curry Trail with Raghavan Iyer · Jan 2023

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   Rawlston Williams
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    Rebekah Peppler
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    Reem Kassis
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    Richard Hart

    812: Bread with Richard Hart and Our South, Black Food Through My Lens with Ashleigh Shanti · Oct 2025

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    Rick Martinez

    833: Salsa, Sauces & Sides with Rick Martínez and Sunny Lee · 2 episodes

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    Robert Parker Jr

    Robert Parker Jr. · Dec 2008

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    Robynne Maii

    777: Chef Robynne Maii Takes On Your Culinary Quandaries & Magic Crispy Things with Nik Sharma · Mar 2024

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    Rodney Scott

    745: Thanksgiving with Rodney Scott, Nik Sharma, Genevieve Ko, and Eric Wareheim · Nov 2022

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    Saeng Douangdara
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    Samantha Seneviratne
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    Sana Javeri Kadri

    789: World of Spices with Sana Javeri Kadri and Ethan Frisch · Oct 2024

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    Sara B. Franklin
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    Sean Brock

    695: Sean Brock is Still Learning About Southern Food · Jan 2021

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    Shane Mitchell

    Bonus: Shane Mitchell Extended Interview · Apr 2017

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    Sheela Prakash
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    Sheldon Simeon

    774: On the Road – Hawaii with Chefs Sheldon Simeon, Ed Kenney, Robynne Maii and More! · Jan 2026

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    Sho Spaeth

    845: Homemade Ramen with Sho Spaeth · Mar 2026

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    Sohla El-Waylly

    800: Start Here with Sohla El-Waylly · Mar 2025

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    Soleil Ho
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    Sonoko Sakai
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    Stacey Mei Yan Fong

    784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez · Jul 2024

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    Stephen Satterfield

    Bonus Episode: Stephen Satterfield and the Art of Toast · Jun 2022

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    Steve Hoffman

    Road Tripping - Steve Hoffman · 2 episodes

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    Steven Raichlen

    Steven Raichlen's World of Meatless Smoking · Jun 2018

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    Sunny Lee
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    Susan Feniger

    An Award-Winning Duo: Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken · Oct 2020

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    Susanna Foo

    Susanna Foo · Nov 2006

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    Suzy Karadsheh

    819: Mediterranean Eating with Suzy Karadsheh & Olive Oil with Claudia Hanna · Jan 2025

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    Sylvie Bigar
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    Tamar Adler
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    Tanya Bush
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    Theresa Wong

    776: Chinese Tea with Theresa Wong & Masala Chai with Leena Trivedi-Grenier · Mar 2024

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