DeepSummary
Alison Roman, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, hosts a podcast called Solicited Advice where she invites guests to answer questions from callers on various topics. In this episode, she is joined by Jason Stewart, a DJ, host of the podcast How Long Gone, and aspiring food critic. The callers ask questions related to dining etiquette, such as how to split the bill fairly, what to wear to a Michelin-starred restaurant, and how to feel comfortable dining alone.
Alison and Jason provide insights and advice on these topics. They discuss strategies for splitting the bill equitably, considering factors like alcohol consumption and dietary restrictions. They also offer suggestions on dressing appropriately for fine dining establishments and adopting a confident attitude when dining alone. Additionally, they touch on topics like airport food options, the merits of researching restaurants versus spontaneous choices, and the art of finishing the last bite on a shared plate.
The conversation is lighthearted and humorous, with Alison and Jason sharing personal anecdotes and perspectives based on their experiences in the food industry and as diners themselves. Their advice aims to help listeners navigate the social and practical aspects of dining out while enjoying the overall experience.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- When splitting the bill, it's often best to avoid overly complicated calculations and simply split evenly, unless someone has consumed significantly less.
- Dress comfortably but stylishly for fine dining experiences, erring on the side of overdressing rather than underdressing.
- To feel confident dining alone, choose a prime seating location, like the chef's counter, and bring an engaging prop like a magazine to signal approachability.
- Research and spontaneity both have merits when choosing restaurants; finding a balance and trusting your intuition is key.
- Beans are a delicious, versatile, and often underappreciated ingredient that can be elevated with simple additions.
- Underlying issues in friendships or personal relationships often manifest in seemingly surface-level conflicts or pet peeves.
- Adopting a confident and self-assured attitude can help mitigate potential awkwardness in social dining situations.
- Consider the overall experience and company when dining out, rather than solely focusing on optimizing every aspect.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Some people really are attracted to unavailability. Like the less available you seem at the counter or whatever, the more someone might try to talk to you.“ by Alison Roman
- “You know, like, you don't want to deal with the math at the end of a meal, but the tip thing is good as well. If somebody really did consume less food or drink, you can just have them only pay the tip, or you can have them not pay the tip.“ by Jason Stewart
- “You have to think about the data inside here.“ by Jason Stewart
- “And, like, all the other stuff you throw in that pot, the chilies, the onions, the garlic, the bay leaf, the lemon, that, like, it is just delicious on its own.“ by Alison Roman
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Episode Information
Solicited Advice with Alison Roman
Alison Roman / Talkhouse
5/23/24
This week Alison is joined by burgeoning food critic, DJ and host of every coastal elite’s favorite podcast, How Long Gone, Jason Stewart to answer your questions about dining out. What should I wear to a Michelin star restaurant? How do I feel like a main character while dining alone? How do I split the check with friends who always drink too much and order the most expensive thing? Is it ever “good” to eat at the airport? Together, Jason and Alison let you know how to minimize awkwardness when the check comes, where to find the best keto sandwiches inside the Delta lounge, and why a real, paper magazine is sexier than a kindle. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network.