Paul Feinstein (managing editor, Fine Dining Lovers) on Awards, the Rise of Neighborhood Restaurants, and Noma Odds & Ends

About this episode

Paul Feinstein joins Andrew to discuss awards, the rise of neighborhood restaurants, and various topics related to Noma.

In the first of his planned monthly appearances on the pod, Fine Dining Lovers' managing editor, Paul Feinstein joins Andrew to kick around a bunch of hot topics.

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Friedman

Guest: Paul Feinstein

Topics covered

• awards
• neighborhood restaurants
• Noma
• food culture
• restaurant industry

Keywords

• Paul Feinstein
• Fine Dining Lovers
• awards
• neighborhood restaurants
• Noma
• food culture
• restaurant industry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fine Dining Lovers

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