Navigating Restaurant Legacies with Nancy Silverton: The Evolution of Dining and Social Media

Navigating Restaurant Legacies with Nancy Silverton: The Evolution of Dining and Social Media

From Wine Talks with Paul K. by Paul K from the Original Wine of the Month Club

March 17, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 502

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Nancy Silverton reflects on her pioneering role in the American food revolution and discusses the evolution of dining and social media.

When one thinks of the "food revolution" of America, a few names show themselves immediately. In that this movement started in California and namely Los Angeles, chefs such as Alice Waters, Jonathan Waxman, Wolfgang Puck, Ken Frank, Michael McCarty greace the list. Not the least of these is Nancy Silverton. A pioneer on not only the savory side of this revolution, but the baking side as well ("as well" might be minimizing her impact, call it "and she put fresh bread baking on the forefront of the modern restaurant menu items). I sat with Nancy to have her reflect on those days and prognositcate on what is to come. Nancy Silverton has a knack for rolling (pun intended) with the punches—whether it's kneading the perfect loaf or fielding questions about a celebrity guest who turns out to be Mick Jagger, but goes unrecognized by kitchen staff. In this episode of "Wine Talks," you'll discover why Nancy Silverton has left an indelible mark on American dining. Paul K skillfully steers the conversation from Silverton's pioneering days at La Brea Bakery and Campanile to the modern reality of Instagram influencers eclipsing old-school food critics. Listeners will get a rare look into how…

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