Flavorphiles
Episodes
Garden Party
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is here, and we’re taking things outside. This week on Flavorphiles, we’re throwing the ultimate Garden Party—from what to grow, to what ...
From Absinthe to PDA (questions & stories)
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Flavorphiles, we’re skipping the theme and letting curiosity run the show.We kick things off with a homemade absinthe for Amuse Booze—...
Tik Tok Made Me Do It
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok has a food hack for everything—drink more water, eat more protein, save money, cook faster. But how much of it actually holds up?This episode...
Why a bunny? Why eggs? An Easter special.
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Easter might be the strangest food holiday we celebrate.A rabbit delivers eggs. We hide them in the yard. And somehow, all of it ends with a pile of c...
Trad-ish-ional
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Flavorphiles, we explore the strange line between food traditions that are centuries old and the ones we invented last Tuesday.We begin w...
The Future is Served
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The future of food and hospitality is changing fast—and in some cases, unraveling in real time.This week’s episode starts with one of the biggest ...
Shamrocks, Spuds, & Pubs
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: Frozen irish CoffeeThis week on Flavorphiles, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the way it was meant to be celebrated: by questioning almo...
Controlling the Table
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: 20% MartiniIn Episode 20 of Flavorphiles, Tanner and Jerry explore the power dynamics shaping modern hospitality — from tipping culture...
Location, Location, Location
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: The Gin & Tonic — The Original Location-Driven CocktailIn the first segment, Tanner and Jerry break down the psychology of space—...
Food That Kills
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: Tepache — Fermented & Safe, despite what the Dallas Health Department SaysTanner and Jerry explore the darker side of dining in an ...
Hangovers: Fact, Fiction, and Fixes
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: The Spicy Pickle MartiniTanner and Jerry take on the science—and the suffering—behind the hangover. They start by breaking down what ...
Love, Lust, & Reservations
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: The Orange Julep (Montréal)Tanner and Jerry celebrate Valentine’s Day with an episode dedicated to romance, food, and the realities of...
Super Bowl Sunday
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: The Batanga BarTanner and Jerry kick off Super Bowl Sunday with a guest who truly understands excess. Taylor Rause, Tanner’s business p...
Trends, Tools, & Truths
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Dry January in full swing, Tanner and Jerry start the episode with a spirit-free Tea Old Fashioned that proves you don’t need alcohol to make a...
At the Movies
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner kicks things off by sharing the relief of passing the Level 1 Sommelier exam, and why the experience of taking the test was harder than the que...
New Year, Same Us (But More Flavor)
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry take a look at how the way we drink is changing. They discuss how more people are cutting back on alcohol, the rise of THC beverages,...
Popping Off: Champagne & NYE
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry ring in the new year with an episode dedicated to Champagne and the traditions that surround it. They trace the history of Champagne ...
Christmas with Flavorphiles
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry celebrate the season with a Christmas episode full of traditions, tips, and a little holiday mischief. They start by revisiting the T...
Everyone's a Critic
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amuse Booze: Negroni Tanner and Jerry dig into the world of reviews and why restaurants seem to get more feedback—solicited or not—than any other...
Chili & Spice & Everything Nice
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry turn up the heat with an episode dedicated to peppers in all their forms. They start with where chilis came from, how they traveled a...
On the Road
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry take off for an episode all about travel. Tanner shares the chaos and charm of playing plane-shot roulette and revisits his appearanc...
Michelin Guide
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry explore how a tire company became the world’s first food influencer and now the most powerful name in fine dining. They break down ...
What's in a Name with Mark McEwan
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry dig into the delicious world of food names—why they change, what they mean, and how they shape the way we eat. From French fries ve...
Fired Up with Mary Berg
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and Jerry turn up the heat in this episode all about cooking with fire. With Tanner’s new live-fire restaurant as the spark, they explore how...
Spirits of the Season
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Flavorphiles Halloween Special, and we’re serving up something spooky. Tanner and Jerry start with absinthe—the mysterious “green fai...
First Dates & Fine Tequila
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tanner and Jerry explore why a bar is the perfect place for a first date—and how to make it a great one, whether you’re the dater...
Thanksgiving Tips & Tricks
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our very first episode—and we’re starting with a feast. Tanner and Jerry stir up an Apple Pie Manhattan before diving into the dos and don’...