House sits down with esteemed Thrillist writer Kevin Alexander. Kevin discusses Thrillist's first-ever Fasties Awards and the differences between fast food restaurants and fast casual restaurants. Then, Kevin describes some hidden culinary gems in Atlantic City and talks about how the city has become an underrated restaurant hub.

      
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Juliet and Jacoby remain in Brisbane and are ready to close out the final episode of our Australia month! To start the show, they try to answer the age-old question of whether a taco is a sandwich. Then, they marvel at the shelf life of eggs and give Target its flowers for lowering grocery prices. For this week’s Taste Test, they go to Eat Street Northshore, a lively outdoor venue featuring live music, international food, and great beer, and compete against each other to see who can form the best meal. Finally, they share the best thing they ate on their trip to the Sunshine Coast and react to some Listener Food News.
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Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby
Producer: Mike Wargon
Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo
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Pizza Recycling Bins, Bottled Capri-Sun, and a Competition to Make the Best Meal at Eat Street in Brisbane, Australia

Juliet and Jacoby have landed in Brisbane, a.k.a. Brisvegas, and are ready to take in the wonders of Queensland! To start the show, they discuss Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s prison-style energy drink, share their thoughts on how the Summer House is stocked, and follow up on reservation fraud. For this week’s Taste Test, they take a boat to North Stradbroke Island, or Minjerribah, to enjoy a seafood feast with their tour guide Elisha from Yura Tours. Finally, they share the best thing they ate on their first day in Brisbane and react to some Listener Food News.
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Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby
Producer: Mike Wargon
Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo
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Red Lobster’s Bankruptcy, Baguette Stamps, and Tasting Seafood in Minjerribah in Australia

It’s Juliet and Jacoby’s final episode from Melbourne, and they are taking in the Asian food scene the city has to offer! To start the show, they discuss a fast food chicken crime ring, share their thoughts on TikTokers eating lemons whole, and talk about the opening of the Something About Her sandwich shop. For this week’s Taste Test, they head to a restaurant called Supernormal to try its duck bao. Finally, they share the best thing they ate on day three and react to some Listener Food News.
Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.
Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby
Producer: Mike Wargon
Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo
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NYC’s Giant Hot Dog, Tipping in Paris, and Tasting Duck Bao at Supernormal in Melbourne, Australia

Juliet and Jacoby remain in Melbourne as they push ahead with their spring break! To start the show, they discuss the real beneficiary of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s rap beef, share their thoughts on selling reservations, and talk to an Australian bartender about oranges and eggs. For this week’s Taste Test, they pay homage to Bill Granger, the inventor of avocado toast, by trying an avocado toast flight from three breakfast restaurants in Melbourne, Australia. Finally, they share the best thing they ate on day two and Jacoby recaps his experience with the nightlife.
Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.
Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby
Producer: Mike Wargon
Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo
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Cheeseball Man, Miami Grand Prix Prices, and an Avocado Toast Flight in Melbourne, Australia

Juliet and Jacoby have touched down in Melbourne, Australia, and are ready for spring break! Before they explore the city, however, they cover this week’s news, including Amazon’s new subscription service, the runner who blind tasted wine during the London Marathon, and coffee drinking in the United States. For this week’s Taste Test, they travel to the Fitzroy area of Melbourne, Australia, and settle at a coffee shop called St Ali’s. Here, they learn about the Magic Coffee from their tour guide, Raf, before trying it for themselves. Finally, they close the show by sharing the worst take from the trip and reveal the best thing they ate from day one in Melbourne.
Do you have Personal Food News? We want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at 646-783-9138 or email ListenerFoodNews@Gmail.com for a chance to have your news shared on the show.
Hosts: Juliet Litman and David Jacoby
Producer: Mike Wargon
Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo 
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Fast Casual vs. Fast Food, and the Joys of Atlantic City | House of Carbs

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