This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin talks to Ken Concepcion of Now Serving, Los Angeles’ only dedicated cookbook shop. They discuss must-have cookbooks, old and new; how a store can create community; and whether Ken still plans to open a Now Serving luncheonette. Plus, Ken shares his Julia Moment.

Meet Ken Concepcion

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This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes restaurateur Sherry Villanueva, the Founder and Managing Partner of Acme Hospitality, a Santa Barbara-based restaurant and hotel operator, and a longtime supporter of Taste of Santa Barbara. They discuss Sherry’s road to success in hospitality and how to make the most of a visit to Santa Barbara. Plus, as always, Sherry shares a Julia Moment.

Meet Sherry Villanueva

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes food writer and chef Hannah Che. They discuss Chinese cooking (Julia’s favorite cuisine after French), Hannah’s IACP Julia Child First Book Award–winning The Vegan Chinese Kitchen: Recipes and Modern Stories from a Thousand-Year-Old Tradition, and how she is using the accompanying grant. Plus, as always Hannah shares a Julia Moment.

Meet Hannah Che

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes food writer Hillary Dixler Canavan for a deep dive into the restaurant scene in the U.S. and around the world. They discuss Eater’s recommendations on where to eat worldwide—including in Salvador, Brazil; Udon Thani, Thailand; Osaka, Japan; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin—and what we can expect from dining in 2024. Plus, Hillary shares her Julia Moment.

Meet Hillary Dixler Canavan

To celebrate season two of “Julia,” now streaming on Max, this week’s Inside Julia’s Kitchen features series writers Chris Keyser and Emily Bensinger. Host Todd Schulkin talks to Chris and Emily about what interested them in Julia’s story and why they choose to focus on her groundbreaking television series, “The French Chef.” They also share a sneak peek of what’s to come in season two, and explain why they decided to open this season in France. Plus, we get a double Julia Moment.

Meet Chris Keyser and Emily Bensinger

To celebrate season two of “Julia,” Max’s scripted series inspired by Julia’s life, we’re revisiting episode 164. Tune in to hear host Todd Schulkin in conversation with the show’s food stylist, Christine Tobin. They discuss styling food for film and television, how the choreography and the food for the scenes come together, and why working in restaurants is good training for food styling in film and television. Plus, as always, Christine shares a #JuliaMoment.

Meet Ken Concepcion

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