The Sporkful

What ‘The Bear’ And ‘The Menu’ Say About Restaurant Culture

01.09.2023 - By Dan Pashman and StitcherPlay

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From the show about a thirst trap chef at a Chicago Italian beef joint, to a movie about a luxury restaurant planning to kill its customers, 2022 was the year of ambitious, experimental, and downright weird food TV and movies. This week, comedian and TV writer Ashley Ray (who hosts the podcast “TV I Say”) breaks down some of the most talked about food shows and movies of the past year, including 'The Bear,' 'Julia,' 'Atlanta,' and 'The Menu.'

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