Hot Pastrami with Alex Canter and Lily Rosenthal

Hot Pastrami is a weekly podcast hosted by Alex Canter, entrepreneur and fourth-generation of the famous Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles, and Lily Rosenthal, a restaurateur and New York Times bestselling author. Each conversation takes place in their favorite booth at Canter’s Deli, and often features a special guest sharing their most memorable meals, ranking the LA restaurant scene, and discussing the role food plays in culture —all while enjoying a delicious spread fresh from the deli counter.

Episodes

Ben Hundreds: Mixing Streetwear, Food, and Culture

July 18, 2024 • 51 mins

Ben Hundreds, the culinary wizard of LA’s fashion and food fusion, graces us with stories from his ventures like The Hundreds and the Family Style Food Festival. He brings the flavor of his 99 restaurant list to our conversation, and we take a stroll down Fairfax’s memory lane, reflecting on the local Jewish community's impact on the food scene. Together, we dissect LA's gastronomic culture, comparing it to other food capitals, and...

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Caroline D’Amore: From MTV to Pizza Mogul

July 11, 2024 • 39 mins

Join the table as we serve up a piping hot conversation with Caroline D’Amore, the founder and CEO of Pizza Girl. We discuss her journey from modeling, MTV, and DJ’ing all the way to being the queen of her own saucy empire. She tells us all about the growth of the Pizza Girl brand and her latest product, the Pizza Girl Pizza Grill! With Caroline's narrative as a central ingredient, we explore the dedication to inclusivity and repre...

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Salt Hank: The Art of Sandwich Making

July 3, 2024 • 42 mins

Join us as we sit down with the sandwich virtuoso, Salt Hank, whose viral videos have taken the culinary world by storm. Listen in as we toast to Salt Hank's transition from TikTok fame to authoring his upcoming cookbook (releasing October 2024!). We uncover the grind behind creating a cookbook and the rich stories that accompany each recipe, like a comforting prime rib sandwich. Hank also shares insider tips for aspiring cooks loo...

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Josh Peck: What Are You Nuts? (Restaurant Edition)

June 27, 2024 • 66 mins

Join us on a delectable journey as we chat with the multifaceted actor, comedian, podcaster, and author, Josh Peck, whose roots in showbiz and passion for food mirror our own love for culinary tradition. We get the chance to discuss the cultural significance of Jewish delis and the poignant shift in the deli landscape across America, not just Fairfax. We also discuss sushi favorites, fine dining frustrations, and the best late-nigh...

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Georgia Hardstark: From McNuggetinis to Murder

June 20, 2024 • 45 mins

From the quirky concoction of a McNuggetini to the warm nostalgia of family meals at Canter's, join us for a conversation with the phenomenal Georgia Hardstark, creator and co-host of the hit true-crime podcast, My Favorite Murder. Together, we explore how a viral video and a serendipitous run in at a party paved Georgia's path from the food world to true crime. We also reveal the longstanding family connection between Georgia and ...

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Phil Rosenthal: First Jobs, The Real Orlando, and Phil's New Diner

June 13, 2024 • 44 mins

Today we’re joined by a very special guest, Phil Rosenthal, creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” beloved host of Netflix’s "Somebody Feed Phil,” and New York Times bestselling author of the new children's book "Just Try It," that he co-wrote with his daughter, our one and only, Lily Rosenthal. In this episode, we talk about the night markets of Taipei, the incredible dim sum in the San Gabriel Valley, life lessons gleaned from ser...

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Eric Greenspan: An apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze

June 6, 2024 • 55 mins

On today’s episode, the mastermind reinventing American cheese, Chef Eric Greenspan, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation, from the ins and outs of launching virtual restaurant brands to running the concessions at Coachella. We invite you to laugh along as we navigate the delicious chaos of the culinary world and Eric’s pivot from Michelin star restaurants to dreaming up New School American Cheese. Listen in as Eric dishes out ...

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B.J. Novak: American-Italian, In-N-Out vs. Whataburger, & Chain Restaurants

May 30, 2024 • 33 mins

Join us for a culinary adventure through the vibrant streets of Los Angeles with the multifaceted actor, comedian, writer, and director, B.J. Novak, where we explore the city's diverse food scene and our shared enthusiasm for food debates. We kick off with a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about B.J.'s early days in the stand-up comedy scene and late-night hangouts at Canter's. Listen in as we discuss LA's eclectic mix of cuisin...

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Food and Friendship with Alex and Lily

May 23, 2024 • 36 mins

In this episode of the Hot Pastrami podcast, we step into the warm embrace of nostalgia and personal history with a solo chat with your hosts, Alex Canter and Lily Rosenthal. From our early days as childhood friends at Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School to the present, we're peeling back the layers of our lives for you. Listen in as Lily chats about transitioning from acting and writing to making a splash in the LA food scene, a...

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“Tiffany Haddish, we share a rabbi”

May 16, 2024 • 53 mins

This week on Hot Pastrami, we’re joined by the amazing stand-up comedian, actress, and author, Tiffany Haddish. In an episode that dances between the joy of shared meals and the reverence of sacred traditions, Tiffany talks to us about her bond with Judaism and the role of her rabbi in her life. We'll also talk about Alex and Tiffany’s neighborhood connection, the cultural mosaic of Israel, and the irresistible charm of Shabbat din...

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Breaking Bread with Henry Winkler

May 9, 2024 • 65 mins

Join us at our favorite booth in Canter's Deli, where the aroma of tradition fills the air and stories are as rich as the pastrami. To kick off the podcast, the incomparable Henry Winkler graces us with his presence, sharing his journey from playing The Fonz on Happy Days to becoming a beloved children's author, and the wisdom he's picked up along the way. With a career that could've taken a detour into child psychology, Henry has ...

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Welcome to Hot Pastrami

April 29, 2024 • 53 secs

Welcome to Hot Pastrami, a weekly podcast hosted by Alex Canter, entrepreneur and fourth-generation of the famous Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles, and Lily Rosenthal, a restaurateur and New York Times bestselling author. Each conversation takes place in their favorite booth at Canter’s Deli, and often features a special guest sharing their most memorable meals, ranking the LA restaurant scene, and discussing the role food plays in cul...

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