"In the Cut with Ghetto Gastro" is a culturally rich culinary podcast hosted by the Bronx-based collective Ghetto Gastro—Jon, P, and Les—who use food as a lens to explore identity, community, and activism in New York City. Each episode centers on an iconic dish—from Jamaican jerk chicken to hood Chinese and mofongo—tracing its origins, cultural significance, and connection to the city's diverse neighborhoods. The tone is unfiltered, conversational, and infused with hip-hop sensibility, blending street wisdom with culinary expertise. Episodes feature candid interviews with chefs, activists, writers, and cultural icons like Questlove, Black Thought, and A$AP Ferg, followed by hands-on cooking demos that reinterpret classic recipes with the hosts' signature flair. Ideal for food lovers, culture enthusiasts, and urban foodies, the show stands out for its authentic street-to-table ethos, merging gastronomy with social commentary, community pride, and NYC's multicultural food legacy. It's as much about breaking bread as it is about breaking down barriers.
"In the Cut with Ghetto Gastro" is a culturally rich culinary podcast hosted by the Bronx-based collective Ghetto Gastro—Jon, P, and Les—who use food as a lens to explore identity, community, and activism in New York City. Each episode centers on an iconic dish—from Jamaican jerk chicken to hood Chinese and mofongo—tracing its origins, cultural significance, and connection to the city's diverse neighborhoods. The tone is unfiltered, conversational, and infused with hip-hop sensibility, blending street wisdom with culinary expertise. Episodes feature candid interviews with chefs, activists, writers, and cultural icons like Questlove, Black Thought, and A$AP Ferg, followed by hands-on cooking demos that reinterpret classic recipes with the hosts' signature flair. Ideal for food lovers, culture enthusiasts, and urban foodies, the show stands out for its authentic street-to-table ethos, merging gastronomy with social commentary, community pride, and NYC's multicultural food legacy. It's as much about breaking bread as it is about breaking down barriers.
