The World of Agave: From Mezcal to Tequila

From Munchies. The mezcal boom has made sustainability a crucial part of Mexico’s recipe, and actor/entrepreneur Eva Longoria explains why business is a key ingredient. Sophia makes ceviche with tequila and we meet the man who’s dedicated his life to saving the animal behind agave – bats. This episode of Counter Space was created in…

A Dominican Quesadilla by Meyhem Lauren

From Munchies. "I had a dream." Meyhem Lauren’s dream of combining his two favorite cuisines, Dominican and Mexican, comes to life with these mouthwatering quesadillas. Inspired by Meyhem’s love for chimis (Dominican hamburgers) and his desire to bridge Mexican and Dominican cultures, these flavor-packed quesadillas feature pollo guisado, Oaxacan cheese, and smashed fried plantains for…

London’s Oldest Fast Food

From Munchies. Pie and mash is London’s oldest and most traditional fast food. We met up with owner Joe Cooke, great grandson of Robert Cooke, who opened East London’s first pie and mash shop in 1862. Joe taught us how to make a traditional pie and mash, complete with parsley sauce, known as liquor. Would…

The Soul Food Royalty of Brooklyn: GG’s Fish & Chips

From Munchies. The Brown family has been cooking soul food in Gowanus for over 50 years; their matriarch, Louise Gasby, would cook for her 15 children and her community in Brooklyn. Today, father and son Mike and Marquise take those same recipes and their family’s reputation for culinary talent to the streets of Downtown Brooklyn…

This Is What a Sumo Wrestler’s Epic Diet Looks Like

From Munchies. Ever wondered how much a sumo wrestler eats? In 2015, Byamba, the late (1984-2020) world sumo champion, took us through his daily food consumption. (Spoiler: It was A LOT of calories.) Could you handle all this food? #bodybuilder #gymlife #sumo #Japan #sumowrestler #munchies Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-MUNCHIES Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@munchies…

The Clam That Looks Like a 🍆

From Munchies. Geoduck is a giant clam known for its…er…interesting appearance. But what does it taste like? (Bonus point for pronouncing Geoduck correctly.) #seafood #foodtok #seattle #clam #wtf #weird Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-MUNCHIES Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@munchies Facebook: http://facebook.com/munchies Instagram: http://instagram.com/munchies Twitter: http://twitter.com/munchies Threads: https://www.threads.net/@munchies More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo

The Rasta Chef Ripping up the Rulebook

From Munchies. Meet the rasta blending food from Japan and Jamaica. Come for the mouth-watering vegan food, stay for the charismatic owners. Izaba and Tomomi started TerraZen Centre together after living in Tokyo for 25 years, and combine their backgrounds with dishes like vegan jerk, karaage, and crunchy dragon rolls. #Jamaicanfood #Japanesefood #foodtok #Amsterdam #food…

How to Eat Sushi Properly

From Munchies. Learn how to eat sushi, you’ve been doing it all wrong. Coming to you straight from the sushi chef’s mouth, Naomichi Yasuda teaches you the right way to eat sushi. WARNING: Do not shake! #sushi #japan #tokyo #fish Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-MUNCHIES Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@munchies Facebook: http://facebook.com/munchies Instagram: http://instagram.com/munchies Twitter:…

The Family Behind Maryland’s Best Crab Cakes

From Munchies. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Costa’s Inn has been owned and operated by the Triantafilos family since 1971. Originally founded by father Costas who still owns and works at the restaurant seven days a week, and now run by his son Pete the institution serves up the best crab cakes and steamed crabs in…

The Vegan Hood Chefs

From Munchies. These vegan chefs want to feed the entire hood. Meet Rheema Calloway and Ronnishia Johnson, The Vegan Hood Chefs, who run a food truck and catering business offering healthy vegan classics in San Francisco. The duo are determined to feed disenfranchised communities with accessible vegan food – like their oyster mushroom po’ boys…

The Soup (Originally) Made from Human Hearts

From Munchies. Pozole is the sacrificial Mexican soup that was (originally) made from human flesh. Chef Claudette Zepeda explains how pozole is a communal and celebratory food with dark religious ties, as it was originally made with the human flesh of the Aztec’s prisoners, and later replaced with pork when the post-conquest Catholics banned cannibalism.…

The Ganja Grandma

From Munchies. Everyone needs a 🍃🍃🍃 grandma in their life. Meet our resident one, Nonna, who we roll out every Christmas to cook us space cookies. 👵🎄 Looks like grandma will be flying with the reindeers this year. #christmas #food #grandma Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-MUNCHIES Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@munchies Facebook: http://facebook.com/munchies Instagram: http://instagram.com/munchies…

Finding the Best Chinese Food in NYC | Counter Space

From Munchies. China’s recent wealth is re-making Chinatowns around the world in its image as Sophia pays tribute to Buwei Yang Chao with a classic recipe. Comedian Jenny Yang explains diaspora foodways over shaved ice, and we eat the best fried rice in the Mississippi Delta. This episode of Counter Space was created in 2022.…

You’ve Been Eating Bibimbap All Wrong

From Munchies. How bibimbap should be eaten. Ji Hye Kim, chef at Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan, teaches you how to eat bibimbap in the traditional Korean way. #bibimbap #koreanfood #food Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-MUNCHIES Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@munchies Facebook: http://facebook.com/munchies Instagram: http://instagram.com/munchies Twitter: http://twitter.com/munchies Threads: https://www.threads.net/@munchies More videos from the VICE…

New York City’s Oldest Street Vendor

From Munchies. Mama Jo, the oldest street vendor in New York, is an urban legend. She cooks up the best bagels in the city and never seems to stop. Here is her story… #newyork #nycfood #nycbreakfast Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-MUNCHIES Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@munchies Facebook: http://facebook.com/munchies Instagram: http://instagram.com/munchies Twitter: http://twitter.com/munchies Threads: https://www.threads.net/@munchies More…