121: Dana Brown

In this episode of The Taste Podcast, host Matt Rodbard interviews Dana Brown, a longtime editor at Vanity Fair and author of the memoir "Dilettante." Brown discusses his early career experiences, including working at the Condé Nast cafeteria, 44, and becoming Graydon Carter's assistant. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the power of magazines in the 90s and memorable dinners with celebrities to editing A.A. Gill and the dynamic between Graydon Carter and Keith McNally. Brown also shares insights into the food scene in New York and Los Angeles during his time at Vanity Fair, his recent work for Air Mail reviewing Noma, and his upcoming movie, "Harvest Moon," which features a chef character.