The Splendid Table Creators & Guests

Francis Lam is an award-winning writer, host of The Splendid Table, former Eat columnist for The New York Times Magazine and Editor-at-Large at Clarkson Potter.

Nick Cho is the CEO & co-founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters.

Michael W. Twitty is an African-American Jewish writer, culinary historian, and educator.

Shola Olunloyo is a research chef.

Kristen Miglore is the Founding Editor & Creative Director at Food52. Miglore is the host of The Genius Recipe Takes podcast.

Padma Lakshmi is an Author, Actress, Model, and Television Host.

Karlos Baca is an Indigenous foods activist and founder of Taste of Native Cuisine.

T. J. Smith is the co-editor of The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery.

Caroline Eden is a writer and book critic.

Austin Bush is a photographer and author of The Food of Northern Thailand.

Farideh Sadeghin is a contributor at VICE.

Alison Roman is a cook, writer, author, and columnist for the New York Times food section and for Bon Appétit.

Michaele Weissman is a freelance journalist and author of The Rye Bread Marriage.

Ivy Le is a writer, comedian, and host of FOGO: Fear of Going Outside.

Jennifer Garner is a beloved actress and producer known for her versatile performances and engaging presence. Born in Houston, Texas, Garner gained fame for her role as Sydney Bristow in the television series "Alias" (2001-2006), earning a Golden Globe Award. Her film work includes notable roles in "13 Going on 30" (2004), "Juno" (2007), and "Dallas Buyers Club" (2013). Garner is also a dedicated advocate for children's education and health, working with organizations like Save the Children. She continues to work in film and television, known for her talent, philanthropy, and down-to-earth personality.

Dan Saladino is a food journalist, broadcaster, author, and co-host of The Food Programme podcast.

Sam Sanders is a journalist and audio presenter. Currently, he hosts the Vulture pop culture podcast "Into It" and the Stitcher podcast "Vibe Check." He also teaches Radio at the Columbia University School of Journalism.Previously, Sanders was the host of the NPR show "It's Been A Minute." He started his journalism career as a web producer for the Washington Post.Sanders received his B.A. in Music Composition and Political Science from the University of the Incarnate Word and his M.P.P. in Public Policy, Media, and Politics from Harvard Kennedy School.

Dominique Ansel is a French-American pastry chef, and owner of Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City.

Joan Nathan is a cookbook author and newspaper journalist.