Phil Rosenthal: Live in California

Phil Rosenthal established himself as a Hollywood player in the mid-1990s when he created the iconic sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. But these days Rosenthal is perhaps best known as the host of Somebody Feed Phil, a Netflix travel show that chronicles his journeys — and dining experiences — around the globe.

In a wide-ranging interview, Rosenthal took California Now Podcast host Soterios Johnson behind the scenes of his show, reflecting on his strong belief in the power of travel and the disarming aspect of his everyman persona: “I'm exactly like Anthony Bourdain,” Rosenthal quipped, “if he was afraid of everything.”

Rosenthal dished on an upcoming episode that showcases culinary experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area, including a whirlwind tour through Thomas Keller’s culinary empire in Yountville. Rosenthal also shared some of his favorite haunts in his adopted hometown of Los Angeles, noting that his far-flung travels have inspired him to think of local spots in a totally different way.

Guest

Phil Rosenthal, writer and host of the Netflix travel series Somebody Feed Phil.

Resources

Exporting Raymond

Thomas Keller

The French Laundry

Alice Waters

The Edible Schoolyard

Discover Los Angeles

Koreatown Los Angeles

LACMA

The Broad

Santa Monica Beach

Malibu Beaches

Pacific Coast Highway

Palm Springs

République

Pizzeria Mozza

Osteria Mozza

Howlin' Rays

Eleven City Diner

About the Host

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis, Calif., in 2016 and is in the process of exploring his surroundings. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson will use the California Now platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.