It’s a HAN Passover special! Bette Midler, AKA Sophie’s mom, joins the girls to talk about celebrating Passover in quarantine. Are you a sinker or a floater? And have you ever heard how a kugel killed Bette’s uncle? Check out our YouTube video (embed link) on how to make a matzo ball soup. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @havinganight for our Tuesday IGLive Chip Hours(™)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 09, 2020•43 min•Ep. 62
So having people over might literally kill you--what’s a good host to do? Take it to Zoom! Here’s a short episode on how to throw a convivial video party full of pantry staples and Spotify playlists. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @havinganight for our Tuesday IGLive Chip Hours(™)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 02, 2020•18 min•Ep. 61
The girls may be stuck inside, but that won’t stop them from learning all they possibly can about sake from the man/myth/legend himself, Austin Power! Yes, that’s right folks, your favorite guest has returned to bring a little glimmer to your day of nothing but the COVID news cycle. In most states, liquor stores are still considered an essential, so order in that bottle of sake, and get listening! It’ll brighten your day -- promise. XOXO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Mar 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 60
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY. You're currently staring into a dismal pantry abyss: beans, rice, beans, lentils, beans, beans, toilet paper! Get your mind off the headlines and indulge in a bit of fantasy this week! Imagine instead that you are cooking a 7-course, fancy-as-f*ck, over-the-top dinner party for all your friends! The girls get down and dirty with their guiltiest pleasures and create their most decadent menu yet. XOXO Follow @havinganight Love us by ratin...
Mar 19, 2020•39 min•Ep. 59
Fanny Singer -- writer, artist, cook, small business owner -- is the living embodiment of all the things the girls love. They sit down to go to town on green sauces, how to survive in a food desert (get pickling), and Fanny’s new book, Always Home, which launches 3/31/20. This woman is a vision, an icon, an inspiration! Go forth and whiz thee up a green sauce! Xoxo @havinganight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 12, 2020•49 min•Ep. 58
The girls are joined by one of their nearest and dearest steak loving BFFs, Whitney Brown, to discuss cut, color, and— no, not clarity— BUTTER. What’s the best method to cook? Should you disown someone if they order their steak well done? (Hint: the answer starts with a Y and ends with an -es) Get thee to a steak house and get ready for a mouth watering episode! XOXO HAVING A NIGHT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2020•32 min•Ep. 57
A brief warning before beginning! The sound quality on this ep isn’t the greatest, but it’s too divine not to air…! The girls sit down with Patrick Monahan, Vanity Fair contributor and throwback enthusiast to learn about cold rooms, hot plates, and low table decorations. Elsa Maxwell, Betsy von Furstenberg, and MORE -- if you believe a dinner party should end in song, this is the episode for you, sound quality be damned! XOXO Follow @havinganight Love us by rating us! Learn more about your ad ch...
Feb 27, 2020•36 min•Ep. 56
The girls throw on a caftan and do not invite you--it’s time for a SOLO night in! Prep some veg, throw it in a bowl, and flip on Turner Classic Movies for a night of non-performative self care. Xoxo Ari and Sophie @havinganight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2020•36 min•Ep. 55
The girls sit down with Theo Friedman, culinary wunderkind. A true force to be reckoned with, he’ll cook you a twenty-course meal on one hotplate in an otherwise unadorned art gallery, pour you a daiquiri, and serve you the most delicious shaved ice you’ve ever dreamed of. Jealous yet? Xoxo Ari and Sophie @havinganight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2020•40 min•Ep. 54
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, y’all, it’s Showbiz Superbowl, ie THE OSCARS! The girls sit down with one of last season’s favorite guests, Bradley Cooper fanatic and fellow awards show lover, Caroline Keene, to discuss what to cook, wear, and drink for this year’s Academy Awards. Rabbit stew, anyone? Oh, and don’t forget the nachos. Xoxo Ari and Sophie @havinganight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 06, 2020•37 min•Ep. 53
In a wild twist, the girls talk about going out on the town. So put down the oven mitts and put on your pants, we’re Having A Night in New York City! Whether you live here, visit here, or never want to set foot in this cesspool, this episode is sure to make you crave a steak, a pizza, and a lifelong career as a waiter. Restaurants, bars, even some mentions of clubs. What more could you ask for? Oh— a detailed guide to the girls’ favorite places to go in NYC? Well lucky you, it’s coming to the we...
Jan 30, 2020•37 min•Ep. 52
Never ones to shy away from difficult questions, the girls answer a perplexing one: Why is the pregame the best part of the night? Join them as they go on a journey of shower beers, glitter, semi-nudity, and recording tipsier than they’ve ever recorded before. @havinganight Xoxo Ari & Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2020•35 min•Ep. 51
Did you know you can figure out someone’s entire personality based on the dish they bring to a potluck? At least that’s what friend and fellow actor Micah Stock thinks. Join the girls and their special guest as they discuss the best and worst of potluck fare and how to host one without losing your mind. @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 50
Keep the party alive! The holidays are over and you ate twice your body weight in goose fat, but the Party. Must. Go. On. The girls map out healthier menus and talk about why this is actually the most important time of year to invite people over for dinner. PLUS! A NYE resolution pact to feature a “Vegetable of the Month!” First up: sweet potato. @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2020•42 min•Ep. 49
NYE is around the corner, how are you ringing in 2020? Caviar? Sparklers? The girls plan an east and west coast party for the big bash and reflect on their favorite dinner parties and recipes of 2019. PLUS, producer Rebecca Kobert shares Hanukkah recipes and traditions. @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2019•42 min•Ep. 48
Log off Amazon and get in the kitchen, it’s time to think outside the literal and proverbial (gift)box! Welcome to the annual HAN Holiday Gift Guide. Home-made pasta wrapped like chocolates, a one-person martini set, a knife worthy of marriage? The girls brainstorm how to keep it personal and delicious, no matter your budget. @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2019•42 min•Ep. 47
How many fish make a feast? Why, seven you ding dong! Join the girls as they do a deep dive into this Italian American tradition and map out their own fantasy menu. THEN, because this ritual is all about family, Ari interviews her kitchen hero about their shared heritage and recipes… her Dad! @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2019•37 min•Ep. 46
You’ve got 100 parties to attend over the next three weeks and you’ve just gotten word that your liver might be canceled. How to survive (and will you wear a Santa hat or antlers)? But more importantly- the girls share their tips on throwing the best holiday party ever. BYO festive mugs. @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 05, 2019•36 min•Ep. 45
Go ahead. Pour yourself a glass of the good stuff before your guests arrive. The girls have the privilege of speaking to Mai Vu, founder of Maivino: the most delicious, small-batch, convenient, vegan bagged wine you’ve ever tasted. Throw out the old rules and let’s make make wine fun again. @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2019•33 min•Ep. 44
A week early so you can plan your Thanksgiving Day right… This year, the girls pardon ZERO turkeys in the search for succulent meat. High heat, low cook time? Low heat, long cook time? There are so many darn ways to cook these darn birds and they’re gonna cover them ALL. Plus: ultimate Thanksgiving menus, how to prep the most ahead, and more! @havinganight Rate the pod if you love the pod! Xoxo Ari and Sophie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2019•36 min•Ep. 43
The girls go upstate for a magical night at artist residency/organic farm SPACE on Ryder Farm, where they speak to founder Emily Simoness about the importance of the dinner party within the creative community. They also help chef Stephen Sanders cook an epic dinner (on air!), and are joined by a special guest. Instagram: @havinganight Havinganightpodcast.com Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2019•37 min•Ep. 42
This episode is for everyone who loves a cake, who loves a dumb birthday hat, who loves to feel special on their special day. ie, ALL OF YOU H.A.N.ers! The girls -- 11/14 and 1/14, if you must know -- discuss successes and failures of birthdays past, and rave about the undeniable beauty of a sheet cake. Email your birthday tales at [email protected] Instagram: @havinganight And rate the pod if you love the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 07, 2019•37 min•Ep. 41
How obsessed are you with your olive oils? How well do you know your cheese? Do you have a favorite brand of anchovies? Steve Jenkins, the O.G. Cheesemonger of the U.S.A. is here to outdo you in each and every culinary field. Listen up and learn! Instagram: @havinganight Havinganightpodcast.com Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2019•41 min•Ep. 40
Bubble bubble toil and trouble... It’s All Hallow’s Eve and the girls are feeling witchy. Pull some pumpkins out of the patch, dust off your costume bag, and throw some gummy worms in your punch. And don’t forget the squid ink! Would you like a weiner with that Halloweener? As in, a mummy-in-a-blanket! Get your heads out of the gutter and listen up! TRICK OR TREAT Follow us @havinganight Havinganightpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2019•38 min•Ep. 39
Stop taking yourself so seriously! Claire Olshan, founder of chic vegan snack company DADA Daily, leads the girls through an avant-garde funhouse of dinner party whimsy. The three discuss the merits of living out your fantasy on your dining table, whether going all-out/high-end, or elevating a low-key hang. Visit us: Havinganightpodcast.com Instagram: @havinganight Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 17, 2019•43 min•Ep. 38
Carrot Top to Carrot Tip is the new Nose to Tail! The girls get schooled by Chef Davis Lindsey on the art of using the entire vegetable, the glory of the french fry, and how to be popular at college. (Hint: SNACKS.) Visit us:Havinganightpodcast.com Instagram: @havinganight Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2019•40 min•Ep. 37
Squash, wild rice, PEARS! It’s fall, y’all, and the girls are embracing the change and bracing for sweater weather. Fall menu planning abounds in this autumnal ep! Visit us: Havinganightpodcast.com Instagram: @havinganight Email us your burning questions! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 03, 2019•32 min•Ep. 36
The girls go on a blind date! Ari and Sophie meet Kimmy and Liza of 51 First Dates and discuss the food/love connection and the reason why you should never have dessert at the same restaurant you ate dinner (spoiler: it’s ice cream, guys it’s just ice cream.) Visit us: Havinganightpodcast.com Instagram: @havinganight Email us your burning questions! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2019•49 min•Ep. 35
Powder your wigs and put those pinkies up— this is the week of the Tea Party! The girls get dainty and dream of scones while dropping some tea history on each other. And ponder: how do you work booze into your tea? Visit us: Havinganightpodcast.com Instagram: @havinganight Email us your burning questions! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 19, 2019•51 min•Ep. 34
David Tanis -- cookbook author, NYTimes contributor, and culinary wizard -- sits down with the starstruck girls to talk about staying relaxed in the kitchen, eating seasonally, and why you should taste your food before adding salt. Havinganightpodcast.com Instagram: @havinganight Email us your burning questions! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2019•39 min•Ep. 33
