Why we love street food

If you want to understand a culture or minority, street food is a great place to start.

Born from humble roots in immigrant communities, street food has ascended to culinary fame and fortune, often gracing the menus of fine dining restaurants.

But when does cultural tourism become gentrification? And how does the changing face of street food affect those who brought it here in the first place?

Read our online article to hear from a chef, tour guide and academic about what it is to nurture a street food economy, and how it might bring us together.

Then, get ready for a major earworm. Our friends at The Music Show have just launched their new series, Cover Story, in which Andy Ford and his guests dissect covers of an iconic song. This week, Andy is joined by producer Paul Mac and composer Alice Chance to discuss ABBA's beloved song, Lay All Your Love On Me.

And finally, if you're currently grappling with a New Year's resolution to eat healthier, you'll want to check out Science Friction's series, Cooked. Episode two has just come out, and it's a deep-dive into the contentious carnivore diet.

Most Australians have tried street food. What can it teach us about our communities?

Metal, marimbas, vampires and EDM: ABBA's Lay All Your Love On Me as you've never heard it before, with producer Paul Mac and composer Alice Chance.

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In this episode of Cooked, we sift through some of the counterintuitive findings around the carnivore diet, the scientific pitfalls, and the long and short-term health effects.

It's often said that the arts and humanities are in crisis, thanks to shrinking student numbers, funding cuts, and a relentless push for "job-ready" degrees. With STEM dominating and job markets tightening, what can be done?