That Ate

That Ate is a queer food podcast serving up the stories you don’t always hear. Hosted by pastry chef and cookbook author Justin Burke, the show digs into how we cook, eat, and connect. Through honest, story-driven conversations with the people shaping queer food culture, That Ate explores how we reshape, reclaim, and rewrite the traditions that define our lives.

That Ate is a society podcast hosted by Justin Burke, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Justin Burke hosts That Ate, a society show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: That Ate with Symantha Duggan + Vesper Books & Wine

  May 20, 202650 minS1

  <p>There’s a difference between a space you pass through and a space that makes you feel like you belong there.</p><p></p><p>Host Justin Burke sits down with Symantha Duggan, co-owner of Vesper Books & Wine, a Detroit cookbook store, wine bar, and community space rooted in care, intentionality, and accessibility.</p><p></p><p>Symantha’s path into hospitality was anything but linear. From cosmetology to wellness hospitality to construction management, every chapter shaped how she thinks about people, space, and community. Those experiences now live inside Vesper, a place designed to feel warm, thoughtful, and welc...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8: That Ate with Edy Massih

  May 6, 202647 minS1

  <p>There’s a place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn — Edy's Grocer — that’s a little bit whimsy, a dash of zesty, and a whole lot of community.</p><p></p><p>Host Justin Burke sits down with Edy Massih, owner of the Lebanese market and deli that opened during the pandemic and quickly became a bright, welcoming space amid much uncertainty.</p><p></p><p>Edy’s Grocer is more than just a place to eat or cater from; it’s a reflection of identity, culture, and the kind of community that forms when people feel genuinely welcomed.</p><p></p><p>In this ep...

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: That Ate with Gus Constantellis

  Apr 15, 202645 minS1

  <p>This episode of That Ate holds a little more weight.</p><p></p><p>Host Justin Burke sits down with comedian, writer, and author Gus Constantellis to talk about his cookbook-meets-memoir, My Greek Mom’s Recipes: She Died. I Wrote This Cookbook.</p><p></p><p>What started as a project with his mother became something else entirely — a way to process grief, honor her life, and keep her presence alive through food. The book moves between humor and loss, recipes and memory, capturing what it means to lose someone and still feel them in the dishes you make.</p><p...

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  Episode #6

  Episode 6: That Ate with Casey Elsass

  Apr 1, 202653 minS1

  <p>This episode is a little different. Queerness in food isn’t explicitly unpacked; yet it’s present.</p><p></p><p>Host Justin Burke sits down with cookbook writer and recipe developer Casey Elsass for a conversation that’s part behind-the-scenes, part catch-up, and entirely shaped by a shared experience.</p><p></p><p>Both Justin and Casey wrote and published their first cookbooks at the same time. For Casey, after helping bring nearly 20 cookbooks to life as a ghostwriter and co-author, What Can I Bring? marks his first solo book.</p><p></p><p>Together, they dive into what i...

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  Episode #5

  Episode 5: That Ate with Jaya Saxena

  Mar 18, 202651 minS1

  <p>What is queer food writing, and where is it going?</p><p></p><p>In episode five of That Ate, Justin Burke is joined by award-winning food writer Jaya Saxena to dig into exactly that. Because food writing isn’t just about what we're eating; it’s how we talk about people, culture, politics, identity, and the world around us.</p><p></p><p>They talk about Jaya’s path into food writing, how she found her voice, and what it means to approach food through a queer and trans lens. They also get into the future of queer food w...

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