Peter Hoffman, chef of Back Forty and Back Forty West, is known for his commitment to local food. In this HRN Community Session, Peter explains why eating local isn't alway the best choice. Nathaniel Coburn calls Peter to talk about how the Greenmarket inspired his love for local, seasonal food. How did the idea of 'local' become a joke among restaurant goers? Hear why Peter supports sustainable fisheries no matter their location, and why he sources his seafood from places as far away as Norway. How do farmed fish compare to those that were caught in the wild? Hear why Peter hopes that sourcing fish from distant locations will make consumers more aware of seasonality and overfishing. Thanks to our sponsor, Hearst Ranch, and thanks to Obey City for today's music.

"In different ways we can look at the overall impact that we're having, and 'local' might not be the best choice in terms of seafood." [10:00]

-- Peter Hoffman, Chef - Back Forty and Back Forty West

This week on Taste Matters, Mitchell Davis chats with two world renowned North American chefs - Mark Ladner of Del Posto and Jonathan Gushue of Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa. Tune in for a conversation on the causalization of both the restaurant scene and the world at large. What does service mean in 2012? How has modern fine dining adapted to the anti-white tablecloth movement? Hear their thoughts on these issues and also learn more about the upcoming Relais & Chateaux Grand Chefs Dinner. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"Amenities seem to have fallen by the wayside. People realize they can have great delicious dining experiences without the trapping of service. It's somewhat disappointing, but also an interesting challenge to try and re-instill some of these values."

--chef Mark Ladner on Taste Matters

"Whatever the guest wants, the guest gets. That's the true guest experience."

--chef Jonathan Gushue on Taste Matters

Are you a porn junkie? Are you also a convention nerd? Have you ever wondered what goes on at the AVN Awards or what sex addiction is? Mike Edison & Judy McGuire are joined by Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot and writer Emily McCombs of XOJane to talk about all things porn, sex and self service. Learn why all porn nerds aren't as creepy as you think and how you can blend in at an adult entertainment convention. The Mike & Judy Show was brought to you by Roberta's.

"In covering the adult entertainment industry, there's a lot that goes into figuring out what to wear. It's a very complicated calculus."

"I don't personally believe in sex addiction as a chemical addiction. I think it becomes a problem when it [seriously] interferes with your life."

--Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot on The Mike & Judy Show

"Porn fans get a bad rap. People think it's all creeps, but it's not."

--Emily McCombs of XoJane.com