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The Sporkful

When Is It OK To Send Food Back? With Kenji López-Alt (Reheat)

Oct 23, 2026 · 32m

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This week we have a Reheat double-header. First up, from way down in the crevices of that deep freezer: a throwdown over proper buffet priorities, in which we also cover seat selection, line etiquette, and how far one should go to win the age-old battle against the Buffet Master. Next up: Should you send a dish back to the kitchen simply because you don't love it?