The Splendid Table Welcomes New Host

After 21 incredible years, Lynne Rossetto Kasper is retiring as the beloved host and co-creator of The Splendid Table. Lynne has dedicated herself to connecting with The Splendid Table‘s loyal audience in a way few hosts have. 

While no one could ever replace Lynne, we’re thrilled to announce our new host, James Beard- and IACP Award-winning food writer and journalist, Francis Lam.

As a regular contributor since 2010, Francis is already part of The Splendid Table family. Francis has been a judge on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters, a columnist for The New York Times Magazine, and a regular contributor to a variety of publications. Francis is the perfect person to take an already beloved show to the next generation and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to the show full-time.

Francis will begin hosting next month. Fans will continue to hear Lynne throughout her transition to retirement in December 2017. APM will ensure your listeners are engaged during this crossover period, as they get to know Francis better, while honoring Lynne’s incredible career. We have a variety of plans in place to help you connect with your audience as we move into an exciting new phase of the program. We’ll share much more in the coming months.

We’re excited for Francis’ fresh energy and broad, pop culture appeal, and look forward to celebrating Lynne throughout the year. 

Read the full press release.