# 768: Hands On Cooking and Hosting with Sohla & Ham El-Waylly and Restaurateur Will Guidara

An episode of [The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/86997870), 26 Jun 2026, 51 min.

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This week, we have the dynamic duo, Sohla and Ham El-Waylly, hosts of the New York Times Cooking show Mystery Menu joining us to talk about working together, overcoming differences in their cooking styles, and the key to their success as a team. They stick around to answer your cooking questions. Then, restaurateur Will Guidara joins us with advice on how to be a great host. From the importance of “unreasonable” hospitality in the restaurant industry to being intentional in the home and turning thoughtfulness into practice. His new book is Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect Broadcast dates for this episode: • November 4, 2022 (originally aired) • November 10, 2023 (rebroadcast) • June 26, 2026 (rebroadcast) Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.

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