Today’s episode of NOW What expands on Kelsey Adams’ cover story about the phenomenon of fine-dining restaurants riding out COVID by pivoting to comfort food and giving their patrons a different sort of experience.

Kelsey and I are joined by Marben’s executive chef Chris Locke to talk about using food as an escape, and what our cravings at this point in the pandemic are really telling us about ourselves. I have a breakthrough. It’s weird.

You can find the episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or streaming at the bottom of the story. And then take a look at Glenn’s sidebar of reader recommendations, which includes a cameo appearance from my wiiiiife and also a shout-out to Hot Mess, which is getting us through this thing one taco at a time.

Also! It’s Friday, and movies are happening! Here’s NOW’s What to Watch page for the week (and yes, Anne at 13,000 Ft. is as good as you’ve heard), and also here’s a list of ten grown-up treasures coming to Disney+ next week when the Star tier goes live. Yes, of course I included Bulworth and Zardoz. What am I, an asshole?