The Connected Table Live

Ralph Scamardella is Chef/Partner for The TAO Group which owns some of the nation's top grossing restaurants and nightclubs- 20 at last count. How does this Brooklyn-born chef with Neapolitan roots keep his idea pot simmering and concepts fresh? Uruguay's Daniel Pisano is 4th generation vintner at Pisano Family Vineyards. Uruguay is South America's 4th largest wine producer recognized for its wine...

We discuss foods and wines of Greece with Chef Maria Loi and vintner Yiannis Voyatzis. Chef Loi is Greece's Culinary Ambassador with restaurants in both her native Nafpaktos and New York City (Loi Estiatorio). She's a popular TV chef and author of The Greek Diet. Yiannis Voytzis is winemaker at Boutari and president of New Wines of Greece, a trade organization to promote Greek wines. There are ove...

Allan Benton's Smoky Mountain Country hams and bacon are cult-like among top chefs and discerning diners. Allan slowly dry cures his ham with a time honored process and simple ingredients: salt and brown sugar to create a distinctive, unforgettable aroma and flavor. Chef David Guas cooks Louisiana inspired dishes at his 2 Bayou Bakery hot spots in Washington, DC. Host of Travel Channel's "American...

Fourth generation owner and winemaker, Ted Seghesio, discusses his family's 120 year legacy in Sonoma County. Built from years of growing grapes for making bulk wines to be finished by others, Seghesio only started labeling wine under their own name with the 1983 vintage. Seghesio is known for its world class Zinfandels and small production wines made from mostly Italian varietals such as Barbera,...

Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003. Time Magazine included her Twitter @marionnestle among its top 10 in health and science; Michael Pollan ranked her as the #2 most powerful foodie in America (after Michelle Obama). Marion is author of several prize winning books inclu...

Stephen Teeling's family has been crafting Irish whiskey since 1782 and has opened Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the heart of Dublin. We discuss the tradition and styles of Irish whiskey and its booming popularity. Jennifer English is an award winning broadcaster who created the Food & Wine Radio Network and can be heard on RSVP Las Vegas (KLAV 1230 AM). Jennifer covers every aspect of the industr...

Chef Michel Nischan, Co-Founder and CEO/President of Wholesome Wave, is leading a movement to provide fresh, healthy, locally grown food to under-served communities in the USA. The son of a farming family and father to 2 sons with Type 1 diabetes, Michel knows the benefits of eating freshly prepared, nutritious meals. With nearly 30 million American lacking access to healthy, affordable foods Whol...

Two wine industry legends talk trends, hot topics, and emerging regions. Bordeaux expert, Robin Kelley O'Connor, is a renowned wine educator and speaker, currently with Italian Wine Merchants and teaching at International Culinary Center. JBF Award winning wine and spirits journalist, Anthony Dias Blue, is editor-in-chief and partner at Tasting Panel Magazine and The SOMM Journal and founder of th...

Continuing our series, Families in the Industry, we visit with Rita Jammet, owner of La Caravelle Champagne, who with her husband, Andre, ran New York City's legendary La Caravelle restaurant for more than two decades. Rita's passion for good food and gracious hospitality has been passed down to her son, Nicolas, Founder and Co-CEO of sweetgreen, a lifestyle brand based around quick service restau...

Warren Bobrow brings his culinary training and insatiable curiosity for cocktail history to all three of his books. His most recent, Bitters and Shrub Syrup Cocktails (May 2015), and his first book, Apothecary Cocktails, both delve into the world of medicinal mixology, from painkilling libations and restorative elixirs to the stimulating aspects of shrubs. In his second book, Whiskey Cocktails, Wa...

Chef Rick Mooned has been the country's leading advocate for the sustainable seafood movement for over 25 years to bring awareness for best practices in fishing and seafood conservation. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Rick made his name in NYC at restaurants like Ocean and Water Club before moving to Las Vegas where he became a "big fish" with rm seafood and rx Boiler Room. Rick...

An enlightening interview with San Antonio's Chef Steve McHugh of Cured, one of the city's most important restaurants, located in the Pearl Complex. Chef Steve opens up about his culinary background working for the great New Orleans chef John Besh, moving to San Antonio, and surviving cancer to open the amazing eatery Cured. A wonderful, personal interview, recorded live at the restaurant. This sh...

An enlightening interview with San Antonio's legendary Chef Jeff Balfour of Southerleigh, A Craft Brewery and Restaurant located in the Pearl complex, one of the city's hottest dining destinations. Chef Jeff opens up about growing up in East Texas, his culinary background and his affinity for Gulf cuisine, and also how he melds the different cooking styles of Texas into his menu at his newest vent...

A delightful interview with San Antonio's Eva Aivaliotis of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, on the history, attractions, revitalization and hospitality initiatives that are helping make the country's 7th largest city one of the hottest places to visit (and re-locate to) in the nation. Topics include The Pearl Brewery complex, Riverwalk, the "New" downtown, and of course, The Alamo. So many great...

A delightful interview with San Antonio's Eva Aivaliotis of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, on the history, attractions, revitalization and hospitality initiatives that are helping make the country's 7th largest city one of the hottest places to visit (and re-locate to) in the nation. Topics include The Pearl Brewery complex, Riverwalk, the "New" downtown, and of course, The Alamo. So many great...

Joanna Pruess discusses her career as culinary anthropologist, educator, journalist and author of 14 cookbooks including most recent, "Soup for Two: Small-Batch Recipes for One, Two or a Few." Riccardo Illy, Chairman, Gruppo illy S.p. A, discusses his family's business from its agricultural roots in Trieste growing coffee beans to produce world famous (illy) to its expansion into tea (Dammann Frèr...

An enlightening interview with San Antonio's legendary Chef Jeff Balfour of Southerleigh, A Craft Brewery and Restaurant located in the Pearl complex, one of the city's hottest dining destinations. Chef Jeff opens up about growing up in East Texas, his culinary background and his affinity for Gulf cuisine, and also how he melds the different cooking styles of Texas into his menu at his newest vent...

A delightful interview with San Antonio's Eva Aivaliotis of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, on the history, attractions, revitalization and hospitality initiatives that are helping make the country's 7th largest city one of the hottest places to visit (and re-locate to) in the nation. Topics include The Pearl Brewery complex, Riverwalk, the "New" downtown, and of course, The Alamo. So many great...

Author. Educator and TV Personality Nathalie Dupree has written 15 books on southern cooking and entertaining including "Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking" and James Beard Award winners "Southern Memories" and "Comfortable Entertaining." Richard Grausman founded Careers in the Culinary Arts (C-CAP) to provide underserved students for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality indust...

We visit NYC's Harlem to speak with Chef Joseph "JJ" Johnson at The Cecil Harlem and sister Jazz Club Mintons. Named one of "Forbes Magazine's 30 under 30," the CIA-trained Chef Johnson blends African-Asian influences into the menu at The Cecil Harlem (2014 Esquire Magazine Restaurant of the Year). Bartending star Charles Hardwick trained as an artist and now uses his artistic talents to create co...

Champagne Laurent-Perrier USA President Michelle DeFeo discusses her approach to running the luxury label, the role of women in its 200 yr. history and Champagne pairings. Hospitality entrepreneur and hotelier Chef Charlie Palmer has received critical acclaim for his signature Progressive American cooking, his flagship restaurant, Aureole and restaurants coast to coast. His newest projects, all in...

VINO 2015 report: Italy's Trade Commissioner for the USA, Pier Paolo Celeste, discusses the business of Italian wine, the popularity of Prosecco and Italy's emerging southern wine regions. Lee Brian Schrager, SVP Corp. Communications for Southern Wine & Spirits, founded the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) and New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF). These two world class destination...

A longtime editor at Alfred A. Knopf, JUDITH JONES brought us beloved cookbooks Julia Child, Lidia Bastianich, James Beard, Marion Cunningham, Marcella Hazan, Madhur Jaffrey, Edna Lewis, Joan Nathan and Jacques Pépin, among others. Her new book, LOVE ME, FEED ME, provides delicious recipes for humans and their canine companions to enjoy. KAREN PAGE is a James Beard Award-winning author whose new T...

A spirited discussion with two exciting Texas-based spirits companies: Austin's Randall Metting of Dulce Vida Tequila and San Antonio's Trey Azar of Cinco Vodka. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/) . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

Restaurant manager Scott Becker and Bar Owner Jeret Pena join David Ransom in San Antonio, Texas to discuss the 4th annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference Jan 15-18 which brings together bar industry pros to San Antonio for seminars, networking and great food and drink, all benefiting local children's charities. www.sanantonioncocktailconference.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( ww...