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In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Ursula Bittner, economic expert at Greenpeace CEE and founder of Saubere Hände - Stoppt Korruption. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Ursula Bittner is an economic expert at Greenpeace CEE working on democracy, compliance, civil society, Greenwashing and also on trade, supply chains, agriculture and biodiversity. She holds a degree in International Development from...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Anissa Helou, chef, food writer, journalist, and photographer (Italy & UK) SPECIAL GUEST BIO Anissa Helou (www.anissas.com) is a chef, food writer, journalist, broadcaster, and consultant focusing on the cuisines and culinary heritage of the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa, and most recently the Islamic world. Born and raised between...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Gemma Bell, Founder - Gemma Bell and Company | Trustee - Rare Charity, Amos Trust, London (UK) SPECIAL GUEST BIO Gemma Bell set up her agency Gemma Bell and Company in 2011 after a decade working front of house and back of house in restaurants and hotels - from Marco Pierre White’s notable Mayfair restaurant Mirabelle to Ian Schrager’s St Martins Lan...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Henrietta Lovell, founder and master-blender of the Rare Tea Company (London, UK) SPECIAL GUEST BIO Henrietta Lovell is known around the world as the Rare Tea Lady. She is founder and master-blender of the award-winning, global brand, Rare Tea Company. Since 2000 Henrietta has been traveling the world, working directly with small independent tea gard...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Sarah Betcher - Documentary Filmmaker, Owner Farthest North Films and Wisdom Keeper Media. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Sarah Betcher is a documentary filmmaker that specializes in showcasing indigenous knowledge and ways of life and also helps bridge communication with western scientists and local indigenous communities and Elders participating in collaborativ...

Listen to the "The World in a Wineglass" by Ray Isle review. I gave the book a 5-star rating. You can read the review here . (https://tablefortwo.co/2023/11/30/the-world-in-a-wineglass-ray-isle-review/) You can listen to the full interview with Ray Isle here . (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AvlMFCHHu1l7mhh5JVroa?si=7e9ca2cdb38945bc)

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine, and Wine & Spirits Editor, Travel + Leisure. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Ray Isle is the longtime executive wine editor for Food & Wine, as well as the wine and spirits editor for Travel + Leisure. His writing has also appeared in Departures, Wine & Spirits, Time, the Washington Post, and many other...

In today’s episode, Douglas McMaster, Chef at Silo London talks to host Antoine Abou-Samra about Silo London, The Zero-Waste Blueprint, and his Visionary Approach to Sustainability. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Douglas began his career in 2003 at Winteringham Fields, a then two Michelin-starred restaurant. From there, he moved to London to work at Fergus Henderson’s ST. JOHN, which he credits as forming the...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Tanguy Martin, Chargé de plaidoyer national, Terre de Liens, France. [EN FRANÇAIS] SPECIAL GUEST BIO Tanguy Martin milite depuis plus de 15 ans pour une agriculture écologique et la démocratie dans l’alimentation. Il travaille aujourd’hui pour Terre de Liens qui expérimente la gestion collective et écologique de terres agricoles. Il participe notamme...

[EPISODE IN FRENCH / EPISODE EN FRANCAIS] In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Professeur Serge Hercberg, Professeur émérite de Nutrition à l’Université Sorbonne Paris-Nord, France SPECIAL GUEST BIO Serge Hercberg est à la fois Docteur en Médecine (MD) et Docteur es Sciences (PhD en épidémiologie nutritionnelle). Professeur émérite de Nutrition à l’Université Sorbonne Paris-Nord, Pratic...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor, of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, USA SPECIAL GUEST BIO Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor, of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in Septembe...

In this insightful new episode, host Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Special Guest Emma Banks, Vice President of Food & Beverage Strategy and Development at Hilton EMEA. In their conversation, Emma shares her insights and experiences in the world of hospitality. From sustainable sourcing to wine culture, Emma discusses the importance of local produce, reducing carbon emissions, and creating memora...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Jennifer Estevez, CEO, Consciously Planted, USA SPECIAL GUEST BIO Jennifer Estevez is a CEO, entrepreneur and business advisor with years of experience working in marketing, communications, food, beverage, hospitality and startups. She originally started her professional career as a sommelier, receiving her CMS Advanced Certification and sitting for...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Max La Manna, Chef, Author, UK SPECIAL GUEST BIO Max La Manna is an award-winning chef, author and presenter. He started cooking at a young age in his father's restaurants and has worked in Michelin-starred establishments. He was named 2022 Digital Creator of The Year by Fortnum & Mason. With over 15 years of cooking experience, Max is best k...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Pierre Thiam Founder & President, Yolélé, and Founder & Executive Chef, Teranga, USA SPECIAL GUEST BIO ⁠Pierre Thiam⁠ is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, award-winning cookbook author, and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Senegal, he is known for his innovative cooking style, at once modern and eclectic yet rooted in the rich culinary traditi...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Lidia Díaz, Presidenta Asociación Española Contra la Despoblación AECD, Salamanca, España. En el episodio de hoy, Antoine Abou-Samra da la bienvenida a Lidia Díaz, Presidenta Asociación Española Contra la Despoblación AECD, Salamanca, España. The podcast is in Spanish / El podcast es en español. SPECIAL GUEST BIO / BIOGRAFÍA DE LA INVITADA ESPECIAL [...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig, Senior Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, USA. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig is a Senior Research Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and the co-located Columbia University Climate School’s Center for Climate Systems Research. Dr. Rosenzweig’s specific area...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Andrew Revkin, Founding Director,  Initiative On Communication And Sustainability, New York, USA. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Andrew Revkin has reported on global environmental risk and solutions for 40 years - mostly for The New York Times. He began writing about global warming in 1988 and has never stopped, pursuing related questions from the North Pole to t...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Attila Szocs, President, Eco Ruralis, Cluj Napoca, Romania. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Szocs Boruss Miklos Attila is a young peasant farmer from central Transylvania, Romania growing and processing traditional varieties of fruits trees and vegetables. He is president of Eco Ruralis - national association of agroecological peasant farmers. Attila has a bachelo...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Devlin Kuyek, Researcher with Grain, Montreal, Canada. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Devlin Kuyek is a researcher with GRAIN, an international organisation that works to support small farmers and social movements in their struggles for community-controlled and biodiversity-based food systems. Over the past two decades at GRAIN, his work has focused on monitoring...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Emilien Boutillat, Chief Winemaker, Piper-Heidsieck, Reims, France SPECIAL GUEST BIO Named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year 2021 by the International Wine Challenge, Emilien Boutillat is the youngest Chief Winemaker to lead Piper-Heidsieck, upon taking over from the renowned Chef de Cave, Régis Camus, in October 2018. Emilien’s dynamic approach to wi...

In today’s episode of One on One, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Cara Bertone, Vice-PresidentOf Lift Collective, Austin, USA SPECIAL GUEST BIO Cara is an accomplished leader in the Wine Industry. She has served as Director of Sales, National Chain Director, and Regional Sales for both importers and wholesalers alike. She excels at managing, organizing, and implementing strategy between Wholesale, Sup...

In today’s episode of One on One, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Rania Zayyat, Founder Of Lift Collective, Austin, USA SPECIAL GUEST BIO Rania Zayyat is the founder of Lift Collective, a non-profit organization founded in 2018. She is also the Managing Partner and Wine Director at Bufalina, a Neopolitan pizza and natural wine destination in East Austin. Rania has spent 10 years in the wine industry a...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Lorraine Copes, Founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, London, UK. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Be Inclusive Hospitality CIC is a not-for-profit organisation. Founded by Lorraine Copes in November 2019 and incorporated in July 2020, the goal is to advance racial equity in Hospitality, Food & Drink. Lorraine is an award-winning social entrepreneur, hospitality...

In today’s episode, Antoine Abou-Samra welcomes Tahiirah Habibi, Founder and CEO of The Hue Society, Atlanta, USA SPECIAL GUEST BIO Tahiirah Habibi is the founder and CEO of The Hue Society. She is an international voice that has long advocated for more Black, Brown, and Indigenous representation in the wine industry. She is an esteemed, internationally recognized sommelier by trade and a fearless...