Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Olive Hamilton Russell, a vintner, award-winning author, media personality and owner & operator of Hamilton Russell Vineyards Oregon. The vineyard is a producer of carefully selected single vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Olive grew up in South Africa on a cattle farm, which had been in her family for nearly 200 yea...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Alex Gomberg, Vice President of Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, a family run business now in its fourth generation. Alex is currently the youngest seltzer man in the United States, the owner of the last remaining seltzer shop in New York City, and his company is one of only three siphon seltzer bottling plants left in the country. Originally operatin...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Cassidee Dabney, Executive Chef at the Barn at Blackberry Farm, a luxury resort and farm located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Chef Cassidee grew up with an appreciation for nature’s bounty and seasonal freshness which provided a solid foundation for her culinary path. She is a graduate of the New England Culinary Ins...

On this edition of Cultivated By Caryn, Host Caryn Antonini (and Producer John Iannuzzi) shares tips on making the most out of the Independence Day Holiday weekend.  Safe, fun, festive Backyard BBQ's, Beach, and more.  Enjoy, and happy 4th!  Cultivated By Caryn Podcast/Radio show is a presentation of Park City Productions 06604 LLC  ### Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.co...

Chef Tom Hishon, co-founder of Daily Bread Bakery, and Kingi, an award-winning restaurant, dedicated to highlighting sustainable seafood, which is located in Auckland, New Zealand at the Hotel Britomart. Chef Tom grew up in Auckland then traveled the world as a young chef before returning to his home country where he first opened Orphan’s Kitchen and then Daily Bread. In October 2020, he opened Ki...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef David Burke, one of the leading pioneers in American cooking and President of David Burke Hospitality Management, based in New York. Chef David was first recognized for his kitchen mastery at the age of 26 while Executive Chef at New York’s legendary River Cafe, receiving a 3 star review from the New York Times. He also won the prestigi...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Michelin-starred and critically acclaimed Chef John Tesar.  John is an author, consultant, seasoned media personality and the owner and chef of the Tesar Restaurant Group, based in Dallas Texas, which has a footprint in the south as well as both coasts. With over 40 years of experience in the culinary industry, John is known for his classica...

 On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Mauro Colagreco in Palm Beach, where he helms Florie’s restaurant, delivering the spirit of the French Riviera through his exceptional cuisine. South Florida is Chef’s home away from home, as he and his family reside in Menton, France where he operates his acclaimed flagship restaurant, Mirazur, a three Michelin starred restaurant whic...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dino Borri, an Italian born, New York based global connecter who brings, people, brands and cultures together through food, wine, design and stories. Dino hails from the town of Bra in Piemonte, a region in Northern Italy celebrated for its rich culinary traditions. Dino is a prominent figure in the global culinary scene, and began his caree...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by the very talented, Darcy Miller, founder of Darcy Miller Designs, a boutique creative studio in New York City. Darcy is an author, illustrator, crafter and creative visionary, who began her career working at Martha Stewart Living and was quickly tapped for her creative talents, becoming one of the founding editors at Martha Stewart Weddings....

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Susan Schwartz, an award-winning blogger, cocktail aficionado, journalist, travel expert and host of the Lush Life podcast, which explores the world of cocktails and the people who make them - otherwise know as - the movers and shakers in the cocktail world. Residing in London, Susan also hosts specialty cocktail tours in both London and Ven...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Gerd Müller-Pfeiffer, CEO of International Coffee Consulting in Berlin, Germany. Gerd is an internationally renown coffee consultant with over two decades of experience in shaping the global coffee industry. Gerd brings a deep understanding to the field and advises multinational brands, top tier roasters and boutique cafes in mastering the c...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Renee Guilbault, CEO of the Open Food Company, the first ever open-source food company with a mission to empower consumers with nutritious and flavorful food made with whole ingredients. Renee is a seasoned food industry veteran, author, consultant and expert in high volume fresh food operations and menu development bringing 30 years of expe...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari, co-owner of the legendary Italian importer D. Coluccio & Sons in Brooklyn, NY. Cathy is also the author of The Italian Daughter’s Cookbook, which was inspired by her Calabrese roots and memories from her childhood, showcasing family and traditions entwined with the art of cooking. Cathy has served on the Board o...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Susan Sarich, CEO and Founder of SusieCakes, a classic all-American bakery delivering classic desserts, made from scratch on-site daily and with real ingredients. Susan graduated from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and began her career in hospitality where she spent 15 years honing her skills in the industry. In 2006, in...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Douglas Raggio, author, investor, food business founder and consultant and Founder of the thriving food company, Pass the Honey, a purveyor of fresh honeycomb that is designed to bring the full nutritional benefits of honey to the consumer in a convenient package. Prior to Pass the Honey, Douglas founded the slow cooked meal company, Stews a...

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Francesco Zimone, Owner and CEO of L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, which has four locations, Hollywood, Santa Barbara, Belmont Shore and New York City, and his latest restaurant , Florence Osteria and Piano Bar. Hailing from Naples, Italy, Francesco worked for most of adult life in finance, yet after nearly two decades of a successful car...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Steen Bojsen Møller, co-owner of Seymour’s and Beverage Consultant in Palm Springs, California. Steen brings a wealth of experience to both the beverage and hospitality industry, elevating beverage programs for bars, restaurants, hotels and brands. Hailing from New Zealand, Steen began working in hospitality in Auckland, where he also opened...

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Cristina Gherardi, a board member of Agrivar at Palazzo di Varignana, which is a 4-star luxury Agricultural resort. Located 25 miles from Bologna, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, Palazzo di Varignana is dedicated to producing international award-winning extra virgin olive oil, exceptional wines, jams and other artisanal products....

On this week’s episode host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Ashfer Biju, Executive Chef at the award-winning Baccarat Hotel in New York, who oversees all food and beverage operations at the property. Chef Ashfer brings more than 25 years of culinary experience, beginning in his home country of India and throughout various parts around the globe from the Seychelles to Mauritius to London, Californ...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Rohit Khattar, a visionary and creative entrepreneur with interests in hospitality and entertainment. As Founder Chairman of Old World Hospitality in India, Rohit is one of India’s most prolific restaurateurs. He has created over a dozen beloved restaurant brands which have won multiple awards, 1 hotel, and a partnership with a performing ar...

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Paolo Montanaro, owner of Tartuflanghe, an award-winning family-owned company in Alba, Italy, specializing in truffles, truffle products and the renown Alba white truffle. The company was founded in 1975 by Paolo’s parents, Beppe Montanaro and his wife Domenica, who had a vision to share Piedmont’s truffles with as many people as possib...

 On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Fred Evanko, founder of Links Drinks, a family run beverage company based in Fairfield, CT. Fred worked in the golf industry for 15 years as head of sales for PGA Merchandise Shows and then as Vice President of Sales for a start-up golf company called VPAR, one of the earliest tournament tracking and live scoring apps. Throughout that time,...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by award-winning Chef Rohan Wadke, Culinary Head at Cameron House Hotel and Resorts in Scotland. Chef’s resume includes working at prestigious London restaurant, Cinnamon Club,Taj Mahal Mumbai, The Leela Kempinski as well as Hyatt and Hilton Hotels in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. With over 20 years of experience in the UK Hospitality in...

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Co-Founders, Rachel Imbrogno and Michelle Imbrogno Miller, who have created The Culinary Wine Camp, a food and wine luxury travel experience. Rachel has over 20 years of experience in the wine world, is certified by the Court Master of Sommeliers and has received her Viticulture level 4 Certification from the American Sommelier Associat...