DOTJ - Drinking On The Job

Send us Fan Mail Nick Mautone’s resume in hospitality speaks for itself. He’s built iconic restaurants from the ground up and created Hospitality Sabermetrics-think Money Ball for Hospitality. More info at: https://www.mautone-enterprises.com Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. 

Send us Fan Mail The history of the Stags’ Leap Winery goes all the way back to 1872. The original wine Cave was built in 1892. The stories are boundless and the wines are classic Napa. Click below for the deep dive. https://www.stagsleap.com/en/colorful-history.html   Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more...

Send us Fan Mail Bertrand, a former soldier, and Lise, a Parisian sommelier, relocated to Montlouis-sur-Loire in 2003 and now produce some of the region's finest wines. Sébastien David family's estate  in St. Nicolas de Bourgueil dates back to 1634, specializes in Cabernet Franc. These are two of my favorite producers. The wines are on the list of Michelin Star restaurants around the wor...

Send us Fan Mail Woody is an innovator and entrepreneur. He has seen the wine side of the business through multiple  lenses. Today he shares his insights and wisdom and why sparkling is the way to go when it comes to non-alcoholic wines. Check out the links below.  @woodys.wine @lpv.group @lpvictoire   Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chef...

Send us Fan Mail Discover one of New York’s best-kept secrets: LaRina  Restaurant. Chef Silvia is one of the few female Italian chefs in NYC  and every bite of her pasta is crafted in-house using Italian flour, Visionary Director Luca sets an unmatched standard of hospitality and warmth, while Wine Director Andrea curates an exceptional wine program offering value and  iconic winemakers. Don’t lea...

Send us Fan Mail The Black Wine Guy Experience   is an essential voice in the podcast world.  It's also cool as shit to be known as TBWG. I love his interview style, from Randall Graham to basketball legend JJ Redick and Gary V. It's all here, click the link below. The Black wine guy experience - | Thinker. Educator. Instigator Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great pa...

Send us Fan Mail Kimberly’s unconditional desire to self educate lured her across the world to work as a cellar hand in Australia. She then jumped off to Napa to catch one more harvest that year before she landed at Hedges Family Estate in Washington. Countless flights and memorable conversations about the world of wines drew Kimberly back to restaurants. She has  worked in the best of the best in...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Eddy has become the ‘go-to’ digital guy for the travel industry and brand building. After living in Europe and Asia for 17 years, Scott fell in love with several different cultures and recognized the value of creating lasting relationships. Scott embraced his sales and business savvy once again by starting one of the first digital agencies in Southeast Asia. Owning and selli...

Send us Fan Mail I can’t say enough about how special these wines are. Her wines are a beautiful symphony, a perfect poem that captures  that moment. I’m just going to use Laura’s own words here.   "Just like my life, I wish for my wines to be distilled into a poetic form, and not to have their entrails spread apart on a surgical table. There is pain and suffering, there is joy, chaos, reckle...

Send us Fan Mail At 25 years of age, Dominick  Purnomo was elected to President of the New York State Restaurant Association, the youngest President in the history of the state organization. Wine Spectator has praised his Wine list since 2004 as a Best of Award of Excellence winner and has recently been named one of the 300 most excellent wine lists in the world.  He’s also co-founded FEED ABLANY,...

Send us Fan Mail If you want to check out one of the best Wine Bar’s in NYC, you must stop by Della’s.  This jewel box is as good as it gets for real wine lovers AND you can always pop next door to Frankly Wine & Spirit Shop and grab a bottle for the way home. Their selection will astound you. Click the links below. https://dellasnyc.com https://www.franklywines.com Check out the website: www....

Send us Fan Mail Eric Asimov has been the chief wine critic of The New York Times since 2004. He’s been writing about wine, food and restaurants for The Times for more than 30 years.  His column is a must follow if you love wine.  Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. 

Send us Fan Mail It’s all here...Drinking, Paul McCartney, Golf..MacGowan.  Ken Dashow  has written several plays, a collection of which was published by Dramatists Play Service entitled Dashow Must Go On , and Rock is Dead which was produced Off-Broadway at the SoHo Playhouse . His screenplays The Naked Detective and Desire have become cult classics. Special Thanks to my great friend Peter Rosenb...

Send us Fan Mail Garrett Oliver is  the founding board chair launching a scholarship fund for minority brewers.  The scholarship will award people of color to attend technical courses and become industry leaders.  Check out the website for the full story and to donate: themjf.org Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journali...

Send us Fan Mail Empirical Flavor Company meticulously sources the finest ingredients, from Kogi-based distillate to Sorghum, Oaxacan chilis, plum stones, marigold kombucha, fig leaves, and beyond. Their recent collaboration with Doritos, known as Empirical Doritos, nearly shattered social media platforms, garnering over six billion impressions. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for...

Send us Fan Mail Mr Black are coffee roasters, craft distillers and producers of the world’s leading coffee liqueur. Launched in 2013 by co-founders Philip Moore and Tom Baker, Mr Black is on a mission to take craft coffee into the night. See why this brand is taking the market by storm.   https://www.mrblack.co/us DM me with your favorite place too have an  Espresso Martini @dotjpodcast Check out...

Send us Fan Mail Ciarán Tyrrell is the proud son of Seán Tyrrell, on his passing the President of Ireland Michael Higgins said: It is with sadness that I have learned of the passing of Seán Tyrrell, one of our finest, most talented, original and creative troubadours. Ciarán is currently working on his fist book of poetry. The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree.  Check out the website: www.drinki...

Send us Fan Mail Reti Center, located in Red Hook Brooklyn, is a model for how coastal cities can combine environmental  justice, social responsibility, and innovative design to adapt to a changing climate. Donate your time,  your dollars, or just get involved. https://www.reticenter.org Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers,...

Send us Fan Mail Wilding Farm, acquired at the beginning of 2023 by Rob and Maria Sinskey is a dream come true for these two visionaries.  The vegetable gardens are planted, the heirloom fruit orchard is loaded  and chickens are on the way… of course  there’s INCREDIBLE  RSV WINES! If you want to talk best in class for wine, all roads leads to Robert Sinskey. A legendary producer that has been mak...

Send us Fan Mail Talea Beer Company stands proudly as the pioneering women-owned brewery in New York City. Behind this groundbreaking venture are two remarkable innovators, entrepreneurs, and Super-Moms who have reshaped the beer industry landscape. Step into any of their four taprooms and witness their story firsthand. https://www.taleabeer.com Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for...

Send us Fan Mail Sabato Sagaria's  father purchased his first pair of shoes for his journey from Italy to the United States, where he would eventually earn a PhD. Inspired by his father's resilience, Sabato ultimately achieved his own remarkable success. Today he is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Apres Cru Hospitality, overseeing a portfolio of acclaimed restaurants that consiste...

Send us Fan Mail Sam Doyle and Cambridge Wines & Spirits dedicate countless hours to curating the finest selections across all your favorite categories. Weekly tastings of hundreds of wines and spirits ensure a comprehensive array, from sought-after premium bottles to hidden gems offering exceptional value. @cambridgewines @sammoman Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great pas...

Send us Fan Mail Inside the mind of genius bar chef Brian Evans, who is creating the most innovative cocktails in NYC and beyond. Here’s your hit list: Café Chelsea Lobby Bar at the Chelsea Hotel Rule Of Thirds El Quijote Sunday In Brooklyn Sunday In Brookyn, London        Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and...

Send us Fan Mail Chinese Tuxedo is definitely one of the sexiest rooms in NYC for cocktails and incredible Cantonese food.  Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more. 

Send us Fan Mail Dana Andersen is the owner of The International Wine Company.  She has traveled the great  wine regions of the  world and  studied enology, viticulture and wine economics in Bordeaux, France. She  holds a Masters degree in Vineyard and Winery Management.  From her Military background, to time spent working with the FBI,  there is no stopping her pursuit of excellence. Check out he...