The Connected Table Live

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...

Our Aloha show features two talents influenced by Hawaii: Raised in Oahu, renowned Mixologist Julie Reiner draws upon growing up with an abundance of fresh-farm ingredients to create seasonally inspired cocktails at her NYC bars, Flatiron Lounge, Pegu Club and Clover Club. James Beard Award winning Chef Philippe Chin traded the East Coast for Maui where he fuses classic French training a French- A...

Father-Daughter Restaurateurs Tony and Marisa May, serve authentic Italian cuisine at top rated SD26 in New York City. Italian family and cooking are the heart and soul of the Mays and their restaurant. Tony's 50 year career includes running Rainbow Room, Palio, Gemelli, San Domenico (now SD26), creating a cooking school in Italy and scholarships. Marisa has worked alongside her father since age 1...

Bartending's dynamic duo, Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix, created Speed-Rack, the largest female bartending competition in the USA and now expanding overseas. Speed Rack has raised over $250,000 for breast cancer charities. Steve Vuylsteke, is CEO of SakéOne, the only American operated sake brewery focused exclusively on premium sake in Oregon’s wine rich Willamette Valley, and importer of some of J...

Insatiable restaurant critic Gael Greene has covered the New York restaurant scene for 47 years and co founded the charity, Citymeals-on-Wheels. She was recently named a Living Landmark by the City of New York. Sommelier and Wine Educator Andrea Robinson is Delta Air Lines Wine Sommlier and has launched The One, line of wine stemware. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) pa...

Seafood scholar and oyster expert Jon Rowley and Chocolat Moderne Founder Joan Couloks talk with us about two of our favorite holidays foods: how to enjoy and how to pair wines and spirits. 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: http...

Linda Gassenheimer writes the Miami Herald's syndicated food column, "Dinner in Minutes," hosts NPR's "Food New & Views," and has written over 30 cookbooks including three new books on diabetes nutrition and cooking. International best selling author Mireille Giuliano ("French Women Don't Get Fat," "Women for All Seasons") has written "Meet Paris Oyster" document her love for this delightful mollu...

Chef, restaurateur and author of Gran Cocina Latina Maricel Presilla discusses Latin American culinary traditions and her approach to writing and cooking the cuisine of her heritage. Author, TV personality and wine and food journalist David Rosengarten previews his new Rosengarten Report This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/)...

William (Bill) Deutsch founded Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits 33 years ago with the vision of running a family owned company that would market fines wines from family-owned producers around the world. Today, DFWS is the #1 imported wine company and #6 largest wine company overall with well known, top selling brands such as Georges Duboeuf, Josh Cellars and [yellow tail.] The company is based on Deu...

New York, NY State Wines, Taste NY, wines, ciders, spirits, Bourbon, Gin, Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Long Island Wine Country, Uncork New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Agriculture, NY economy, Manhattan, drink 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 t...

wine, food, Thanksgiving, cookbook, cooking, Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau, entertaining, holidays 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/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support .

Asheville Distilling Co.'s Troy Ball is the Moonshine Mom, makers of Troy & Sons whiskey. Blau & Associates Elizabeth Blau, hit the jackpoint turning Las Vegas into a dining destination 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://...

International best selling author and wine educator Kevin Zraly discusses his career in wine, the legacy of Windows on the World and the school by the same name that he founded and runs today. 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: h...

Melanie and David talk with two "spirited women" - Macchu Pisco's Lizzie Datrindade Asher and Brenne Whiskey's Allison Patel 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/the-connected-table-live--1277037/su...

Napa Valley's Michael Martini, third generation winemaker at Louis Martini Winery in St. Helena, discussed his family's wine making tradition, the harvest and the impact the CA drought has on the wine industry. 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...

Meet Michael Martini, third generation winemaker at his family's esteemed Louis M. Martini Winery in Napa, CA. 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/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support .