Through The Grapevine | Culture + Hospitality

This week on Through the Grapevine , we welcome Brad and Ally Kurtz of Vine Farm Ridge—Livermore Valley’s newest winery making big moves on the first ridge above the valley floor. Brad returns to the show with Ally joining for the first time, and together they share the bold vision behind reviving a neglected 14-acre site, discovering its hidden potential, and replanting it to build a vineyard tha...

This week, Savannah and I sit down with Lisa Corti , owner of Butter & Batter Cookie Bar in Livermore. After 16 years in law enforcement, Lisa found healing and creativity in baking — turning it into a business that now serves her community in new and meaningful ways. We talk about her journey, the challenges and triumphs along the way, and how Butter & Batter has become both a passion and...

This week, I sit down with Holly and Eric Kung, the heart and soul behind Grounded Coffee in Livermore. We talk about what inspired them to open their shop, the magic of the “third space,” and how they measure the real impact of community. From sourcing local to giving back, Holly and Eric are proof that coffee can be a catalyst for connection. #eatlocal #drinklocal #livelocal

In this episode, we sit down with sibling duo Ali & Addison Westbrook , the passionate owners behind Best Budz Vintage — downtown Livermore’s freshest new shop and a bold statement in sustainable style. More than just curating killer pieces from the ‘60s through the ‘90s, Aly and Addison are on a mission to fight fast fashion , raise awareness for conscious shopping , and create a collaborativ...

Yo we are back in the studio with special guest Alameda County District 1 Supervisor - David Haubert & his assistant Lindsey Knight. David and his team have been working hard to put together the world's first Global AV,A consisting of over 10 regions from all over the world from Croatia, to Chinon, to South America. After a few months of inception the Livermore Valley is hosting their first event...

Welcome to Good Morning Maxwell!  Your Premier Event Spaces in the Bay Area ​Nestled in the heart of Northern California, Good Morning Maxwell offers inspiring event venues in  Livermore ,  Pleasanton ,  Brentwood , and  Castro Valley . Our spaces are designed to connect families, friends, creatives, local artists, and the community, making every occasion truly special. In this episode, we are joi...

In this week's show we got to sit down with Todd Utikal. Owner and operator of Sidetrack Bar + Grill in Pleasanton,CA. Todd shares how his experiences pushed him to open Sidetrack. From travel agent, auctioneer, broker, to civic ambassador. Todd gives us insight on how he has always been driven to give more than he takes and the bounty that it has bestowed upon him and his community. He gives...

This episode is loaded with fun, storytelling, laughter, and Wine! You heard it right, it has been too long since Team TTG has opened up a bottle of vino during the podcast. Chef Debbie Casey of Chef Debbie Meal Prep Service is in the studio with us, taking us through her 'Curious' journey as a publisher, teacher, world traveler, foodie, and now big league Chef helping to feed the Tri-Valley. From...

In this episode, Hannah Berglund takes us through her journey from small business dreamer to small business owner. Sharing what sacrifices had to be made so she and her husband Nic could one day become business owners. Hannah & Nic stumbled upon Livermore in 2017 and immediately fell in love with his small-town charm. Since opening its doors in 2022, they have quickly climbed the ranks as one...

In this episode, TTG is joined by Hospitality Entrepreneur & Real Estate Developer Michelle Boss. She owns the new Livermore Valley Wine Country Inn and is hoping to break ground soon. This 30-room boutique is a much-needed wine country acquisition that can help drive some amazing new tourism here in the region. Michelle takes us through her professional journey and shares what it has taken to...

Join JTM as he takes on this Mastermind Recap solo bolo! It is a one man show today! No energy, and no fun lost though. Tune in now for updates on local news, events going on here in the Livermore Valley as well as a full recap on the first R.I.S.E. Masterminds held at Good Morning Maxwell.

After three generations and over 100 years in business, Livermore is excited to announce that Meadowlark Dairy is headed our way! Slated to open this summer, the historic Meadowlark Dairy is opening its second location here in the heart of Downtown Livermore. We are joined by third-generation owner Jesse Takens as he takes us through the history and inception of 2.0. Please help us welcome Jesse a...

Team TTG ventures a bit outside our normal conversation today. Feeling the weight of some rather polarizing national headlines. We felt the need to unpack some feelings with one another. Since taking office, our new administration has come on strong, targeting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Making it the scapegoat for many of America's current socioeconomic downfalls. While at the core, w...

Team TTG is back in the studio since their enormous R.I.S.E. Bankhead Theater event and is excited to chat about what is next. R.I.S.E. Masterminds is an in-person follow-up giving us the chance to sit down on a more intimate level and continue to create a community and a critical mass of small business entrepreneurs to help us move the needle and operationalize our success. We share some exciting...

Welcome Back & Happy New Year SVC + JTM returns from a winter slumber excited to talk about their upcoming event happening January 21st at the Bankhead Theater Of Performing Arts in Downtown Livermore. Sharing exciting news about what you can expect from the event and this year's podcast. As well as answering some questions about what you can expect! Tickets are still live and will also be sol...

After several months of chasing one another, we are excited to sit down with the two men behind Foragers Market Co. Justin Johal and Harv Singh are the curators of our Livermore Farmers Market, along with San Ramon, Niles Fremont, and West Oakland. Since taking over management of our Livermore farmers, these two have completely revitalized how our community ability to come together and celebrate a...

Come hang out with just JTM on this episode. JTM takes you through some local news and updates. Livermore's second-largest brewery is coming to a close, and there are quite a few vacancies in downtown Livermore. What do you make of it? Once warmed up, JTM dives into some exciting details about TTG's 2nd Annual Mixer. Last year we were excited to host this event at Almost Famous Wine Co. in the Vas...

The Thrupple is back in the studio for episode 103 with Faith Alpher A native of Teaneck, New Jersey, Faith Alpher has been delighting audiences for years. A trained actress, comedian, radio personality, wife, mother, and dog-lover, Faith has a remarkable gift for connecting with people of every background. On stage, her larger-than-life personality and willingness to share her life’s experiences...

We are happy to be back after a little end-of-summer break. Lots has happened in the month that we have been away, and we are creeping closer and closer to election season. Join us as JTM sits down for a one-on-one interview with District 3 City Nominee Steven Dunbar. We felt obligated to sit down with a couple of community leaders and learn more about how they aim to impact the Livermore Valley a...

We are happy to be back after a little end-of-summer break. Lots has happened in the month that we have been away, and we are creeping closer and closer to election season. Join us as JTM sits down for a one-on-one interview with District 4 City Nominee Kristie Wang [W-ong]. We felt obligated to sit down with a couple of community leaders and learn more about how they aim to impact the Livermore V...

Episode 100 - woohoo. It has taken 5 wonderful years to get to this point and we look forward to many more. Thank you to all those who have supported us. We thought, who better to join us on the podcast than one of our longest-listening supporters than Apolline Augustine aka Apple. Apple is the General Manager at Livermore's acclaimed Wingen Bakery. Born and raised in a small town outside of P...

This episode is all about food that makes you happy and the wines that we enjoy drinking with them. SVC + JTM hit up the Livermore Valley Interwinery Tasting to check out the 2024 vintage here in the region. We recap wines and people to be excited about, wines of the night, the biggest surprises, and more. JTM then surprises SVC to pair the best wines from the tasting with a few of her favorite Li...

Spoiler Alert - If you have not completed The Bear season 3, consider this your warning. In this episode, Jeremy Troupe-Masi & Savannah Vento-Chun review the highly acclaimed and Emmy award-winning show 'The Bear'. SVC & JTM challenge various reviews while also offering a few of their own and ultimately answer the question. Did season 3 live up to the hype!? Tune in now and find ou...

,Join us as we sit down with Frances[Franny] Catano and Joe Tomaszak, the owners of Livermore's very first fish bar. Cured Fish Bar offers up some of the freshest seafood bites within 40 miles, reminding us that while inland, we are a coastal town. In this episode, we sit down and look under the hood at what it took for them to take the leap of faith and go all in on themselves and why they ch...

The gang is back together, chatting about all the latest Livermore Valley + Downtown News. We also take on the topic of tipping. As so many have felt, tipping has become a significant financial consideration and burden in some cases relative to going out and spending money. We take a stab at dissecting what has caused such an uptick in what is being deemed 'guilt tipping'. Tune in now and...