The Connected Table Live
Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to the people and stories in the world of eating, drinking, hospitality and travel. Hear from chefs, restaurateurs, vintners, farmers, sommeliers, mixologists, authors, educators and more. Discover new places and go behind-the-scenes. Melanie and David are an insatiably curious culinary couple who bring a delicious new approach to exploring the pleasures of the palate. #connectedtable @connectedtable Wednesdays, 2 p.m.ET./11a.m. PT. on W4CY Radio http://www.W4CY.com. The show will be available on demand at www.iHeartRadio.com and everywhere the iHeartRadio app is available under the Shows & Personalities section. The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at Wednesday's 2PM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).
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August 4, 2022 • 48 min
Since its founding in 2002 in New Orleans, Tales of the Cocktail, has become the premier global gathering for anyone working in the hospitality and drinks industry. Celebrating 20 years in 2022, Tales of the Cocktail held its first in-person conference since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's theme of "Progress" focused on the resilience of bar professionals, advocacy, mental health and career development. ...
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July 28, 2022 • 52 min
Entrepreneur and Master Distiller Alexandre Gabriel refers to himself as "the creator of emotions" and a "simple farmer," but he is a true visionary in the spirits industry. Born in Burgundy to a farming family, he established Maison Ferrand in 1989 with headquarters in the historic Château de Bonbonnet where Cognac had been made for 10 generations. Gabriel's portfolio of acclaimed artisan spirits includes Pierr...
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July 21, 2022 • 34 min
From Italy, Nino Negri Winemaker Danilo Drocco discusses the terroir of Valtellina DOCG, whose steep terrain in the Lombardy Alps is one of the most challenging regions to grow grapes. DOCG Valtellina wines must be 90% Chiavennasca, local dialect for Nebbiolo. From Argentina, Bodega Luigi Bosca's Head Winemaker Pablo Cunéo discusses the growing conditions of Mendoza’s Maipú, Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley and styles of Malbec, as...
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July 14, 2022 • 51 min
Jessica Little grew up helping out at her family's 350-acre farm and creamery, Sweet Grass Dairy, located in Thomasville, Georgia. Today, Jessica runs the family business with husband, Jeremy. Named after the grassy pastures where the farm's cows freely roam and graze. Sweet Grass Dairy produces award-winning artisan cheeses. www.sweetgrassdairy.com
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July 13, 2022 • 20 min
Nino Negri is a wine estate in Italy’s Valtellina DOCG, recognized as one of the most challenging regions to grow grapes due to its rugged terrain in the Lombardy Alps. Steep terraced vineyards require hand-harvesting and airlifting harvested grapes by helicopter! DOCG Valtellina wines must contain at least 90% Chiavennasca, local dialect for Nebbiolo. Winemaker Danilo Drocco discusses the terroir and Nino Negri’s Vigne di Montagna...
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July 7, 2022 • 37 min
Tenuta di Artimino in Carmignano was built in 1596 as a hunting lodge for Count Ferdinando di Medici. The villa remained privately owned over the years and survived the World Wars. In the 1980s it was purchased by Giuseppe Olmo, an Olympic bicyclist and entrepreneur, and is now a UNESCO Heritage site. Tenuta di Artimino produces DOCG Carmignano wines (one of Italy's smallest DOCGs) and has a hotel and spa. Annabella Pascale, CE...
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June 29, 2022 • 9 min
Joe Kysela grew up in the wine business meeting vintners' families and learning about sales and marketing while traveling with his father, Fran Kysela, founder of Kysela Pére & Fils, a leading importer of fine wines, spirits, sakes and ciders. The experience and close relationships formed primed him for joining the family business. Joe shares his thoughts on why education, delivering an authentic story and true-to-type wine...
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June 22, 2022 • 12 min
The Siegel family has made an impact in Chile, from its skylines to its grapevines. Alberto Siegel Sr.’s grandfather was a renowned architect who built many important buildings in Santiago. Alberto’s father, Don Germán, was a viticulturalist. In 1980, father and son cofounded Viña Siegel in Colchagua Valley to grow grapes. They started bottling their own wines in 1997. Siegel Family Wines produces critically acclaimed estate blend ...
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June 16, 2022 • 41 min
The Siegel family emigrated to Chile from Austria in the 1800s, began growing grapes in the Colchagua Valley in the 1980s and first bottled estate wines in 1997, now Siegel Family Wines. The Thorn-Clarke families were early settlers and grape growers in Australia's Barossa Valley. Thorn-Clarke Winery started bottling estate wines in 1998. Riebeek Cellars in South Africa's Swartland started as a cooperative of farmers in 194...
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June 12, 2022 • 13 min
Les Crus Faugères in Languedoc Roussillon has a central and historic role in AOC Faugères (est. 1982). Since 1959 it has been the only cooperative winery in the area, managing 2,223 acres of vines- nearly half of the vineyards and wine production in Faugères. Jérôme d’Hurlaborde, Commercial Director, Les Crus Faugères Mas Olivier, discusses AOC Faugères' ideal Mediterranean terroir and schist soils which produce expressive Syra...
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June 9, 2022 • 49 min
Tujague's in the French Quarter was established 1856 by French immigrants, Guillaume and Marie Abadie Tujague. It is New Orleans' second oldest restaurant with one of the oldest standup bars in America. It's where the Grasshopper cocktail and Bourbon Milk Punch were invented. Tujague's is also the birthplace of "brunch," originally a generous late breakfast for French Market workers. Mark Latter's family...
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June 9, 2022 • 13 min
Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinotage are some of the well-known grapes grown in South Africa, including Swartland on the Western Cape, where Riebeek Cellars started in 1941 as a passion project for a community of farmers working collectively, and now well into their 3rd & 4th generations. This inland area's dry conditions produce hearty grapes with exquisite ripe fruit shares Riebeek Cellars Export Director Kara Van Zyl, wh...
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June 6, 2022 • 16 min
Thorn-Clarke represents the union of two families and six generations of grape growing in Australia’s Barossa valley. The Thorn family were some of the earliest settlers in the region and have been growing grapes since the 1870s. Their first bottled vintage was a 1998 Shiraz. Today, the family has 600 acres of vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Sam Clarke, co-proprietor and son of cofounders, Cheryl Thorn and David Clarke, discusses ...
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May 25, 2022 • 51 min
Meet Sena and Richard Wheeler, a 3rd generation fishing family in Alaska and owners of Sena Sea (www.senasea.com). Sena's Norwegian grandfather emigrated to the U.S. and became a commercial fisherman in 1938. Husband, Rich, has fished for more than 25 years. They discuss Alaska's fishing industry and what many consider the "Wagyu of Seafood"- Copper River Salmon -prized for its succulent flavor, buttery texture and ...
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May 18, 2022 • 29 min
Lucas Carton is a landmark Michelin Star restaurant in Paris known for its modern French cuisine and Art Nouveau interior designed by Louis Majorelle. Established in 1839, it is Paris' first gastronomic restaurant and the first to introduce wine and food pairing menus. Chef Hugo Bourny discusses his approach to sourcing locally, from fresh fish from Brittany, Sturia Caviar from Aquitaine and produce throughout France for his vi...
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May 12, 2022 • 41 min
Known for its stunning castles and gardens, the Loire Valley is France's third largest wine producing region with incredible diversity among its 53 appellations. It is the largest producer of AOP white wines, notably Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, and is a leading producer of AOP rosé wines, Crémant de Loire sparkling wines and Cabernet Franc reds. Melanie and David discuss the wines of Central Loire, incuding Anjou, Tourain...
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May 6, 2022 • 11 min
After a long career in vineyard management, Clay Shannon established his namesake winery on California’s North Coast in 1996. He chose remote Lake County for its red soil, high elevation and ideal growing conditions. Today, Shannon Family Wines has 2000 acres, half under vine, the rest preserved. Shannon produces a range of reds and whites including its signature Shannon label, Ovis, a premium single vineyard estate red, and Buck S...
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May 6, 2022 • 53 min
Daphne Oz is an Emmy-Award Winning television host, food writer, and chef. She was one of five co-hosts on the ABC daytime talk show The Chew for the show's first six seasons- 2011 to 2017 and is currently a co-host of the syndicated talk/cooking show The Good Dish.
Growing up in a family of surgeons, Daphne Oz understood the importance of healthy eating. She is author of several bestselling books on healthy cooking including “E...
Growing up in a family of surgeons, Daphne Oz understood the importance of healthy eating. She is author of several bestselling books on healthy cooking including “E...
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May 6, 2022 • 52 min
Ranked Louisiana's top hotel- and one of the nation's best- The Windsor Court provides an elegant oasis in the heart of New Orleans, and a welcome respite from the nearby evening bustle of the French Quarter, Casino and Riverwalk. Culinary Director/ Chef Igor Krichmar's menu at The Grill Room menu reflects his global perspective and refined cooking style. Director of Beverage and Bars, Nicholas Karel discusses his take ...
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April 22, 2022 • 48 min
New Orleans native and local chef-restaurateur, Susan Spicer, grew up traveling the world with her family; her father served in the Naval diplomatic corps. The experience opened her eyes to global cuisines. Spicer is co-owner of Bayona, an award-winning restaurant located in a 200-year-old French Quarter cottage with a globally inspired menu, and Rosedale, a low-key restaurant and patio area serving seasonal dishes with Louisiana f...
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