Episode 297-Talking Wine And Restaurants With Jen Ziskin

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 297 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Talking Wine And Restaurants Join Kim and Mark from www.thewww.wine for an engaging interview with Jen Ziskin, the dynamic Executive Director for Massachusetts Restaurants United (MRU) and co-owner/wine director of Brookline, MA's beloved restaurants, La Morra and Punch Bowl. Jen shares her extensive background in the wine and restaurant industry, leading into a discussion on the genesis of Massachusetts Restaurants United. She elaborates on how MRU actively supports Massachusetts restaurants, particularly through valuable liquor and wine education initiatives. The conversation then delves into the evolving landscape of Massachusetts laws concerning restaurants and liquor licenses, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities these changes present. Jen takes us on a journey through her personal wine travels and education, explaining how these experiences profoundly influence her wine list curation and selections at La Morra and Punch Bowl, highlighting her preference for smaller, artisanal producers over big brands. Shifting gears, the interview covers practical aspects of wine consumption, specifically the rules surrounding "wine doggy bags" and the nuances of BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) laws in Massachusetts. The promotion of wine within restaurants is then explored, with Jen offering her perspective on how to effectively introduce and sell wines she personally enjoys to her customers. For aspiring wine list buyers, Jen provides invaluable tips and insights. She also touches upon the practicality and appeal of 1/2 and magnum wine bottles, the strategy behind wine by the glass offerings, the proper handling of corked wines, and essential etiquette for wine sampling. The show concludes with Jen sharing her passion for wine tastings, offering a glimpse into her experiences and services . For more information about Jen and her work, please visit: www.massrestaurantsunited.org www.lamorra.com www.punchbowlbrookline.com Cheers 🍷🍷🍷 Kim and Mark www.thewww.wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #wine #wineeducation #MRU