The Connected Table Live
Talk 4 Radio
Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the palate. Connect and visit www.theconnectedtable.com Instagram@theconnectedtable Like on Facebook@connectedtableThe Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/food_and_beverage_podcasts/The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 52min
Natalie Christensen & Adam Yellin
New Zealand native Natalie Christensen is Chief Winemaker at Yealands in the Marlborough appellation of the South Island. Before attaining her oenology degree, Christensen earned a Master's in music and is an accomplished double bass player. She discusses Yealands' location, wines, and sustainability. New Orleans native Adam Yellin is executive chef/co-owner of Local Catch Bar & Grill in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. His menu blends creole and Baja flavors to local seafood and popular fish tacos.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Feb 25, 2021 • 52min
Author Michael Twitty/Advocate Lia Jones
Michael Twitty explores the links between food, cultural identity and ancestry in his award-winning book, The Cooking Gene, which documents his own genealogical search from the USA to Africa. A scholar on both Judaic and Afro-American culture and heritage, Twitty writes the food blog, Afroculinaria. After two decades working in hospitality and experiencing marginalization, Lia Jones founded Diversity in Food & Beverage to advocate for better diversity, equality and inclusion within the industry.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Feb 19, 2021 • 51min
André Hueston Mack, Maison Noir Wines
At age 30, André Hueston Mack was named Best Young Sommelier by a prestigious culinary group, the first African American to achieve this honor. His career path led him to Napa to become sommelier at Chef Thomas Keller's French Laundry and to New York as head sommelier for Per Se restaurant. In 2007, Mack started Maison Noir Wines in Oregon, focusing on terroir driven wines with eye-grabbing labels designed by Mack. He also own AndSons, a wine and ham bar in Brooklyn. www.maisonnoirwines..comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Feb 12, 2021 • 50min
Theodora Lee, Owner, Theopolis Vineyards
Theodora Lee leads a dual life as a senior partner at Littler Mendelson, specialists in employment law, and owner of Theopolis Vineyards in Mendocino County's Yorkville Highlands. A native Texan used to farm life, Lee acquired land to plant vines in 2001 and released her first estate bottled wines in 2014. Theopolis Vineyards' Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir have received awards and top ratings, earning Lee the moniker, "Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards." www.theopolisvineyards.com.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Feb 4, 2021 • 47min
Fla. Gulf Coast Oyster Boss, Jeff Tilley
Florida's Gulf Coast is an important source for fresh seafood. For years, the region supplied 90% of Florida's oysters and 10% of the nation’s. Jeff Tilley and son, Reid Tilley, are partners in Oyster Boss, located in Florida’s Panhandle. Tilley explains the differences in wild vs farm oyster cultivation and processing and discusses challenges the Florida oyster industry faces, sustainability, best practices and why knowing the source of your oysters is important. www.oysterboss.com.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Jan 28, 2021 • 52min
Ursula, Charles & Phillipe Massoud
The Massoud family has contributed to the culinary landscape of New York State since the early 1980s. Ursula and Charles Massoud founded Paumanok Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island in 1983 to produce fine wines from estate-grown vinifera grapes. They later acquired Palmer Vineyards. The family run winery includes sons Kareem, Nabeel and Salim. Nephew Philippe Massoud is owner and executive chef of ilili Restaurant in New York City, which features a menu inspired by his native Lebanon.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Jan 21, 2021 • 41min
Meet Hilton Head Social Bakery's Owners
Chef Philippe Feret and wife, Marissa Feret, own Hilton Head Social Bakery, a must-visit spot for breads, pastries and other baked goods in Hilton Head Island, a top U.S. destination. Born and raised in Normandy, France, where he worked in his father's patisserie, Philippe served as Exec. Chef at legendary restaurants Windows on the World and Tavern on the Green. The couple discusses their popular patisserie & bakery(IG@hiltonheadsocialbakery) and why they enjoy living in Hilton Head.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Jan 14, 2021 • 52min
Alpana Singh + A Balanced Glass
Alpana Singh made news as the youngest woman and first South Asian to become a Master Sommelier. Inspired by her parents, Fijian-Indian immigrants who worked in food & restaurants, Singh pursued a hospitality career in wine and became a restaurateur. She is owner of Terra & Vine in Evanston, Il. Wine industry pros Rebecca Hopkins (founder) and Cathy Huyghe (co-curator) discuss A Balanced Glass, a supportive forum to promote self-care in the beverage alcohol community. www.abalancedglass.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Jan 7, 2021 • 15min
Alsace Vintners Jacques & Anaïs Cattin
The Cattin family has made wines in a village near Colmar since 1720, when Swiss-born François Cattin settled in Alsace in northeast France. Domaine Joseph Cattin is one of Alsace’s largest family-owned wineries,a leading producer of food-friendly white wines and Crémant d’Alsace. Jacques and Anaïs Sirop Cattin discuss why ancestor and winery namesake, Joseph Cattin was a respected viticulture pioneer in Alsace. They suggest wine and food pairings, from cheeses to global cuisines.www.cattin.frThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Jan 6, 2021 • 42min
Saru Jayaraman, One Fair Wage
As President of One Fair Wage & Director of the Food Labor Research Center at University of California, Berkeley, Saru Jayaraman has spent 20+ years organizing and advocating for raising wages and improved working conditions for restaurant and other service workers. In 2020, One Fair Wage issued a report on increased sexual harassment against tipped restaurant workers during the pandemic, underscoring a call for change. Jayaraman was named a Champion of Change by the White House in 2014.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
