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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Dec 9, 2019 • 42min
Chef Pía León, Chef Gemma Stafford
Peru's Chef Pía León is owner of Kjolle in Lima and a partner with her husband, Virgilio Martinez in Central and Maya,also in Lima, and MIN in the Sacred Valley. León was named Best Female Chef in Latin America in 2018, the year she opened Kjolle. Irish-born Chef Gemma Stafford is creator and host of the popular YouTube cooking series (over 2 million fans), Bigger Bolder Baking, and author of the cookbook: "Bigger Bolder Baking: A Fearless Approach to Baking Anytime." 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Dec 2, 2019 • 50min
2019 Best New Restaurants & Maui Dining
Esquire Magazine Food & Drinks Editor Jeff Gordinier discusses his annual list of Best New Restaurants in the U.S.A., dining trends he's noticing and his recent book "Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World." In Maui, Chef Joey Macadangdang blends Filipino and Hawaiian traditions and flavors at Joey's Kitchen with locations in Napili and Whaler's Village. This local gem is a must-top for authentic, casual Hawaiian fare. www.joeyskitchenhimaui.comThe 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Nov 25, 2019 • 50min
Mark Dixon/Alexis Cornu-Chateau de Berne
Château de Berne, a Relais & Châteaux in southern France with a Michelin star restaurant, produces quintessential Côte de Provence rosé wines. British entrepreneur and proprietor, Mark Dixon, shares his unique story and thoughts on serving as a steward of the land for his four wine estates: Château de Berne, Château Saint Roux, Château des Bertrands and Ultimate Provence. The estates' winemaker, Alexis Cornu, discusses his approach to making rosé wines and how different soils affect styles.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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Nov 14, 2019 • 51min
Rimessa Roscioli, Rome & Salinas NYC
Two dining discoveries in Rome and New York. At Rimessa Roscioli, Sommeliers Alessandro Pepe and Lindsay Gabbard lead popular wine and food tasting experiences, sharing engaging stories about the producers. Rimessa Roscioli also offers a wine club and tutorials. www.winetastingrome.com. In Manhattan, Chef Luis Bollo shares the inspiration and flavors of his native Spain (Basque country) at Salinas, where his savory spin on modern Spanish cooking has earned rave reviews. www.salinasnyc.comThe 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Nov 7, 2019 • 49min
Exploring Tuscany's DOCG Maremma
Maremma is referred to as "Tuscany's Wild West," with scenic seaside villages, clifftop retreats, top restaurants, natural beauty and even a few traditional cowboys ("butteri"). Maremma wines range from crisp whites to elegant reds made from both native and international varieties. Riccardo Lepri, Tenuta Montauto, discusses his family's 60-year-old estate and artisan wines. Francesco Mazzei, owner, Belguardo Estate and President, Consorzio Tutela Vini Maremma discusses the wines and region. 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Nov 1, 2019 • 49min
Chianti Classico's Francesco Ricasoli
Ricasoli is documented as the oldest winery in Italy and the fourth oldest family business in the world. The Ricasoli family castle, Brolio, located in the Chianti hills, dates to 1141 and served as a fortress during many wars. Francesco Ricasoli, family steward and company president since 1993, discusses the Ricasoli family history and its role in creating the original formula to make Chianti Classico wines. He provides an overview of Brolio's vineyards and current wines. www.ricasoli.comThe 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).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Oct 11, 2019 • 51min
Artisan Baker Dan Leader, Bread Alone
After apprenticing with artisan bakers throughout Europe, Daniel Leader founded Bread Alone bakery in New York's Hudson Valley in 1983. Today he is considered one of the nation's leading masters on making artisan bread and a scholar on the art and science of baking. Bread Alone's wholesale/retail distribution now stretches from New York to Boston. Leader is author of five books on baking including the latest, Living Bread: Tradition and Innovation in Artisan Bread Making. www.breadalone.comThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET 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.
Oct 3, 2019 • 50min
Chef Mina Newman & Vintner Sarah Troxell
Chef Mina Newman draws on her Peruvian heritage at Sen Sekana in New York City. The menu features Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese flavors, from fresh ceviche and sushi to pisco roasted mushroom empanadas and quinoa-crusted chicken nanban with black vinegar sauce. Winemaker Sarah Troxell and husband, Galen, own Galen Glen Winery (est 1995) in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Galen Glen was the first winery to plant Grüner Veltliner on the East Coast and second overall in the U.S.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET 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.
Sep 13, 2019 • 51min
Chef Marc Murphy, "Chopped"
Chef Marc Murphy's career has stretched from Monte Carlo to Manhattan, most recently running Landmarc and Ditch Plains restaurants. He is a regular judge on The Food Network's "Chopped" series and active in charitable causes such as Share Our Strength, City Harvest and Food + Finance High School. Murphy works with The Culinary Diplomacy Project, an organization which sends prominent chefs to destinations around the world as representatives of American culture and cuisine. www.marc-murphy.comThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET 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.
Sep 9, 2019 • 51min
Chef Kerry Heffernan and Barbara Sibley
Chef Kerry Heffernan is an activist for sustainable fishing and conservation who serves on the Monterey Bay Aquarium Blue Ribbon Task Force. He is a chef consultant for Seaworthy in New Orleans and for "15 CPW," a private restaurant in Manhattan. Chef Barbara Sibley is owner of La Palapa Cocina Mexicana and two La Palapa Taquerias in New York City. Active in supporting workplace equality, Sibley was honored by the Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York for her fair labor practices. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET 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.
