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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Aug 24, 2017 • 48min
Sarah Masoni & Brittany Wood Nickerson
What makes a food entrepreneur succcessful and what drives food innovation? Sarah Masoni, Manager of Product Development at the Food Innovation Center, Oregon State Univ., explains and discusses some of the products her team is working on with budding entrepreneurs. Herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson explains how herbs can add flavor, balance and health benefits to your diet. Author of "The Herbalist's Kitchen," Brittany leads workshops on herbal cooking and using them as culinary medicine.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.
Aug 17, 2017 • 50min
Author Bianca Bosker/Vintner Lynn Fritz
Bianca Bosker traded a tech writing job for an immersion into wine for her book "Cork Dork." She worked as a cellar rat, trained with top sommeliers, met with sensory scientists to learn how the brain affects smell and taste and studied to earn her sommelier's certificate. Lynn Fritz, owner of Lynmar Estate, located in Russian River Valley (Sonoma) discusses the range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines produced in his three vineyards using minimal intervention and meticulous clonal selection.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.
Aug 10, 2017 • 50min
Susan Ungaro, The James Beard Foundation
As President of The James Beard Foundation (JBF), the nation's preeminent culinary organization, Susan Ungaro has spearheaded many programs to increase national awareness for JBF, advocate for diversity and gender equality in the foodservice industry, celebrate the nation's culinary talents and nurture future talent through scholarships. She discusses her role for the past eleven years that has introduced initiatives such as the JBF Leadership Awards, Food Summit and Women's Leadership Programs.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.
Aug 4, 2017 • 50min
Oysters & Chablis & The North Fork Table
A visit with Claudia Fleming, James Beard Award Winning Pastry Chef and a Proprietor at The North Fork Table & Inn on Long Island's bucolic North Shore. Executive Chef Stephan Bogardus discusses his locally inspired menu. What are the best wines to pair with fresh oysters? Journalist and oyster scholar, Rowan Jacobson, author of "The Essential Oyster," explains how "terroir" affects different species of oysters as much as it does styles of wine. He says Chablis wines are the classic pairing.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.
Jul 27, 2017 • 50min
Chef Bill Telepan & Tim Zagat
Chef Bill Telepan brings his commitment to working with small farmers and sourcing the best seasonal fish to Oceana Restaurant in Manhattan. Bill serves as Executive Chef for Wellness in the Schools, a non-profit which inspires healthy eating and fitness for kids in public schools. Tim Zagat discusses creating the Zagat Survey dining guides with wife Nina and its expansion under Google. He shares memories about launching NYC Restaurant Week in 1992 and why 25 years later it's still going strong.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.
Jul 21, 2017 • 50min
Emily Elsen and Erica Duecy
Sisters Emily and Melissa Elsen own Four & Twenty Blackbirds bakeries with locations in Brooklyn and are authors of a bestselling cookbook by the same name. Their seasonal pies were inspired by their grandmother, Liz, who made pies for their family's restaurant in South Dakota. Erica Duecy is managing editor of SevenFifty Daily, a digital magazine with a fresh approach to covering the beverage alcohol industry. Erica is author of the cocktail book, "Storied Sips," and shares a few stories.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.
Jul 14, 2017 • 49min
Lisa Ekus and Deepa Thomas
Lisa Ekus has built a 35-year career working with cookbook authors and food and beverage companies as Founder of The Lisa Ekus Group. If you want to write a book, become a spokesperson, hone your media skills or boost your brand recognition, Lisa is the "go to" person. It started with the goal to help her diabetic husband reclaim his health. In "Deep's Secrets," author Deepa Thomas shares her flavorful, healthy slow carb recipes that weaned her husband off insulin and helped her lose 20 pounds.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.
Jul 6, 2017 • 50min
Stanislas Thierry and Nick Velardo
Visiting The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida, Melanie & David chat with Nick Velardo, VP of Food & Beverage, who oversees the resort's nine restaurants. Founded in 1896 by Henry Flager and overseen by his heirs, The Breakers is a beloved historic architectural landmark. Stanislas Thierry, VP of Sales & Marketing for Vranken-Pommery America, shares the legacy of Louise Pommery who is credited for creating the Brut Champagne style. The company has launched Louis Pommery California sparkling wine.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.
Jun 29, 2017 • 50min
François Robin & Chris Crocker
François Robin has the prestigious designation "Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (Best French Craftsman). He is a cheesemonger who travels the world to educate and lecture on cheeses from France. François discusses the "terroir" of different cheeses and how to serve. Specialty foods are a $127 billion industry. Chris Crocker, SVP for the Specialty Food Association, discusses the Summer Fancy Food Show's eye-opening Future of Food exhibit, food trends and how consumers today shop for food. 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.
Jun 22, 2017 • 48min
Nancie McDermott, Stew and Blake Leonard
Food Writer & Cookbook Author Nancie McDermott explores southern fruits, from blackberries and strawberries to mayhaws and pawpaws in FRUIT: A Savor the South Cookbook (Univ. of North Carolina Press). Family-run grocery store chain, Stew Leonard's, is a pioneer in creating experiential shopping experiences for its customers. President & CEO Stew Leonard Jr. discusses the history and guiding principles of Stew Leonard's. Blake Leonard, a certified sommelier, discusses the company's wine program.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.
