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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Jun 15, 2017 • 50min
Jean-Christian Jury & Denise Shurtleff
After experiencing heart failure twice, Chef Jean-Christian Jury changed his diet. He opened a vegan restaurant in Berlin, and now travels the world to teach vegan cooking. His "Vegan The Cookbook" (Phaidon), has more than 150 globally inspired plant-based recipes. Denise Shurtleff, Winemaker for Cambria Estate Winery in Santa Barbara County, explains the ideal growing conditions of the Santa Maria Bench where PInot Noir and Chardonnay flourish and shares Cambria's mission to support women.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 8, 2017 • 48min
Alicia Lini and Fanny Heucq
Alicia Lini's family has produced Lambrusco sparkling wines in Italy's Emilia-Romagna since 1910. Alicia explains how her family makes Lambrusco and other LINI910 spumante wines, utilizing both the charmat and metodo classico process. Fanny Heucq's great grandfather started Champagne André Heucq in 1936. Today, Heucq focuses on organic production with a emphasis on the Meunier grape, both as a 100% single varietal champagne, and also as traditionally blended with Chardonnay and PInot Noir.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 1, 2017 • 50min
Matt Moore and Cyril Chirouze
“Southern BBQ is its own religion,” says Matt Moore in his book, "The South’s Best Butts." Matt interviewed pitmasters throughout the Barbecue Belt and explains styles by region, from meat to the rub, sauces and cooking styles. Cyril Chirouze is Head Winemaker at Chateau des Jacques, considered one of the most prestigious estates in Beaujolais. He explains his traditional Burgundian style of making Beaujolais Crus with longer ageing in oak barrels to bring out more complexity of the 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.
May 25, 2017 • 50min
Chef Carlos Swepson, Somm Victoria James
Rosé wines are finally getting some respect says NYC Sommelier Victoria James, Beverage Director at Piora and Cote. She discusses the growing appeal of rosé wines, different styles and production methods from her book, Drink Pink: A Celebration of Rosé. Chef Carlos Swepson, owner of Boulevard Bistro in Harlem, talks about his culinary mentors including his grandmother in Natchez, MS, who inspired his Southern comfort cuisine. He shares tips on making his popular biscuits and fried chicken.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.
May 22, 2017 • 49min
Ansley Coale and Steve Olson
Distiller Ansley Coale is cofounder of acclaimed Germain-Robin distillery and founder of Craft Distillers, where he's helped launch spirits brands such as Hangar One, Low Gap, Maison Surrenne, Mezcalero, Russell Henry and Millard Fillmore Brandy. Prolific Wine and Spirits Educator Steve Olson has changed the way we think about Spanish Sherry, Greek wines and agave spirits. He's a partner in Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal and J Rieger & Co and a founding partner in Beverage Alcohol Resource.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.
May 11, 2017 • 50min
Chef Nina Curtis and Kathleen Squires
Nina Curtis is Executive Chef at The Ranch in Malibu, CA, a luxury wellness retreat, where she oversees menu planning and nutrition programs. A former weight lifter and dancer, Chef Nina discusses her decision to embrace a plant-based lifestyle and how she creates her beautiful, flavorful and satisfying dishes. Food and travel writer Kathleen Squires (Wall Street Journal, Saveur, Time Out) discusses the new documentary film she co-produced, "James Beard: America's Foodie," about Beard's life 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.
May 4, 2017 • 49min
Restaurateur - Chef Barbara Lynch
Barbara Lynch, owner of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, discusses her memoir, "Out of Line: A Life Playing with Fire," and reflects on past, present and future. Barbara grew up in a housing project in South Boston. She rose through the ranks in Boston restaurants to become an award- winning chef and now oversees seven celebrated restaurants of her own including No 9 Park, B&G Oysters, Drink, Sportello and Menton. She's a recipient of The James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurateur Award.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.
Apr 27, 2017 • 48min
Chefs Patti Jackson & Jenny McCoy
Chef Patti Jackson owns Michelin Star Delaware and Hudson restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, showcasing regional Mid-Atlantic fare. Patti created a "Ladies Lunch" commemorative menu for landmark Delmonico's Restaurant in Lower Manhattan. Jenny McCoy is Co-Chair for the Advanced Pastry Studies at Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). She is co-curator of the Zero Waste Food Conference, presented by ICE and The New School, where culinary industry professionals address solutions for reducing food waste.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.
Apr 21, 2017 • 49min
Dr. Fred Mayo and FAB's Randi Weinstein
Veteran hospitality industry educator & consultant, Fred Mayo, PhD, author of "Modern American Manners," discusses the nuances of proper etiquette, whether dining out or attending a private dinner, from being an attentive host to a gracious guest. Dr. Mayo has held academic positions in hospitality at both New York University and Culinary Institute of America. Hospitality industry maven Randi Weinstein discusses FAB, her symposium for professional women in food in beverage in Charleston, SC. 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.
Apr 13, 2017 • 46min
Letizia Matiacci and Michael-Ann Rowe
Cooking teacher Letizia Matiacci is Founder of Alla Madonna dell Piatto," ("Our Lady of the Plate'), a farmhouse in Umbria, Italy where she teaches cooking classes for small groups of lucky visitors. Her cookbook is "A Kitchen with a View." Canadian born professional cook and journalist Michael-Ann Rowe, aka "The Fishionista," is committed to helping you "put your best fish forward" teaching people through her video series by the same name how to purchase, cook and enjoy fish sustainably.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.
