Best Jbf Podcasts (2024)

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JBF Episode 31; Welcome Coach Matt Figger 1:17:09

21d ago1:17:09

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In this episode of Just Being Frank – Jay Burnham and Coach Martin are happy to welcome in new Assistant Coach Matt Figger as a summer guest. Coach Figger has an extensive resume, including an Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year Award. His experience and relationship with Frank are both vast and will help this team grow. Speaking of the team, …

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Liz Williams on the Southern Food & Beverage Museum's 20th Anniversary 51:35

1d ago51:35

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The Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) celebrates 20 years in 2024 with a new cookbook and special exhibits from Coffee Culture to the 125h Anniversary of Oysters Rockefeller. SoFAB Founder Elizabeth (Liz) Williams discusses how changes in the South's population over time have redefined southern food and shares a few "lagniappes" about popular…

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“On the Road” at The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 in Las Vegas 1:04:04

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Today on our episode #392 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024, which took place in Las Vegas in early June 2024, with its gala awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 5th at the Wynn Las Vegas, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. The 50 Best is a leading authority in globa…

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A Visit with Cynthia Chaplin, Wine Educator, Host, Italian Wine Podcast VOICES 50:08

3d ago50:08

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Many Americans dream of moving to Europe. Cynthia Chaplin did it in 1990, living in Spain, Belgium and ultimately Italy, her home since 2012, where she has built a career as an Italian wine specialist. She is a Vinitaly International Academy Certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional Sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier and the World…

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Rasmus Munk, Alchemist 1:24:50

8d ago1:24:50

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Today on our episode #391 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Rasmus Munk, head chef and co-owner of Alchemist in Copenhagen, Denmark, where Shari dined in late April and interviewed Rasmus on-location. Shari also has a follow-up interview with Rasmus in Las Vegas in June during The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024. Alchemist was ranked…

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Cheese Entrepreneur Paula Lambert Receives Lifetime Achievement Award 29:56

10d ago29:56

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Paula Lambert, Founder of The Mozzarella Company in Dallas, truly is The Big Cheese. She founded her business in 1982 with the goal of bringing the fresh-made mozzarella cheese she learned to make while living in Italy to the U.S.A. The Mozzarella Company offers more than 30 artisanal cheeses, all made by women. The company is also 100% women-led. …

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Christina Grdovic, Wonder 1:06:58

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Today on our episode #390 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Christina Grdovic, or Chris, an influential and inspiring leader in America’s culinary world. Chris was previously the Publisher of Food & Wine for over a decade, and is currently the Head of Partnerships at Marc Lore’s Wonder, a new kind of food hall, transforming delivery a…

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Dr. Liz Thach MW, President, Wine Market Council, on The Business of Wine 52:04

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Dr. Liz Thach MW is the 7th woman in the USA and first in California to become a Master of Wine (May 2011). She has a PhD in Human Resource Development. Dr. Thach has received more than 30 awards and accolades, presented at more than a 100 conferences, published more than 200 articles and written nine books on wine topics. At Sonoma State Universit…

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A Tribute to James Kent (Rebroadcast) 1:03:51

22d ago1:03:51

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Today on our episode #389 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show in honor of James Kent, also known as Jamal James Kent, an outstanding chef, restaurateur, husband, father, and friend, who suddenly passed away this past Saturday, June 15, 2024, from a heart attack at the young age of 45. As a tribute, we are rebroadcasting our epis…

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Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups, Toups Meatery: Serving Food, Family & Community 53:23

27d ago53:23

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Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups' New Orleans restaurant, Toups' Meatery, reflects the Cajun heritage of Isaac's family. Locally sourced beef, pork, duck and venison and Gulf seafood dishes are served in generous portions. Signatures include double cut pork chop, lamb neck, boudin, cracklins, wagyu beef burger, couvillion (his grandmother's fish stew), …

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Digesting the 2024 World's50 Best and JBF Awards with Carolyn O'Neil 49:27

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June is Awards Season in the Restaurant Industry. Food and travel journalist and registered dietitian, Carolyn O'Neil, and TCT's Melanie Young discuss the results of the 2024 World50 Best Awards and James Beard Foundaton Awards, including revised JBF Awards criteria, the evolution of the global kitchen, heritage cooking and food advocacy. Also on t…

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Just Being Frank Epsidoe 30; A Lot to Unpack 1:14:42

1M ago1:14:42

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In this Episode of JBF….there is a lot to unpack. Frank touches on the impact Assistant Coach Brett Nelson left on the program after one season in Amherst and now departing for NC State. A new former Head Coach fills his role as UMass is excited to welcome Matt Figger to the Commonwealth. The roster for the season has been completed and Frank touch…

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Chilled Reds and Sparklers for Summer- Lini Lambrusco and Champagne André Heucq 47:34

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Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from the Emilio-Romagna region of Italy, is a versatile red to chill and serve. It's ideal for summer dining. Alicia Lini's family has produced Lambrusco sparkling wines since 1910. Fanny Heucq's great grandfather started Champagne André Heucq in 1936. The domain is located in the Vallée de Marne, an important growin…

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Shari Bayer, Chefwise, Platform by JBF, NYC 1:15:55

1M ago1:15:55

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Today on our episode #388 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show with Jean-Georges Vongerichten -- acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author, from their recent live audience event at the James Beard Foundation's Platform by JBF, which took place on Sunday, April 14th in NYC. Their one-on-one conversation centers around Shari's new b…

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Behind the Byline with Brett Anderson, NY Times Food Correspondent 54:45

2M ago54:45

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Want to discover under-the-radar restaurants throughout the USA or read up on what and how we are eating? Brett Anderson has been covering food and restaurant industry topics for The New York Times since 2019 and, prior, as restaurant critic and features writer for The Times-Picayune, New Orleans. Anderson’s award-winning reporting has addressed fo…

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Tim Brooke-Webb, 50 Best 1:14:14

2M ago1:14:14

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Today on our episode #387 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Tim Brooke-Webb, Managing Director for 50 Best, the leading authority in global gastronomy and the international drinks scene, showcasing worldwide trends and highlighting great restaurants and bars from all corners of the Earth. With overall responsibility for 50 Best since …

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New Reports Reveal Encouraging Data for the Wine Industry, Well Almost 39:11

2M ago39:11

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A 2024 Wine Market Council study shows that Millennials (ages 28-43) are drinking more wine and trading up to spend more per bottle. Sales of white wines are soaring and reached $42.1billion in 2023. The 2024 BMO Wine Market Report reveals the U.S. Wine Industry surpassed $107 Billion in sales in 2023. Health & wellness are driving sales of low alc…

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Meet the Wine Press: W. Blake Gray, U.S. Editor, Wine-Searcher 51:34

2M ago51:34

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W. Blake Gray is a prolific wine writer covering industry topics that often generate plenty of commentary. Currently U.S. Editor for Wine Searcher, Gray was previously Wine Editor for the San Francisco Chronicle and Food Editor for SF Weekly. In 2013 he won the Louis Roederer Award for Best Online Wine Columnist. He discusses topics he's covered fr…

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Gabriel Ornelas, On the Pass 1:20:42

2M ago1:20:42

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Today on our episode #386 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Gabriel Ornelas, a strategist, producer and founder of Studio Ornelas, a global, multidisciplinary group of business builders who are deeply invested in the worlds of food, hospitality, travel, and culture. An entrepreneur himself, Gabriel has spent his career developing and …

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Just Being Frank Episode 29; Transfer News 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

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In this episode of Just Being Frank Jay and Coach Martin dive into the big news of three incoming transfers who have signed on to become Minutemen next year. The additions nearly complete the roster and Frank is excited about their collective size, strength, character, and ability. The duo also touch upon the immediate impact that the new Chancello…

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VeroVino's Sheila Donohue on Supporting Small Artisan Producers 48:41

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Only one percent of the world’s wines make it to the U.S.A., and VeroVino represents the smallest slice, according to Sheila Donohue, founder. VeroVino is an import company focusing on small-production, eco-friendly wines and olive oils made from artisan farmers in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Austria and California. Donohue worked in fi…

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How Preferabli’s Sensorial AI Truly Personalizes Wine and Spirits 22:54

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Preferabli is a pioneer in sensorial AI for wine, spirits and food. Pam Dillon, Co-founder and CEO, tells the story of why Preferabli was built and how the patented software works like a human expert at scale. Dillon explains how the software helps retail and hospitality businesses provide truly personalized discovery and recommendations, one perso…

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Alain Ducasse, Good Taste: A Life of Food and Passion 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Today on our episode #385 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in NYC at Benoit bistro with her guest, legendary chef Alain Ducasse. Born in 1956 on a farm in the Landes region of France, Chef Ducasse is now at the helm of over thirty restaurants in 9 countries around the world, from prestigious establishments, including Le Meurice A…

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Clesi's Seafood & Catering - A Destination for Boiled Crawfish & Louisiana Fare 33:07

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James Clesi began serving his signature pop-up crawfish boils at venues around New Orleans in 2013 and expanded. Clesi’s Seafood Restaurant & Catering offers award-winning boiled crawfish, shrimp, fresh and chargrilled oysters and popular Louisiana fare like blackened redfish with dirty rice, jambalaya and fried catfish in a casual setting year-rou…

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“On the Road” at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 in Seoul, South Korea 1:49:49

3M ago1:49:49

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Today on our episode #384 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, which took place in Seoul, South Korea in late March 2024, with the gala awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 26th. Asia's 50 Best Restaurants is part of the 50 Best brand, which includes The World's 50 Best Restaurants…

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Chattanooga, Tennessee-Scenic City and Snack City 50:08

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, is called Scenic City thanks to its location on the Tennessee River and its expansive mountain vistas. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts and Civil War history buffs, the city offers many family-friendly attractions. Chattanooga is also an historic Snack City where both Moon-Pies and Little Debbie Snack Cakes in nearby College…

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Just Being Frank Episode 28; Welcome to the offseason 59:59

3M ago59:59

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On this episode of Just Being Frank, Coach Martin takes a pause out of his busy day to reflect on the season that was for the 2023-2024 Minutemen and the conclusion to the year in Brooklyn. Frank talks about the ever-changing world of college athletics, recruiting in the new era of college basketball and he touches on the upcoming non-conference sc…

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Roussillon- Home to France's Renowned Vin Doux Naturels 52:46

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Roussillon in SW France produces 80% of France’s vin doux naturels (VDNs). The centuries-old process for making these fortified sweet wines, known as "mutage," occurs when a spirit is added to stop fermentation early, enabling the wine to retain its natural sugars. Roussillon AOP vin doux naturels include Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes, and Muscat de R…

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Sipping Loire Valley Vouvrays with Alexandre Monmousseau 22:12

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Vouvray is a white wine made with Chenin Blanc grapes in the Central Loire Valley district of Touraine. Vouvray’s range of expressive styles runs from dry to off dry to sweet, sparkling and still. Alexandre Monmousseau is a fifth-generation vigneron who founded Alexandre M in 2020 after many years working in the business. His focus is small product…

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A Wine Glamping Getaway in Abruzzo 49:32

3M ago49:32

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Looking for an off-the beaten track wine glamping getaway in Italy? Consider Abruzzo. Azienda Agricola Cirelli is an organically farmed winery located in the Gran Sasso Park, home to one of the highest peaks in the Appennine Mountains. Stay in one of two well-appointed cabins surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and jaw-dropping views. Founder Fran…

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Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi 58:57

3M ago58:57

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Today on our episode #383 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in London, England with her guest Jeremy Chan, chef and co-founder of Ikoyi, a two Michelin-starred restaurant, which he opened with his best friend, Iré Hassan-Odukale, in London in 2017. Known for its original, flavor-driven cuisine, inspired by Jeremy’s childhood in H…

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Traveling the Alabama and Mississippi Blues Trail- U.S.A. 40:15

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Alabama and Mississippi are both rich in music culture, notably the soulful sounds of the blues. TCT Hosts Melanie Young and David Ransom take you on a driving road trip from The Shoals of Alabama to Tupelo, Mississippi, to the visit the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Then, on to Oxford for a literary and dining stopover before heading to Highway 61'…

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Meet an Award-Winning Long Island Wine Family 52:01

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Charles Massoud grew up in a family of fine wine importers in Lebanon and dreamed of making his own wine. When his career brought him to the U.S.A. in the 1970s, he saw the potential of Long Island to make wine. In 1983 Charles and wife, Ursula, founded Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue on the North Fork to produce fine wines from estate-grown vinife…

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A Legacy of Wine & Art in Montepulciano 51:27

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Caterina Dei continues the legacy of her grandfather, Alibrandi Dei, who planted his first vineyard, Bossona, in Montepulciano in 1964. Cantine Dei is now a leading producer of DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Tuscany. Cantine Dei is a stunning winery built from travertine marble, conceived by Caterina’s late father, Glauco Dei. Honoring his me…

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Nilou Motamed 1:13:41

5M ago1:13:41

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Today on our episode #382 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Nilou Motamed, an Emmy-nominated TV personality, who has been named one of AdWeek’s 30 Most Influential People in Food, and has been shaping the conversation in food and travel for more than 20 years, and has quite literally eaten her way around the planet. Born in Iran and r…

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Valerie Chang Cumpa, Maty's 59:17

5M ago59:17

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Today on our episode #381 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Valerie Chang Cumpa, an award-winning Miami-based chef who along with her family, including her brother Nando, opened Itamae in the Miami Design District, focusing on Nikkei cuisine; and in 2019, the team opened a fast casual oﬀ-shoot concept, B-Side, inside popular Asian Foo…

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JBF Episode 27 with Mike Corey and Brad Davidson 50:37

5M ago50:37

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Fresh off a 22-point win at home over VCU, UMass basketball has already reached 17 wins, something not achieved since 2014-2015 in Amherst. The Minutemen look to keep it going on Saturday, February 24th against Saint Bonaventure. Jay and Frank cover the win and welcome in a pair of dedicated UMass alumni in ESPN’s Mike Corey and Brad Davidson. Mike…

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Andrew Zimmern; SOBEWFF 2024 1:11:25

5M ago1:11:25

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Today on our episode #380 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Andrew Zimmern, an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer, teacher, and social justice advocate. As the creator, executive producer and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food, and Emmy-winni…

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Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins, Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare 50:18

5M ago50:18

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Today on our episode #379 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in NYC with Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins, the newly appointed executive chefs at world renowned restaurant, Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. Max and Marco previously worked together at Chef’s Table earlier in their careers, and …

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Angelo Sosa, Tia Carmen and Kembara 1:09:12

5M ago1:09:12

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Today on our episode #378 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in Phoenix, AZ with Angelo Sosa, executive chef of Tia Carmen and Kembara restaurants at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Angelo is a chef, restaurateur and author of Dominican and Italian descent, who spent years working under world-class chefs and rest…

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Christian F. Puglisi 52:01

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Today on our episode #377 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in Copenhagen, Denmark with her guest Christian F. Puglisi, chef and founder of acclaimed Copenhagen restaurants Relæ, Manfreds, BÆST, and Mirabelle; currently operating BÆST – an organic restaurant mad about raw milk cheeses, artisanal butchery, and award winning pizza; …

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From Venice to Vistorta Estate with Brandino Brandolini 41:26

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The noble Brandolini d’Adda family were respected military leaders serving Venice back to the 1600s. Vistorta, their 19th century country estate and winery in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, is known for its world-class gardens, Merlot wines and local varietals like Fruliano. Fourth generation family member, Brandino Brandolini, graduated Texas A&M and work…

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JBF Episode 26 with Dan Leibovitz 52:35

6M ago52:35

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Welcome to a special episode of Just Being Frank, presented by the Massachusetts Collective featuring a guest appearance from the Big East’s Sr. Associate Commissioner, Dan Leibovitz. With deep-rooted ties to the A-10, Dan recounts his decade-long tenure at Temple, his heyday battles with UMass and close relationship with Coach John Chaney. See Pri…

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Casa Paladin- Lessons on Humility and Purpose from a Family Patriarch 47:41

6M ago47:41

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Located between the Veneto and Friuli, Casa Paladin is a stately winery born from humble origins. At age 16, Valentino Paladin lost his parents He supported his family by farming, baking bread, and opening a grocery. In 1962 he founded Casa Paladin. Today, the Paladin family also owns Bosco del Merlo, Friuli; Castello Bonomi, Franciacorta; Casa Lup…

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Christophe Bellanca, Essential by Christophe 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

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Today on our episode #376 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in NYC with her guest Christophe Bellanca, executive chef and owner of Michelin starred Essential by Christophe, his debut restaurant on New York’s Upper West Side, where he has embraced an à la carte-only menu inspired by his classical French training, serving dishes he …

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Wine Writer/Editor Ray Isle on The World of Wine in Glass 51:31

6M ago51:31

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There's a world of wine to enjoy and many choices. As the executive wine editor for Food & Wine and the wine & spirits editor for Travel + Leisure, Ray Isle has access to many wines to recommend for his column “What to Drink Next.” In his book, "The World in a Wineglass: The Insider's Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink No…

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Sipping KYLR Premium Clean American Rum with Distiller Lexi Close 18:59

6M ago18:59

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Transparency is key in what we drink and eat. People want products made with all natural ingredients and no additives that taste great, says KLYR Rum Distiller Lexi Close. Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, KLYR is the vision of three friends who wanted a clean tasting rum with zero grams of sugar, zero grams of carbohydrates and fewer calories. KLYR ru…

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"On the Road" at Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1:10:09

6M ago1:10:09

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Today on our episode #375 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. This was the 11th edition of this list which launched in 2013 to celebrate gastronomy across the region and to provide diners aroun…

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Just Being Frank Episode 25 57:29

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Biondi-Santi CEO Giampiero Bertolini -A New Chapter for a Storied Wine 43:35

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The name Biondi-Santi is synonymous with the Brunello wines of Tuscany’s Montalcino. At Biondi-Santi family estate, Tenute Il Greppo, Ferrucio Biondi Santi first barrel-aged 100% Sangiovese Grosso in 1888, naming it “Brunello di Montalcino.” In 2017 family owner, Jacopo Biondi-Santi, sold the winery to French firm EPI. Many wondered what would chan…

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