This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by "sommelier with a punk rock past" Christina Fuhrman, Wine &amp; Service Director at Piora in New York's West Village, Ernest Lepore of the famous Italian bakery Ferrara, and Lisa Suriano, founder and CEO of Veggiecation, which promotes and educates communities on the health benefits of vegetables and how to prepare them in simple, unique, affordable, and most importantly, delicious ways.

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by "sommelier with a punk rock past" Christina Fuhrman, Wine &amp; Service Director at Piora in New York's West Village, Ernest Lepore of the famous Italian bakery Ferrara, and Lisa Suriano, founder and CEO of Veggiecation, which promotes and educates communities on the health benefits of vegetables and how to prepare them in simple, unique, affordable, and most importantly, delicious ways.

Episode 115: Piora, Ferrara, and Veggiecation

On this week's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike revisits the Long Island wine country via a selection of single-style-focused vineyards.

On this week's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike revisits the Long Island wine country via a selection of single-style-focused vineyards.

Episode 114: Long Island Wine, pt. 2

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Mike is joined in the studio by Kelly Koch of Macari Vineyards and Alicia Ekeler-Valle of Lieb Cellars to talk about the venerable wine country of...Long Island, New York.

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Mike is joined in the studio by Kelly Koch of Macari Vineyards and Alicia Ekeler-Valle of Lieb Cellars to talk about the venerable wine country of...Long Island, New York.

Episode 113: Long Island Wine

On the season premiere of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike first welcomes Shane McBride, Executive Chef of Balthazar, and Reggie Nadelson, author of the new book At Balthazar: The New York Brasserie at the Center of the World. Having covered restaurants and food for decades on both sides of the Atlantic, Nadelson recounts the history of the French brasserie, and how Keith McNally reinvented the concept for New York City. After the break, Phoebe Connell and Nora O'Malley talk about their adjacent beer store, wine store, and wine bar on Avenue C (aka Loisaida Avenue) in Alphabet City.

On the season premiere of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike first welcomes Shane McBride, Executive Chef of Balthazar, and Reggie Nadelson, author of the new book At Balthazar: The New York Brasserie at the Center of the World. Having covered restaurants and food for decades on both sides of the Atlantic, Nadelson recounts the history of the French brasserie, and how Keith McNally reinvented the concept for New York City. After the break, Phoebe Connell and Nora O'Malley talk about their adjacent beer store, wine store, and wine bar on Avenue C (aka Loisaida Avenue) in Alphabet City.

Episode 112: At Balthazar & Lois

On the season finale of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, it's a 4/20 celebration (mostly), featuring Cheri Sicard, an LA-based cookbook author and frequent High Times edibles columnist, John Whiteman of Wana Edibles in Colorado, baker Peggy Moore of Love's Oven in Colorado, and Bill Samuels, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Maker's Mark. Also sitting in is mystery guest co-host "Henry" aka Daniel Sklaar of Fine and Raw chocolates.

On the season finale of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, it's a 4/20 celebration (mostly), featuring Cheri Sicard, an LA-based cookbook author and frequent High Times edibles columnist, John Whiteman of Wana Edibles in Colorado, baker Peggy Moore of Love's Oven in Colorado, and Bill Samuels, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Maker's Mark. Also sitting in is mystery guest co-host "Henry" aka Daniel Sklaar of Fine and Raw chocolates.

Episode 111: Weed Talk

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, the full hour goes to father and son David and Eben Lillie of Chambers Street Wines, one of Mike's favorite wine stores on planet Earth. Chambers Street Wines has been selected as one of the first recipients of the Slow Food NYC Snail of Approval, for its contributions to the quality, authenticity and sustainability of the food we eat and the beverages we drink in the city of New York.

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, the full hour goes to father and son David and Eben Lillie of Chambers Street Wines, one of Mike's favorite wine stores on planet Earth. Chambers Street Wines has been selected as one of the first recipients of the Slow Food NYC Snail of Approval, for its contributions to the quality, authenticity and sustainability of the food we eat and the beverages we drink in the city of New York.

Episode 110: Chambers Street Wines

On this week's episode of Food Talk, host Mike Colameco is joined by artist and restauranteur Antoni Miralda, former owner of iconic restaurant El Internacional in Tribeca, and certified dietitian-nutritionist Allison Buckingham of Perelandra Natural Food Center.

On this week's episode of Food Talk, host Mike Colameco is joined by artist and restauranteur Antoni Miralda, former owner of iconic restaurant El Internacional in Tribeca, and certified dietitian-nutritionist Allison Buckingham of Perelandra Natural Food Center.

Episode 109: El Internacional and Perelandra

Giovanni Colavita

Jerry Turci

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Mike is joined in the studio by Giovanni Colavita of Colavita Olive Oil and Jerry Turci of Jerry's Homemade in Englewood, New Jersey. Tune in to hear them discuss last fall's poor olive harvest in Italy, skyrocketing real estate costs in New York, the olive oil production process, and more!

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Mike is joined in the studio by Giovanni Colavita of Colavita Olive Oil and Jerry Turci of Jerry's Homemade in Englewood, New Jersey. Tune in to hear them discuss last fall's poor olive harvest in Italy, skyrocketing real estate costs in New York, the olive oil production process, and more!

Episode 108: Giovanni Colavita & Jerry Turci

Bob Holmes

Ben Goldfarb

In the first half of this week's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined via phone by Bob Holmes, a New Scientist magazine correspondent, PhD in evolutionary biology, passionate home cook, and Slow Food Canada member. Bob is also the author of the forthcoming book Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense. After the break, Mike sits down with Ben Goldfarb of the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN) to discuss his article The Deliciously Fishy Case of the "Codfather" which was published by Mother Jones.

In the first half of this week's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined via phone by Bob Holmes, a New Scientist magazine correspondent, PhD in evolutionary biology, passionate home cook, and Slow Food Canada member. Bob is also the author of the forthcoming book Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense. After the break, Mike sits down with Ben Goldfarb of the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN) to discuss his article <a href="http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2017/03/codfather-carlos-rafael-fish-fraud-catchshares" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Deliciously Fishy Case of the "Codfather"</a> which was published by Mother Jones.

Episode 107: Bob Holmes and Ben Goldfarb

Fred Dex

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Mike is joined in the studio by Fred Dex, one of only 210 Master Sommeliers in the world, and the only one holding that honor in the Carolinas. Fred spent fifteen years in New York City working in some the the top gastronomic and wine savvy temples in the city. In 2013, Fred relocated with his family to the Triangle, a region in the Piedmont of North Carolina, to continue building his consulting business around the region’s burgeoning food and wine scene.

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Mike is joined in the studio by Fred Dex, one of only 210 Master Sommeliers in the world, and the only one holding that honor in the Carolinas. Fred spent fifteen years in New York City working in some the the top gastronomic and wine savvy temples in the city. In 2013, Fred relocated with his family to the Triangle, a region in the Piedmont of North Carolina, to continue building his consulting business around the region’s burgeoning food and wine scene.

Episode 106: Fred Dex, Master Sommelier

Chef and industry insider Mike has spent his entire career working in the food business. In this one hour program he'll pick up where he left off at his previous New York based AM talk radio gig. Each hour is a stand alone multi-themed program featuring live interviews with a myriad of guests. He'll talk shop with chefs, restaurateurs, cook book authors and food writers, with discussions around ingredient sourcing, cooking, baking, wine, equipment, mixology, beer, farming, foraging, fisheries, sustainability, chocolate, food trends, travel, diet, health, music and his take on the many restaurants he frequents.

I recently discovered Mike Colameco’s Real Food episodes for PBS on YouTube, and then found these podcasts. I’ve listened to them all and learned a lot about NY history and chef culture, a lot about wine, and much more on various aspects of the food and restaurant industry. These podcasts are a great supplement to Mike’s TV show, as he gets a bit more exuberant and in-depth on various subjects. The delivery and presentation are great. Sometimes he talks over his guests, but that’s the New Yorker in him. Otherwise Mike is very gracious and gets good interviews done. And there’s no FCC so real language is used. I wish there were more!

Wish there were more

For now, I&#39;ve only listened to episodes with topics related to wine, of which there are many.  Mike has great rapport with his guest who are amongst the most knowledgeable wine professionals in the country.  I can sense his genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for developing wine trends that can guide listeners to more diverse and affordable wine options.  It&#39;s fun when he and his guests taste wine, but slurping and sucking sounds never sound good on the radio.

Good wine guests

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Bobby Demasco

Savio Soares

This week on Food Talk, host Mike Colameco sits down with Bobby Demasco and Savio Soares. Bobby Demasco is the owner of Pierless Fish, Brooklyn’s premier fresh seafood purveyor. Savio Soares is the president and founder of wine importer Savio Soares Selections, one of New York’s premier wine importers. Together, they discuss fine wines, Florida imported fish legs, and the best ways to buy fish.   “Every fisherman thinks their fish is the best, just like every parent thinks their kid is the greatest.” [10:00] – Bobby Demasco “Natural wine, organic wine, biodynamic wine, has been to me the best that ever happened to the wine world. We are lucky to have that, I think this is so exciting. No other wine is healthier.” [55:10] – Savio Soares

This week on Food Talk, host Mike Colameco sits down with Bobby Demasco and Savio Soares. Bobby Demasco is the owner of Pierless Fish, Brooklyn’s premier fresh seafood purveyor. Savio Soares is the president and founder of wine importer Savio Soares Selections, one of New York’s premier wine importers. Together, they discuss fine wines, Florida imported fish legs, and the best ways to buy fish. <a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/hrnwp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fish-wine.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <blockquote> <h2>“Every fisherman thinks their fish is the best, just like every parent thinks their kid is the greatest.” [10:00] – Bobby Demasco</h2> <h2>“Natural wine, organic wine, biodynamic wine, has been to me the best that ever happened to the wine world. We are lucky to have that, I think this is so exciting. No other wine is healthier.” [55:10] – Savio Soares</h2></blockquote>

Episode 77: Fish and Wine with Bobby Demasco and Savio Soares

Anthony Giglio

Alice Feiring

Welcome to Food Talk with Michael Colameco! On today’s first segment, Michael speaks with Alice Feiring, who is a wine writer that has been published in multiple publications, such as the New York Times, New York Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, and more. She has also won a James Beard award for a wine piece in the New York Times business section. Her wine newsletter, titled The Feiring Line, has been rated highly among America’s leading wine blogs, and contains in depth information about multiple wines on the market today. On today’s episode, hear Alice talk more about Georgian wine, The Feiring Line, orange, and more! Later, hear from Anthony Giglio, is one of the most entertaining wine and spirits authorities on the planet. Anthony is a writer, educator and raconteur who motivates countless wine drinkers to trust their own tastes and simply relax the rules. Together, Michael and Anthony taste a variety of wines on the show – hear them talk about the specific characteristics of each one, and where you can find a bottle near you. This program has been sponsored by Cento, King Arthur Flour, and Colavita.        “When making wine – it’s really all about commitment.” [14:10] — Alice Feiring on Food Talk with Mike Colameco “You don’t need to teach them wine-making, but you can teach them how to polish it.” [55:10] — Anthony Giglio on Food Talk with Mike Colameco

Welcome to Food Talk with Michael Colameco! On today’s first segment, Michael speaks with Alice Feiring, who is a wine writer that has been published in multiple publications, such as the New York Times, New York Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, and more. She has also won a James Beard award for a wine piece in the New York Times business section. Her wine newsletter, titled <a href="http://www.alicefeiring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Feiring Line</a>, has been rated highly among America’s leading wine blogs, and contains in depth information about multiple wines on the market today. On today’s episode, hear Alice talk more about Georgian wine, The Feiring Line, orange, and more! Later, hear from Anthony Giglio, is one of the most entertaining wine and spirits authorities on the planet. Anthony is a writer, educator and raconteur who motivates countless wine drinkers to trust their own tastes and simply relax the rules. Together, Michael and Anthony taste a variety of wines on the show – hear them talk about the specific characteristics of each one, and where you can find a bottle near you. This program has been sponsored by <a href="http://www.cento.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cento</a>, <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">King Arthur Flour</a>, and <a href="http://www.Colavita.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colavita.</a> <a href="http://www.cento.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.Colavita.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> “When making wine – it’s really all about commitment.” [14:10] — Alice Feiring on Food Talk with Mike Colameco “You don’t need to teach them wine-making, but you can teach them how to polish it.” [55:10] — Anthony Giglio on Food Talk with Mike Colameco

Episode 3: Alice Feiring & Anthony Giglio

Hristo Zisovski

Bill Telepan

At the top of today's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike speaks with Chef Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Since 2008, he has been the Executive Chef of Wellness in the Schools (WITS), a non-profit organization dedicated to making school food healthy. As the first chef to join the WITS team, Bill has served as a leader of the WITS Cook for Kids program by developing nutritious school menus, training cafeteria workers and teaching culinary and nutrition concepts to students, parents and teachers. In 2009, Bill was honored with a selection to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to School task force and preliminary conferences. In the second half, Mike is joined in the studio by Hristo Zisovski, an Advanced Sommelier based in New York City. Hristo spent seven years as Chef Sommelier of the three Michelin-starred Jean Georges. Under his tenure, the restaurant received the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine Service. In November 2010, Hristo joined the Altamarea Group at Ai Fiori, and in 2014 he was named one of Food &amp; Wine’s Sommeliers of the Year.

At the top of today's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike speaks with Chef Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Since 2008, he has been the Executive Chef of <a href="http://www.wellnessintheschools.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wellness in the Schools (WITS)</a>, a non-profit organization dedicated to making school food healthy. As the first chef to join the WITS team, Bill has served as a leader of the WITS Cook for Kids program by developing nutritious school menus, training cafeteria workers and teaching culinary and nutrition concepts to students, parents and teachers. In 2009, Bill was honored with a selection to First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to School task force and preliminary conferences. In the second half, Mike is joined in the studio by Hristo Zisovski, an Advanced Sommelier based in New York City. Hristo spent seven years as Chef Sommelier of the three Michelin-starred Jean Georges. Under his tenure, the restaurant received the 2010 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine Service. In November 2010, Hristo joined the Altamarea Group at Ai Fiori, and in 2014 he was named one of Food &amp; Wine’s Sommeliers of the Year.

Episode 82: Chef Bill Telepan and Master Sommelier Hristo Zisovski

Ana Diogo

Richie Allen

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, writer and natural wine advocate Alice Feiring returns to the show to talk about chemical farming, growing grapes with very little rain, the Natural Wine Award at Vinitaly, and more. After the break, Mike is joined by winemakers Ana Diogo-Draper of Artesa Vineyards &amp; Winery and Richie Allen of Rombauer Vineyards.

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, writer and natural wine advocate Alice Feiring returns to the show to talk about chemical farming, growing grapes with very little rain, the Natural Wine Award at Vinitaly, and more. After the break, Mike is joined by winemakers Ana Diogo-Draper of Artesa Vineyards &amp; Winery and Richie Allen of Rombauer Vineyards.

Episode 86: Alice Feiring, Ana Diogo, and Richie Allen

Fuchsia Dunlop

In the first half of this week's Food Talk, Mike chats with Fuchsia Dunlop, an English writer and cook who specializes in Chinese cuisine. She was an East Asian analyst at the BBC World Service, and was the first westerner to train as a chef at the Sichuan Institute of Higher Cuisine in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Her latest book is Land of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary Heart of China. After the break, Alice Feiring is back in the studio to talk about natural wines and the recent RAW Wine Fair in Brooklyn.

In the first half of this week's Food Talk, Mike chats with Fuchsia Dunlop, an English writer and cook who specializes in Chinese cuisine. She was an East Asian analyst at the BBC World Service, and was the first westerner to train as a chef at the Sichuan Institute of Higher Cuisine in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Her latest book is Land of Fish and Rice: Recipes from the Culinary Heart of China. After the break, Alice Feiring is back in the studio to talk about natural wines and the recent RAW Wine Fair in Brooklyn.

Episode 95: Fuchsia Dunlop & Alice Feiring

Ryan Sutton

Warren Bobrow

Mike Colameco is back from Champagne with a new episode of Food Talk! Joining him in the first half of this week's show is Warren Bobrow, a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. His latest book is Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails and Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations. After the break, Ryan Sutton of Eater is back to talk restaurant reviews, (no) tipping, wine, and more.

Mike Colameco is back from Champagne with a new episode of Food Talk! Joining him in the first half of this week's show is Warren Bobrow, a mixologist, chef, and writer known as the Cocktail Whisperer. His latest book is Cannabis Cocktails, Mocktails and Tonics: The Art of Spirited Drinks and Buzz-Worthy Libations. After the break, Ryan Sutton of Eater is back to talk restaurant reviews, (no) tipping, wine, and more.

Episode 87: Cannabis Cocktails with Warren Bobrow, and Ryan Sutton of Eater

First up on this week's episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco is Stanton Barrett, a professional stock car driver and Hollywood stuntman. He is also the president of Ojai Energetics, an ethics-driven health and wellness lifestyle company specializing in CBD hemp oils. Up next is Alice Loubaton of Loubaton Imports LLC to talk about Cheese Week in New York, which takes place February 21 through 26. Some of the scheduled events include wine and cheese tastings organized by The French Cheese Board (for more information and to make a reservation email cheesesoffrance@thebaddishgroup.com), and a special 4-course Winemaker Dinner on Monday, February 27 at Madison Bistro (for reservations, call 212-447-1919). Finally, Mike is joined by Ian Purkayastha, founder of Regalis Foods, New York City's leading importer of fresh truffles, rare foraged edibles, caviar, and other delicacies. He is also the author of the book Truffle Boy: My Unexpected Journey Through the Exotic Food Underground﻿, tracing his career from foraging for mushrooms in his small hometown in Arkansas, to becoming a force in the world of fine dining.

First up on this week's episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco is Stanton Barrett, a professional stock car driver and Hollywood stuntman. He is also the president of Ojai Energetics, an ethics-driven health and wellness lifestyle company specializing in CBD hemp oils. Up next is Alice Loubaton of Loubaton Imports LLC to talk about Cheese Week in New York, which takes place February 21 through 26. Some of the scheduled events include wine and cheese tastings organized by The French Cheese Board (for more information and to make a reservation email cheesesoffrance@thebaddishgroup.com), and a special 4-course Winemaker Dinner on Monday, February 27 at Madison Bistro (for reservations, call 212-447-1919). Finally, Mike is joined by Ian Purkayastha, founder of Regalis Foods, New York City's leading importer of fresh truffles, rare foraged edibles, caviar, and other delicacies. He is also the author of the book Truffle Boy: My Unexpected Journey Through the Exotic Food Underground﻿, tracing his career from foraging for mushrooms in his small hometown in Arkansas, to becoming a force in the world of fine dining.

Episode 103: Oil, Cheese, and Truffles

Virgilio Martinez

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by the acclaimed Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez, whose restaurant Central is currently ranked #4 on the World’s 50 Best list and #1 in Latin America. He has also written a book (also called Central) which follows the restaurant’s innovative tasting menu, where Martinez’s dishes are organized by the altitudes of Peru, demonstrating the biodiversity of his native land—from below sea level in the Pacific Ocean to the peaks of the Andes and beyond. Motivated by a curiosity and interest in conveying the complexity of his land, Martinez creates elaborate dishes made from previously unknown ingredients and elevates Peruvian cuisine to new heights.

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by the acclaimed Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez, whose restaurant Central is currently ranked #4 on the World’s 50 Best list and #1 in Latin America. He has also written a book (also called Central) which follows the restaurant’s innovative tasting menu, where Martinez’s dishes are organized by the altitudes of Peru, demonstrating the biodiversity of his native land—from below sea level in the Pacific Ocean to the peaks of the Andes and beyond. Motivated by a curiosity and interest in conveying the complexity of his land, Martinez creates elaborate dishes made from previously unknown ingredients and elevates Peruvian cuisine to new heights.

Episode 93: Virgilio Martinez

Tia Keenan

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined in the studio by Tia Keenan, a New York City-based cook, cheese specialist, writer and food stylist. Tia has worked on a broad range of creative, food-based projects, from concept development for Walt Disney and Bien Cuit Bakery, to restaurant and retail programs for Murray’s Cheese and Lucy’s Whey. Her new book is titled The Art of the Cheese Plate: Pairings, Recipes, Style, Attitude. Also in the studio is Ryan Sutton, chief food critic for Eater NY, discussing his latest reviews of Le Coucou, Olmsted, and Emmy Squared.

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined in the studio by Tia Keenan, a New York City-based cook, cheese specialist, writer and food stylist. Tia has worked on a broad range of creative, food-based projects, from concept development for Walt Disney and Bien Cuit Bakery, to restaurant and retail programs for Murray’s Cheese and Lucy’s Whey. Her new book is titled The Art of the Cheese Plate: Pairings, Recipes, Style, Attitude. Also in the studio is Ryan Sutton, chief food critic for Eater NY, discussing his latest reviews of Le Coucou, Olmsted, and Emmy Squared.

Episode 90: Tia Keenan & Ryan Sutton

For his ninth appearance on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Eater's Ryan Sutton gets the full hour to dish with Mike about the latest happenings in the New York restaurant scene, the usefulness (or lack thereof) of the Michelin guidebooks, discrimination against curly fries, and more!

For his ninth appearance on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Eater's Ryan Sutton gets the full hour to dish with Mike about the latest happenings in the New York restaurant scene, the usefulness (or lack thereof) of the Michelin guidebooks, discrimination against curly fries, and more!

Episode 101: Ryan Sutton of Eater

Jeff Harding

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by Jeff Harding, beverage director and sommelier for the Waverly Inn. Harding has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, as a server and bartender with such chefs at Daniel Boulud and Norman van Aken. Harding got his start in the hospitality industry working as a server at van Aken’s a Mano in Miami Beach, and it was during this time that he first discovered that food and wine culture was a reflection of history, geography, and regional culture. A move to New York, and too many years bartending at the B Bar in Manhattan’s East Village, encouraged Harding to pursue sommelier training at the American Sommelier Association and beverage management positions. He currently writes a regular column about wine for StarChefs.com, and is the beverage director at the Waverly Inn.

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by Jeff Harding, beverage director and sommelier for the Waverly Inn. Harding has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, as a server and bartender with such chefs at Daniel Boulud and Norman van Aken. Harding got his start in the hospitality industry working as a server at van Aken’s a Mano in Miami Beach, and it was during this time that he first discovered that food and wine culture was a reflection of history, geography, and regional culture. A move to New York, and too many years bartending at the B Bar in Manhattan’s East Village, encouraged Harding to pursue sommelier training at the American Sommelier Association and beverage management positions. He currently writes a regular column about wine for <a href="http://StarChefs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StarChefs.com</a>, and is the beverage director at the Waverly Inn.

Episode 94: Jeff Harding of the Waverly Inn

Jenny Lefcourt

This week on Food Talk, Mike Colameco speaks with Jenny Lefcourt of and Aurelio Montes. Jenny – of natural wine importers Jenny &amp; François Selections – first discovered wine in Paris (of all places!) before deciding to make a career in it. Then Aurelio Montes jumps in to tell us about his vintage's natural wines, in Chile.

This week on Food Talk, Mike Colameco speaks with Jenny Lefcourt of and Aurelio Montes. Jenny – of natural wine importers Jenny &amp; François Selections – first discovered wine in Paris (of all places!) before deciding to make a career in it. Then Aurelio Montes jumps in to tell us about his vintage's natural wines, in Chile.

Episode 92: Jenny Lefcourt & Aurelio Montes

On a packed episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike first sits down with Andrew Tarlow and Anna Dunn, co-authors of Dinner at the Long Table, followed by a cheese tasting with Michele Buster of Forever Cheese. And after the break, Daniel Sklaar talks about his conscious confections at Fine &amp; Raw Chocolate.

On a packed episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike first sits down with Andrew Tarlow and Anna Dunn, co-authors of Dinner at the Long Table, followed by a cheese tasting with Michele Buster of Forever Cheese. And after the break, Daniel Sklaar talks about his conscious confections at Fine &amp; Raw Chocolate.

Episode 102: Dinner, Cheese, and Chocolate

On the 100th episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by Hristo Zisovski, wine director for the Altamarea Group. Tune in to hear them sample a spread of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis and, of course, cheese.

On the 100th episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hristoz/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hristo Zisovski</a>, wine director for the Altamarea Group. Tune in to hear them sample a spread of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis and, of course, cheese.

Episode 100: Wine and Cheese with Hristo Zisovski

Abe Conlon

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Abe Conlon is on the phone from Chicago to talk about the new book he co-authored with his business partner Adrienne Lo, The Adventures of Fat Rice: Recipes from the Chicago Restaurant Inspired by Macau﻿. With 100 recipes, this is the first book to explore the vibrant food culture of Macau—an east-meets-west melting pot of Chinese, Portuguese, Malaysian, and Indian foodways—as seen through the lens of the cult favorite Chicago restaurant, Fat Rice.

This week on ﻿Food Talk with Mike Colameco﻿, Abe Conlon is on the phone from Chicago to talk about the new book he co-authored with his business partner Adrienne Lo, The Adventures of Fat Rice: Recipes from the Chicago Restaurant Inspired by Macau﻿. With 100 recipes, this is the first book to explore the vibrant food culture of Macau—an east-meets-west melting pot of Chinese, Portuguese, Malaysian, and Indian foodways—as seen through the lens of the cult favorite Chicago restaurant, Fat Rice.

Episode 96: Abe Conlon and the Fat Rice Cookbook

Domaine Jessiaume

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined in studio by Meghan McClure of Chateau Jessiaume and Chef Andrew D'amico of Nice Matin. Meghan tells us details about the joys and challenges of producing wine in Burgundy, France, while Chef D'amico shares a bit of his vast experience working as a chef and managing restaurants in NYC.

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined in studio by Meghan McClure of Chateau Jessiaume and Chef Andrew D'amico of Nice Matin. Meghan tells us details about the joys and challenges of producing wine in Burgundy, France, while Chef D'amico shares a bit of his vast experience working as a chef and managing restaurants in NYC.

Episode 99: Megan McClune of Domaine Jessiaume and Chef Andrew D'amico of Nice Matin

On a brand new episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, we first dial up Dave Sweet, Chicago-based director of the Whisky Live events that promote the drink around North America. After the break, Mike is joined in the studio by Pascaline Lepeltier and Andy Bennett – master sommelier and executive chef, respectively – of Rouge Tomate in Chelsea.

On a brand new episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, we first dial up Dave Sweet, Chicago-based director of the Whisky Live events that promote the drink around North America. After the break, Mike is joined in the studio by Pascaline Lepeltier and Andy Bennett – master sommelier and executive chef, respectively – of Rouge Tomate in Chelsea.

Episode 104: Whisky Live & Rouge Tomate

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