Podcasts about new york restaurants

Our guest is Rafal Maslankiewicz who is the chef at Ikigai www.ikigai.nyc in New York, which opened in July 2024.  Ikigai is a very unique concept.  First of all, it is a not-for-profit organization, which is highly unusual for a restaurant.  Secondly, beyond covering the fundamental costs of running a business, all proceeds are donated to a food bank.  In fact, 80 days after the opening, Ikigai donated over $12,000, which funds 63 tons of food. And what makes Ikigai popular and enables such donations possible is Rafal and his team's excellent food menu and service.  With his impressive culinary training at top restaurants under his belt, such as Masa and Eleven Madison Park in New York, he offers creative dishes inspired by Japanese traditions. In this episode, we will discuss the unique concept of Ikigai, how Rafal got into Japanese cuisine after working at serious French kitchens, the meaning of the term Ikigai and much, much more!!!

 The BanterThe Guys talk about the chef trend to put inedible items on the plate. Spoiler: it's not a good idea.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys are thrilled to meet Gael Greene, restaurant journalist and bon vivant! She coined the term “foodie.” Gael shares some of the details from 32 years as a food writer and beyond (including a few famous lovers). The Inside TrackThe Guys didn't know Gael before this show, but they got along so well they ended up dining out with her! Like them, she never wants the party to stop. “ I firmly believe that on my deathbed I will still be doing this and my last words will be, ‘Bring on dessert',” Gael Greene on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2006 BioGael Greene Greene became food reporter at New York soon after its launch, in fall 1968 as the magazine's "insatiable critic" until 2000. She began her own website, InsatiableCritic.com, but continued as a columnist until 2008. In 2006, she released Insatiable: Tales from a Life of Delicious Excess,  Her other books include Delicious Sex; Bite: A New York Restaurant Strategy for Hedonists, Masochists, Selective Penny Pinchers and the Upwardly Mobile and Sex and the College Girl.In 1981 she co-founded Citymeals-on-Wheels, along with James Beard, to help fund weekend and holiday meals for homebound elderly people in New York City. Greene received many awards for her work with Citymeals and in 1992 was honored as Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation. She was the winner of the International Association of Cooking Professionals' magazine writing award (2000) and a Silver Spoon from Food Arts magazine.InfoGael's book:Insatiable: Tales from a Life of Delicious ExcessGael's websitehttp://insatiable-critic.com/Default.aspx Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

What's up friends!! GIBBY IS BACK!! This week we hung out with New York artist Tom Diognardi to talk about his journey from being in bands to a solo artist, producer, and song writer. We also talk about that illusive cheese pull from TMNT 2... JOIN OUR COMMUNITY https://www.patreon.com/unsignedpoppunk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsignedpop... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsignedpoppunk Discord: https://discord.gg/gVtQ3Ngy3z Website: https://www.unsignedpoppunk.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unsignedpoppunk Twitter: https://twitter.com/unsignedpoppunk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unsignedpoppunk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsignedpoppunk __________ LISTEN AND WATCH TOM DIOGNARDI: https://linktr.ee/tomdiognardi __________ NEED SOME NEW MERCH? Stop by the Unsigned Pop Punk Merch Store and pick up a new shirt, hat, hoodie, or one of our awesome compilations. All proceeds go back into helping us continue to do this full time! __________ Big thank you to GFUEL! Go to www.GFuel.com and pick of some amazing drinks! Use our code at check out to save 20% your order! That's a good freakin deal! Use code: UNSIGNEDPOPPUNK Thank you so much to Chattanooga Beard Co. for sponsoring todays episode! Use our code "UNSIGNEDPOPPUNK" at checkout to save 15% off of your order! www.chattanoogabeard.co --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unsignedpoppunkpod/support

Join us in this episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of two tenacious female entrepreneurs, Fifi Bell, and Gwen Woods, who embarked on a flavorful adventure that began with frustration and ended with a feast.   Tired of the severe lack of crab options in the bustling streets of New York, it all started with a dinner party at Gwen's house, where Fifi proposed the idea of opening a crab restaurant. A year later, their dream became a reality, and The Crabby Shack was born.   Discover how these two visionary women left their jobs behind to follow their passion for seafood and bring their dreams to life. From navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship to perfecting their unique crab recipes, this episode unravels the secrets behind their success.   Learn about the determination, dedication, and deliciousness that led to The Crabby Shack's rise to seafood stardom in the Big Apple.     Hit play and listen in on the dynamic duo behind The Crabby Shack.   Connect with host Patrina Dixon +Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsmymoney_/    +Twitter https://twitter.com/itsmymoney_    +YouTube https://youtube.com/c/It%E2%80%99sMyMoneywithPatrinaDixon    +Website http://www.itsmymoney.info/    Connect with guests Fifi Bell and Gwen Woods +Website https://thecrabbyshack.com/    Resources + How to Start A Podcast https://itsmymoney.info/shop/    

ERTC Deluxe has unveiled an innovative solution aimed at aiding restaurants, caterers, and event planners in New York's hospitality sector to access the Employee Retention Credit (ERTC). This pioneering initiative comes as a significant boost for the industry, offering much-needed support during these challenging times. ERTCDeluxe City: Lansing Address: Lansing Website https://ertcdeluxe.com/ Phone +1-519-580-3653 Email greenbackmagnet@gmail.com

When COVID hit, Lola Taverna in New York's SoHo neighborhood had only been open for a few months. The world had stopped, and Cobi Levy and Will Makris, the duo behind Prince Street Hospitality, had to pivot. They turned Lola Taverna into a communal gathering spot, offering takeout food with chairs to rent (the money went to first responders). Utilizing the park next door, they served up to 250 people a day. It helped them survive those uncertain pandemic days, and when restaurants were finally able to reopen, Lola Taverna was on everyone's mind, with a waitlist on the weekends that numbered up to 4,000. Today, their portfolio includes seven restaurants in New York and Miami, with Alba on the boards in Los Angeles, the pair's first foray to the West Coast.

#61 In this episode of the Everyday Bucket List podcast, we discuss Harlem, NY.  Most people think of Manhattan when they want to visit New York City.  While there's no doubt that Manhattan is a must-see, it can be incredibly expensive. And if you're looking for something different, off the beaten path, Harlem is the perfect place to explore. If you visit Harlem, you can easily find great places to eat, interesting architecture to admire and historical landmarks to explore - all without spending a fortune. Harlem is known for its rich culture, delicious food, and great shopping. If you're looking to explore all that Harlem has to offer, I suggest spending a day in the neighborhood. You can find out about some of the most popular Harlem restaurants and hotspots, as well as tips on where to stay and how to get around. Enjoy your time in this historic New York City neighborhood! Just remember, you are in a city. Be sure to exercise caution. Click the links below or copy & paste them into your browser. Grab a copy of  The Everyday Bucket List Book https://amzn.to/3vwxz2K Show Notes: https://karencordaway.com/harlem/    

Our guest on this episode of News and Views is Indian American chef Chintan Pandya of the blockbuster and critically-acclaimed restaurant in New York City, known as Dhamaka, who recently won the James Beard Foundation Award for the Best Chef, New York State.  Along with his business partner, Roni Mazumdar, Pandya is on his way to change how the world looks at Indian cuisine. We managed to grab hold of Pandya to talk to him about his restaurant, the philosophy behind its dishes, and of course, his desi roots! Tune in!

When Jimmy Buffett penned the song Margaritaville, it was a fun tribute to a laid-back lifestyle and a tequila-based cocktail. Little did he know, 44 years later, there would be an entire chain of Margaritaville resorts, 24 of them, in fact, in 21 cities and seven countries. The newest one opened earlier this summer in midtown Manhattan, “an island oasis amid the bustle of the world's busiest city.” Overseeing all five restaurants at the space is Chef Natalie Cohee and she joins guest host V Spehar to share what life's like at the urban resort. Did we mention there's a rooftop pool? And a statue of the Statue of Liberty drinking a margarita? Join us for this virtual visit to Margaritaville. Thank you to Free People for supporting this episode. Check out the Cherry Bombe x Free People Summer Supper Club on YouTube. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. A transcript of this interview will be available later this week on https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe. 

On this episode, The Genius Recipe Tapes host Kristen Miglore goes behind the scenes with Counterjam's host Peter J. Kim.  How did he know to ask A Tribe Called Quest's Jarobi White and multiplatinum icon Kelis—both musicians-turned-chefs—for their sleeper-hit NYC joints? And, what, if anything, is the Big Apple's cuisine defined by?Find more Counterjam episodes here; season 2 will look at Mexican, Jewish, Ethiopian, and French food and music; featuring guests like Broad City creator Ilana Glazer, comedian Felipe Esparza, and Top Chef favorite Mory Sacko. It's an absolute audible feast—we hope to see you there!

Jim Caruso is a multi-talented singer, writer, producer, master of ceremonies and longtime staple of the New York Performing Arts community.  As a vocalist, he has performed his acclaimed revues (in collaboration with Billy Stritch, Jane Monheit and Klea Blackhurst) to packed houses around the country.  In addition to curating the “Broadway at Birdland” series at the venerable NYC jazz venue Birdland, he is the host and creator of the long running “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party”, an after-hours, extreme open mic that features, in his own words, “...some of the greatest singers in the Universe; also, other people." In 2009, Jim appeared with the incomparable Liza Minnelli in “Liza’s at the Palace”.  That production won the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event and its original cast recording was nominated for a Grammy.  Jim is the recipient of six MAC Awards, two BackStage Magazine Bistro Awards and a New York Nightlife Award.  You can find all things "Pajama Cast Party" related at www.pajamacastparty.com. or check-out "Pajama Cast Party" on Youtube on the  Cast Party Network.You can make a donation to "Pajama Cast Party"  via Venmo @Jim-Caruso-1 or via PayPal at Carsuo212@aol.com.  For more information about NYCNext go to NYCnext.org.Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio.  The producers would like to extend a special thank you to Christina D’Angelo and the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.

Richard Ridge is the lead correspondent for Broadway World, one of the most popular theatre websites in the world. Richard hosts “Backstage with Richard Ridge," a popular outlet for Broadway stars and legends to chat about their careers. His guests have included Chita Rivera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Cherry Jones among numerous other Broadway luminaries. Prior to that, Richard was the host of the groundbreaking “Broadway Beat” for 20 years and his latest venture, the SAG/AFTRA Foundation/ BroadwayWorld “Conversations Q & A Series" celebrates the vibrant theatre community in NYC. Past participants have included Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Harold Prince, Stockard Channing, Nathan Lane, Darren Criss, and Sara Bareilles. Richard made his Broadway debut last season in the groundbreaking musical THE PROM. Here's Richard's page at Broadway World.

Today's very special guest is Jaymie, better known as Jays_TravelingFork on Instragram. Jaymie is an influencers that's been able to combine her passion for food and travel making friends along the way. Find out what meal absolutely blew her mind as well as our speed round where I ask Jaymie to tell us her of recommendations for brunch, lunch, dinner and more. About JaysTravelingFork For starters it's impossible to ignore the current world we are living in. The pandemic has changed the way we dine and Jaymie has much love and support for the restaurant owners, chefs and staff that she now calls friends. JaysTraveling_Fork has gone through changes over the years, starting as far back as 2013 but at the time she wasn't the fab photographer you know today. Jaymie is even a little embarrassed of those early photos which I think is totally fine. Like any creative person, we go through stages of our craft and improve over time. JaysTraveling_Fork only went public a little over 2 years ago and has already amassed a following of 15k ! As Jaymie describes her love of food and the creativity that goes into the dishes she is served, I asked her where that passion comes from. Growing up in the Bronx, she essentially describes a melting pot of culture that influenced her and gave her an open mind about all things food. A Mind Blowing Meal Having dined at 100's of establishments over the years, I was curios what type of meal would make Jaymie stop and pause. What meal would blow her mind and why. Luckily for Jaymie, her boyfriend is an airline employee which translates to, they get to travel more than the average Joe. Jaymie's favorite spot happens to be in Aruba. A popular destination for many New Yorkers. When you're a food enthusiast and you travel a lot, the first thing you want to know is, where do the locals eat? On a trip to Aruba a taxi driver brought her to a local destination where he ordered a soup that Jaymie wasn't expecting. Brace yourselves for Iguana soup! That same driver brought Jaymie, to 3 more spots. How To Take Epic Food Photos For Jaymie and Jays_TravelingFork it's all about Instragram. Other social media pages like Facebook and Twitter are for personal use and friends and family only which makes sense. Jaymie mainly uses her iPhone out of convenience and she also has a Canon T7i that she will use for contract work or bigger projects. Lighting in itself is a whole other world but for foodies on the go, a portable light is the way to go. If you want a powerful light that you can take anywhere to make your food photos look impressive. tune in to the whole episode to Jaymie's lighting recommendation and food photography tips. Get the light she recommends here: https://bigfoodtalk.com/jays_travelingfork_food_expert. Best of the Best For Dining on Long Island As we wrapped things up I hit Jaymie with a surprise speed round where she gave us her best lunch, brunch, dinner, cocktail, dessert and outdoor dining spots not to be missed! I know she made me a fan of Roc & Olive in Long Beach, NY. Do you have a favorite spot you'd like me interview? Leave me a comment at https://bigfoodtalk.com or message me on Instagram or Facebook.

Jessica Hirsch is a New York City food and travel photographer who founded CheatDayEats and YourRoomService. She worked as a math teacher for 7 years before becoming a fulltime creative in 2017. Listen as she shares which NYC foodie creatives she follows and her tips for taking better food photos. She explains how to capture quick food moments like a dripping egg yolk or ice cream cone. Find out which restaurants she’s heading to first when NYC’s quarantine ends. This epic food lightning round reveals her favorite foodie spots for pizza, ice cream, mac and cheese, bagels and so much more!

Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane host the Opening Bell Report.  

Notes from the Show:- Divya on The Web | Instagram | Twitter- Divya's Kitchen on The Web | Instagram | Facebook - Episode #200 with Sahara Rose is a great podcast to get more background info about Ayurveda- check out her cookbook: What to Eat for How You Feel- Favorite Menu Item: Vegetable Pancakes- Favorite book recipes: Red Velvet Soup & Cooked Apple Pre Breakfast- Favorite drinks: Vida’s cup, Tulsi tea, Gardenia tea, mooringa,- Bhagavad life- check out the Bhakti Center above the restaurant- taro root - a great healing replacement for potato- asafoetida spice — a good replace spice for onions and garlic Cool Things to Check-Out:-I'll be at this CAP Beauty event in NYC on Jan. 24th-Interested in learning how to launch your own podcast? I'm gaging interest for podcast advising + perhaps eventually an online course down the line. Email us to let us know if you're interested.-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2018 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT" — Show Sponsors —Juice BeautyI'm thrilled to have Juice Beauty as a sponsor for the podcast. It's the only makeup brand that will actually feed and nourish your skin while you wear it. The company uses only antioxidant-rich certified organic ingredients sourced from farms in California. If you haven't heard my interview with the founder, Karen, you can check that out here. My personal favorite products include the Green Apple Cleanser and the Primer. Karen (the founder) also recommends the Stem Cellular CC Cream, SPF products + in her makeup bag: lip crayon (Malibu, Pebble and Laguna), phyto pigments eyeliner and mascara.  Be sure to use this link for 15% off all your online orders.Care/OfHave you signed up and tried out Care/Of yet?? If you have tweet me your pics of your cute packs! If not you NEED to give them a try. Why do I love them so much?  Care/Of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. They come in cute customizable packages (that have your name on them!) making them easy to take with you on the go and know exactly what to take each day.  It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order. 

 I sure love a good wellnessy cafe where I can order everything from avocado toast to chia pudding to a Reishi mushroom tea but what I love even more is a good story. Today's guests Jordan and Sam are long best friends and co-founders of Springbone a cafe I discovered just a couple weeks after moving to NYC and soon became a regular at. Springbone specializes in simple, natural food that blends taste and health with ease in every recipe. While I came in for the coconut milk soft-served I stayed because the founders Jordan and Sam were the nicest.  Being super new to the city, the two native New Yorkers flooded me with suggestions of places I'd like all over the city. We shared an interest in simple cooking that didn't sacrifice taste for health and I was curious on how they went from working in finance and real estate to starting their dream business . All my questions and more were answered on this week's episode. We had a tangental conversation as usual where we covered working with your best friend and tips on how to keep both the friendship and business strong as well as their advice for  being an entrepreneur in a field you aren’t an expert in. We discussed what health and wellness means to them, their thoughts on family, relationships, and spirituality. I loved talking to them and I'm so psyched to hang out with them more and hopefully you at our podcast meet-up at Springbone this week, RSVP here.  Notes from the Show:-Springbone's Website | Facebook  | Instagram-we're doing a pod listener meetup at Springbone on Nov. 30th, 2017 - join us!-also join me this Saturday (Dec. 2nd, 2017) for brunch at Divya’s Kitchen — I'm doing a LIVE podcast recording + get 20% off brunch and hang out with me after-my annual holiday gift guide is here-I pretty much love all the bowls, bone broths and ice creams at Springbone... but here are some of Sam and Jordan's personal favorite menu items: scrambled eggs, the rachL's Bowl (created by past pod guest racheL Mansfield), the Mexican Bowl & the Chili Bowl (seasonal)-they also sell amazing mushroom exlier drinks from Four Sigmatic (hear more about them in the episode with Tero)-aeropress for coffee-Podcasts: Tim Ferris, The Joe Rogan Experience, Ben Greenfield Fitness, The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson (also a past pod guest), How I Built This, 10% Happier with Dan Harris-Music: Sufjan Stevens-Movies: happythankyoumoreplease, The Godfather (part 1), The Diving Bell and The Butterfly, Forgetting Sarah Marshall-Books: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius & The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen-Audiobooks: Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller & Hamilton: The Revolution-TV: Seinfeld & Breaking Bad-NYC Eats: Di Fara NY, IL BUCO, Lupa, Via Carota Cool Things to Check-Out:-Interested in learning how to launch your own podcast? I'm gaging interest for podcast advising + perhaps eventually an online course down the line. Email us to let us know if you're interested.-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2018 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT" — Show Sponsors —Franklin & WhitmanGet 20% off all your orders with the code: KATIEI love everything about Franklin & Whitman products. From the fact that everything they make is all-natural plant based, preservative free, and cruelty free to their larger social mission. They donate 5% of all sales (not profit... sales!) to dog rescue organizations across the country. Each product is simple (less than 10 ingredients) and made to nourish your (or your pet's if you are using the doggie products) body. Packaging is 100% recyclable. They truly care about customers, the environment & want to make the world a better place.  If you haven't already listened to my episode with the founder Chris be sure to tune-in to that here. And don't forget to use the code KATIE for 20% all your orders. 

My boyfriend and I spoke in person with executive chef Chris Zabita at his NYC market to table restaurant Society Cafe a couple weeks ago. We talked about everything from picky eaters to cooking for yourself as a chef to the competitive nature of the restaurant industry.  Since moving to New York I’ve been recording most of my interviews in-person and I’m loving it because it allows way more intimacy than Skype can, hopefully you can feel that and it's a welcome change to the show. I’ve also been exploring the plethora of restaurants in the city Cafe Society being one of them. This interview was a blast to record and I hope you enjoy eavesdropping on this candid conversation.  Chef Chris gave us a look into what it is like to be a chef, how he feels about popular foodie trends, how he feels about picky eaters modifying his dishes, and much more. -Society Cafe's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter-Chef Chris's Instagram-We talk about the Union Square farmers market and other green markets across NYC-Some of his favorite dishes he makes is vegan chicharrones made from beet, mushroom, and carrot-New dishes he is making that he loves right now: Flatbread Croque Madame, Tomato Salad, Salmon, Market Salad, Deep Fried Hummus & Roasted Carrots-Check out Nix vegetarian restaurant in NYC -Cooking shows we mention: Chef’s Table & Rocco Dispirito , Chopped-Other places Chris has been a chef at: Marc Forgione (Tribeca), Victoria And Alberts (Grand Floridian Resort Disney)-If you are into carbonated water we mention the soda stream-For those that listen to Nick at the end talk about pastrami we mention Carnegie Deli & Lobster Press Cool Things to Check-Out:-Join me THIS SUNDAY, July 16, 2017 for a Self Care Sunday with Franklin & Whitman in Philly-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2018 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it. — Show Sponsors —Freshbooks If you are a freelancer, business owner, or have a small business on the side you know how hard it can be to keep on top of business finances. I know, and that is why I integrate the best tools out there that allow me to spend my time on doing what I do best, into my business. Freshbooks is one of those go-to tools. With FreshBooks you can easily send clients professional customized invoices, easily keep track of business expenses, get paid faster, and more. FreshBooks has now been totally redesigned from the ground up and custom built for exactly the way you work. It is the simplest way to be more productive, organized, and most importantly get paid for the important work you do in the world.Get a 30 day, unrestricted free trial by going to www.FreshBooks.com/LetItOut ​and entering "LET IT OUT" ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.  Nudu Skin Care ProductsI'm super excited to have one of my favorite new skincare products as a sponsor for the pod!  Nudu's products are 100% natural and honestly have been a life saver for my skin in the past couple months. They have products based on your skin type (so it's not a one size fits all) and I've been loving the small bottles which I carry with me when I travel. No matter where I go I can treat my skin to a mini-facial each day.  I highly recommend giving the products a try + in addition to the discount below they have a 60 day money back guarantee!Use the code "LETITOUT" at checkout for 20% off any order.  

This week on In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined in the studio by Arvid Rosengren, the Best Sommelier in the World! Born and raised in the south of Sweden, Arvid initially studied Nanotechnology Engineering but figured out half-way through that working with his true passion – food and wine – would be preferable to wearing a lab coat. He spent two years at the Grythyttan School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts, while doing stints at some of the better restaurants in Scandinavia. After a brief time in Stockholm and a period at the Hotel du Vin in the UK, Arvid settled in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he spent the next six years growing from the floor sommelier of a busy restaurant to wine director for an ambitious group of almost a dozen establishments. Nearing thirty, Arvid had become a bit restless, and again needed to get away from spreadsheets and back on the floor, with the guests and the bottles. The possibility to go to New York and work came rather unexpectedly, but the allure was strong. Currently, Arvid spends most nights pushing bottles at Charlie Bird on the western edge of SoHo. Arvid is one of the most merited sommeliers in the world, holding a range of competition wins and titles, the latest and greatest being the Best Sommelier in the World, a competition held every three years for candidates representing close to sixty countries. It tests theoretical knowledge, blind tastings of various beverages and practical service skills.

On the pilot episode of A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio takes us on a journey through the history of New York City restaurants, from the big boarding house taverns to the Bijou-style eateries.