POPULARITY
In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours the always-tricky-to-parse Gamay and Pinot Noir comparative for Advanced Sommelier Max Goldberg. Max is based in Los Angeles and is currently the sommelier at Santa Monica's SELINE, a fine-dining restaurant from Chef Dave Beran that opened last year. Previously, Max curated the beverage programs at The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers! Listen to more tasting podcasts: https://www.guildsomm.com/tags/Tasting_2D00_Podcast Read our Science of Tasting expert guide: https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2441/the-science-of-tasting Dive into more blind tasting resources on the GuildSomm site: https://www.guildsomm.com/learn/blind-tasting/ Explore GuildSomm membership: https://www.guildsomm.com/recurly/v1/join
Send us a textThis week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Sarah Dandashy, Ask A Concierge. From time-to-time I have been fortunate enough to host a travel icon who—though they have experienced bucket list cruises—they transcend cruising. These individuals are so influential in travel that I want them to share their story and perspectives, with the listeners. At the same time, of course, many of us cruise enthusiasts would love to sail virtually on some of Sarah's wonderful voyages. Sarah is recognized as one of the leading concierges in the world. People seek her out for her travel tips, advice, and knowledge of trends from the “frontlines of travel.” Award-winning, she was named “best young concierge” by Les Clefs d'or International, making her the Miss Universe equivalent of the concierge profession. Sarah has worked at some of the most prestigious hotels, including London West Hollywood, Four Seasons Washington DC, L'ermitage Beverly Hills, and the Peninsula Beverly Hills. A graduate of Georgetown's School of Foreign Service, Sarah has lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; London, Atlanta, Washington, DC; New York City; and Los Angeles. She has traveled throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the US. Conversational in French and basic knowledge of Arabic, Sarah can navigate the streets of Paris, and bust out some solid dance moves she learned on the streets of Hotlanta. Clearly, she is no ordinary travel influencer. Sarah is a television travel expert, best-selling author, and dynamic keynote speaker. With over 18 years of experience in hospitality, Sarah's career took off as a luxury hotel concierge, where she earned numerous accolades and laid the foundation for her widely recognized brand, "Ask A Concierge." With a following of over 250,000 across social media platforms, she offers a wealth of travel insights, practical advice, and the latest industry trends, drawing from her rich experience at the travel forefront. Transitioning from her role as an award-winning concierge, Sarah now travels the world, collaborating with leading industry brands. She has become a go-to travel authority on major news networks like ABC, CBS, and FOX, frequently discussing current travel dynamics. Her expertise has also Relying on ship wifi is slow, unsecure, sometimes not available & at foreign ports travelers don't want to pay their carriers' high fees. Save $ with GigSky! Get a data package usable on the ship & in ports. Link to GigSky: https://gigsky.pxf.io/nloxor. For a 10% discount use code: joyofcruisingSupport the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingPodcast-BookACruiseUS Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon
Last month at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West and Italy's Regione Campania hosted “Campania Unveiled – A Gastronomic Exploration Through Tastings and Education” for the trade and media. Sommelier and wine educator Diego Meraviglia presented … Continue reading → The post Show 558, December 30, 2023: Sommelier Diego Meraviglia, “Campania Unveiled” appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.
In this episode of the From The Hart Podcast, we dive into the inspiring story of Bill Bracken, Founder and Culinary Director of Bracken's Kitchen. Bill is a nationally renowned chef with a 35-year culinary career, who has garnered numerous awards and critical acclaim. Despite his success, Bill remains grounded, hailing from humble beginnings in Wathena, Kansas. From a young age, Bill developed a passion for food while cooking with his mother and grandmothers. This love for cooking led him to pursue a career as a chef. Bill's culinary approach is rooted in his straightforward Midwestern roots, prioritizing freshness and flavor in his cuisine. After starting as a dishwasher in a local diner, Bill's talent and dedication propelled him to become a chef by the age of 13. He attended culinary school and eventually won a scholarship to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. His career flourished as he worked his way up to executive sous chef at the Mandalay Four Seasons Hotel in Dallas and later joined The Peninsula Beverly Hills as executive chef. In 2013, Bill made a remarkable career shift. He founded Bracken's Kitchen, a nonprofit organization aimed at providing high-quality meals to those in need. Beginning with a food truck named Betsy, Bracken's Kitchen addresses the challenge of feeding hungry children and adults in Orange County. Over the years, their business model has evolved to encompass a community feeding program, a rescued food program, and a culinary training program. Leveraging his industry connections, Bill has established partnerships with top food vendors and food recovery organizations. Through these collaborations, Bracken's Kitchen rescues perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste and transforms it into nutritious meals. They now produce over 100,000 wholesome and hearty meals per month, making a significant impact on both food and lives. Join us in this episode as we delve deeper into Bill Bracken's journey, his commitment to serving those in need, and the powerful work of Bracken's Kitchen in fighting food insecurity and transforming lives through culinary training. From The Hart is available on all podcast platforms. Make sure to tune in and be inspired by the incredible work of Bill Bracken and Bracken's Kitchen. You can reach Bill and Bracken's Kitchen at www.brackenskitchen.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromthehart/message
The Boutique style Peninsula Hotel in Beverley Hills is as traditional as it is modern and elegant. The property has been hosting some of Hollywood's most famous since it opened 28 years ago. They come for the extra ordinary food at The Belvedere, The Club Bar for an adults only escape, a quiet cocktail or champagne in The Living Room and the stunning rooftop pool, and the luxurious treatments at the day spa. There are 195 elegantly decorated and spacious rooms and suites. Multiple luxurious intimacies await gusts including monogrammed pillowcases with guest's initials, a chauffer driven car to the local shopping areas, staff who know guest's names and flexible check in and check out times. The Belvedere serves fresh Meditteranean cuisine, The Living Room offer sumptuous High Tea, and breakfast is served at The Roof Garden, which also offers light snacks all day. Guests can book an instagrammable poolside cabana, fitted with TV's, safes and fans, and like all Peninsula properties, there are multiple activities for children and pets are also catered for. Located near Rodeo Drive, this is an elegant haven of luxury for the discerning traveller. They can even arrange direct access to Disneyland.
Sarah Dandashy is recognized as one of the leading concierges in the world. People seek her out for her travel tips, advice, and knowledge of trends from the “frontlines of travel.” Award-winning, she was named “Best Young Concierge” by Les Clefs d’Or International, making her the Miss Universe equivalent of the concierge profession. She has worked at some of the most prestigious hotels, including The London West Hollywood, Four Seasons Washington DC, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Mentioned in this episode: Ask A Concierge Website Slick Talk Website & Socials
Food Network Star and Chopped All Star, Penny Davidi, shares her Los Angeles travel guide. Plus, Todd and Andy chat with Offer Nissenbaum, Managing Director of the Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel to learn about 5-star experiences.From Hollywood, the Sunset Strip and Venice Beach to Rodeo Drive and Disneyland, there are many iconic experiences found only in LA. If you need the extra push to add The City of Angels to your bucket list, tune in as Todd and Andy look at what makes it one of their favorite travel spots. Enjoy the show!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Destination Everywhere Community today:http://americanmeetings.com/podcastLinkedInTwitterPinterestFacebookYouTube
Jocelyne and her special guest David Codney Five Star Executive Chef of the Peninsula Beverly Hills, and International Consultant for The Peninsula Brand are here to explore how a healthy diet can lead to better mental health and some of the other questions being studied in Nutritional Psychiatry.Does what we choose to eat affect our moods? And how does the Paleo Mediterranean diet represent a blending of food science, brain science, and cutting-edge neurobiology (the science of how food affects your brain’s cognitive function) to make you think, feel, and perform better?
Sarah Dandashy is recognized as one of the leading concierges in the world. People seek her out for her travel tips, advice, and knowledge of trends from the “frontlines of travel.” Award-winning, she was named “Best Young Concierge” by Les Clefs d’Or International, making her the Miss Universe equivalent of the concierge profession. She has worked at some of the most prestigious hotels, including The London West Hollywood, Four Seasons Washington DC, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. A graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, Sarah has lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; London, England; Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC; New York City; and now Los Angeles. She has traveled throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the US. Conversational in French and basic knowledge of Arabic, she can comfortably navigate the streets of Paris, negotiate a plate of free falafel, and bust out some solid dance moves she learned on the streets of Hotlanta. Clearly, she is no ordinary travel influencer.
This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California. Joining Peter is Phil Savenick, President of the Beverly Hills Historical Society, who talks about the surprising beginnings of Beverly Hills (yes, the legends and unlikely events include cowboys and Indians). And Julian Gold, the Mayor of Beverly Hills, talks population growth, development and change in his charmed and high-end enclave. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.
This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California. Joining Peter is Phil Savenick, President of the Beverly Hills Historical Society, who talks about the surprising beginnings of Beverly Hills (yes, the legends and unlikely events include cowboys and Indians). And Julian Gold, the Mayor of Beverly Hills, talks population growth, development and change in his charmed and high-end enclave. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.
Happy workers are productive workers. But how do you motivate a group of employees to work hard and help your business grow? Luckily, motivating your employees doesn’t take a lot of flare or even a lot of resources. In fact, it could require you to just schedule a few minutes on your schedule to say “hi.” As a small business owner, you need to maximize revenue and increase productivity, which means you need your staff to work as efficiently as possible. To get you off to a good start, follow these top ways to motivate your employees. Two decades ago, the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein invited Ashley Judd to the Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel for what the young actress expected to be a business breakfast meeting. Instead, he had her sent up to his room, where he appeared in a bathrobe and asked if he could give her a massage or she could watch him shower, she recalled in an interview. “How do I get out of the room as fast as possible without alienating Harvey Weinstein?” Ms. Judd said she remembers thinking.
Dan educates Emma on the best wines to pair with your Holiday feasts and also reports from The Stars of Cabernet at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where he showcases some questionable recording skills while chatting to revered Cabernet Sauvignon vintners like Smoking Gun, Gamble Family and (his own personal favorite) Dunn Vineyards - Happy holidays!
On This Episode : David Wurth & Scott Moore David Wurth is Founder / Publisher of C-Suite Quarterly (CSQ) and Founder / CEO of its parent company C-Suite Media Incorporated, a company dedicated to producing content for the C-Suite Executives business and lifestyle interests. He is responsible for all aspects of the publication as well as the media company's supportive divisions including custom publishing, digital media, events, memberships and creative services. Some of CSQ's notable partners have included Ernst & Young, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Private Bank, Latham & Watkins, HUGO BOSS, NetJets, Burgess Yachts and The Peninsula Beverly Hills.As President, Broadcast, Scott Moore is responsible for overseeing the programming, production, regulatory, engineering and distribution of Rogers Media's suite of TV and radio assets, comprised of 12 conventional television stations, including City and OMNI Television, 12 specialty stations, including Sportsnet and FX Canada, and 55 AM and FM radio stations. An award-winning television producer and executive with more than 20 years of industry experience, Moore joined Rogers Media in 2010. Prior to this appointment, Moore was Executive Director of CBC Sports, General Manager of CBC's Media Sales & Marketing Department, and also served as Vice-President of CTV Sportsnet (now Sportsnet) from 1998 to 2003. Moore has also held senior production positions with TSN and CTV as Executive Producer, Olympic Coverage.