Podcast appearances and mentions of roger dagorn

This is a Vintage episode from 2005Why This Episode MattersMaster Sommelier Roger Dagorn joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott for a thoughtful conversation about how wine service was evolving in America in the mid-2000s.The episode explores what a great sommelier actually does: guide, educate, and make guests feel comfortable rather than intimidated.Roger talks about the growing professionalism of the restaurant and wine worlds, the increasing knowledge of American diners, and the importance of clear communication at the table.The conversation also covers sake in fine dining, how to talk about wine budget in a restaurant, how scores affect guests' choices, and why cheese courses matter.The ConversationRoger Dagorn, then the wine director, maître d', and Master Sommelier at Chanterelle, joins The Guys to discuss the changing role of wine in American dining. He reflects on how restaurant work became a more respected profession, how education helped grow a new generation of wine professionals, and why New York became one of the world's great wine markets. The conversation moves through sake service, talking to a sommelier about budget, balancing scores and real dining experience, and the role of a well-run cheese course in a serious restaurant.Time Stamps1:00 – Roger Dagorn joins; Chanterelle, Master Sommelier status, and the growing professionalism of hospitality3:10 – New York is one of the world's great wine markets8:35 – How Chanterelle became an early adopter of sake pairings in fine dining11:35 – How diners can talk to a sommelier about budget more comfortably16:00 – Great bottles at different price points and what matters at the table21:15 – Chanterelle's cheese course and the return of serious cheese serviceGuest BioRoger Dagorn is a Master Sommelier, longtime wine director, and maître d' known for his work at Chanterelle in Manhattan. One of the early Master Sommeliers in the United States, he built a reputation for exceptional wine knowledge, generous hospitality, and a warm, unpretentious approach to service.InfoAbout Roger https://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/free-reads/great-wine-mentors-roger-dagornCourt of Master Sommeliers of Americashttps://www.mastersommeliers.org/Join us on March 12 for a wine dinner with BallettoClick below for more info:https://www.stageleft.com/event/31226-balleto-winemaker-dinner-w-anthony-beckman/ Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @restaurantguyspodcast

Today on Japan Eats, Akiko is sitting down with one of only 48 “Sake Samurais” in the world as honored by the Japan Sake Brewers Association – Roger Dagorn. Also a noted Master Sommelier, Roger shares how he came around to the fascinating world of distinguished beverages as well as details on how he analyzes and pairs all types of food with various sakes plus relays how sake is typically produced. After the break, Roger describes the induction ceremony associated with the “Sake Samurai,” the importance of educating about sake, and his tips for pairing sakes with meals. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “Every time I taste sake, I think about what I can pair it with food… Sake can be a food, it is meant to be consumed with food.” [8:00] “Sometimes with age they can take on strong aromas of smokiness and gaminess… Some people even compare them to scotch sometimes without the high alcohol.” [31:00] —Roger Dagorn on Japan Eats

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike interviews Craig Mayes, executive director of NYC Rescue. Craig tells us all about the organization, which provides hope, food, and shelter to the homeless of New York. Then, Mike brings in the “Yoda of sommeliers”, Roger Dagorn to the studio, who tells us all about the job of being a sommelier, as well as how he brought sake into the wine world. This program has been sponsored by Cento, King Arthur, and Colavita. Today’s music provided by Brothers NYC. “That’s what the wine world is about, it’s about passion.” [26:25] “People are looking for the interesting. They don’t want the ordinary anymore.” [39:10] Roger Dagorn on Food Talk with Mike Colameco.

Roger Dagorn is Beverage Director of the restaurants Tocqueville, 15 East, and The Fourth, in New York City.

Kristen Battaglia enters the inaugural U.S. Student Pastry Competition; profile chef and entrepreneur Michael Lomonaco and rising chef Kubee Kassaye; follow Spoons Across America as they teach children about honey; and profile sake samurai Roger Dagorn.