Podcast appearances and mentions of roger dagorn

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.