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Don't hose me baby!!!!! Drew Nieporent, one of America's most respected and celebrated restaurateurs, is the founder and inspiration behind the Myriad Restaurant Group, which operates Tribeca Grill, Nobu New York City, Nobu Fifty Seven, Nobu London, Nobu Next Door, Bâtard, Porsche Grille at Citi Field, and Crush Wine & Spirits. Over the last 30 years, Myriad has opened and operated over 39 restaurants around the world, including Seattle, Louisville, Providence, Boca Raton, London, San Francisco, Moscow, Citi Field, home of the New York Mets in Flushing, New York.Nieporent's first restaurant, the groundbreaking Montrachet (1985), earned three stars from The New York Times and kept that rating for 21 years. In 2008, the restaurant reopened as Corton, maintaining its three New York Times stars and receiving two Michelin stars with chef-partner Paul Liebrandt at the helm. In May of 2014, Nieporent reopened the space as Bâtard with the help of chef- partner Markus Glocker and partner John Winterman. Earning three stars from The New York Times, New York Magazine, and a coveted Michelin star, the restaurant opened to critical acclaim. As 2014 came to an end, Bâtard landed at the top of several end-of-year lists, including the number one spot on The New York Times' list of "The 10 Best New Restaurants of 2014". In May of 2015, the restaurant won the James Beard award for “Best New Restaurant”.Tribeca Grill (1990), with partner Robert De Niro and an all-star roster of investors including Bill Murray, Sean Penn, and Mikhail Baryshnikov, opened to national acclaim and continues to be one of New York's landmark restaurants.In 1994, again with partner Robert De Niro and sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa, Drew launched Nobu New York City to worldwide acclaim. Nobu NYC, Next Door Nobu, and Nobu Fifty Seven have all earned the coveted three-star rating from The New York Times. Nobu NYC was voted Best Restaurant in America by The James Beard Foundation. Nobu has gone on to open restaurants in all parts of the world.Also in 1994, Nieporent was one of the few American restaurateurs to go bi-coastal. In collaboration with Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, and Francis Ford Coppola, he opened Rubicon in San Francisco.Myriad's excellence in wine service is widely acknowledged. It is the only restaurant group to earn three coveted Grand Awards from Wine Spectator Magazine - for Rubicon, Montrachet, and Tribeca Grill. In 2005, Myriad opened Crush Wine & Spirits, which was named the best new wine shop by Food & Wine Magazine.Nieporent graduated in 1973 from Stuyvesant High School and in 1977 from Cornell University with a degree from the School of Hotel Management. While at Cornell, he worked on the world class cruise ships Vistafjord and Sagafjord. In 1978, he began his management career with Warner Le Roy at New York City's Maxwell's Plum and Tavern On The Green. He then worked at the prestigious French restaurants Le Perigord, La Grenouille and Plaza Athenee's Le Regence.Drew donates his time to dozens of charities. He is on the board of Madison Square Garden's Garden of Dreams Foundation, Citymeals-on-Wheels, and DIFFA, an Honorary Chair of the City Harvest Food Council and Culinary Director of the Jackson Hole Wine Auction. He has co-chaired SOS's Taste of the Nation event in New York City since 1997. He has been honored by Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (2009), American Heart Association (1999), the Tourette Syndrome Association (2000), Food Allergy Initiative (2001), American Liver Foundation (2003), Cancer Research & Treatment Fund (2005), and Kristen Ann Carr Fund (2006). Drew is in great demand as a spirited, highly effective auctioneer at charity events.

Seaweed is the new eco-friendly food. We learn what it is and how to use it from Algamar Seaweed Co's, Jean Marc Emden. Jacqueline Coleman interviews Gérard Bertrand, who was just voted Wine King of the South of France by Wine Spectator Magazine.

Welcome to Episode 1336 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Wayne Young interviews Cora Basilicata. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? More about the Co-Moderator: Wayne Young “I'm Wayne Young, a transplanted American living and working in Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy since 1998. After being awarded the WSET Diploma and stints working for Wine Spectator Magazine and as a somm at Joe Bastianich's Becco restaurant in New York, I decided to try my hand at cellar work. My plan was to return to New York and start a new chapter in the wine business after my first harvest... But three months became 4 years, and after marrying my Italian girlfriend, I moved to Udine permanently in 2002. I LOVE the wines from this region, and I love being able to have these conversations with the people who create them.” If you want to learn more you can by visiting: Facebook /Waynegrape Instagram /Waynegrape Twitter @Waynegrape LinkedIn Wayne Young Website LaTavernaFriuli.it About today's guest producer: Cora Basilicata I'm Cora I was born in 1993 from a family of Wine makers. My parents started with Le Due Terre business in 1984 and from when I was a child they make me fell in love with their work. I studied enology at the highschool and then at the university, but I always follow my mother in her wine travels around the world. In the last ten years I spent more time in the vineyards instead to travel for the wine business because I love work in contact with nature and because I want to follow the road of my father as a winemaker. I consider my role in our winery as a custodian of the work done by my parents, and not as a revolutionary who wants to overturn the past. To learn more visit: https://www.facebook.com/people/Azienda-Agricola-Le-Due-Terre/100064721540459/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ledueterrewine/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Fifth Generation Sonoman, Russel Bevan left town to study Philosophy at Gonzaga University, logically leading him to a job in the dental field in the Midwest. A fortuitous transfer sent him back west where wine things started happening for him. Russell became a prolific wine forum nerd and columnist for Wine Spectator Magazine before settling into his own wine gig in N. California. Russell is the proprietor of Bevan Cellars and a sought-after wine consultant stacking up numerous 100-point wines. He recently started Adversity Cellars with his wife Heidi. So, the questions begs to be asked, how the hell did a native Californian with a Masters in Philosophy from a Jesuit University wind up in the Midwest in the dental field, only to return back west and make some of the highest scoring and most prestigious wines? We'll find out! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

Welcome to Episode 1264 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Wayne Young interviews Marko Primosic. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? Guest-Moderator “I'm Wayne Young, a transplanted American living and working in Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy since 1998. After being awarded the WSET Diploma and stints working for Wine Spectator Magazine and as a somm at Joe Bastianich's Becco restaurant in New York, I decided to try my hand at cellar work. My plan was to return to New York and start a new chapter in the wine business after my first harvest... But three months became 4 years, and after marrying my Italian girlfriend, I moved to Udine permanently in 2002. I LOVE the wines from this region, and I love being able to have these conversations with the people who create them.” To learn more visit: Facebook /Waynegrape Instagram /Waynegrape Twitter @Waynegrape LinkedIn Wayne Young Website LaTavernaFriuli.it About today's guest producer: After graduating in Oenology, Marko Primosic joins the family business in 1989, followed by his brother Boris a few years later. Marko helps his father Silvan in the management of the cellar, and he is especially involved in the creation of the quality selections that give birth to the white field blend “Klin”. Marko is also very committed to valorization of the local grape variety Ribolla Gialla. The work in the cellar is complemented by the commitment in promotion and sales of the Primosic wines in Italy and abroad: Marko becomes the sales director of the winery, and at first he travels through Europe, then he flies to America and Asia also. In the United States, he starts to be known as “Mr. Ribolla Gialla”, the winemaker who brought to the fore a grape variety that before was unknown overseas. In the 2000s he is more and more involved in the Collio Consortium: for several years, he is the vice-president of the Collio Consortium and becomes an ambassador of the Collio territory all over the world. In 2007, Marko Primosic and Stanko Radikon are the founders of the Association of Producers of the Ribolla di Oslavia (APRO). Thanks to this association, the winemakers in Oslavia share their experiences about Ribolla Gialla fermented on the skins and they work together to promote the ”Orange wines” from Oslavia. In an historic moment when more and more attention is given to sustainability and natural wines, the Ribolla di Oslavia made by Primosic winery is awarded by the most important wine guides and magazines. To learn more visit: www.primosic.com www.collio.it www.ribolladioslavia.it Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PrimosicWines Instagram https://www.instagram.com/primosic_wines/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Connecting with James Molesworth (@jmolesworth1), Senior Editor & Projects Director at Wine Spectator Magazine (@wine_spectator)

On an average day, Senior Editor of Wine Spectator Magazine, James Molesworth tastes around 20 wines a day. He chats with Christen about his 25 years shaping wine culture and the path that brought him to where he is today.This is the season one finale of the show! Stay tuned for more episodes in the fall. Thanks everyone for listening! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 843 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Wayne Young interviews Ivan Rapuzzi. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? About about today's guest host: Wayne Young is a transplanted American living and working in Friuli Venezia Giulia in Italy since 1998. After being awarded the WSET Diploma and stints working for Wine Spectator Magazine and as a somm at Joe Bastianich's Becco restaurant in New York, he decided to try his hand at cellar work. His plan was to return to New York and start a new chapter in the wine business after his first harvest... But three months became 4 years, and after marrying his Italian girlfriend, he moved to Udine permanently in 2002. HE LOVES the wines from this region, and he loves being able to have these conversations with the people who create them. If you want to learn more about today's guest host, you can by visiting: Facebook /Waynegrape Instagram /Waynegrape Twitter @Waynegrape LinkedIn Wayne Young Website LaTavernaFriuli.it More about today's guest producer: “While Dina and Paolo Rapuzzi, who founded it in 1970, were attracted by wine growing as a way of living, their children Pierpaolo and Ivan belong to a generation that was “raised among the vines”. Both of them have, in fact, a degree in Food Sciences and are agrarian experts; they firmly support the Ronchi di Cialla policy and immemorial wine making tradition in Friuli.” “We were one of the first winemakers to adopt integrated agriculture, with low environmental impact. All vineyards are planted with grass. Parasite control (both fungi and arthropods) is kept to a minimum degree by using highly transitory contact or biological products only. We want to get top quality grapes, which are totally free of chemical residues.” If you want to learn more about today's guest producer, you can by visiting: Facebook /Schioppettino Instagram ronchi_di_cialla Website RonchidiCialla.it More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: https://vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Many US communities have been impacted by their local icons. These icons work hard in their own professions but in reality elevate the entire community towards greater prosperity while molding the local culture though their philanthopy, leadership and vision. Today I am very pleased to welcome Michael Klauber of https://bestfood.com/ (Michael's on East). I'd wager if a vote were ever taken for the title of Mr. Sarasota, Michael would win hands-down.  For over 40 years, Michael and partner Phil Mancini have owned and operated the iconic Michael's on East restaurant. But what most people don't know is Michael also owns an event and catering business that serves https://www.michaelsoneastcatering.com/ (Spanish Point) and https://bestfood.com/restaurant/selby-house-cafe (Selby Gardens). He has an outstanding wine store that was recently awarded Best of Excellence in Wine Spectator Magazine. He is a Founding Member of Sarasota-Manatee Originals. an organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining the local independent area restaurants in order to promote local culture and local flavors. Plus he leads international wine tours to far-away places like South Africa. And if that wasn't enough for a lifetime of work, starting in 2013 Michael was the catalyst for the redesign for the Sarasota waterfront know as: https://bayparkconservancy.thebaysarasota.org/ (The Bayfront Park Conservancy).  Today, we'll learn from Michael …. How his upbringing and early training helped him launch the famous Michael's on East in 1987 …. Where his drive and creativity comes from …. How he led his team through the pandemic …. How the Bayfront Park idea started …. And much, much more. I'm so glad you joined us today and as always it is my hope that you will listen, learn and connect!

Kevin has over 35 years of investment experience. Kevin is responsible for all strategic and business aspects of the company. Prior to SICM, Kevin was a Member of the Management Board of Deutsche Bank for 10 years and the former Global Head of Deutsche Asset Management from 2004 - 2012. Kevin is an outspoken advocate for a global shift towards sustainability, identifying climate change as a megatrend in 2004. He is also the owner of Chateau Maris, named one of the five most environmentally friendly wineries in the world by Wine Spectator Magazine. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from New York University. The Caring Economy made it onto FeedSpots Top 30 CSR Podcasts Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

Born and raised in Manhattan, Drew started down his road to restauranteur as a young man in the 1960s. He went on to earn a degree from the School of Hotel Management at Ivy league, Cornell University while working on cruise ships. By 1985 he had opened his first restaurant, Montrachet, which earned three stars from the NYTimes and a coveted Michelin star, keeping its rating for decades. Drew formed his first of many celebrity partnerships in 1990 when he opened Tribeca Grill in 1990 with Robert DeNiro. The now NY landmark restaurant attracted an all star roster of investors including Bill Murray, Sean Penn, and Mikhail Baryshnikov. Making 1994 a defining year in Nieporent's decades long success story, he once again partnered with Robert DeNiro and renowned sushi chef, Nobu Matsuhisa, to open Nobu NYC, Next Door Nobu, and Nobu Fifty-Seven - all of which earned a three star rating from the NYTimes. And of course, Myriad's excellence in wine service is widely acknowledged and its only restaurant group to earn three coveted Grand Awards from Wine Spectator Magazine. In 2005, Myriad opened Crush Wine & Spirits, which was named the best new wine shop by Food & Wine Magazine. ​​MJ and Drew discuss Drew's early years and how going out to dinner frequently in NYC with his father, a lawyer for the NYC State Liquor License Department, as a kid helped hone his eventual career path. Drew shares some of what it takes to have so many successful restaurants still open and thriving globally. This episode is packed with tales from a life lived truly without parallel. A huge thank you to Drew Nieporent! Follow him on IG at @drewnieporentCheck out Myriad restaurant group at https://www.myriadrestaurantgroup.com/ This episode's in studio wine:AlbarinoCorsica2018______________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers! Don't forget to subscribe and be sure to give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor: Paso Robles Wine Country. Paso Robles is a region with so many diverse microclimates that allows for a stunning array of grapes to thrive in. It's made up of over 200 family owned wineries, making a beautiful variety of wines.Learn more at https://pasowine.com/Tune in to their podcast Where the Wine Takes You - which explores the people, places and wines of Paso Robles Wine Country! https://pasowine.com/where-wine-takes-you/ Shout to our sponsor: 56 Degree Wines. Are you looking for extraordinary new wines that have been tasted and approved by professionals with over 40 years combined experience? Then you have to check out 56degreewine.com. Joe Bembry and his grand crew at the shop do all the heavy lifting for you by vetting every wine on their shelves. https://www.56degreewine.com/Use the code “MJ” when you check out to save 15% off your first order. Love this podcast? Love the cool content? Get a producer like mine by reaching out to the badass team at Necessary Media. www.necessarymediaproductions.com@necessary_media_ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the early '90s, Victor was enjoying a successful career as a sound engineer in Los Angeles. But he was so intrigued by an article from Wine Spectator Magazine that it changedhis life forever. He was bitten by the bug and began devouring everything he could read about the winemaking process. While dirt biking in the hills above Culver City, Victor cameacross the perfect spot to experiment with this newfound knowledge - that small patch of land in a remote corner of Marycrest Manor. Victor eventually lost the battle with the nunswho ran the home, but not before the passion for winemaking had taken a firm hold.Victor met his wife, Jenni, in 2002 and by 2004, with a toddler and another on the way, purchased the land that would become Vines on the Marycrest. Out went the originalalmond trees and in came the vines, loving planted and tended by Victor himself. With Jenni running the winery and managing the children through the week, Victor continued theweekly commute to his job in LA (a 600 mile round trip!) for 9 years before making Vines on the Marycrest his full-time passion in 2013.We at Vines on the Marycrest have a passion for great music, art and fine wine that guides everything we do - fromsustainably farming our dry-farmed, head-pruned vineyard of old vine Zinfandel, Tempranillo and Rhône varietals, tocrafting our award-winning micro-production wines, to entertaining our friends and customers with some of the bestmusic the world has to offer. Our handcrafted wines, including 6 blends (all named after popular songs) and 6 varietals,perfectly capture the spirit of the Paso Robles appellation. Come join us for great wine, music, and company! Oh, anddon't worry if the music is blasting when you walk in, Victor will turn it down for you!

MJ’s guest this week is Senior Editor at Wine Spectator Magazine, James Molesworth. He’s a lead taster for California Cabernet, France’s Bordeaux and Rhone Valley regions and Port. James is a Negroni aficionado. James gives a first hand account of the California wildfire devastation from his recent trip to Napa Valley. They discuss the benefits of blind tasting, wine scores and why James has never given a 100. James and MJ share their passion for vinyl. James shares some of his favorite Jazz moments and a fantastic album suggestion (that we currently have on repeat!). This episode is chock full of the good stuff! A huge thank you to James Molesworth! He has a terrific IG feed.Follow him @jmolesworth1Read James’s insightful and beautifully written articles at winespectator.com @wine_spectatorMJ’s movie recommendation: The Gristle (2001) available for purchase on Amazon.This episode’s in studio wine:Mount Veeder Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley _____________________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the Mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers!Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to giveThe Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up atBlackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Love this podcast? Love the cool content? Get a producer like mine by reaching out to the badass team at Necessary Media.www.necessarymediaproductions.com@necessary_media_From our supporter: The Conaway Fund is a component of the Prosperity Foundation. It supports cultural and heritage events, scholarships, mentoring programs and more. Go to https://www.theconawayfund.org/ and see how you can donate and help those in need. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jamie Ritchie is the Chairman of Sotheby’s Wine, Worldwide. He joined Sotheby’s in London in 1990 and, during his 29 year career, he has been responsible for expanding Sotheby’s wine business from being an auction house with sales based only in London to a multi-channel international wine merchant with 2018 sales exceeding $100 million. Since 1994, he has been based in New York, having started Sotheby’s US wine auctions. He launched wine auctions in Hong Kong in 2009 and that location has since registered sales of more than $370 million. Mr. Ritchie launched Sotheby’s Wine retail business in New York in 2010 and Hong Kong in 2014. Mr. Ritchie was appointed Worldwide Head of Sotheby’s Wine in 2016 with responsibility for developing a full service global wine business. Since then, Sotheby’s has expanded into the spirits business achieving the record highest value auction with the $10 million Ultimate Whisky Collection in 2019. Also in 2019, Sotheby’s Wine launched the ”Sotheby’s Own Label Wine Collection” a range of Sotheby’s branded wines, which are sold exclusively through their retail businesses. Mr. Ritchie is one of the world’s leading wine auctioneers, holding the records for selling the most expensive bottles of wine and spirits: 1 bottle of Romanee-Conti 1945 for $558,000 in 2018; and 1 bottle of The Macallan Fine & Rare 60 Year Old 1926 for $1.9 million in 2019. He was one of the auctioneers at each of the 16 consecutive Hong Kong “white glove” auctions, selling 10,202 consecutive lots without an unsold lot. Mr. Ritchie continues to conduct Sotheby’s wine auctions, donate his services to many benefit auctions, and to lead tastings around the United States. He is a respected authority on the wine market and has been regularly featured in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes and Wine Spectator Magazine.

Episode 4 of the Theory of Wine podcast we chat with a wine tastemaker – a Wine Spectator Magazine’s 40 under 40 awardee, Walla Walla winemaker and owner Ashley Trout of Brook and Bull Cellars and Vital Winery.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com While attending Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando, I had the opportunity to check out another Orlando Restaurant Menu for Healthy Meals. If you're interested in learning more about Podfest Multimedia Expo go to www.podfestexpo.com/2019 Tonight, I checked out FishBones a restaurant boasting "fresh fish' and aged steaks. FishBones claims to....."offer the freshest just-caught seafood flown in daily." FishBones also claims to be ....listed as one of America's Top Ten Seafood Restaurants. Let me check that out! I "Googled" America's Top Ten Seafood Restaurants....and FishBones was not in the six different lists I viewed. I then "Googled" Top Ten Seafood Restaurants in Central Florida.....Guess What? FishBones made Trip Advisor's Top Ten List! Now that we got that straightened out......let's get to my review! Charley and Ron Woodsby.....the father and son team, who started "Talk of the Town Restaurants, Inc." in 1974.....currently own ten restaurants in the Central Florida area. The restaurants are privately owned, and are comprised of such familiar names as ....... "Charley's Steak House" named after Charley Woodsby himself, "Texas Cattle Company", "Johnnies Hideaway," "Vito's Chop House", "Moon Fish" and of course the restaurant I'm reviewing today....... FishBones. The corporate office took on the name "Talk of the Town Restaurants, Inc." and today has over 1000 employees with 64 million dollars in sales among ten restaurants. There are two "FishBone" restaurant locations: 1. Lake Mary Location 7005 County Road 46A ( H E Thomas Jr Pkwy ) Lake Mary, FL 32746 407-581-2399 Happy Hour: 4:30pm-6:30pm Available in the bar and patio only Dinging Hours: Sun-Thurs: 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm   2. Orlando, FL Location 6707 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819   407-352-0135 Happy Hour: 4:30pm-6:30pm Available in the bar only Dining Hours: Sun-Thurs: 5pm-10:30pm Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm  www.TheWeightLossNation.com This review is for the Orlando, FL location only. When you walk into FishBones Restaurant, you realize Seafood is a specialty here.  From the big, Aquarium greeting you as you enter, to the maritime feel of the furniture and decor. My party of Podcasters were greeted by FishBones Hostess - Alexa. Alexa was cordial, kind and we were seated in a more "private section" for our large party to talk and hear ourselves talk. We were greeted by our waiter Xavier, who introduced himself to our party of Podcasters and gave each of us a drink menu and dinner menu. Xavier promptly asked if any of us wanted a glass of water while we looked over the menus.......and being I drink lots of water all day, I replied a big "Yes" as well as a few of my other colleagues. The Menu at FishBones has a variety of items to suit your taste. The prices are expensive.....so don't come to FishBones if you are going to have a "chicken" entree. The Fish is boasted to be "Fresh" and flown in to the restaurant "daily." Steaks are aged steaks and cooked over an 1100° citrus and oak wood fire, the Prime Rib is cooked for 23-hours...... slow roasted. BoneFish has an award winning Wine Menu..... WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE'S  Award of Excellence I'm a Chardonnay girl and Xavier suggested a Chardonnay Wine for me....and it was very good.  Chardonnay is $8.00 - $17.00 a glass.  One of the "specials" of the day was "Trigger fish" I never heard of Trigger fish and Xavier said it was flown in that day from Hawaii. When I asked him to describe Trigger Fish....Xavier stated it was like Sea Bass and would flake when I put my fork in it. I ordered the Trigger Fish and each entree comes with salad, "garlic cheese .....butter bread...as well as a "Signature Side." I did not touch the Garlic Cheese Butter Bread....and it was tough.....it looked delicious and my compadres were .....ummming and yumming over it. I did have salad, and I opted for a "premium side" since the signature sides were pretty much all about potatoes. I ordered the "creamed kale." since they didn't have "creamed spinach" on the menu. I was worried how "creamed kale" would turn out... The "trigger fish" came plated with a sauteed onion glaze and the "creamed kale" was in a separate bowl on the plate. The trigger fish was delicious! Flaky just as Xavier said it would be...and the portion size was very good. The "creamed kale" was excellent too! The Kale was soft and had the same "creamy" flavor that creamed spinach would have. Pleasantly delighted with creamed Kale. Xavier was very attentive to all our needs.....and Executive Chef.....Marcus King......came over to our table to see how everything was.  My entree was awesome......unfortunately my buddy Joseph didn't have the same experience as I did. Joseph ordered the "whole gulf snapper" I was going to split the snapper with him, since I LOVE snapper, but I thought the snapper was cut and filleted. No........they cook the whole damn fish on the citrus oak wood fire....head, eyes and tail! Then they cut open the fish and there the whole damn fish is on your plate.  YUCKY for me!!!! Hell no........ I don't want no fish with it's head and eyes looking at me while I'm eating. Plus it had ALL the bones in it. It's like eating the fish like a cave man for the love of God! I had to decline and I ordered the Trigger Fish. When Joseph's entree was placed before him.....I could smell a very "fishy" odor coming from his plate. Very odd for a place that "Boasts" how fresh the fish is. Within seconds.....Joseph was asking me if I smelled a "fishy" smell. I told him and we both took a bite. It tasted ok...but I wouldn't want to eat any fish that "smells" fishy. Either the fish wasn't stored properly or the fish just wasn't fresh.  Joseph told Xavier and he ordered the "Florida Gator" appetizer instead. Within a few minutes......Yassine El Harra.....the Manager came over to Joseph and apologized whole-heartedly about the "Snapper."  Nice gesture!  After Joseph started eating his "Gator" All was good! The rest of the dinner service, conversation and meal was fabulous! How do I rate FishBones with our Weight Loss Nation thumbs up scale? My Trigger Fish dinner and service gets a BIG 2 thumbs up! Joseph's "Whole Snapper" gets a a BIG 2 thumbs down! Overall.....the service, food and atmosphere gets 1 1/2 Thumbs Up! If you're looking for a really good seafood restaurant in Central Florida.....Go visit FishBones in Orlando. They're located at ....... 6707 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819   407-352-0135 I'd like to personally thank Andrea Sutton - Operations Manager, Yassine El Harra - Manager for our lovely group that evening...... as well as Marcus King....executive chef ......Xavier our awesome waiter......and Alexa......our very pleasant and kind hostess! FishBones is expensive and you can expect to pay over $25 an entree. I wouldn't bring kids under 8 or kids that can't behave. People are spending a lot of money for excellent food and service......leave the kids home and have an awesome night out with your loved one or friends! Looking for a program that will help you LIVE a Healthy LIfestyle? Look no further! As the Founder of Weight Loss Nation, I am NOW living a long-term healthy lifestyle. For over fifty years, I struggled with my weight and my health. I finally decided to take matters into my own hands......and Weight Loss Nation was born! With a private community and Expert Mentors, Weight Loss Nation supplies the support you need to take your journey towards a healthy lifestyle. Our motto is.....If it grows out of the ground, hangs from a tree, roams the earth, flies in the sky or swims in the ocean.....EAT IT! You won't find any DIETS here! You won't find anyone telling you how to LOSE WEIGHT! You won't find anyone telling you to get to the GYM! What you will find is continuous support for your unique needs and education to assist you on your own personal journey.Wrap that up with love and support and you have yourself the greatest chance of success! Ready to start your journey? Join the community of people who are following the same path as YOU! www.TheWeightLossNation.com  

In today's show we discuss new states that are relaxing blue laws so that stores can sell alcohol on Sundays, Sri Lanka lifting a ban on women serving and selling alcohol only to reinstate it a week later, and Wine Spectator Magazine being banned from a New Jersey state prison. Then, CEO of Bottle Rock Napa Valley Dave Graham tells us about the very unique wine, food and music festival where you can catch Snoop Dogg performing while Iron Chef Morimoto cooks all on the same stage. We wrap up by taste testing some new cocktails that feature a fast food ingredient, and giving you a chance to win Portland Trailblazers tickets!

PDXISH welcomes to the podcast Heather Martin, Executive Director and Julie Dalrymple, Marketing Manager, of the Classic Wines Auction. Consistently recognized as one of the top ten charity wine auctions in the country by Wine Spectator Magazine, the Classic Wines Auction has raised more than $43 million for local nonprofit partners - with $3.5 million raised in 2017 alone. Classic Wines Auction holds a series of events each year, which include: Fall Winemaker Dinner Series, Spring Winemaker Dinner Series, the organization’s Classic Wines Auction and corresponding Nightcap event, Corks + Forks. Please welcome Heather and Julie to the show!

The crew with the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation have just celebrated their 10 year anniversary...and have donated over $10 million dollars to local children's charities. Today we are joined by John Russell, President of the DCWAF, and their Director of Marketing Jordan Lacenski. DCWAF is recognized as one of the nation’s ‘Top 10 Charity Wine Auction in the U.S.’ by Wine Spectator Magazine. We take a look at the many events DCWAF is part of, including the Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival Nov. 5-8...which is almost sold out! www.dcwaf.org

Every year The Wine Spectator Magazine releases their Top 100 wines of the year…you might think this list is made up entirely of high end selections from the world’s most famous wineries but think again! The post Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines for 2014 appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker.

The Castaway Cafe is both a local and a tourist favorite, nestled beachfront at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas resort. I found it strictly via word-of-mouth--something I hear mentioned over and over is certainly worth checking out. And I'm glad I did. I sat down with owner Gary Bush to talk about how he wound up in Maui, his philosophy behind the menu (solid, standard breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are prepared fresh and served in generous portions) and his love of wine. The Castaway Cafe's wine cellar started with 17 bottles of wine and now sports over 500. It's won several Wine Spectator Magazine awards and has become well-known among both wine connoisseurs and people just starting to taste the waters. Castaway Cafe: http://castawaycafe.com Sine Qua Non: http://www.sinequanon.com Kosta Browne: http://www.kostabrowne.com Signorello Estate: http://signorelloestate.com

Bruce Sanderson is Senior Editor and Tasting Director of "Wine Spectator" Magazine.