The Connected Table Live

Born in Ethiopia, adopted and raised in Sweden, Chef Marcus Samuelsson's multicultural background and belief in food-as-community reflects his life today as Chef/Owner of Red Rooster, Streetbird and Ginny's Supper Club, all in Harlem. The youngest person to earn a New York Times three star review at age 23 as executive chef at Aquavit, Marcus is Co-Chairman of the Board for Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) to help mentor aspiring chefs.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Who doesn't love chocolate? Mr Chocolate, aka Jacques Torres, is one of the world's most respected experts on all things confection. Founder of Jacques Torres Chocolates, produced and sold in New York and online at MrChocolate.com, Jacques' collection includes exquisite artisan chocolates and other sweets. He is the recipient of France's prestigious Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

A special pre-recorded show with two great ladies in food. Lidia Bastianich is host of an Emmy Award-winning TV series, a bestselling author, successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business.Carol Brock's vision to "break the pyrex ceiling for women in fine food and beverage" launched Les Dames d'Escoffier International, a nonprofit with 42 chapters and 2400 members. Brock's podcast was recorded in February 2019. She died July 27, 2020, at the age of 96.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Haiti’s Delphine Gardère, CEO of Rhum Barbancourt, is the family’s 5th generation overseeing the distillery, established in 1862 by her French ancestor, Dupré Barbancourt. Delphine shares her passion for Haitian art and culture and explains how Barbancourt makes its aged dark rums. After attending university in Spain, Nicola Thornton worked with leading wineries in Toro. She created global export company, Spanish Palate, to market Spain’s special smaller independent wine producers to the world.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Phil Long owns Longevity Wines, an urban winery in the Livermore Valley, one of California's oldest AVAs. He discusses the appellation, his vision as a winemaker and his role as president of the Association of African-American Vintners. Harlem is one of NYC's most vibrant, diverse and community-focused neighborhoods thanks to eateries like Harlem Shake. Founder Jelena Pasic and business partner, Dardra Coaxum ,share what's cooking at Harlem Shake, from succulent burgers and fries to milkshakes.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Doug Frost is only one of four wine professionals to hold both Master Sommelier and Master of Wine accreditations. The Kansas City wine educator and author is a partner in Echolands Winery in Walla Walla AVA, Washington. Chef-Restaurateur Michael Chernow, founder of Seamore's, cofounder of The Meatball Shop and WellWell plant based functional beverages, shares what drives him as a hospitality entrepreneur and how a daily exercise regimen enriches his life. He hosts the Born or Made podcast.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Ariane Daguin, founder of D'Artagnan, a leading purveyor of high quality, humanely-raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free meat, game, duck, poultry, foie gras, charcuterie and other specialty foods, discusses the state of the industry and how she sources from farmers throughout the U.S. For 35 years, D'Artagnan has supplied leading restaurants and has a successful ecommerce business selling direct to consumers. Daguin also discusses the culinary heritage of her native Gascony. www.dartagnan.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Grace Young has been called the Stir Fry Guru, thanks to her cookbooks, classes and award-winning video, Wok Therapist. Grace shares tips on using and caring for a wok and the joys of preparing Chinese dishes. She discusses need to support local Chinese restaurants and shops, many family owned. An ex marine turned vigneron, Rutger de Vink is founder of RdV Vineyards in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He discuss his approach to making his sought after Bordeaux blend wines in Virginia.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

CoFounder of Wheeling Forward, para-athlete, and traveler, Sommelier Yannick Benjamin proves how living in a wheelchair does not need to limit your life. He discusses plans for his New York City restaurant, Contento, and how restaurants can be better at serving the needs of people living with disabilities. The bucolic Berkshires in Western Massachusetts is home to many family farms. Elisa Spungen Bildner and Robert Bildner share farmers' stories and recipes in The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Gonzalo Iturriaga, Technical Director, Tempos Vega Sicilia, takes us inside this legendary winery in Spain known for its iconic Unico label. He discusses the family's other wineries, Alión (Ribera Del Duero), Pintea (Toro), Bodegas Macan (Rioja) and Oremus (Hungary). Johanna Mendelson Forman, PhD, and Filiz Hösükoğlu co-edited “The Cuisine of Life: Recipes and Stories of The New Food Entrepreneurs of Turkey” from the Livelihoods Innovation through Food Entrepreneurship (LIFE) Project.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Neurosurgeon Dr. Tom Kenefick purchased Kenefick Ranch, a 250 acre working farm in Calistoga (Napa Valley) in 1980. Today, 40 years later, Kenefick Ranch produces wines from Bordeaux and Rhone varieties. Tom, son Chris and daughter Caitlin discuss Kenefick Ranch's history and wines. Chef Gaz Oakley joins from his home in Wales to share his passion for plant-based cooking from his latest book, "Plants Only Kitchen," and offer tips for making flavor vegan dishes at home.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Mathieu Roland-Billecart is CEO of Champagne Billecart-Salmon and seventh generation member of this esteemed family-run champagne house, established in 1818. He discusses Billecart-Salmon's history, its iconic bottle and selection of champagnes. Angela Garbacz is owner of Goldenrod Pastries, an inclusive community pastry shop in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her cookbook, "Perfectly Golden, “includes signature recipes for cookies, cakes morning buns and more with gluten- free, dairy free and vegan options.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

A self-described "serial griller," Matt Moore shares expert tips from grillmasters of the South and beyond in "Serial Grilling: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection." Moore says with the right techniques you can grill just about any food, even donuts! Started by Dick and Nancy Ponzi in 1970, Ponzi Vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley celebrates 50 years. Sisters Anna Maria Ponzi, President, and Luisa Ponzi, winemaker, discuss what makes Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay unique.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Are you tired of making the same dishes at home and experiencing a cooking rut? In "How To Dress an Egg: Surprising and Simple Ways to Cook Dinner," Chef Ned Baldwin and Food Writer Peter Kaminsky share simple ways to prepare one main ingredient (e.g., steak, chicken, carrots, beets, hard boiled eggs) and add new flavors and twists. Chef Baldwin is owner of Houseman restaurant in New York City. Kaminsky is author/coauthor of many cookbooks and a television producer. #TheConnectedTableLiveThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

The Barbiers are pioneering wine producers in Spain's DOCa Priorat. Rene Barbier IV shares his family's story and winemaking philosophy and discusses their single estate red wines, Clos Mogador and Manyetes, and Priorat white, Nelin. With another top winemaker - and wife- Sara Perez, Barbier produces Venus La Universal. Chef Nicholas Wilkins and Kevin Cox from Ani Ramen House, with locations in New Jersey, explain the time-honored process for making Japanese ramen, from noodles to the broth.