The Connected Table Live

Live from New Orleans at Tales of the Cocktail we visit with Ti Adelaide Martin, a member of the legendary Brennan family and co-owner of Commander's Palace, SoBou, Cafe Adelaide & The Swizzle Stick Bar and Brennan's in Houston. Ti shares some of her favorite cocktail lore from her book "In the Land of Cocktails." Master Tea Blender Roderick Markus, President of Rare Tea Cellar, applies his extensive botanical knowledge, sourcing and blending skills to create Balsam Amaro Americano Liqueur. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Chef Alon Shaya was born in Israel, raised in Philadelphia and now lives in New Orleans where he is executive chef and co-owner with Chef John Besh and Octavio Mantilla of Shaya Restaurant (Modern Israeli cuisine). Domenica (classic Italian) and Pizza Domenica. Frank Pellegrino Jr. inherited his father, Frank's, gift for serving classic southern Italian food with generous portions of hospitality at Rao's Las Vegas and Rao's Hollywood, offshoots of the legendary Rao's in East Harlem (est 1896).This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Chef Beverly Gannon runs three top rated restaurants in Maui: Hali'imaile General Store, Gannons and Joe's Nuevo Latino, and she's considers one of the 12 founding members of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine Movement. The Specialty Food Association's Ron Tanner discusses highlights of the 2015 Summer Fancy Food Show, trends and impact of the $109-billion specialty food industry, from regional mom & pop businesses to more than 50 countries. Hot tips: healthy juices, sweet heat and vegetable snacks.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Ann Tuennerman is founder/director of Tales of the Cocktail, the largest gathering of bar and spirits industry professionals which takes place each July in New Orleans. Ann shares her story from creating "cocktail tours" in 2002 to building a gobal brand for Tales of the Cocktail with events in Mexico City, Vancouver and Buenos Aires. The island of Crete has the oldest wine making tradition in Greece. We discuss Crete's PDOs (Protected Designations of Origin,) terroir and 11 native varietals.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Chef Greg Sonnier has cooked at his own restaurants and others in New Orleans for nearly 30 years. Now with the Dickie Brennan Restaurant Group, Greg is working with other top chefs to train new chefs about the culture and techniques of New Orleans cooking. A leading bartender, brand ambassador and expert on gin, Simon Ford launched The 86 Co in 2012 to create a portfolio of carefully sourced and crafted spirits: Fords Gin, Aylesbury Duck Vodka, Tequila Cabeza and Cana Brava Rum.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Lettie Teague is wine columnist for the Wall Street Journal and author of three books including most recent, Wine in Words. Lettie discusses her wine mentors and mavericks, the wine business and having an adventurous wine palate. Tony Abou-Ganim (The Modern Mixologist) has created numerous signature cocktails listed on U.S. bar menus, most notably The Cable Car. His career has spanned the heights, from Harry Denton's Starlight Roof in San Francisco to the lights of Las Vegas with Wynn Resorts.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Ariane Daguin, Co-Founder/CEO of D'Artagnan, has procured carefully sourced, sustainably and humanely raised meat, game and poultry to the US food industry for 30 years. Ariane also explains how D'Artagnan's exceptional foie gras is produced. Dale DeGroff, aka King Cocktail, is credited with reviving bartending as a respected profession and educating generations of new bartenders. Dale reminisces about working with legendary restaurateur Joe Baum (Aurora, Rainbow Room) who influenced his career.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

we discuss the differences between rum, rhum and rhum agricole with Ben Jones a fourth generation family member of Martinique's Rhum Clement, which put rhum agricole (made from pressed sugar cane juice) on the map. Chef, Author and Grilling Expert Elizabeth Karmel discusses the many regional types or barbecue and offers expert advice on grilling. Elizabeth is author of 3 books on grilling, appears on TV's Cooking Channel and Chopped and is chef at Hill Country BBQ Market & Kitchen.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Ralph Scamardella is Chef/Partner for The TAO Group which owns some of the nation's top grossing restaurants and nightclubs- 20 at last count. How does this Brooklyn-born chef with Neapolitan roots keep his idea pot simmering and concepts fresh? Uruguay's Daniel Pisano is 4th generation vintner at Pisano Family Vineyards. Uruguay is South America's 4th largest wine producer recognized for its wines made from the Tannat varietal. What distinguishes Uruguay wines and why does Tannat thrive there? This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

We discuss foods and wines of Greece with Chef Maria Loi and vintner Yiannis Voyatzis. Chef Loi is Greece's Culinary Ambassador with restaurants in both her native Nafpaktos and New York City (Loi Estiatorio). She's a popular TV chef and author of The Greek Diet. Yiannis Voytzis is winemaker at Boutari and president of New Wines of Greece, a trade organization to promote Greek wines. There are over 300 indigenous grape varieties in Greece and a recent trend toward single vineyard vinifications.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Allan Benton's Smoky Mountain Country hams and bacon are cult-like among top chefs and discerning diners. Allan slowly dry cures his ham with a time honored process and simple ingredients: salt and brown sugar to create a distinctive, unforgettable aroma and flavor. Chef David Guas cooks Louisiana inspired dishes at his 2 Bayou Bakery hot spots in Washington, DC. Host of Travel Channel's "American Grilled" he's author of "Grill Nation: Surefire Recipes, Tips and Techniques To Grill Like a Pro.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Fourth generation owner and winemaker, Ted Seghesio, discusses his family's 120 year legacy in Sonoma County. Built from years of growing grapes for making bulk wines to be finished by others, Seghesio only started labeling wine under their own name with the 1983 vintage. Seghesio is known for its world class Zinfandels and small production wines made from mostly Italian varietals such as Barbera, Sangiovese, and Arneis. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003. Time Magazine included her Twitter @marionnestle among its top 10 in health and science; Michael Pollan ranked her as the #2 most powerful foodie in America (after Michelle Obama). Marion is author of several prize winning books including: Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Stephen Teeling's family has been crafting Irish whiskey since 1782 and has opened Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the heart of Dublin. We discuss the tradition and styles of Irish whiskey and its booming popularity. Jennifer English is an award winning broadcaster who created the Food & Wine Radio Network and can be heard on RSVP Las Vegas (KLAV 1230 AM). Jennifer covers every aspect of the industry with her erudite and articulate style that appeals to all the senses. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

Chef Michel Nischan, Co-Founder and CEO/President of Wholesome Wave, is leading a movement to provide fresh, healthy, locally grown food to under-served communities in the USA. The son of a farming family and father to 2 sons with Type 1 diabetes, Michel knows the benefits of eating freshly prepared, nutritious meals. With nearly 30 million American lacking access to healthy, affordable foods Wholesome Wave's network of nutrition incentive programs is helping to eradicate food insecurity.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).