The Connected Table Live

Two wine industry legends talk trends, hot topics, and emerging regions. Bordeaux expert, Robin Kelley O'Connor, is a renowned wine educator and speaker, currently with Italian Wine Merchants and teaching at International Culinary Center. JBF Award winning wine and spirits journalist, Anthony Dias Blue, is editor-in-chief and partner at Tasting Panel Magazine and The SOMM Journal and founder of the San Francisco and New York Wine & Spirits Competitions. He hosts "Blue Lifestyle" on WCBS radio .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/).

Continuing our series, Families in the Industry, we visit with Rita Jammet, owner of La Caravelle Champagne, who with her husband, Andre, ran New York City's legendary La Caravelle restaurant for more than two decades. Rita's passion for good food and gracious hospitality has been passed down to her son, Nicolas, Founder and Co-CEO of sweetgreen, a lifestyle brand based around quick service restaurants which offer a healthy, delicious, eco-friendly experience, now with 29 locations and growing.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/).

Warren Bobrow brings his culinary training and insatiable curiosity for cocktail history to all three of his books. His most recent, Bitters and Shrub Syrup Cocktails (May 2015), and his first book, Apothecary Cocktails, both delve into the world of medicinal mixology, from painkilling libations and restorative elixirs to the stimulating aspects of shrubs. In his second book, Whiskey Cocktails, Warren focuses on the different incarnations of this spirit and the cocktails that made it famous. 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 Rick Mooned has been the country's leading advocate for the sustainable seafood movement for over 25 years to bring awareness for best practices in fishing and seafood conservation. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Rick made his name in NYC at restaurants like Ocean and Water Club before moving to Las Vegas where he became a "big fish" with rm seafood and rx Boiler Room. Rick says over consumption is killing off popular fish species and suggest ways to make smarter choices. 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/).

An enlightening interview with San Antonio's Chef Steve McHugh of Cured, one of the city's most important restaurants, located in the Pearl Complex. Chef Steve opens up about his culinary background working for the great New Orleans chef John Besh, moving to San Antonio, and surviving cancer to open the amazing eatery Cured. A wonderful, personal interview, recorded live at the restaurant. 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/).

An enlightening interview with San Antonio's legendary Chef Jeff Balfour of Southerleigh, A Craft Brewery and Restaurant located in the Pearl complex, one of the city's hottest dining destinations. Chef Jeff opens up about growing up in East Texas, his culinary background and his affinity for Gulf cuisine, and also how he melds the different cooking styles of Texas into his menu at his newest venture, Southerleigh. A wonderful, personal interview, recorded live at the restaurant.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/).

A delightful interview with San Antonio's Eva Aivaliotis of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, on the history, attractions, revitalization and hospitality initiatives that are helping make the country's 7th largest city one of the hottest places to visit (and re-locate to) in the nation. Topics include The Pearl Brewery complex, Riverwalk, the "New" downtown, and of course, The Alamo. So many great things to do there! Go visit!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/).

A delightful interview with San Antonio's Eva Aivaliotis of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, on the history, attractions, revitalization and hospitality initiatives that are helping make the country's 7th largest city one of the hottest places to visit (and re-locate to) in the nation. Topics include The Pearl Brewery complex, Riverwalk, the "New" downtown, and of course, The Alamo. So many great things to do there! Go visit!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/).

Joanna Pruess discusses her career as culinary anthropologist, educator, journalist and author of 14 cookbooks including most recent, "Soup for Two: Small-Batch Recipes for One, Two or a Few." Riccardo Illy, Chairman, Gruppo illy S.p.A, discusses his family's business from its agricultural roots in Trieste growing coffee beans to produce world famous (illy) to its expansion into tea (Dammann Frères), chocolate (Domori), fruit preserves (Agrimontana) and Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino. 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/).

An enlightening interview with San Antonio's legendary Chef Jeff Balfour of Southerleigh, A Craft Brewery and Restaurant located in the Pearl complex, one of the city's hottest dining destinations. Chef Jeff opens up about growing up in East Texas, his culinary background and his affinity for Gulf cuisine, and also how he melds the different cooking styles of Texas into his menu at his newest venture, Southerleigh. A wonderful, personal interview, recorded live at the restaurant.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/).

A delightful interview with San Antonio's Eva Aivaliotis of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, on the history, attractions, revitalization and hospitality initiatives that are helping make the country's 7th largest city one of the hottest places to visit (and re-locate to) in the nation. Topics include The Pearl Brewery complex, Riverwalk, the "New" downtown, and of course, The Alamo. So many great things to do there! Go visit!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/).

Author. Educator and TV Personality Nathalie Dupree has written 15 books on southern cooking and entertaining including "Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking" and James Beard Award winners "Southern Memories" and "Comfortable Entertaining." Richard Grausman founded Careers in the Culinary Arts (C-CAP) to provide underserved students for college and careers in the restaurant and hospitality industries and, to date, $43 million in scholarships. Chef Kelvin Fernandez is a scholarship recipient.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 visit NYC's Harlem to speak with Chef Joseph "JJ" Johnson at The Cecil Harlem and sister Jazz Club Mintons. Named one of "Forbes Magazine's 30 under 30," the CIA-trained Chef Johnson blends African-Asian influences into the menu at The Cecil Harlem (2014 Esquire Magazine Restaurant of the Year). Bartending star Charles Hardwick trained as an artist and now uses his artistic talents to create cocktail programs for high end restaurants like Betony in NYC and top shelf spirits brands. 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/).

Champagne Laurent-Perrier USA President Michelle DeFeo discusses her approach to running the luxury label, the role of women in its 200 yr. history and Champagne pairings. Hospitality entrepreneur and hotelier Chef Charlie Palmer has received critical acclaim for his signature Progressive American cooking, his flagship restaurant, Aureole and restaurants coast to coast. His newest projects, all in New York City, include the historic Knickerbocker Hotel, Charlie Palmer Steak and Crimson & Rye.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/).

VINO 2015 report: Italy's Trade Commissioner for the USA, Pier Paolo Celeste, discusses the business of Italian wine, the popularity of Prosecco and Italy's emerging southern wine regions. Lee Brian Schrager, SVP Corp. Communications for Southern Wine & Spirits, founded the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) and New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF). These two world class destination culinary festivals attract throngs of wine and food fans and raise millions for charities.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/).