Santé Magazine Tasting Room

Sandra and Emiliiano are tasting a Cappelletti Negroni while playing the ukulele! The Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards are in full swing! How is an awards program different from a competition? They enjoy the hospitality of the extravagant Ventanas restaurant in Fort Lee, NJ. Hear what executive chef Sean has to say about the Ventanas experience.

Welcome to the December Santé Tasting Room podcast, where we explore the world of wine, spirits, and everything in between. In this episode, we delve into the most essential gift for your hopeful oenophiles, our Wine Fundamentals course, talk about the fascinating world of wine technology with WineGURU, discover the compelling story behind Fly Wines, get a taste of the exquisite offerings from Heavenly Spirits, and learn about the innovative Safety Shot. 

Join us as we talk about the brilliant minds behind these brands, uncovering their passion for their craft and dedication to creating exceptional products. 

But that's not all! We also have a special treat for you - a live interview with Chef Ricardo from Alice restaurant in Manhattan. Discover his unique approach to hospitality, and get an inside look at the culinary wonders happening in the heart of New York City. 

So grab a glass of your favorite wine or spirit, sit back, and join us on this flavorful journey. Cheers!

Hosts Sandra and Emiliano discuss the plusses and minuses of robots for restaurants, the amazing growth of Uncle Nearest, and an interview with Sea Bird founder and winemaker Patrick Durbin.

This episode introduces Soto Sake Super Premium Junmai Daiginjo and a Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon. We talk about articles in Santé Magazine, including restaurant fails to avoid, a review of some Moscatos, and the issue with tipflation. We introduce The Curvy Italian, discuss cultivated meat, declare what we can or cannot do with coffee, Hawaiian local farm-to-table, the exquisite elegance of Fleche Azul Cristalino, balancing the aesthetics and business of a restaurant, and bringing a winter resort to the summer. Lastly, in a charming interview, we introduce you to Ashlen Wilder, our editor.

In this episode, Sandra and Emiliano give you an overview of Santé Magazine articles for July. Also, they interview John Szabo, author of Volcanic Wines: Salt, Grit, and Power, and Jonathan Walters, co-chair of the Lake County WineGrape Commission.

Topics this month: We discuss chilling red wines, rosé wines, distilling invasive animal species, three waves of coffee, getting restaurant guests to be regular “subscribers,” the wines of Uruguay, the challenges with mezcal, and we interview Marzia Varvaglione, the head of marketing from Varvaglione 1921.

We celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a perspective on Mezcal, quality Mexican restaurants, and the return of restaurant experiences. We also cover Maremma wines, interview Gabriele Gorelli, and Sabrina Schench, and look at top Brunellos. Don’t miss the wine and spirits competition!

Topics this month: Cultivated cheese, learning organizations for restaurants, burnout, Seder recipes, AI for restaurateurs, Santé Restaurant Awards, Santé Wine & Spirits Competition, news, reviews, and some stats.

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Listen to Paul Surgule reading I am Cook, or Server - Hear Me Roar!

This month's cover story is Giving Back with Jacques Pépin, written by Philip Kampe. Chef Pépin has had an illustrious career in the kitchen, sharing his skills and knowledge for decades. Philip talks about a new chapter of Chef Pépin’s life that includes art, chickens, and a foundation that supports a new generation of culinary professionals.

Did you know that coffee has a more complex flavor profile than wine? Hear Jake explain why.

Follow Jaime Shannon as he reviews this month's articles from Santé Magazine written by quality restaurateurs and journalists.

In this, our inaugural, issue of the Santé Tasting Room podcast host Jaime Shannon introduces two new columns at Santé Magazine, Eating the Neighborhood, by Chef Ric Orlando, and Culinary Coffee by Jake Leonti. Jaime covers some of the December articles at Santé Magazine and we end with a reading, by Chef Ric Orlando, of his The Feast of the Seven Fishes article and recipe. We hope you enjoy this episode.