Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the palate. Connect and visit www.theconnectedtable.com Instagram@theconnectedtable Like on Facebook@connectedtableThe Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and bev...
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52 min
Gaetana Jacono, Valle Dell'Acate, 6th Generation Vintner in Sicily
Gaetana Jacono is the 6th generation family member overseeing Valle Dell’Acate, a wine estate in southern Sicily's Ragusa province. Valle Dell'Acate produces organic wines made fro…
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49 min
Inside New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI)
New Orleans is a renowned dining destination. But did you know that the city is home to an outstanding culinary school? New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) is a 50…
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30 min
Rethinking Pink: Gastronomic Dark Rosés
When the leaves start to turn color at the onset of autumn, our palettes turn to dusky dark rosé wines. These are gastronomic rosés with depth and structure that offer ripe red ber…
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30 min
Chef Alon Shaya and June Hersh Preserve Food Memories from WWII Survivors & Heroes
What does the memory of a family meal mean to you? For survivors of World War II and the Holocaust, food memories provided an important emotional connection to families lost and tr…
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50 min
Fischer & Wieser: How a Texas Family Farmstand Became an Award-Winning Specialty Foods Co.
The Fischer & Wieser Farmstead originated in 1928 when German immigrant J.B. Wieser planted a peach orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas. His son, Mark, cared for the orchard during sc…
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54 min
Celebrating Vintage Port with Adrian Bridge, CEO, Taylor Fladgate
Established in 1692 by English wine merchant, Job Bearsley, the venerable Port house, Taylor Fladgate, has remained 100% independent and family-run throughout its history. Today it…
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48 min
Gruet: How a French Champagne Family Achieved Sparkling Success in New Mexico
Laurent Gruet grew up working in the vineyards with his father, Gilbert Gruet, founder of the family's Champagne house. In the 1980s Gilbert planted vineyards in New Mexico and sen…
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49 min
Dr. Marion Nestle-A Leading Voice of Public Health, Food Policy & Nutrition
Dr. Marion Nestle, is one of the world’s most influential voices on food policy and nutrition and a sought-after speaker. Her Food Politics newsletter is a must-read on these topic…
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51 min
From the Mountains to the Sea: Visiting Rouvalis Winery, Peloponnese, Greece
On the PGI Slopes of Aigialeia in the northern Peloponnese, Rouvalis Winery cultivates both native and international grape varieties on steep, isolated vineyards overlooking the Gu…
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51 min
A Seat at the Table with Rick Blount, Fifth Generation Family Owner, Antoine’s Restaurant, New O
Established in 1840, Antoine’s is New Orleans' oldest restaurant and the nation's oldest continually family-owned restaurant. Beloved by locals and visitors, Antoine's is known for…
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48 min
Chef Nina Compton Embraces Her Caribbean Roots at Top-Rated Compère Lapin in New Orleans
Chef Nina Compton is owner of Compère Lapin, a top-rated restaurant in New Orleans and the USA. Located at the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, Compère Lapin blends the flavors of Com…
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47 min
Heroic Viticulture in Greece’s Northern Peloponnese
In Greece’s northern Peloponnese about two hours’ drive from Athens, steep mountains intersect with the waters of the vast Corinthian Gulf, providing an ideal microclimate for cult…
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45 min
Explore Mesogaia in East Attica, Greece, Near Athens
Mesogaia (“Middle Earth”) in the region of East Attica near Athens, Greece and its main airport is a rural area of vineyards, olive and fig groves and seaside villages. Marina Kava…
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49 min
Tasting Sagrantino di Montefalco with Az. Bocale Vini
Azienda Agricola Bocale Valentini was founded by Giuseppe Valentini in the 1950s in Montefalco (Umbria). For many years, Valentini sold his wine in two-liter demi-johns, locally ca…
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47 min
A Visit To the Birdhouse- Fattoria Uccelliera in the Pisan Hills
Fattoria Uccelliera is a winery and agritourism in Tuscany’s Pisan Hills. Antonio Bullieri and Maria Elena Poggianti acquired Uccelliera's land in the 1960s. The property is surrou…
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42 min
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Marks 750 Years as Tuscany's "White Queen"
The hilltop village of San Gimignano with its many stone towers is a popular destination in Tuscany. The surrounding countryside is home to Tuscany’s- and one of Italy’s- most reno…
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49 min
Rocca Di Frassinello: A Collaboration of Fine Wine and Design
Rocca di Frassinello in Tuscany's Maremma is a joint venture between Paolo Panerai, Owner of Domini Castellare di Castellina, Chianti Classico, and Baron Eric de Rothschild of Doma…
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50 min
Brigtsen’s Restaurant in New Orleans: A Timeless Creole Classic
New Orleans Chef Frank Brigtsen is recognized for revitalizing Creole Acadian cooking. In 2026 his namesake restaurant, Brigtsen’s, marks 40 years since opening in 1986 with his wi…
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43 min
Suis Generis, New Orleans Restaurant with a Farm Dedicated to Zero Waste
Suis Generis in New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood embraces the philosophy of Kansha, a respect for ingredients and waste nothing. Serving dinner Friday-Sunday, Suis Generis' weekly…
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52 min
Tuscany’s Wild West Coast: From Heroic Viticulture to a Designer Winery
Tuscany’s western region delivers wild natural beauty and the scent of the sea, passionate, independent winemakers and many tastes to savor. This episode travels the "Strada del Vi…