This week's episode is an extra special (and extra fun!) one for us to share with you - we recently had the opportunity to attend the 2019 Terroir Food Symposium in Toronto, hosted by The Carlu We interviewed several guests and speakers around the theme for this year, choices. We spoke with chefs, writers, anthropologists, drink experts, academics, photographers, and more about the choices they make and how these impact their experiences and connections around food.

The full versions of interviews from this event will be released over the coming weeks this summer, so stay tuned! This episode serves as an overview of some of the incredible work being done in our food and beverage industry, highlighting key issues and themes our food industry is tackling in 2019.

Interviews

• Brad Bodnarchuk, Half a Dozen Hospitality Podcast (2:45-6:14)
• Jesse Baillie, Brand Ambassador for Top Shelf Distillers (6:47-8:18)
• Marianne Edwards, Sheldon Creek Dairy (8:40-11:25)
• Ricky Casipe, Ricky + Olivia (12:32-14:03)
• Liz Alpern & Jeffrey Yoskowitz, The Gefilteria (14:04-16:04)
• Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle Restaurant Critic and Host of Racist Sandwich Podcast (16:05-18:55)
• Ghillie Basan, Writer and Food Anthropologist (18:56-21:42)
• Taylor Widrig, Mermaid Fare (22:05-24:04)
• Josh Vanderheide, Fieldhouse Brewing (24:13-25:49)
• Bruce McAdams, University of Guelph (26:45-31:11)
• Chef Bill Alexander, Little Chief Restaurant (Grey Eagle Resort & Casino) (31:48-34:33)
• Chef Selassie Atadika, Midunu (34:35-36:59)
• Ash Nayler, Official Photographer for Terroir (38:34-39:49)

Half a Dozen Hospitality Videos

• Co-Interview with Remy and Dusty from Norfolk County
• Wrap Up with Brad