Joe Cairo, former partner with Peter Lamb, tells of the iconic Seattle ristorante's earliest beginnings. Il Bistro celebrates 50 years of being the go-to for romantic dining in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

Joe also reveals his connection to Gordonn Blue.

Joe Cairo fills in…again…and chats with the owner/operator team of Nick and Melissa Wilz, the father/daughter running Seattle’s iconic “Il Bistro., 

Peter Poole joined his father, John. in helping Temecula, Ca, in Riverside County, 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean. to become a very popular wine destination.

In what certainly can be considered a semi-desert terror, Peter's years as a well-respected vineyardist gives him a unique perspective on grape - growing as the climate changes.

After receiving and offer to sell his vineyards that his siblings couldn't refuse, he created a viticulture depart at San Jacinto College Mt. San Jacinto College near Hemet, Ca.  He's now a Professor Emeritus, retired, but still consulting. 

Joe Cairo, original partner and co-creator of Seattle’s iconic “Il Bistro”, fills in for me and sits down with long-time friend and former business partner, Peter Lamb to talk about his long career and success in building wine programs at his restaurants.

Joe interviews Peter at his latest hit, “Bucatini” in Edmonds.