The Restaurant Guys

Jon Ross (Master Sommelier and Stage Left Alum): Comes Home From Australia


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The Banter

The Guys share a funny review of their restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, that was rated in “gold chains.”

The Conversation

The Restaurant Guys are joined by Jon Ross, former employee, Master Sommelier now wine importer and author. They reminisce about time together early in Jon’s career and follow his path that led him to where he is today including a nearly-forgotten and surprising connection to The Restaurant Guys Podcast. 

The Inside Track

The Guys hired Jon as a young adult and nurtured his interest in wine and hospitality. He rose up through their organization while experiencing professional wine tastings, the Union Square green market and a Tales of the Cocktail convention. Through the years they have kept in touch (The Guys proudly witnessing Jon’s accomplishments) and were happy to interview Jon about his book shortly before they hosted a consumer wine tasting of Jon’s portfolio. 


On having Mark & Francis as mentors:

“I've always felt that your mentors are people who show you what you want to become, not tell you what you want to become,” Jonathan Ross on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2024

Bio

Jonathan was a member of the award-winning wine team at Eleven Madison Park and held the title of Head Sommelier. In 2017, Jon passed the prestigious Master Sommelier exam. He makes his own wine in Australia under a label called Micro Wines, which is sold in Australia and the United States. Jon co-authored How to Drink Australian with wife Jane Lopes, a definitive modern guide to Australian wine. 

Info

Legend Imports

https://legendaustralia.com/

John’s book is available on the Legend page



Join us on March 12 for a wine dinner with Balletto

Click below for more info:

https://www.stageleft.com/event/31226-balleto-winemaker-dinner-w-anthony-beckman/

Our Places

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https://www.stageleft.com/

Catherine Lombardi Restaurant
https://www.catherinelombardi.com/

Stage Left Wineshop
https://www.stageleftwineshop.com/

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