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The Connected Table Live episodes

August 14, 2024 New Orleans Chef Melissa Araujo Stirs Her Soul at Alma Cafe
Chef Melissa Araujo grew up in a large family in La Ceiba, Honduras, where her Sicilian mother and Latina grandmother were important culinary influences. At Alma Café in New Orleans’ Bywater neighborhood, Araujo prepares in her words "elevated Honduran cooking." Alma means “soul” in Spanish. And cooking is where Araujo found what stirs her soul, offering farm to table menus reflecting her heritage with a creative touch. Alma's kitchen staff are all immigrant women whom Araujo personally trains.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

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51 min
August 07, 2024 Meet Bocuse d’Or Americas Gold Medalists Team USA
The Bocuse d’Or, established by Chef Paul Bocuse in 1987, is the world’s most rigorous culinary competition. Chef teams from 76 countries compete in qualifying rounds, narrowed down to 24 spots for the finals taking place in Lyon, France, in January 2025. For the first time the Bocuse d’Or Americas was held in the U.S.A. in New Orleans (June 2024) with 9 competing teams. Team U.S.A. won the gold and will compete at the finals. Meet Team U.S.A. Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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36 min
July 31, 2024 Tales of the Cocktail 2024 Highlights with Lynnette Marrero
Held annually in July in New Orleans, Tales of the Cocktail is the largest gathering of the global professional bar and spirits industry, a place to discover new products, learn trends and share ideas. Award-Winning Mixologist and Masterclass Host Lynnette Marrero discusses highlights from the 2024 Tales events and awards and the growth of zero proof and low alcohol cocktails. Marrero is cofounder of Speed Rack, Liquid Creative Director for Aplós, and Partner and Chief Mixologist for Delola.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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52 min
July 24, 2024 On the Menu: Fast Food to Fine Dining: Pat Cobe, Restaurant Business
Clean eating, dirty sodas, Asian street food, sea vegetables and souped-up snacks for a nation of noshers- these are all items you may be seeing on more restaurant menus, observes Pat Cobe, Senior Editor for Restaurant Business Magazine. In her long career covering the foodservice industry, Cobe has reported on menu restaurant and development and other industry topics. She edits the weekly On the Menu Newsletter and co-hosts the Menu Talk podcast with Brett Thorn.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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52 min
July 17, 2024 Liz Williams on the Southern Food & Beverage Museum's 20th Anniversary
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) celebrates 20 years in 2024 with a new cookbook and special exhibits from Coffee Culture to the 125h Anniversary of Oysters Rockefeller. SoFAB Founder Elizabeth (Liz) Williams discusses how changes in the South's population over time have redefined southern food and shares a few "lagniappes" about popular dishes and drinks from styles of gumbo to chicory coffee. Williams hosts the weekly podcast "Tip of the Tongue" and writes a blog by the same title.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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52 min
July 10, 2024 A Visit with Cynthia Chaplin, Wine Educator, Host, Italian Wine Podcast VOICES
Many Americans dream of moving to Europe. Cynthia Chaplin did it in 1990, living in Spain, Belgium and ultimately Italy, her home since 2012, where she has built a career as an Italian wine specialist. She is a Vinitaly International Academy Certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional Sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier and the Worldwide Sommelier Association and a sought-after educator and writer. Chaplin hosts the Italian Wine Podcast's VOICES covering DEI in the industry.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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51 min
July 03, 2024 Cheese Entrepreneur Paula Lambert Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Paula Lambert, Founder of The Mozzarella Company in Dallas, truly is The Big Cheese. She founded her business in 1982 with the goal of bringing the fresh-made mozzarella cheese she learned to make while living in Italy to the U.S.A. The Mozzarella Company offers more than 30 artisanal cheeses, all made by women. The company is also 100% women-led. In 2023, Lambert sold her business to her employees. In 2024, she received the Specialty Food Association Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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30 min
June 26, 2024 Dr. Liz Thach MW, President, Wine Market Council, on The Business of Wine
Dr. Liz Thach MW is the 7th woman in the USA and first in California to become a Master of Wine (May 2011). She has a PhD in Human Resource Development. Dr. Thach has received more than 30 awards and accolades, presented at more than a 100 conferences, published more than 200 articles and written nine books on wine topics. At Sonoma State University she taught management and wine business classes for 23 years. Since August 2023 she has served as the President of the Wine Market Council.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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53 min
June 19, 2024 Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups, Toups Meatery: Serving Food, Family & Community
Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups' New Orleans restaurant, Toups' Meatery, reflects the Cajun heritage of Isaac's family. Locally sourced beef, pork, duck and venison and Gulf seafood dishes are served in generous portions. Signatures include double cut pork chop, lamb neck, boudin, cracklins, wagyu beef burger, couvillion (his grandmother's fish stew), marinated crab claws and spicy fried oysters. The Toups' Family Meals program addresses local food insecurity by preparing meals for families in need.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

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54 min
June 12, 2024 Digesting the 2024 World's50 Best and JBF Awards with Carolyn O'Neil
June is Awards Season in the Restaurant Industry. Food and travel journalist and registered dietitian, Carolyn O'Neil, and TCT's Melanie Young discuss the results of the 2024 World50 Best Awards and James Beard Foundaton Awards, including revised JBF Awards criteria, the evolution of the global kitchen, heritage cooking and food advocacy. Also on the menu: immersive dining experiences and a new generation of talent in small towns and cities from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon.

The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
50 min

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