New Orleans is known for its po’boys and muffuletta sandwiches made with signature breads, many of which are baked by 125- year-old Leidenheimer Baking Co. George Leidenheimer emigrated to New Orleans from Germany and founded his namesake bakery in 1896. Fourth generation family members Robert J. Whann, IV, ("Sandy") and sister, Katherine Whann, now oversee Leidenheimer Baking Co. and its time-honored recipes. Sandy Whann discusses the Leidenhemer story and a little po'boy history.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

In a city of great meals, Katie's in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood is that casual restaurant on the corner you return to often for consistently good food and generous portions. Opened in 1984 and named after the founder's grandmother, the Craig family took over Katie's in 1994. Executive Chef/Owner Scot Craig discusses his creative spin on the menu from po'boys and pizzas to heaping platters of Louisiana seafood. Katie's has been featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

New Zealand native Natalie Christensen is Chief Winemaker at Yealands in the Marlborough appellation of the South Island. Before attaining her oenology degree, Christensen earned a Master's in music and is an accomplished double bass player. She discusses Yealands' location, wines, and sustainability. New Orleans native Adam Yellin is executive chef/co-owner of Local Catch Bar & Grill in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. His menu blends creole and Baja flavors to local seafood and popular fish tacos.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Michael Twitty explores the links between food, cultural identity and ancestry in his award-winning book, The Cooking Gene, which documents his own genealogical search from the USA to Africa. A scholar on both Judaic and Afro-American culture and heritage, Twitty writes the food blog, Afroculinaria. After two decades working in hospitality and experiencing marginalization, Lia Jones founded Diversity in Food & Beverage to advocate for better diversity, equality and inclusion within the industry.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

At age 30, André Hueston Mack was named Best Young Sommelier by a prestigious culinary group, the first African American to achieve this honor. His career path led him to Napa to become sommelier at Chef Thomas Keller's French Laundry and to New York as head sommelier for Per Se restaurant. In 2007, Mack started Maison Noir Wines in Oregon, focusing on terroir driven wines with eye-grabbing labels designed by Mack. He also own AndSons, a wine and ham bar in Brooklyn. www.maisonnoirwines..comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Theodora Lee leads a dual life as a senior partner at Littler Mendelson, specialists in employment law, and owner of Theopolis Vineyards in Mendocino County's Yorkville Highlands. A native Texan used to farm life, Lee acquired land to plant vines in 2001 and released her first estate bottled wines in 2014. Theopolis Vineyards' Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir have received awards and top ratings, earning Lee the moniker, "Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards." www.theopolisvineyards.com.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Florida's Gulf Coast is an important source for fresh seafood. For years, the region supplied 90% of Florida's oysters and 10% of the nation’s. Jeff Tilley and son, Reid Tilley, are partners in Oyster Boss, located in Florida’s Panhandle. Tilley explains the differences in wild vs farm oyster cultivation and processing and discusses challenges the Florida oyster industry faces, sustainability, best practices and why knowing the source of your oysters is important. www.oysterboss.com.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

The Massoud family has contributed to the culinary landscape of New York State since the early 1980s. Ursula and Charles Massoud founded Paumanok Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island in 1983 to produce fine wines from estate-grown vinifera grapes. They later acquired Palmer Vineyards. The family run winery includes sons Kareem, Nabeel and Salim. Nephew Philippe Massoud is owner and executive chef of ilili Restaurant in New York City, which features a menu inspired by his native Lebanon.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Chef Philippe Feret and wife, Marissa Feret, own Hilton Head Social Bakery, a must-visit spot for breads, pastries and other baked goods in Hilton Head Island, a top U.S. destination. Born and raised in Normandy, France, where he worked in his father's patisserie, Philippe served as Exec. Chef at legendary restaurants Windows on the World and Tavern on the Green. The couple discusses their popular patisserie & bakery(IG@hiltonheadsocialbakery) and why they enjoy living in Hilton Head.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Alpana Singh made news as the youngest woman and first South Asian to become a Master Sommelier. Inspired by her parents, Fijian-Indian immigrants who worked in food & restaurants, Singh pursued a hospitality career in wine and became a restaurateur. She is owner of Terra & Vine in Evanston, Il. Wine industry pros Rebecca Hopkins (founder) and Cathy Huyghe (co-curator) discuss A Balanced Glass, a supportive forum to promote self-care in the beverage alcohol community. www.abalancedglass.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

The Cattin family has made wines in a village near Colmar since 1720, when Swiss-born François Cattin settled in Alsace in northeast France. Domaine Joseph Cattin is one of Alsace’s largest family-owned wineries,a leading producer of food-friendly white wines and Crémant d’Alsace. Jacques and Anaïs Sirop Cattin discuss why ancestor and winery namesake, Joseph Cattin was a respected viticulture pioneer in Alsace. They suggest wine and food pairings, from cheeses to global cuisines.www.cattin.frThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

As President of One Fair Wage & Director of the Food Labor Research Center at University of California, Berkeley, Saru Jayaraman has spent 20+ years organizing and advocating for raising wages and improved working conditions for restaurant and other service workers. In 2020, One Fair Wage issued a report on increased sexual harassment against tipped restaurant workers during the pandemic, underscoring a call for change. Jayaraman was named a Champion of Change by the White House in 2014.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Georges Lorentz, 7th generation & president at Maison Gustave Lorentz, discusses his family's history and Alsace culture, cuisine and wines. Crémant d’Alsace sparkling wines and Alsace grands crus like Riesling and Pinot Gris offer versatile year-round pairings, from classic choucroute and onion tart to Asian curries, spicy salads and ceviches. Gustave Lorentz practices organic & biodynamic viticulture, resulting in fresh, elegant wines with a sense of place. Great finds! www.gustavelorentz.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Vintner, physician, mom and "the face of Argentine wine" all refer to Dr. Laura Catena, managing director for her family's winery, Bodega Catena Zapata, and founder of the Catena Institute of Wine. She talks about her dual life on two continents both as a preeminent wine producer and working as an emergency room doctor. Catena discusses the family's approaching to selecting vineyards, researching clonal varieties of Malbec and helping to establish this grape as the star of Argentina's wines.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Celebrating 260 years in 2020, Lanson Champagne has served as the official champagne for Britain's Royal Court since 1900 and is the official Champagne for Wimbledon tennis. Cellarmaster Hervé Dantan discusses Lanson's heritage and signature cuvees. Planet Cheese Editor Janet Fletcher has curated a selection of artisan American cheese boxes for Victory Cheese, a great gift idea that supports smaller creameries. Fletcher discusses serving cheese and pairing with champagne www.victorycheese.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

We visit the Niagara (NY) Wine Trail with Cynthia West-Chamberlain , who celebrates the 10th anniversary of her founding Black Willow Winery. Winner of numerous accolades for her wines, mead and business acumen, West discusses her journey from tech executive to vintner. Daniele (Dani) Nierenberg, cofounder of Food Tank, addresses global food insecurity and food waste. Nierenberg is the 2020 recipient of the Julia Child Award.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Who doesn't the scent of fresh-baked pie? Food52 Baking Expert Erin Jeanne McDowell discuss the art and techniques for pie baking, from "The Book of Pie." Curious about crust? Looking for phenomenal filling ideas, both sweet and savory? McDowell has you covered. In her first cookbook, "Live Life Deliciously," Tara Bench (a.k.a. Tara Teaspoon, also the name of her popular food blog) shows readers how to apply creative twists and global flavors to everyday home cooking.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Wine has played a fascinating diplomatic role in the U.S. White House, from state dinners to giving toasts. Author Frederick J. Ryan Jr. compiled extensive historical information, photos and menus in his book, "Wine and The White House: A History." Italy's Mazzei family dates to the 1400s in Tuscany and today owns three estates: Castello Fonterutoli (Chianti Classico), Belguardo (Maremma) Zisola (Sicily). Giovanni Mazzei, 25th generation family member, discusses the Mazzei history and wines.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Considered the chefs' chef, Dan Kluger, owner of Loring Place restaurant in New York City, shares his thoughts on balancing flavor, texture and color in dishes. His cookbook is "Chasing Flavor" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). Jim Law, founder of Linden Vineyards, has been called the godfather of Virginia wines. He shares what inspired him to start his winery in the early 1980s. Linden Vineyards in northern Virginia produces single estate wines from Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Bordeaux variety reds.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Discover the Beaujolais Wine Route, 85 miles of bucolic scenery with picturesque villages, historic landmarks, casual bistros and hundreds of wine estates, many open to the public. Beaujolais is divided into 12 AOCS: Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages to the south and 10 smaller crus. Considered the gems of Beaujolais wines, the crus include: Brouilly, Côte de Brouilly, Fleurie, Chenas, Chiroubles, Régnie, Julienas, Morgon, Moulin-A-Vent, and St. Amour. Each is unique.www.beaujolais.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Gamay, the red grape of Beaujolais, produces refreshing wines that burst with juicy strawberry, blackberry and black cherry flavors and essences. Comprised of 12 AOCs, Beaujolais wine styles differ slightly based on location, soil, elevation and climate! Wines among the 10 Beaujolais crus can range from softer, perfumed reds to enjoy with charcuterie and lighter fare to more plush and structured styles with aging potential, ideal for roasted chicken and braised meats. www.beaujolais.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

If you enjoy fresh, fruity, food-friendly wines with good acidity, consider Beaujolais, a delightful French wine for today’s casual dining, from home-cooked meals to restaurant takeout. Best known for its red wines made from the local Gamay grape, Beaujolais also produces small amounts of rosé and white wines. Many are produced by local vignerons whose families have been making wine for generations. Beaujolais wines have a rich heritage and timeless appeal. www.beaujolais.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Shannon Horton continues the vision of her father, Dennis Horton, at Horton Vineyards, in Gordonsville, Virginia. Dennis Horton brought Viognier to Virginia and reintroduced the Norton variety, native to the state. Horton produces more than 60 different styles of wines. Its 2016 Petite Manseng won the 2019 Governor's Cup. Alison Price Becker owned critically acclaimed restaurants in New York and the Hamptons. Now an industry consultant, she reflects on the state of restaurants then and now.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

In the 1970s, Jerry Lohr was among the first to realize the inherent potential of Monterey and Paso Robles for producing high quality grapes and superb wines. Today, J Lohr Vineyards & Wines is one of the industry’s most respected wine brands. Still active and robust after five decades, Lohr runs the business with daughter, Cynthia, and sons, Steve and Lawrence. Jerry and Cynthia Lohr discuss the family's story, legacy and Touching Lives initiative with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Ruth Reichl has held many roles in the food industry: restaurant cook and co-owner, restaurant critic for The New York Times & Los Angeles Times, editor-in-chief for Gourmet magazine and author of several bestselling books and memoirs including: Tender at the Bone, Comfort Me with Apples, Garlic and Sapphires and Save Me the Plums. Reichl reflects on the joys of home cooking, the state of America's farmers and food supply and the challenges and changes restaurants now face in the pandemic.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Barboursville Vineyards in Virginia was the 18th century estate of statesman, James Barbour. In 1976 Italian vintner, Gianni Zonin, acquired the estate to create Barboursville Vineyards, the only winery for the Zonin family outside Italy. Luca Paschina, Barboursville's winemaker and general manager since 1990, shares the Barboursville Vineyards story and discusses its location and wines. Today, Barboursville is a popular destination with an inn, restaurant and acclaimed wines.www.bbvwine.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Are virtual wine events here to stay in the wake of COVID-19? When will people feel comfortable attending in-person tastings and events, both in the U.S. and overseas? What about hybrid events? A consultant to global wine companies, Gino Colangelo, founder, Colangelo & Partners (www.colangelopr.com), shares his firm's findings on what makes a successful virtual wine event. This includes a dynamic presenter, lighting, backdrop, rehearsing and adapting event content for the intended audience.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Food blogger and Instagram personality (@peaslovencarrots), Danielle Renov discusses her debut cookbook, "Peas, Love & Carrots." Inspired by Danielle's Sephardic and Ashkenazi heritage and growing up in New York, the book's 250+ recipes are infused with the marriage of cultures and traditions. Danielle now lives in Israel with her husband, Eli, and their children. She shares her enthusiasm for Israel, home cooking and her food shopping forays at The Machane Yehuda Shuk in Jerusalem.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Kelly Fields Chef/Owner of Willa Jean restaurant and bakery in New Orleans, shares her expertise and creative twists on baking in "The Good Book of Southern Baking: A Revival of Biscuits, Cakes & Pies,” written with @KateHeddings. New York's #Niagara wine region has a long growing season thanks to the "lake effect," says vintner Jim Baker, owner of Chateau Niagara Winery. Baker discusses Niagara's key growing regions and his approach to making wine from vinifera grapes.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Natalie MacLean is Canada's and North America's go-to online wine educator, an award-winning wine journalist and author of "Red, White & Drunk All Over" and "Unquenchable: A Tipsy Guide for the World's Best Bargain Wines." She discusses wines for hard to pair foods and suggests Canadian wines to try. Buffalo (NY)'s food scene is more than its iconic chicken wings and Beef on Weck. Marble+Rye's Christian Wilmott and team serve dishes focused on local, seasonal ingredients and craft cocktails.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Melanie and David broadcast live from historic Hermann J. Wiemer Estate in New York's Finger Lakes on the first day of harvest, visiting with vintner-partners Fred Merwarth and Oskar Bynke. A native of Germany, Hermann Wiemer opened his winery in 1979; on the shores of Lake Seneca.How has culinary education adapted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what does the future look like for aspiring chefs? Rick Smilow, president and CEO, Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), weighs in.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Alice Paillard's ancestors have been growers in Champagne since 1704. In 1981 her father, Bruno Paillard, broke with tradition to found his own Champagne house to produce wines known for their complex blending and longer aging. Alice now works with Bruno as Co Director. Cooking was always a passion for fashion executive, Ann Ogden Gaffney, but after surviving two bouts of cancer it became a mission. She created non- profit Cook for Your Life to teach healthy cooking to people touched by cancer.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Born in Ethiopia, adopted and raised in Sweden, Chef Marcus Samuelsson's multicultural background and belief in food-as-community reflects his life today as Chef/Owner of Red Rooster, Streetbird and Ginny's Supper Club, all in Harlem. The youngest person to earn a New York Times three star review at age 23 as executive chef at Aquavit, Marcus is Co-Chairman of the Board for Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) to help mentor aspiring chefs.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Who doesn't love chocolate? Mr Chocolate, aka Jacques Torres, is one of the world's most respected experts on all things confection. Founder of Jacques Torres Chocolates, produced and sold in New York and online at MrChocolate.com, Jacques' collection includes exquisite artisan chocolates and other sweets. He is the recipient of France's prestigious Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

A special pre-recorded show with two great ladies in food. Lidia Bastianich is host of an Emmy Award-winning TV series, a bestselling author, successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business.Carol Brock's vision to "break the pyrex ceiling for women in fine food and beverage" launched Les Dames d'Escoffier International, a nonprofit with 42 chapters and 2400 members. Brock's podcast was recorded in February 2019. She died July 27, 2020, at the age of 96.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Haiti’s Delphine Gardère, CEO of Rhum Barbancourt, is the family’s 5th generation overseeing the distillery, established in 1862 by her French ancestor, Dupré Barbancourt. Delphine shares her passion for Haitian art and culture and explains how Barbancourt makes its aged dark rums. After attending university in Spain, Nicola Thornton worked with leading wineries in Toro. She created global export company, Spanish Palate, to market Spain’s special smaller independent wine producers to the world.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Phil Long owns Longevity Wines, an urban winery in the Livermore Valley, one of California's oldest AVAs. He discusses the appellation, his vision as a winemaker and his role as president of the Association of African-American Vintners. Harlem is one of NYC's most vibrant, diverse and community-focused neighborhoods thanks to eateries like Harlem Shake. Founder Jelena Pasic and business partner, Dardra Coaxum ,share what's cooking at Harlem Shake, from succulent burgers and fries to milkshakes.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Doug Frost is only one of four wine professionals to hold both Master Sommelier and Master of Wine accreditations. The Kansas City wine educator and author is a partner in Echolands Winery in Walla Walla AVA, Washington. Chef-Restaurateur Michael Chernow, founder of Seamore's, cofounder of The Meatball Shop and WellWell plant based functional beverages, shares what drives him as a hospitality entrepreneur and how a daily exercise regimen enriches his life. He hosts the Born or Made podcast.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Ariane Daguin, founder of D'Artagnan, a leading purveyor of high quality, humanely-raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free meat, game, duck, poultry, foie gras, charcuterie and other specialty foods, discusses the state of the industry and how she sources from farmers throughout the U.S. For 35 years, D'Artagnan has supplied leading restaurants and has a successful ecommerce business selling direct to consumers. Daguin also discusses the culinary heritage of her native Gascony. www.dartagnan.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Grace Young has been called the Stir Fry Guru, thanks to her cookbooks, classes and award-winning video, Wok Therapist. Grace shares tips on using and caring for a wok and the joys of preparing Chinese dishes. She discusses need to support local Chinese restaurants and shops, many family owned. An ex marine turned vigneron, Rutger de Vink is founder of RdV Vineyards in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He discuss his approach to making his sought after Bordeaux blend wines in Virginia.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

CoFounder of Wheeling Forward, para-athlete, and traveler, Sommelier Yannick Benjamin proves how living in a wheelchair does not need to limit your life. He discusses plans for his New York City restaurant, Contento, and how restaurants can be better at serving the needs of people living with disabilities. The bucolic Berkshires in Western Massachusetts is home to many family farms. Elisa Spungen Bildner and Robert Bildner share farmers' stories and recipes in The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Gonzalo Iturriaga, Technical Director, Tempos Vega Sicilia, takes us inside this legendary winery in Spain known for its iconic Unico label. He discusses the family's other wineries, Alión (Ribera Del Duero), Pintea (Toro), Bodegas Macan (Rioja) and Oremus (Hungary). Johanna Mendelson Forman, PhD, and Filiz Hösükoğlu co-edited “The Cuisine of Life: Recipes and Stories of The New Food Entrepreneurs of Turkey” from the Livelihoods Innovation through Food Entrepreneurship (LIFE) Project.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Neurosurgeon Dr. Tom Kenefick purchased Kenefick Ranch, a 250 acre working farm in Calistoga (Napa Valley) in 1980. Today, 40 years later, Kenefick Ranch produces wines from Bordeaux and Rhone varieties. Tom, son Chris and daughter Caitlin discuss Kenefick Ranch's history and wines. Chef Gaz Oakley joins from his home in Wales to share his passion for plant-based cooking from his latest book, "Plants Only Kitchen," and offer tips for making flavor vegan dishes at home.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Mathieu Roland-Billecart is CEO of Champagne Billecart-Salmon and seventh generation member of this esteemed family-run champagne house, established in 1818. He discusses Billecart-Salmon's history, its iconic bottle and selection of champagnes. Angela Garbacz is owner of Goldenrod Pastries, an inclusive community pastry shop in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her cookbook, "Perfectly Golden, “includes signature recipes for cookies, cakes morning buns and more with gluten- free, dairy free and vegan options.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

A self-described "serial griller," Matt Moore shares expert tips from grillmasters of the South and beyond in "Serial Grilling: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection." Moore says with the right techniques you can grill just about any food, even donuts! Started by Dick and Nancy Ponzi in 1970, Ponzi Vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley celebrates 50 years. Sisters Anna Maria Ponzi, President, and Luisa Ponzi, winemaker, discuss what makes Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay unique.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Are you tired of making the same dishes at home and experiencing a cooking rut? In "How To Dress an Egg: Surprising and Simple Ways to Cook Dinner," Chef Ned Baldwin and Food Writer Peter Kaminsky share simple ways to prepare one main ingredient (e.g., steak, chicken, carrots, beets, hard boiled eggs) and add new flavors and twists. Chef Baldwin is owner of Houseman restaurant in New York City. Kaminsky is author/coauthor of many cookbooks and a television producer. #TheConnectedTableLiveThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

The Barbiers are pioneering wine producers in Spain's DOCa Priorat. Rene Barbier IV shares his family's story and winemaking philosophy and discusses their single estate red wines, Clos Mogador and Manyetes, and Priorat white, Nelin. With another top winemaker - and wife- Sara Perez, Barbier produces Venus La Universal. Chef Nicholas Wilkins and Kevin Cox from Ani Ramen House, with locations in New Jersey, explain the time-honored process for making Japanese ramen, from noodles to the broth.

New York Times Food & Wine Writer Florence Fabricant covers culinary news, trends and the restaurant industry. Author of 13 cookbooks, Fabricant shares helpful meal planning tips and recipes from her book, "The Ladies' Village Improvement Society Cookbook" (Rizzoli). JBF Award Winning Sommelier Belinda Chang has worked at many top restaurants in NYC, Chicago and beyond. Now she hosts luxury virtual wine and food events, many to support workers in the restaurant community in times of need.