In the Drink
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In the Drink - Episode 36 - Speed Rack
Speed Rack is a national cocktail competition featuring top female bartenders in key cocktail markets, putting them head to head in round robin style timed and judged challenges. It is the first competition to highlight the up and coming generation of strong women in the spirits industry. 100% of the proceeds from the events they produce goes to breast cancer education, prevention and research. On this week's episode of In the Drink, tune in as Joe Campanale chats with the ladies behind the...
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In the Drink - Episode 35 - Bill Fitch
Bill Fitch, wine director of Vinegar Hill House and recently opened Hillside talks about his experiences in the wine industry. He discusses the trends of wine, especially in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn food and wine scene. Bill had to have surgery to gain a sense of smell, and upon gaining his sense of scent, was obsessed with smell which led him to wine. In Portland Oregon, he had his first wine related job in a wine cellar, learning all he could about wines. He came to NYC in 1998 and worked...
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In the Drink - Episode 34 - Laura Wickiewicz
Learn about Italian wines of every caliber on In The Drink! Wine Director Laura Wickiewicz, from Laconda Verde tells listeners all the best wines from many different price points. Tune in to hear the story of a young wine enthusiast's rise to a career as an expert in the field. Find out about blind tastings, the skivyy on pinot gris, compiling a great wine list, and how to break into the wine industry! Don't miss it! Thanks to our sponsor, Fairway Markey. Thanks to Takstar for today's music!...
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In the Drink - Episode 33 - Eamon Rockey
Eamon Rockey strives for perfection - whether it's making cocktails, helping open restaurants or managing staff, he wants to lead and inspire. Tune in to In the Drink as he shares his philosophy with host Joe Campanale. Hear why Midtown isn't all that bad, what plans are in store for Betony, a New American restaurant on 57th Street, and how the Scandinavian philosophy thrives in Brooklyn. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. "Midtown is a misunderstood neighborhood. My...
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In the Drink - Episode 31 - Steve Matthiasson
Take a virtual trip to California on In the Drink, as Joe Campanale is joined by one of the most exciting and innovative winemakers working today, Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson Wines. Steve was recently named 2012 Winemaker of the Year from Food & Wine, and makes wines that push the boundaries of what's considered traditional. Tune in for a conversation on the future of California wine and the path of wine from vine to glass. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market. Photo:...
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In the Drink - Episode 32 - Eric Asimov
Eric Asimov demystifies wine on a special and informative episode of In the Drink with host Joe Campanale. Eric is a food writer who started the $25 and under section of the New York Times and was given the new position of Chief Wine Critic of The New York Times in 2004. Asimov has also done freelance work for other publications, including Food & Wine Magazine, Details, Martha Stewart Living and Sommelier Journal. His latest book is called How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto. and Tune...
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In the Drink - Episode 30 - Jennifer Tietz of Tru...
Take a trip to Chicago this week on In the Drink as Joe Campanale is joined by Jennifer Tietz, Sommelier of Tru Restaurant . Jennifer Tietz’s passion for wine began while working at a wine bar during her college years at Northwestern University, where she became inspired by the precision, passion, and challenge of the beverage industry.Following graduation, Tietz pursued her passion in Chicago, where she continued to study, learn and test her skills at upscale restaurants. Starting at...
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In the Drink - Episode 30 - Jesse Schenker of Recette
Jesse Schenker has amassed an impressive culinary history on his way to becoming executive chef and owner of Recette, the urban, contemporary American restaurant which opened in New York’s Greenwich Village in January of 2010. Just months after its opening, Recette received glowing two-star reviews from both the New York Times and New York Magazine. Sam Sifton also called Recette one of his favorite newcomers of 2010, particularly noting Schenker’s Salt Cod Fritters as “one of the 15 best...
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In the Drink - Episode 29 - William Tigertt
Restauranteur and self-proclaimed "Serial Entrepreneur" William Tigertt is this week's guest on In the Drink. He's the man behind Freeman's, Peels & Gothic Wines. Learn how he went from a rural town in Southwestern Michigan to launching Sigma Six, a multi-media design agency, while still an undergraduate! Hear what's it like building restaurants in NYC why wine plays such an important role in the conceptual approach. Later on, William explains why he started Gothic wines, a collection of...
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In the Drink - Episode 28 - The Mondavi Family
The legendary Mondavi Family joins Joe Campanale for a very special episode of In The Drink. Joe is in studio with Michael, Rob Jr., and Dina Mondavi who share stories and insights about their winemaking process, maintaining the family business and the special terroir of the Napa valley. Tune in as they taste three different wines on air - The 2010 Emblem Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, The M by Michael Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon and The Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay. Find out what plans are on...
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In the Drink - Episode 27 - Heather Tierney
Get to know Heather Tierney, one of the most interesting food and beverage professionals, bar owners and restauranteurs working in New York City right now. She has transformed Doyers Street in Chinatown, opening a cocktail bar, Apothke, and a restaurant/bar, Pulqueria, on the same iconic block. Her most recent venture, The Butcher's Daughter, a juice bar and vegetarian cafe, just opened in little Italy in February 2013. Tune in to this week's episode of In the Drink, as Heather dishes on...
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In the Drink - Episode 26 - Matt Licklider
Few people know as much about wine as Matt Licklider. After working with Italian wine importer Dalla Terra and North Berkeley Imports, he co-founded a winery called Lioco, operated as a "virtual" winery out of his apartment in San Francisco, Calif. Tune in for his thoughts on the California Wine Movement and the wines that are coming out of the region. Get an inside perspective on emerging American wine trends and hear how Colorado helped shape his wine career. This program was sponsored by...
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In the Drink - Episode 11 - Ryan Looper of T. Edwards...
This week on In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined by Ryan Looper, sales rep for T. Edwards Wines. Ryan explains what its like selling some of the best wine in the world and why he strongly believes that memorizing facts and reading sales sheet is no substitute for going to wine regions and meeting winemakers. From relationships to distribution, learn about the ins and outs of the sales world in wine. How can you find value by the glass in restaurants? Are wine lists getting too big?...
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In the Drink - Episode 25 - Naren Young
Bottled cocktails, cocktails on tap, and a drink list that changes daily! These can all be found behind the bar at Saxon & Parole under the direction of Naren Young, who is this week's guest on In the Drink. Tune in as he talks to host Joe Campanale about the forward thinking bar program he runs at the Lower East Side establishment. Find out how he found his passion for making drinks growing up in Australia way before he was legally able to drink. Hear about some of the other interesting...
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In the Drink - Episode 24 - John Ragan, Union Square...
Master Sommelier and Wine Director at Union Square Hospitality Group, John Ragan, is this week's guest on In the Drink. Beyond his work with Union Square Hospitality Group, John is organizing with DeVine Intervention, an initiative designed to provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy. DeVine Intervention is an online wine charity auction that will give all proceeds to The Mayor's Fund. Listen in to hear John talk about the process of becoming a Master Sommelier. What difficulties did...
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In the Drink - Episode 23 - Daniel Johnnes
Daniel Johnnes is the Wine Director for Daniel Boulud's Dinex Group, including Restaurant Daniel, DB Bistro, DBGB, Cafe Boulud and Bar Boulud. He joined chef Boulud after spending 20 years as the Wine Director for Montrachet and the Myriad restaurant group. He is also an author, an importer, and the organizer of the Burgundy celebration, La Paule de New York. Tune in to this week's episode of "In the Drink" and get inside perspective from Daniel, as he joins host Joe Campanale for a...
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In the Drink - Episode 22 - Maison Premiere
Absinthe, oysters and an old fashioned atmosphere can all be found at one of our favorite cocktail bars in Brooklyn, Maison Premiere. Head bartender Maxwell Britten is this week's guest on "In the Drink" with Joe Campanale, and you may not be able to tell from the radio interview but he's dressed to the 9's. Tune in and find out the New Orleans/Parisian influences behind Maison Premiere and why style and appearance is such an important part of what they do. Joe and Maxwell taste some...
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In the Drink - Episode 21 - Thomas Pastuszak
How does one go from neuroscience and classical piano to a career in wine? Find out on "In the Drink", as Joe Campanale is joined by Thomas Pastuszak, wine director of NoMad. He shares his experiences with wines from lesser known regions such as The Finger Lakes and explains why we are entering the golden age for fine wines being made in New York State. Find out all about varietals, blends and specific regions that are making their way onto high end wine lists. Hear how service is a priority...
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In the Drink - Episode 19 - Industry City Distillery
Small distilleries are becoming more and more popular in New York City, and this week on "In the Drink", Joe Campanale highlights one of the more interesting projects happening right now - Industry City Distilleries. Tune in as he chats with Peter Simon and Zac Bruner, who describe the inspiration behind the distillery and what it was like taking the initial steps in design and production. Find out why they decided to focus on vodka at first - and how they use beet sugar, which is usually a...
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In the Drink - Episode 20 - Matthew Conway
Restaurant Marc Forgione is one of the hottest spots in TriBeCa - and their wine list might be just as good as the food. Tune in to "In the Drink" as host Joe Campanale sits down and chats with GM/sommelier of the restaurant Matthew Conway. Find out what went into choosing the wines at the blossoming New American spot, and how to manage expectations for a wide and varied customer base. This program was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery "We take every guest seriously. We used to be able to...
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In the Drink - Episode 18 - Spirits & Cocktails with...
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale sits and chats with renowned bartender and co-founder of The 86 Company, Simon Ford. From running a wine shop to opening some of England's most lauded cocktail bars, judging spirits in competition and marketing some of the biggest brands on the planet have made Mr. Ford a highly respected voice in the spirits industry. Simon reflects on his experiences through the years in the industry and how things have changed since he helped re-launch Plymouth...
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In the Drink - Episode 17 - Megan Krigbaum of Food & Wine
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined in the studio by Megan Krigbaum, the Senior Editor at Food & Wine Magazine. Megan grew up in Northern Michigan, a region not known for its vineyards- how did she get so involved in the wine world? Megan speaks to the importance of wine criticism amongst collectors, and hear how Food & Wine Magazine . Tune into this episode to hear about the influence of terroir and soil types on wine flavorings. What is Megan's top overseas wine destination?...
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In the Drink - Episode 16 - Tressa Eaton of Tasting Table
Fresh off Tasting Table's "Best Cocktails of 2012" feature, editor Tressa Eaton joins Joe Campanale on this week's episode of In the Drink to tell listeners which cocktails, bars and neighborhoods stood above the rest this year. Learn what makes the East Village such a drinking destination spot, and how molecular gastronomy has found its way into bars like Booker & Dax and changed the landscape of high-end cocktails. From picklebacks to modern classics - find out where to drink the city's...
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In the Drink - Episode 15 - Sake
Learn everything you need to know about sake on a special episode of In the Drink as Joe Campanale is joined by Sake Ambassador Monica Samuels. Find out how sake is made, what makes it great and what to look for when choosing a bottle. From rice grain polish to the open tank fermentation process - discover the hidden secrets behind the fermented rice beverage. Learn about the mold that's grown on sake rice that converts starch to sugar and produces amino acid content that gives Sake that...
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In the Drink - Episode 14 - Michael Madrigale
Why does one become a sommelier? What is take to be a great sommelier? Find out on this week's episode of In The Drink, as host Joe Campanale is joined by Michael Madrigale, Head Sommelier at Bar Boulud & Boulud Sud. Michael tells the story of how he ended up in the world of wine and how he's developed his palate and knowledge base over the years. Hear him wax poetic on Beaujolais, Greek wines, blind tasting techniques and front of house service as he gives listeners an inside look at the...
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In the Drink - Episode 13 - The Whisky Woman
We're talking whiskey this week on In the Drink, as host Joe Campanale is joined by "The Whisky Woman", Allison Patel. Allison Patel is the founder of Manhattan-based Local Infusions, which imports and exports fine spirits such as whiskey. She is also a passionate blogger on The Whisky Woman, writing about everything from cocktails to great whiskeys, bourbons, American distilleries and more. Tune in and hear how she fell in love with whiskey and what she's doing to advance the category -...
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In the Drink - Episode 12 - Adam Schuman
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined by mixologist/bartender Adam Schuman, formerly of Fatty Cue and currently with Michael Skurnik Wines. Adam explains how he found his way to the bar after seeking out a career in the kitchen and how it's worked out so well for him. Hear how savory tastes have been playing into drinks and find out what drinks and wines are exciting Adam lately. Adam and Joe talk about everything from Calavados to Riesling and gives listeners the inside track...
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In the Drink - Episode 11 - Ryan Looper of T. Edwards...
This week on In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined by Ryan Looper, sales rep for T. Edwards Wines. Ryan explains what its like selling some of the best wine in the world and why he strongly believes that memorizing facts and reading sales sheet is no substitute for going to wine regions and meeting winemakers. From relationships to distribution, learn about the ins and outs of the sales world in wine. How can you find value by the glass in restaurants? Are wine lists getting too big?...
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In the Drink - Episode 10 - Amanda Smeltz
This week on In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined by Amanda Smeltz, Wine Director at Roberta's, the very place that houses the HeritageRadioNetwork.org studio! Amanda discusses her approach for selecting wines at Roberta's and expresses her decided interest in female wine producers and experimental wines. How has the traffic to Roberta's changed since Sam Sifton's New York Times review? What challenges come along with building a wine list for a Bushwick crowd? Amanda explains her...
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In the Drink - Episode 9 - Richard Betts
This week's on In the Drink, host Joe Campanele is joined by winemaker, master sommelier and beverage expert Richard Betts, who's latest ventures include Sombra Mezcal, "The Essential Scratch n Sniff Guide to Wine Expertise" & two new wines - St. Glinglin & The Essential. Hear about why terroir is so important in mezcal production and how mass-produced tequila masked the original brilliance and delicate flavor profile of mezcal. Hear Richard's thoughts on the current state of Bordeaux and...
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In the Drink - Episode 8 - American Wine with Brooklyn...
What's goin on with American wine right now? Tune in to this week's episode of In the Drink as Joe Campanale is joined by two forward thinking restauranteurs making waves in Brooklyn - Bill Reed of Brooklyn Star and Doug Crowell of Buttermilk Channel Restaurant. Both restaurants feature entirely American wine lists, which makes for some logistical challenges but an incredibly delicious beverage program. Learn about wines from places as overlooked as Idaho and Arizona and discover the unique...
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In the Drink - Episode 7 - Anthony Giglio, "Wine Wise...
This week's guest on In the Drink is journalist, sommelier, educator, author and "Wine Wise Guy" Anthony Giglio. Anthony and host Joe Campanale jump right into an on-air blind tasting and discuss the very nature of blind taste tests themselves and the American palate when it comes to wine. Tune in and hear how impossible it is to stump Joe in a tasting and check out the shows "rapid fire" segment, where Anthony pairs wines with pizza, pasta, bowling, movie theaters and the beach. This...
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In the Drink - Episode 6 - Edi and the Wolf
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined by Michelin star chefs Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban, Executive Chefs and owners of Edi & the Wolf and the soon-to-be opened chef inspired cocktail bar The Third Man in the East Village. Hear their perspective on German and Austrian wine and learn about their modern approach to Austrian cuisine. Listen in as they taste some German beer on-air in anticipation of Oktoberfest and explain what it's like during the 16-day festival held...
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In the Drink - Episode 5 - Krissy Harris of The Wren
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale talks cocktails and mixology with bartender and co-owner of The Wren, Krissy Harris. Krissy explains how working at Gramercy Tavern thrust her into the world of New York cocktails and helped her find her passion for drinks. Tune in as Joe and Krissy discuss the role vodka plays in cocktails these days, including market driven infusions. Find out what it takes to go from bartender to co-owner and how Krissy manages to juggle it all. Also hear her and...
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In the Drink - Episode 4 - Emidio Pepe Wines
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale chats with Chiara Pepe of Emidio Pepe Wines. Emidio Pepe Wines is a 4th generation winery located in Abruzzo, in Torano Nuovo in the province of Teramo. Learn about their traditional winemaking process using concrete tanks and how that technique changes the aging process dramatically. Find out what makes Montepulciano D Abruzzo so special and tune in as Joe and Chiara blind taste a few wines and give listeners notes! This program was sponsored by...
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In the Drink - Episode 3 - Wine Lists with Talia...
If you've opened a restaurant wine list and had no idea where to begin - HRN is here to help. On this week's episode of In The Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined by two of the brightest wine writers in the industry, Talia Baiocchi, wine editor at Eater.com and Ted Loos, wine writer at Epicurious.com. Together, they discuss the state of restaurant wine lists today and give listeners some tips on finding the hidden gem on every list. Tune in and learn why "unpronouncables" and "outsider...
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In the Drink - Episode 2 - New York Vintners
On the second installment of "In the Drink", host Joe Campanele is joined by Shane Benson, owner of New York Vintners. Shane explains how he left Wall Street to pursue his passion in wine and why the work is more gratifying but no less difficult. Hear his thoughts on traditional vs modern winemaking techniques including the growing biodynamic and "organic" movement in wine. Find out why there's "no wrong answer" in wine and what you can do as a consumer to make sure you're drinking the wines...
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In the Drink - Episode 1 - Donkey and Goat Winery
On the inaugural episode of In the Drink, host Joe Campanale, Beverage Director/Owner of dell'anima, L'Artusi, Anfora and L'Apicio restaurants, is joined by Jared Brandt of Donkey and Goat Winery in Berkeley California. Hear more about the family owned and operated winery that crafts their wines from Rhone varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in the Anderson Valley, Mendocino Ridge and El Dorado appellations. Listen in as they debunk sulfur myths and talk about wine additives, trends...
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In the Drink has everything to do with wine, cocktails and other beverages, and absolutely nothing to do with golf. The show aims to demystify the wine process by hosting a variety of winemakers, sommeliers, bartenders, beverage directors, and people who do great things with all things drink.The host, Joe Campanale, is a partner and the Executive Beverage Director of L'Artusi, dell'anima, Anfora and L'Apicio.
