Charity, Chocolate and Wine - the perfect spring combination! Enjoy a taste of each on this week's episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco. He's first joined by Beth Shapiro, Executive of City Meals on Wheels & chef Carolina Bazan, who talk about some of the incredible programs and initiatives happening at the not-for-profit organization that raises private funds to ensure no homebound elderly New Yorker will ever go a day without food or human company. Next, Mary Gorman-McAdams, MW, a New Y...
May 13, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 85
On this week's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is joined in the studio by Tim Sultan, author of the new book Sunny's Nights: Lost and Found at a Bar on the Edge of the World, "an indelible portrait of what is quite possibly the greatest bar in the world—and the mercurial, magnificent man behind it," the late Sunny Balzano. After the break is winemaker Sandy Walheim from Francis Ford Coppola’s newest winery, Virginia Dare. The brands and tasting room pay homage to two events in American histor...
May 05, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 84
The first half of this week's Food Talk with Mike Colameco features "healthy bartender" Jules Aron . Based in New York City, Jules is a mixologist, beverage consultant, and green lifestyle expert. For over twelve years she has been tending bar at some of Manhattan’s finest dining establishments, hot spot nightclubs, swanky rooftop bars, and favorite happy hour spots. As a Certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition with a background in fitness, yoga, and qigong, s...
Apr 28, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 83
At the top of today's Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike speaks with Chef Bill Telepan of Telepan Restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Since 2008, he has been the Executive Chef of Wellness in the Schools (WITS) , a non-profit organization dedicated to making school food healthy. As the first chef to join the WITS team, Bill has served as a leader of the WITS Cook for Kids program by developing nutritious school menus, training cafeteria workers and teaching culinary and nutrition concepts...
Apr 07, 2016•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 82
On this week's episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco , Mike kicks things off with a phone call to Dwight Furrow, a philosophy professor and author writing on the aesthetics of food and wine. After the break, he is joined in the studio by Ryan Sutton, chief food critic for Eater NY, to talk Jewish delis, David Chang's late night offerings, smoking eels, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 31, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 81
On this week's episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco , Mike is joined in the studio by Ashley Santoro, the wine director at The Standard East Village, The Standard Café, and Narcissa. In addition to her work at The Standard, Santoro also devotes time to traveling and teaching wine courses. She has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times and Wine & Spirits Magazine . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
Mar 24, 2016•39 min•Ep. 80
On this week’s episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco , Mike is joined in the studio by Sarah McCrea of Stony Hill Vineyard in the Napa Valley. They discuss the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of American winemaking in the 20th century and beyond. “Instead of following the advice of a few people, I think people are following the advice of people they find who might be like-minded, which means there’s room for so much more to flourish.” [40:50] – Sarah McCrea See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Mar 10, 2016•52 min•Ep. 79
This week’s _Food Talk with Mike Colameco _features a packed menu. First up, Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong, authors of the new cookbook Koreatown , talk about the staying power of Korean food culture in America. Next, Adam Gopnik of _The New Yorker _and Peter Hoffman of Back Forty West dish about cassoulet and the evolution of the New York food scene. Last but not least, sommelier Erin Healy of Restaurant Marc Forgione discusses developing her palate and putting her customers first. “[Korean food]...
Mar 03, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 78
This week on Food Talk , host Mike Colameco sits down with Bobby Demasco and Savio Soares. Bobby Demasco is the owner of Pierless Fish, Brooklyn’s premier fresh seafood purveyor. Savio Soares is the president and founder of wine importer Savio Soares Selections, one of New York’s premier wine importers. Together, they discuss fine wines, Florida imported fish legs, and the best ways to buy fish. “Every fisherman thinks their fish is the best, just like every parent thinks their kid is the greate...
Feb 25, 2016•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 77
In the first part of this episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Bianca Miraglia shares about making Uncouth Vermouth through the inspiration of the seasonal plants and botanicals around her. After the break, Mike is joined by Simran Sethi, author of Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of Foods We Love . Simran tells about her personal realization that she was depriving herself of the pleasures of delicious, diverse foods. This led to her writing a book about the importance of experiencing f...
Feb 18, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 76
Tune in for a brand new episode of _ Food Talk _ as host Mike Colameco is in studio with David Lillie, Partner at Chamber Street Wines. David received his wine education schlepping cases for 15 years at Garnet Wines, one of NY’s leading discount shops on the Upper East Side. As a buyer and manager he was able to develop his interest in French wines, especially those of the Loire, and Languedoc-Roussillon. His two previous careers, growing apples in Vermont for 4 years and with a jazz orchestra f...
Feb 11, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 75
Tune in for a brand new episode of Food Talk as host Mike Colameco is in studio with Chef James Kent of The NoMad and restauranteur Nick Morgenstern. Talking how they came up in the restaurant industry, thoughts on today’s young chef, plus what’s on the horizon, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 04, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 74
Tune in for this week’s Food Talk as Mike Colameco welcomes to the studio: Ryan Sutton, Adam Leonti, Jake Dickson and Bill Telepan. Back to chat about the recent NYT Review of Per Se, Ryan discusses his thoughts on the review and what it means in the context of fine dining, plus comments on elevated Mexican cuisine in New York City. Adam Leonti joins next, who is the Executive Chef at The Williamsburg Hotel, opening in 2016 and is responsible for the Brooklyn Bread Lab. Adam and Jeffrey Kozlowsk...
Jan 21, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
Ever tried orange wine? Food Talk host Mike Colameco kicks off this week’s show with an in studio wine tasting with Chris Struck of the yet-to-reopen Rouge Tomate. With conversation centered around the details of Georgian amber wine (also known as orange wine), Chris explains the differences between this variety of wine versus the commonly known red or white along with some personal anecdotes of his wino-related travels. After the break, Katie Parla, Rome-based food and beverage educator and jou...
Jan 14, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 72
Food Talk is back for the 2016 radio season and host Mike Colameco sits down with three all-star guests: Victoria James, Saori Kawano & Don Gabor, and Michael Madrigale. Victoria James started working in restaurants when she was thirteen and fell in love with the industry. When bar tending during college she decided to take her first wine course, and the hook was instant! Becoming a cellar-hand in downtown Manhattan at Harry’s Cafe and Steak, in 2011 she worked harvest for Michael Terien in ...
Jan 07, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 71
Wrapping up the _ Food Talk _ radio season, Mike Colameco welcomes friend of the show Patrick Cappiello, the Operating Partner and Wine Director of Rebelle and Pearl & Ash restaurants, creator of Renegade Wine Dinner, Chef Sommelier for Daniel Johnnes “La Paulée”, and Wine Columnist for Playboy Magazine to the show for an on-air wine tasting. After the break, Kevin and Debbie Adey join in studio talking about their new restaurant, Faro, located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. With a menu highlighting...
Dec 17, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 70
Food Talk is back this week with a brand new episode as Mike Colameco welcomes Chef Jonathan Wu and Wilson Tang talking about their partnership on the new restaurant Fung Tu. With Wilson in charge of the legendary Chinatown staple, Nom Wah Tea Parlor, and Jonathan hot off fine-dining kitchens like Per Se, the duo chat about the 50-seat establishment that houses their own brand of creative and personal interpretations of American Chinese food. Next up, Mike chats with Ryan Sutton, food critic at ...
Dec 10, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 69
This week on _ Food Talk _, host Mike Colameco welcomes guests Alice Feiring, Allesandra Altieri, Michele Brogioni, Vito Gnazzo, and Gianfranco Sorrentino to the studio. Kick off the episode with wine writer Alice Feiring, who explains that “better” means wines made from organic viticulture with nothing added and nothing taken away. Talking to Mike about the recent increase in the cost of wine and the resurgence of Georgian wine, the two go back and forth on their recent favorites. Allesandra Al...
Nov 19, 2015•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 68
Prior to the conception of Feed Your Soul, it’s founder, _ Mya Jacobson Zoracki _, was a Trader on the American Stock Exchange. During her time on Wall Street, she earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Brooklyn Law School. While her days and nights were full, Mya knew there was something more she was destined to accomplish. Mya began perfecting her signature gourmet cookie recipes, including an inspirational message with each gift and donating a portion from every purchase to charity. Before long...
Nov 12, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 67
Tune in for a brand new episode of _ Food Talk _ as Mike Colameco is on the line with Napa winemaker Marco DiGiulio, and in studio with Chef Brian Alberg of Eat on North in the Berkshires, and Jacques Capsouto of Jacques Capsouto Vignobles, a purveyor of fine wines hailing from Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 05, 2015•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 66
Tune in for a jam-packed Food Talk this week as host Mike Colameco is in studio with Allison Robicelli, Rebecca Charles, and Barbara Sibley discussing SHARE Cancer Support. SHARE supports, educates, and empowers people affected by breast or ovarian cancer. Next up, Patty Jackson (Delaware and Hudson), Ben Sandler and Sabine Hrechdakian (Wassail) highlight the upcoming Cider Week NYC happening between November 6-15, 2015 and some of the tasty events to look forward to. Lastly, Mike is joined by N...
Oct 29, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 65
_ Food Talk _ kicks off this week with host Mike Colameco in studio with Chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern, Untitled, and the Studio Cafe at the Whitney Museum of American Art, talking his new book, “V is for Vegetables.” Explaining that he wrote the book with the home cook in mind, he delivers the tools to transform and conquer the vegetables in a CSA basket, from the farmers market, and even the grocery store. An eye-opening book for vegetarians and omnivores alike, Michael shares his pe...
Oct 22, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 64
Mike Colameco kicks off _ Food Talk _ this week on the line with Florence Fabricant, legendary food critic for The New York Times, chatting about her book “City Harvest: 100 Recipes from Great New York Restaurants.” The new book features an exclusive collection of 100 delicious new recipes benefiting City Harvest, the renowned food-rescue organization that feeds over 1.4 million hungry New Yorkers every year, from star chefs including Dominique Ansel, Tom Colicchio, Daniel Humm, Anita Lo, Franço...
Oct 15, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 63
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: This week on Food Talk , host Mike Colameco has a full house to celebrate his last episode of the season! First welcoming Matthieu Kohlmeyer, CEO of La Tourangelle Oil Company, to the show chatting about the importance of quality oils. As an authentic and traditional family producer of specialty oils handcrafting a wide range of delicious artisan nut oils both in France and California, Matthieu shares all the ...
Jun 25, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 62
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: This week on Food Talk , host Mike Colameco kick off the show with Megan O’Connor and Kari Underly of the Muscolo Meat Academy located in and on the line from Chicago. Megan and Kari go on to explain that the Muscolo Meat Academy is proud to offer new standards of skill, knowledge as well as certification. With their ambitious curriculum and nurturing environment, the academy is built to prepare students for t...
Jun 18, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 61
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: Food Talk is kicking off the summer as host Mike Colameco opens the show speaking with Gerard Bertrand of Gerard Bertrand wines on the line from France. Born and raised in the South of France, making wine with his father since the age of 10, Gerard talks to Mike about his wines which offer the full range and diversity of wines from the region – red, white, rose, varietal, appellation, estate, still, sparkling,...
Jun 11, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: This week on a brand new episode of Food Talk , host Mike Colameco catches listeners up with his recent travels before welcoming Beth Shapiro, the Executive Director of Citymeals-on-Wheels. Talking about the upcoming Citymeals-on-Wheels Gala, Beth shares how Gael Greene and James Beard founded the program in 1981 after reading a newspaper article about homebound elderly New Yorkers with nothing to eat on weeke...
Jun 04, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 59
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: This week on a brand new Food Talk , host Mike Colameco first welcomes wine writer Alice Feiring. Raised on Manischewitz, it didn’t take her long to find the better stuff. To Alice, “better” means wines made from organic viticulture with nothing added and nothing taken away. Talking to Mike about her recent favorites and tastings, the two have a great conversation dedicated to natural wines, which she has help...
May 21, 2015•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 58
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: This week on Food Talk , host Mike Colameco is back from his Peruvian excursion and is in studio chatting with Kristen Miglore, Executive Editor at Food52 and author of the new book “Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook.” Explaining what she calls genius recipes, these are passed down from the cookbook authors, chefs, and bloggers who made the recipes legendary. In this book, sh...
Apr 30, 2015•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 57
Food Talk with Mike Colameco is brought to you by the following generous underwriters: This week on Food Talk , host Mike Colameco kicks off the show chatting with author and nutritionist Jenna Zoe about her new book “Plant-Based Paleo: Protein-Rich Vegan Recipes for Well-Being and Vitality.” Mike gets to the bottom of how Jenna began to eat Paleo and the idea that before our ancestors learned to hunt, they ate a raw diet comprised of what they could gather in the wilderness. The plant-based die...
Apr 16, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 56
