In this episode, Gastronomica Co-Chair Dan Bender speaks with Teresa Politano about her personal essay, “Don’t Forget the Tomatoes for My Funeral,” a finalist in the upcoming 2022 International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Writing Awards. Drawing together stories of grief and comfort through a range of care packages –...

Peter Liem is an award-winning author, wine critic, educator and truly one of the world’s great Champagne experts. Peter is the author of “Champagne: The Essential Guide to the Wines, Producers, and Terroirs of the Iconic Region.” Peter oversees Champagneguide.net, an online comprehensive guide to the wines and producers of...

The Grape Nation has the perfect episodes to help you master your knowledge of the champagne you’ll be sipping on.

Christophe Baron’s family dates back to the mid 17th Century in Charly sur Marne in Champagne. He studied viticulture in Champagne and Burgundy. After meeting an American in Burgundy, Christophe was convinced to head west to Oregon and Washington and discovered their stony vineyards. He bought his first vineyard, Cayuse...

For this special episode, we teamed up with Discover South Carolina and Charleston Wine and Food to celebrate the state’s incredible restaurant and agriculture scene. Who better to hear from than the state’s chef ambassadors? Each year, a group of chefs is tapped to elevate visitor awareness about the state’s...

A countdown to WWI and a bright, bubbly festive drink named after a killing machine. As the great old powers of Europe marched toward war the conflict seemed inevitable. But was it? Was there a way these men could have resolved their differences? Joining us on this journey is the...

As we all prepare to wish 2020 farewell and toast to the new year, The Grape Nation has the perfect episodes to help you master your knowledge of the champagne you’ll be imbibing. This year Sam Benrubi’s weekly wine journey has included entertaining, informative, and “un-snobby” conversations with experts on...

This episode is all about bubbles! Sam Benrubi, host of The Grape Nation sat down with NYC based Champagne mogul Ariel Arce (Air’s Champagne Parlor, Niche Niche, Tokyo Record Bar), sommelier and brand ambassador Philippe André (Charles Heidsieck), and Champagne sales expert Christian Holthausen (Champagne AR Lenoble). Sam’s guests popped...

Opening a restaurant comes with a laundry list of challenges. Let’s assume you’ve checked all the boxes and you have your opening date. Now it’s all about getting people IN to your restaurant. How do you devise the press strategy for opening? And what parts of your business are unique...

Born in Saudi Arabia to an Iraqi family, Rita Jammet grew up in Lebanon and Switzerland. She received a degree in Economics from the Univ. of Geneva working with her dad upon graduation. She met her French husband Andre with deep ties to hospitality and wine, exposing Rita to a...