Alsatian born Michael Engelmann is a Wine and Spirits "Best New Sommelier", he has won the American Sommelier Association's "Best Sommelier in America" and is a Master Sommelier. Michael is one of only 14 Master Sommeliers to receive the Krug Cup, awarded to those who pass all three parts of...

This week on We Dig Plants Alice does a solo interview with Abbie Zabar and Lenore Rice. Alice first asks how Lenore moved from her original profession, law, to horticulture and producing terracotta pots. She tells us about experiences in Italy and the history of terracotta production. Alice transitions to...

On today's episode of THE FOOD SEEN, Adam H. Weinert, a dancer and choreographer, takes the teachings of Ted Shawn, a pioneer of American modern dance, and inflects the agrarian ideals first conceptualized at Jacob's Pillow, initially a farm property in the Berkshires, now home to America's longest running dance...

On today's THE FOOD SEEN, curator Brett Littman, after a 37 course, 6+ hour meal at elBulli in Roses, Spain, took a chance and sent chef Ferran Adriá an email, inquiring whether or not he drew. A few weeks later, a response ... and now after more than two years...

Paco Cao joins Judy McGuire and guest co-host Michael Malice to discuss his Psychological Cocktail Services, and his upcoming event at New York City's MoMA! Tune into this episode to hear how Paco evaluates individuals and then designs a cocktail based upon their interaction. Hear what types of liquor Paco...

On today's THE FOOD SEEN, we talk with Tara Oxley, Design Director of BR Guest Hospitality, which include such hits as Dos Caminos, Bill's Bar Burger, and Wildwood BBQ. Hear how she interprets her sense of smell and taste into the visual identity of a restaurant space, using many...

This week on THE FOOD SEEN, we're lucky enough to be joined by Sarah Suzuki, curator of the Dieter Roth exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), "Wait, Later This Will Be Nothing: Editions by Dieter Roth". From "Literaturwurst"(sausages made of books), passing cheese through a printing press, to...

Darin Bresnitz is getting spicy on today's Snacky Tunes. Tune into this episode to hear Darin chat with Jimmy Carbone and Steve Seabury about the upcoming New York City Hot Sauce Expo on April 20th, 2013. Hear why Jimmy and Steve teamed up to create this event, and why there...

The "Restaurateur" (denoted by his very own biopic), Danny Meyer is one of New York's greatest culinary leaders. As CEO of Union Square Hospitality, a restaurant group that's redefined dining in the city, along side President and Director of Culinary Development, Michael Romano. Their first collaboration, Union Square Cafe opened...

This week on Burning Down the House, Curtis B. Wayne is joined by registered architect and landscape architect, Susannah Drake of dlandstudio. Curtis and Susannah are discussing eco-friendly urban landscaping, and what landscape architecture can mean for New York City's protection from future storms like Hurricane Sandy. Hear about sanitation...