In this crime lovers episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re unpacking two shocking true crime stories from Northern California’s wine country in Napa. First, we investigate the infamous French Laundry wine heist in Yountville, CA, where thieves made off with over $300,000 in rare, high-end wine—a burglary of a Thomas Keller restaurantthat rocked the food […]

In this flavorful episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara sits down with acclaimed Bay Area chef and restaurateur Paul Iglesias, the creative force behind Oakland, California hotspots Parché and Jaji.  Known for weaving Colombian and Salvadorian heritage into every dish, Paul takes us on a journey from his roots in Washington, D.C., to the global […]

Struggling to choose the right bottle of wine without spending a fortune? In this episode, Certified Sommelier John shares expert wine buying tips to help you shop smart—whether you’re browsing the aisles of Trader Joe’s, Costco, or your favorite wine shop. We break down exactly how to choose a great bottle of wine on a […]

We’re digging into the infamous 2013 Carnival Triumph disaster, also known as the “Poop Cruise”. We dive into the chain of events that led to the catastrophic engine fire, the subsequent power and plumbing failures, and how 4,200 passengers were left stranded in unsanitary and dire conditions for five days.  This (disturbing) tale includes firsthand […]

Today we’re breaking down Clarkson’s Farm Season 4! We’re chatting about everything from his entertaining (and sometimes questionable) farming practices to his challenges in opening his new restaurant The Farmer’s Dog, to our frustrations and favorite moments. We also introducing a new game to the podcast. We’re kicking off “Keep, Swap, Trust”, essentially our version […]

Join us as we break down and recap our recent trip to Maui, including what we would and wouldn’t do if we could do it again. And, we also dig into how it was traveling with our 16-month-old and share what helped (and hindered) us as we traveled with her. We’re sharing where we’d recommend […]

We’re digging into another handful of hot topics! ✈️ How McDonalds has the best coffee (according to fans)✈️ The chaos and issues happening at Newark airport✈️ Takeout etiquette—do you tip, or not?✈️ A 24 person Carnival Cruise brawl✈️ To cruise or not to cruise✈️ The U.S. city with the best multicultural cuisine✈️ The #1 place […]