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 […]

We’re kicking off Cocktail Conversations on the podcast! We’re exploring the origins, deliciousness, and nuances of two classic cocktails: the Aviation and the Negroni.  We start with Tara’s favorite gin-based drink, the Aviation, detailing its Prohibition-era roots that will give you all the 1920’s feels. Then, we dig into John’s Italian favorite, the Negroni, tracing […]

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 […]

We’re joined by Andrea Lemieux, an expert on Turkish wine! We’re digging into all things Turkey in this conversation. Join us as we explore the overlooked world of Turkish wine, chat about native grape varieties that many wineries are trying to save, the challenges faced by local wineries from a legal and governmental perspective, and […]

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 […]

Today we’re welcoming Gemma Soley, a freelance social media marketer specializing in the UK wine industry. From this conversation you’ll gain insights into various facets of the wine landscape, focusing on the differences between the UK and US markets, cultural perceptions of wine, the influence of Gen Z on the alc/bev industry, and the importance […]