Art of Blind Tasting
Y'all know nothing brings me more joy than subverting expectations. When I managed restaurants, I used to blind pour tastes of crisp,...
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The Certified Wino
Wine. Hospitality. Food.
In an industry filled with so many passionate, talented professionals, it is a shame that we don't celebrate their stories more often. For me, their journey is far more interesting than the places they end up. Join me as I showcase an array of inspiring entrepreneurs, chefs, restaurant owners, and wine nerds (my people) & share my own passion for all things wine via "The Certified Wino". And maybe, just maybe, you'll understand what it means to be a hospitality professional!
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A Swashbuckling Good Time
Do you ever have that moment of guilt about not knowing something or seeing something you feel you should have? When you finally do learn...
#IndustryTalks: Beverage Programs!
So you think managing a beverage program is super glamorous? Well, it is. Even with all the navigation one must do when curating for an...
Introducing EBONY by CAMELLIAS ORGANICS!
Branding has become such a huge thing in 2021------from social media influencers endorsing a brand to a philanthropist throwing their...
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Successfully pairing wine & food together is not just a super power that some people possess, rather, some of us just know how to access...
#IndustryTalks with Taylor Kastl
Chef. Businesswoman. Self-proclaimed wine nerd. Just an all around bad-ass. Taylor Kastl is literally one of my favorite human beings,...
#Industry Talks with "The Green Being"
It isn't easy being green, but Jennifer sure makes it seem that way! This talented young lady and I go back what feels like ages ago now....
#IndustryTalks with Jenny Villapando
Some professionals traverse the roadmap of their careers with many stops along the way. I was honored to have the opportunity to sit down...
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