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Julie Garton – Crafting World-Class Wine Lists and Building a Career in Hospitality

Julie Garton – Crafting World-Class Wine Lists and Building a Career in Hospitality

Episode 9 · · 49:55

In this episode, I sit down with Julie Garton, a sommelier and hospitality professional, to discuss her journey in the wine and hospitality industry. Jules shares her experiences fro...

Scott Vivian and Nate Middleton — Beast Pizza, An Open Door to Creativity, and Fine Dining in a Pizzeria

Scott Vivian and Nate Middleton — Beast Pizza, An Open Door to Creativity, and Fine Dining in a Pizzeria

Episode 8 · · 01:02:04

In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I sit down with Scott Vivian and Nate Middleton, co-owners of Beast Pizza in Toronto. They discuss their journey into the culinary world, th...

Celia Méndez — From Tenerife to Canary Counter, Toronto’s Newest Wine Bar

Celia Méndez — From Tenerife to Canary Counter, Toronto’s Newest Wine Bar

Episode 7 · · 53:01

In this episode, I sit down with Celia Mendez, founder of Toronto's newest wine bar and bottle shop, Canary Counter. Celia shares her journey into the world of wine — from growing up...

Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone

Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone

Episode 6 · · 44:59

In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I sit down with Josh Correa, co-owner of Archive Wine Bar in Toronto. Josh shares his journey from being a teacher to opening a successful w...

Ben Plisky-Somers — Opening Bossanova, Ontario’s First Wine & Beer Shop

Ben Plisky-Somers — Opening Bossanova, Ontario’s First Wine & Beer Shop

Episode 5 · · 52:30

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Plisky-Somers, co-founder of Bossanova Wine and Beer in Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighborhood. Founded during the pandemic, Bossanova was Ontario’s...

Tim Kirk — Clonakilla, Creating An Icon and the Sacred Side of Winemaking

Tim Kirk — Clonakilla, Creating An Icon and the Sacred Side of Winemaking

Episode 4 · · 52:38

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Kirk, chief winemaker at Clonakilla, one of Australia’s most acclaimed wineries. Known for crafting the groundbreaking Shiraz Viognier—a wine onc...

Ryan Donovan - Opening Richmond Station, Why Ingredients are Key, and Work-Life Balance in Hospitality

Ryan Donovan - Opening Richmond Station, Why Ingredients are Key, and Work-Life Balance in Hospitality

Episode 3 · · 51:12

In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I sit down with Ryan Donovan, co-owner and sommelier at Richmond Station, one of Toronto’s most enduring and respected restaurants.We dive i...

Ian Stoddart — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar

Ian Stoddart — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar

Episode 2 · · 38:14

In this episode, I sit down with Ian Stoddart, owner of East End Vine — a cozy wine and tapas bar in Toronto’s east end. Inspired by his travels and a deep love of wine, Ian set out ...

Robert Luo — Crafting a World-Class Wine Program at Canada’s Best Restaurant

Robert Luo — Crafting a World-Class Wine Program at Canada’s Best Restaurant

Episode 1 · · 42:05

In this episode, I sit down with Robert Luo — head sommelier at Restaurant Pearl Morissette, recently named Canada’s Best Restaurant. Rob has worked his way through wineries and rest...