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Audio Interviews
Monterey Bay Aquarium Radio Station, Monterey, California
Jennifer Dianto
Seafood Watch Program Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Biography & Photo
This is the first in an ongoing series of interviews hosted by Jennifer Dianto on the new Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sally's Place Internet Radio Station. Look for many more interviews discussing major issues that face the global world in which we live.
"Great White Shark"
Dr. Randy Kochevar, Science Communications Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
"Tagging of Pacific Pelagics"
Dr. Randy Kochevar, Science Communications Manager, Monterey Bay Aquarium
England
Range Rovering to the Waterside Inn
Travel writers and broadcasters Keith Allan and Lynne Gray left their home in Berwick, Northumberland to head to the other end of England and visit Michel Roux at The Waterside Inn. This is a taste of their journey.
Confrey Phillips at the Lanesborough
Keith Allan visits the Lanesborough Hotel in London to meet Confrey Phillips, the society pianist and singer, who has been playing at the Lanesborough for the last fifteen years. His CDs and Tapes are available by email: confreymus@aol.com
Ritz Hotel in London
Keith Allan is invited by Executive Chef John Williams to visit the Ritz kitchens during the hotel's 2006 centenary celebrations.
France
Patricia Wells
Patricia is the restaurant critic for the International Herald Tribune and the author of several best-selling books including The Paris Cookbook, The Food Lover's Guide to France, Bistro Cooking, and Patricia Wells at Home in Provence. A native of Wisconsin, Patricia and her husband, Walter, divide their time between Paris and Provence.
Italy
Waiting for Splendido
Travel writer Keith Allan interviews Giuliano Piscina, Restaurant Manager of the Hotel Splendido in Portofino, Italy about the art of waiting at table.
Dr. Natale Rusconi
Travel writer Keith Allan interviews Managing Director
Dr. Natale Rusconi of the Cipriani Hotel in Venice, Italy
www.hotelcipriani.com
Calogero Statella
Head Winemaker for Feudo Arancio in Sicily, Italy
Biography & Photo
Los Angeles
Jean Francois Meteigner
Chef/Owner of La Cachette French Restaurant
Robin McClain
Manager, Media Relations LA INC. The Convention and Visitors Bureau
seemyLA.com
Jennifer Gray
Comedian and Tour Guide; Kodak Theatre
Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association Members
James Waller
Executive Chef, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.
James talks about the November 11-14, 2004 Great Wine Escape Weekend in Monterey.
Doug Meador
Owner & Wine Grower, Ventana Vineyards
Jane Beery
Tasting Room General Manager, San Saba Vineyards
Dexter Farm
Tasting Room Sales, Blackstone Winery
David E. Fleming
Winemaker, Paraiso Vineyards
Rhonda Montil
Executive Director, Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association
Pamela Storrs
Winemaker, Storrs Winery
Judy Toyota
Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Clos LaChance
San Francisco, California
Bernsteins' Radio Interview
Sally & Stanley Bernstein were guests on the Gene Burns "Dining Around" radio show on KGO/ABC 810 AM on July 17th, 2004 in San Francisco, California.
Stephen Johnson Interview
Stephen Johnson is a photographer, designer and teacher. His work has also concentrated on refining the new tools of digital photography and empowering individual artists to use these tools to express their ideas. If you are interested in digital photography, Stephen is one of the leaders in the field. More information at sjphoto.com
San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace
Sally Hiebert Interview
Sally Hiebert is co-owner, with her husband, of Cap'N Mikes's Holy Smoke company. Their smoked fish are prepared in the time honored tradition of the Northwest. All of their products are chemical and preservative free...with no nitrates! Their products are a rich source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids.More information at hollysmokedsalmon.com
June Taylor Interview
June Taylor is a renowned maker of handcrafted marmalades, conserves and specialty preserves made with organically grown fruit. Look for her to start teaching classes soon at her newly constructed facility in Berkeley, California. More inofrmation at junetaylorjams.com
Andrew Griffin Interview
Andrew Griffin and his wife, Julia, have a small farm near Watsonville, California. The Mariquita (Ladybug) Farm grows organic specialty vegetables, strawberries and herbs for his "Community Supported Agriculture" members. Listen to his interesting philosophy about providing work year round for his employees. More information at mariquita.com
Sonoma, California
David Erlich
Director of Spa Operations, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Judy Mendel
Chief Concierges, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Bruno Tison
Executive Chef, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Spain
Enric Canut
"Spain's Cheese Ambassador" is well-known in Spain and a respected authority worldwide on the subject of Spanish cheeses. Biography & Photo
Oregon
David Adelsheim
President & Owner of Adelsheim Vineyards
Patty Green
Owner & Winemaker of Patricia Green Cellars
Eric Hamacher
Owner & Winemaker of Hamacher Wines
Proprietor of Rex Hill Vineyards & Grand Commander of the Oregon Wine Brotherhood
Earl Jones
President & Co-Owner of Abacela Winery
Luisa Ponzi
Winemaker at Ponzi Vineyards
Tony Soter
Owner & Wine Grower of Soter Vineyards
Mendocino, California
Mendocino's Whale Festival
The Mendocino Whale and Wine Festival is an annual spring weekend event. 2004 was its 22 nd year. Visitors can watch gray whales migrate close to shore while enjoying wine tasting, gallery perusing and good meals in the picturesque village of Mendocino. More information.
Margaret Fox Interview
After owning Café Beaujolais in Mendocino, California for 23 years, Margaret is now a coach and business consultant, who translates business questions into productive solutions for creative professionals, small-business owners and “solopreneurs”. More info. margaretfox.com
Napa, California
Lisa Averbuch
Manager for Visitor Activities at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Jeff Dawson
Curator of Gardens at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Peggy Loar
Director/President of COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Peter Marks
Curator of Wine at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Richard Miami
Performance Coordinator at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Kurt Nystrom
Chief Operating Officer at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Burke Owens
Associate Curator of Wine at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Victor Scargle
Executive Chef--Julia's Kitchen at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Betty Teller
Director For Visitor Activities at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa, California.
Monterey, California
Jacques Pepin Interview
Jacques Pepin is one of America’s best-known chefs, food columnists, cookbook authors and cooking teachers. Jacques is currently the host, with his daughter Claudine, of the acclaimed public television series Jacques Pepin Celebrates. He was the personal chef to 3 French heads of state and has been honored by the French government as well as his culinary colleagues for his many contributions to the profession. He is an outspoken advocate of sustainable agriculture, including sustainable seafood, and the author of: The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen and other books. More information
Visiting Monterey, California
Sally waxes poetically about the Monterey, California area with its beautiful coastline, world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium, race track, wineries, famous golf courses, B&B’s and great restaurants. More information
Wine Valley Radio Network
Oldies but goodies! These interviews are from 1996 and many of these people were or have become famous.
Wine
Anthony Dias Blue
wine and spirits editor for Bon Appetit
Jack Cakebread
Cakebread Cellars
Chuck Carpy
Freemark Abbey Winery
Jamie & Jack Davies
Schramsberg Vineyards & Cellars
Miljenko "Mike" Grgich
Grgich Hills Cellar
Sharon Tyler Herbst & Ron Herbst
authors of Wine Lover's Companion and Food Lover's Companion
Chris Huffine
former wine and spirits coordinator for The Pebble Beach Company
James Laube
author of California Wine
Margrit & Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi Winery
Doug Shafer
Shafer Vineyards
John Thoreen
author and director of Meadowood Wine Center
Food
Jan Birnbaum
Catahoula Restaurant and Saloon
Roy Breiman
former chef de cuisine for The Restaurant at Meadowood
Hugh Carpenter
author of Hot Wok, Hot Chicken & Hot Pasta
Irena Chalmers
author and publisher of numerous food books
Michael Chiarello
Tra Vigne Restaurant, Ajax Tavern
Julia Child
chef, author, television show host
Marcel Desaulniers
chef, author
Traci Des Jardins
former executive chef of Rubicon Restaurant
Fred Halpert
Brava Terrace & Livefire Restaurants
Thomas Keller
The French Laundry & Bouchon Restaurants
James McNair
cookbook author, food stylist
Alice Medrich
founder of Cocolat's, author of chocolate dessert books
Mark Miller
food specialist, restauranteur, author
Joan Nathan
award winning cookbook author and television personality
Claudine & Jacques Pépin
author and television show hosts
Jeff Prather
former restaurant director and cellarmaster at Greystone
Paul Prudhomme
cajun chef and cookbook author
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
jo-jo and Vong Restaurants
Robert Wemischner
author of The Vivid Flavors Cookbook & Gourmet To Go
Roy Yamaguchi
author, chef and owner of Roy's Restaurants
Martin Yan
author, teacher, television show host
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