Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the palate. Connect and visit www.theconnectedtable.com Instagram@theconnectedtable Like on Facebook@connectedtable The Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts <a href="https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJFN5%2BlJF%2BJI2swXy%2BcUxeNfHBQXR%2BcXFdzOF%2FzfRvjlZCHlGkYS4Ujaxxr75Q7A9Y9S8PYa5uEe3ccaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr5RYIhpEEh9JA%2FdLDxRU9eeTSCMlSRQSWBgIFdgVR%2Fnkl03w6xXm4Rbczgz4IlT3vZQaEhxKEiVaFvpK%2BBRP9emaFd8qXiEWIuT7VQUbUQv1ng%3
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Signup to Generate a PitchFood and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more.
Recent episodes include "Gaetana Jacono, Valle Dell'Acate, 6th Generation Vintner in Sicily" (21 October 2026, 52 minutes), "Inside New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI)" (14 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "Rethinking Pink: Gastronomic Dark Rosés" (7 October 2026, 30 minutes).
The Connected Table Live publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 616 episodes.
Booking probability for The Connected Table Live is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Connected Table Live requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Connected Table Live's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Connected Table Live is an arts podcast with 616 episodes published.
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Gaetana Jacono is the 6th generation family member overseeing Valle Dell’Acate, a wine estate in southern Sicily's Ragusa province. Valle Dell'Acate produces organic wines made from local varieties including Frappato di...
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New Orleans is a renowned dining destination. But did you know that the city is home to an outstanding culinary school? New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that...
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When the leaves start to turn color at the onset of autumn, our palettes turn to dusky dark rosé wines. These are gastronomic rosés with depth and structure that offer ripe red berry and floral notes and pleasant...
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The Fischer & Wieser Farmstead originated in 1928 when German immigrant J.B. Wieser planted a peach orchard in Fredericksburg, Texas. His son, Mark, cared for the orchard during school breaks. In 1969, Mark founded...
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Established in 1692 by English wine merchant, Job Bearsley, the venerable Port house, Taylor Fladgate, has remained 100% independent and family-run throughout its history. Today its holdings include Taylor Fladgate...
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Laurent Gruet grew up working in the vineyards with his father, Gilbert Gruet, founder of the family's Champagne house. In the 1980s Gilbert planted vineyards in New Mexico and sent Laurent and his sister, Nathalie, to...
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Dr. Marion Nestle, is one of the world’s most influential voices on food policy and nutrition and a sought-after speaker. Her Food Politics newsletter is a must-read on these topics. She is the Paulette Goddard...
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On the PGI Slopes of Aigialeia in the northern Peloponnese, Rouvalis Winery cultivates both native and international grape varieties on steep, isolated vineyards overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. Founded in 1990 by...
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Established in 1840, Antoine’s is New Orleans' oldest restaurant and the nation's oldest continually family-owned restaurant. Beloved by locals and visitors, Antoine's is known for its impeccable service and French...
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Chef Nina Compton is owner of Compère Lapin, a top-rated restaurant in New Orleans and the USA. Located at the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, Compère Lapin blends the flavors of Compton's youth growing up on the island...
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In Greece’s northern Peloponnese about two hours’ drive from Athens, steep mountains intersect with the waters of the vast Corinthian Gulf, providing an ideal microclimate for cultivating grapevines. Known as the PGI...
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Mesogaia (“Middle Earth”) in the region of East Attica near Athens, Greece and its main airport is a rural area of vineyards, olive and fig groves and seaside villages. Marina Kavallieraki, Founder of Voύryia, creates...
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Azienda Agricola Bocale Valentini was founded by Giuseppe Valentini in the 1950s in Montefalco (Umbria). For many years, Valentini sold his wine in two-liter demi-johns, locally called “Bocale.” In the 1990s, Bocale...
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Fattoria Uccelliera is a winery and agritourism in Tuscany’s Pisan Hills. Antonio Bullieri and Maria Elena Poggianti acquired Uccelliera's land in the 1960s. The property is surrounded by 200 hectares of dense forests...
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The hilltop village of San Gimignano with its many stone towers is a popular destination in Tuscany. The surrounding countryside is home to Tuscany’s- and one of Italy’s- most renowned white wines, Vernaccia di San...
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Rocca di Frassinello in Tuscany's Maremma is a joint venture between Paolo Panerai, Owner of Domini Castellare di Castellina, Chianti Classico, and Baron Eric de Rothschild of Domaine Lafite, the legendary Bordeaux...
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New Orleans Chef Frank Brigtsen is recognized for revitalizing Creole Acadian cooking. In 2026 his namesake restaurant, Brigtsen’s, marks 40 years since opening in 1986 with his wife, Marna, and support from his mentor...
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Suis Generis in New Orleans' Bywater neighborhood embraces the philosophy of Kansha, a respect for ingredients and waste nothing. Serving dinner Friday-Sunday, Suis Generis' weekly changing menu is based on what's...
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Tuscany’s western region delivers wild natural beauty and the scent of the sea, passionate, independent winemakers and many tastes to savor. This episode travels the "Strada del Vino, Olio and Sapori” to meet local wine...
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Eat, Sip and Taste the flavors of western Tuscany, its wines and cuisine with The Connected Table. This episode visits Terre di Pisa DOC, Colline Lucchese and Montecarlo DOC. Meet family-run wineries, Pecorino cheese...
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author, nutritionist and the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita at New York University, Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health
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Director of Food & Society at The Aspen Institute, Tufts University
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