On The Pass
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -On The Pass serves up inspiring conversations with dynamic figures in the food + beverage, hospitality and travel space. Hosted by Gabriel Ornelas.
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92. Edoardo Tonolli: The Art of Gelato
April 24, 2024 11:38 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWhat could be better than enjoying gelato with friends on a warm evening? It's a simple pleasure that captures life's essence. But what sets apart a truly great gelato? Meet Edoardo Tonolli, the Co-founder and CEO of Bacio di Latte, a Gelateria dedicated to crafting the world's finest gelato and spreading joy to every customer. "Bacio di latte" translates to "kiss of milk" in English, embodying their belief that while any ingredient can make a gelato, it takes something special ...
91. High Tea: Kristen Hawley
April 22, 2024 13:28 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Kristen Hawley, San Francisco-based journalist and Founder of Expedite, a newsletter about restaurant technology and the future of hospitality. For the last decade Kristen has been at the forefront offering pragmatic coverage and sharp analysis of the technology that’s changing our relationship with restaurants. Her writing has appeared in Bon Appetit, Insider, Food & Wine, Eater, Robb Report, the San Francis...
90. High Tea: Dana Cowin
April 15, 2024 18:10 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOn this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Dana Cowin, New York-based food-obsessed journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine. Dana is an award-winning editor, author, podcast host, TEDx speaker and facilitator who creates change through food, gathering, conversation and community. She believes in the power of food to bring joy, connection and transformation and is doing all of this with her new platform, Progressive Hedonist. A Progressive...
89. Hot Spot: Ari Heckman + Xavier Donnelly of ASH NYC
April 10, 2024 13:20 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBStep into a world where every hotel feels like a scene from a captivating movie, with you as the supporting cast member. Join us as we delve into the visionary minds behind Ash NYC, a trailblazing design firm and hotelier known for crafting unforgettable experiences in the boutique hospitality realm. Meet Ari Heckman, the Co-founder and CEO, and Xavier Donnelly, the Creative Director, leading Ash NYC. Their portfolio boasts iconic projects like the enchanting Hotel Peter & Paul in New ...
88. High Tea: Mike Traud
April 08, 2024 14:53 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Mike Traud, Philadelphia-based lawyer-turned-chef-turned-university instructor and Founder and Executive Director of The Chef Conference. Mike founded The Chef conference in 2013 in partnership with Drexel University. It has evolved to become its own entity still lead by the vision and leadership of Mike. The Chef Conference is set to kick off in Philadelphia from April 12th - 15th, serving up opportunities fo...
87. High Tea: Marian Cheng
April 01, 2024 14:18 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Marian Cheng, New York-based restaurateur and food and travel enthusiast. Marian is the Co-founder of Mimi Cheng’s along with her sister Hannah. Over the last decade they have become a celebrated New York staple, beloved for their casual counter service restaurants serving fresh heritage Taiwanese dumplings and creative monthly specials and collaborations. Mimi Cheng’s has locations in East Village, Upper Wes...
86. Alberto Landgraf: Where Talent Meets Perseverance
March 27, 2024 13:23 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBBrazil stands out as one of the world's most diverse countries, deeply influenced by global cultures. Its rich tapestry of art, music, dance, architecture, and, notably, cuisine has left a lasting mark on the global stage. Within this vibrant landscape emerges a new wave of Brazilian creatives, eager to showcase the nation's present while honoring its storied past. Among these individuals is Chef Alberto Landgraf, a luminary in the culinary world with accolades like Two Michelin stars ...
85. High Tea: Dana Beninati
March 25, 2024 13:48 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Dana Beninati, New York-based chef, instructor, writer and third level sommelier. Dana has traveled the world cooking and competing in different kitchens and holds an M.B.A. in management and hospitality from Cornell University. She spent 6 years at The Food Network as their supervising culinary director and is an instructor at Sommelier Society of America, a judge for StarChef’s SommSlam and serves on the board of ...
84. High Tea: Eddie Zamora
March 18, 2024 15:15 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Eddie Zamora, Los Angeles-based host, home chef and brand ambassador. Eddie is the creator of TheYUMYUMFoodie, a blog and social platform to share all his numerous culinary explorations and travels. He’s also an amazon TV host, west coast ambassador to Havana Club and host of Kill The Bottle, a podcast that dives into his love for food and travel. In this episode, we discuss: ☑️His love for Spain ☑️Basque ...
83. Kanchan Koya: Culinary Medicine Of Spices
March 13, 2024 14:13 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIf you've been a long-time listener to our podcast, you're aware of the strong connection between flavor and nutrient density. Episodes such as Dan Barber's delve deep into this correlation, underscoring the significance of quality ingredients and our interconnectedness with the environment and one another. Our upcoming guest, Kanchan Koya, is dedicated to helping us lead healthier, more vibrant lives. With a background as a chef and nutrition coach trained at the Institute of Integrat...
82. High Tea: Andy Wang
March 11, 2024 14:35 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Andy Wang, Los Angeles-based freelance journalist with well over a decade's experience covering food, dining, bars, and travel. Andy writes for such publications as Food & Wine, Los Angeles Magazine, Zagat, and Robb Report. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Taste, Observer, Epicurious and Ocean Drive. In this episode, we discuss: ☑️Food is a bigger part...
81. High Tea: Jean Trinh
March 04, 2024 17:05 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Jean Trinh, reporter who writes about food and culture based in Los Angeles. Jean is deeply passionate about and specializes in uncovering stories that look into the communities, cultures, people, and history behind food. She’s been published in outlets like Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, The Washington Post, Eater, and WIRED. In this episode, we discuss: ☑️Passion, survival and...
80. Hot Spot: Pietro Brembilla of Sogno Toscano
February 28, 2024 14:48 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBImagine a picturesque Italian countryside stretching from the coast, adorned with vineyards cascading down hillsides, lush with cypress trees, and iconic architecture evoking a simpler era, all the while, wild birds gracefully dance through the air. It's the epitome of a dream, isn't it? Well, it's more than just a dream—it's the essence of Tuscany, the inspiration behind our next guest's journey. On this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Pietro Brembilla, ...
79. High Tea: Victoire Loup
February 26, 2024 15:32 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Victoire Loup, food critic, culinary consultant and cookbook author based between Los Angeles and Paris. Victoire writes for the Michelin Guide and Le Fooding, a print and digital guide to discover the best of France and has also appeared as a guest judge on several TV shows. She’s been featured in the LA Times, Bon Appetit, Vogue, and Vanity Fair for her expertise in food and Since 2020, she’s published six cookboo...
78. High Tea: Palak Patel
February 19, 2024 16:33 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Palak Patel, Atlanta based chef, traveler and writer. Palak is a classically trained chef, Atlanta Restauranteur and two time Food Network champion winner of Food Network’s famed shows, Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. Palak has also appeared as a guest judge on Food Network’s competition series, Money Hungry. Her style of cooking is greatly influenced by her childhood in India and time spent working in the south of Fr...
77. Jamila Robinson: Food Culture For Everyone
February 14, 2024 13:43 - 1 hour - 56 MBPeople often highlight how food brings us together, yet seldom do we acknowledge its potential to divide us. Our upcoming guest firmly believes in the mantra, "food culture is for everyone," shaping her vision as the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief of Condé Nast's Bon Appétit. In this On The Pass episode, we are joined by Jamila Robinson, a veteran journalist, esteemed leader in food media, and an innovator. Jamila's incredible career has spanned decades, with notable tenures at medi...
76. High Tea: Jacqueline Coleman
February 12, 2024 16:05 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Jacqueline Coleman, Miami based wine and travel writer, judge and wine consultant. I had the pleasure of spending a week with Jacqueline in northern Portugal with our friends at The Fladgate Partnership. For seven years, she's been Miami's only regular wine colunmist, wiriting the monthly “Vino” column for the Biscyane Times. She also contributes to Luxury Guide USA and is the Co-Editor of Wineguide Miami. In...
75. High Tea: Alissa Fitzgerald
February 05, 2024 18:02 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Alisssa Fitzgerald, Brooklyn-based freelance food, travel and spirits writer and chef. Alissa’s wealth of information is rooted in her diverse work and life experiences, ranging from cooking on yachts in Croatia, to working with startups in San Francisco, and spending time in various kitchens throughout Brooklyn. Her passion lies in highlighting individuals dedicated to innovating in the food and drink indus...
74. Adrian Bridge: Innovating Port-to-Tourism
January 31, 2024 12:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBWhen was the last time you indulged in the rich flavors of port wine? Whether it was a festive holiday occasion or an exquisite tasting menu paired with delectable sweet treats, this episode is designed for both seasoned port enthusiasts and those new to the category. The aim here is to encourage everyone to break free from their preconceived notions, explore new drinking experiences, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the birthplace of ports. In our upcoming On The Pass episode, ...
73. High Tea: Jasmine L. Pierce
January 29, 2024 18:06 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBOn This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Jasmine L. Pierce, New York based hospitality publicist, freelance writer and founder of JLP Consulting. Over the last decade Jasmine has worked with notable clients like The Standard Hotels, The Jose Andres Group, Daniel Boulud’s Dinex Group, and beverage brands like Louis XIII and Ten To One Rum to name a few. Jasmine is also a freelance writer with bylines in EBONY Magazine, POPSUGAR and The Zoe Report. In this ...
72. High Tea: Jillian Dara
January 22, 2024 19:42 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBOn This epiosde of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Jillian Dara, a freelance journalist and avid traveler. Jillian's expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives about travel, wine & spirits, and culture. Chances are, you've come across her articles in renowned publications such as Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Vine Pair, Wine Enthusiast, and more. In this episode, we discuss: ☑️Multigenerational travel ☑️Luxury deepens into more experiential travel ☑️ Sob...
71. Hot Spot: Franco Sampogna + Bernardo Silva of FREVO
January 17, 2024 14:59 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with with chef Franco Sampogna and operator Bernardo Silva, co-owners of FREVO, a contemporary French restaurant hidden behind a small art gallery in Greenwich Village, New York—a secret you'd want to share with everyone. The name "Frevo" in Portuguese means "to boil," reflecting not only the shared language of the co-owners but also the vibrant energy of New York City. Originally from Brazil and Portugal respectively, F...
70. Hot Spot: Tolu Eros of Ilé
September 27, 2023 12:17 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOn this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Tolu Eros. Chef Eros is a storyteller, entertainer and African ambassador on a mission to share and explore the wonders of West African food; a food and culture full of life and flavor, just like Eros. Chef’s formative years were spent between Benin City and Lagos, Nigeria, where he learned from his mother, “if food does not have love, you might as well not cook it at all!" It is that love for food and ...
69. Fawn Weaver: Cementing A Legacy
September 06, 2023 13:42 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBYou’ve probably heard the incredible story of Nearest Green, the former slave who taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. If you have, I invite you to dive deeper into the story, the history, the mission and the legacy, guided by Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Grant Sidney, Inc. (GSI), a privately held investment company, which owns Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Uncle Nearest is currently the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U....
68. Gonzo Jimenez: Life Of A Chocolatier
August 16, 2023 13:33 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBHe's been referred to as the real life “Willy Wonka!” Gonzo Jimenez is a celebrated pastry chef, chocolatier and República del Cacao’s North American corporate pastry chef. We believe, if Willy Wonka was real, he would actually want to be Gonzo Jimenez. Gonzo, as he openly says, "had a very blessed start,” originally from Northern Argentina and was raised in a Spanish household surrounded by good food and long family meals. These strong family values helped him find his calling in foo...
67. Hot Spot: Yiming Lin of Literally.Starving
August 03, 2023 14:10 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBOn this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Yiming Lin. He’s the creator and food ethnographer behind Literally.Starving—the highly popular social media platform and human interest food account he started in the summer of 2022 as a means of understanding his personal relationships with food and creating community as a new resident to New York. It's no surprise that in less than a year, Literally.Starving has garnered over 3 million subscribers from around th...
66. Leonor Espinosa and Laura Hernández Espinosa: Colombia’s Mother-Daughter Duo
July 12, 2023 13:52 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBDid you know Colombia is home to 87 indigenous communities and 51,330 species of flora and fauna, which makes it the second-most biodiverse country in the world? Back in April 2023, Gabriel had the pleasure of spending time in Bogotá, Colombia with our next guests: Chef Leonor ‘Leo’ Espinosa and her daughter, the sommelier and drinks alchemist, Laura Hernández Espinosa. Both are the owners and creative visionaries behind the critically-acclaimed and globally recognized restaurant, LEO...
65. Shep Gordon Rerelease: The Man Who Created Celebrity Chefs
June 21, 2023 13:48 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis episode was recorded and released in Feb 2021. Who is Shep Gordon? You’ve probably heard the popular phrase "Chefs Are The New Rockstars" — you can thank Shep for that. He's the visionary who brought chefs like Roger Vergé, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roy Yamaguchi and Daniel Boulud to the mainstream and coined the term “Celebrity Chefs.” Coming from a colorful life as a music manager to artists like Alice Cooper, Luther Vandross, Blondie and Teddy Pendergrass to name a few, ...
64. Sherry Villanueva: The Business of Happiness
June 07, 2023 13:22 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBStarting any business requires your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the space, but to catalyze its success, you also need a mission, vision, and business plan. Our next guest, Sherry Villanueva, was a first-time hospitality entrepreneur, but with a focused vision and mission, she’s been able to successfully grow a multifaceted restaurant and hotel company. The mission is simple: Make people happy. Sherry is the founder and managing partner of Acme Hospitality and proudly serves as ...
63. Hot Spot: Sean MacDonald of Bar Monette
May 17, 2023 12:12 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOn this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with chef and restaurateaur Sean MacDonald. Sean is the chef/owner of Bar Monette—one of LA’s newest and most talked about restaurant openings located in Santa Monica. Sean was named Canada’s best young chef in 2016 by San Pellegrino and through the years, he has since made his mark on Toronto’s fine dining scene. Thanks, in large part, to his lovely wife Monette—for which his newest Santa Monica concept, Bar Monette, is named...
62. Larissa Zimberoff: The Update On Future Foods
May 03, 2023 13:08 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBA little over 2 years ago, we released Season 2 episode 27 titled “The Future of Food and Tech,” featuring journalist and author of “Technically Food”, Larissa Zimberoff. So much has transpired in the last 2 years since the release of this episode and her book, “Technically Food”. Given the lightning-fast pace the food-tech space moves at, it only made sense to have Larissa back on the podcast for a Part 2. It brings us great pleasure to welcome Larissa back to the show to enl...
61. Steve Schwartz: Activating The “Tea Mind”
April 12, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB“Tea mind,” as referenced by Steve Schwartz, is the simple, celebratory act of serving tea and has well-documented, powerful health and wellness benefits on a physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional level. Over the years, researchers have discovered how the ingredients in a cup of tea can lift mood, improve focus, and perhaps even ward off depression and dementia. The combination of this simple act paired with quality ingredients lends itself to a 360 welness experience. Master Tea...
60. Hot Spot: Kristin Olszewski of Nomadica Wine
March 29, 2023 12:28 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOn this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with entrepreneur and sommelier Kristin Olszewski. Kristin is the Founder and CEO of Nomadica Wine—a premium, sustainably sourced canned wine brand that is looking to make waves in the industry, or as they say on the Nomadica website, they are sourcing universally gratifying wines with flavor profiles that are “serious enough for a glass, but vivacious enough to be sipped out of the can.” Kristin earned a degree in susta...
59. Philippe Bongrain: Chocolate With Purpose
March 09, 2023 13:58 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB"Everywhere in the world there are tensions – economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate,” says the great Alain Ducasse—iconic chef, creator, and artisan of living. We couldn’t agree more and believe life is so much better because of chocolate. Chocolate is one of the most beloved foods and ingredients around the world. Almost every culture and society have a passionate love affair with it. There is no limit to the power chocolate has in cultivating emotive reactions, and it often ...
58. Nina Oduro: Amplifying The African Diaspora
February 22, 2023 14:49 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThe journey of an entrepreneur is often layered with numerous challenges and setbacks. It requires a certain level of determination, sacrifice, willingness to learn, and getting used to hearing alot of no’s. Layering on the challenges Black women face in our society adds another element of difficulty. Our next guest speaks to her own entrepreneurial journey as a Black woman, the hurdles she has faced, and her beautiful breakthroughs. Nina Oduro is an entrepreneur, host, social justice ...
57. Hot Spot: Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill
February 01, 2023 14:52 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Charlie Mitchell, chef and co-owner of Clover Hill, a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. Charlie is no stranger to the kitchen. Over the past 9 years, the 30-year-old Detroit native has worked sous chef and executive sous chef positions at Eleven Madison Park, Jônt in DC, Bresca in DC, the Greenwich village neighborhood classic Villanelle, and One White Street in Tribeca. An incredible resume for just under a decade i...
56. Luis Vargas: Purveyors Of Joy
December 21, 2022 14:29 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB“Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.” - Unknown This quote really embodies how Luis Vargas lives his life and runs his business. Luis is one of the worlds premier experiential travel executives and thought leaders. He is Founder and CEO of Modern Adventure, a certified b-corp, climate neutral and award winning travel company based in Portland, Oregon. Luis and the Modern Adventure team, as they say, are purveyors of joy, and believe that...
55. Eddy Cola: Coffee As A Force For Good
December 15, 2022 02:29 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBDid you know, coffee consumption in the United States rose by 14% from January 2021 through January 2022, according to the National Coffee Association? And demand for top-quality coffee like organic and fair-trade is on a roll in every region of the world. Coffee was an important part of my early life for many years, but not for the reasons you may think. I wasn’t a consumer, or even the passionate consumer I am today until 2011. From 2002 - 2009 I was a barista at Starbucks, but never...
54. Daniel Boulud Rerelease: Four Decades of Service
November 21, 2022 13:36 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis epiosde was recorded in Jan 2020 and released in April 2020. Iconic award-winning Chef-Owner and Restaurateur Daniel Boulud discusses the early days in his career, why building a strong corporate culture is important, and how he’s maintained longevity with over 4 decades in the culinary industry. For more information on Daniel Boulud and his team: https://www.danielboulud.com Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielboulud/?hl=en Follow On The Pass...
53. Hot Spot: Chef Pyet DeSpain
June 01, 2022 15:49 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBOn this episode of the Hot Spot series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Chef Pyet DeSpain, a rising culinary talent who hit national notoriety as the recent winner of Gordon Ramsey’s "Next Level Chef" Season 1 on Fox Network. Having grown up on a reservation and a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Pyet collides the cuisine of both her Native American and Mexican heritage. Having won "Next Level Chef" on national TV, she talks about finding a new sense of identity as a spokesp...
52. Gero Fasano: Taking A Family Business Global
May 12, 2022 14:35 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIt all started in 1902 when Vittorio Fasano, an Italian from Milan arrived in São Paulo, Brazil with a dream to open a restaurant. Since then, the Fasano family — the biggest name in Brazilian hospitality for over a century — has built a legendary portfolio that expands over 26 restaurants and 9 hotels across South America and more recently North America. This episode's conversation takes place in person at Fasano Restaurant in New York, the newest addition to the group's roster, with Gero...
51. Sebastien Silvestri: The Next Era In Fine Dining
April 27, 2022 13:46 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBOpening a successful restaurant in New York City is no easy feat, yet famed chef Daniel Boulud has managed to successfully open multiple restaurants in the city and around the world in places like Singapore, London, and Toronto. So how does one man do it all? The answer is The Dinex Group, chef Daniel Boulud's restaurant group — the machine that powers his concepts such as Daniel, Bar Boulud, Le Pavillon, and the newly announced Le Gratin. Our next guest is Sebastien Silvestri, CEO of The ...
50. Elisa Fernandes: Living Her Passion & Purpose
April 13, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 59 MBWhether you're exploring the spirited streets of Rio de Janeiro, laid-back beaches of Bahia, or the ultra stylish neighborhoods of São Paulo, you will get to experience a beautiful range of food, culture, and people across its different regions. São Paulo, the home of today's guest, is an international blend of influences from places such as Japan, Italy, Africa, France, Germany, and Lebanon. You would be remiss if you didn't try the foods from these cultures or explore the different resta...
49. Life Lessons From The Best In Hospitality
March 30, 2022 14:37 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBWe hope you are all enjoying Season 3 thus far and have had the chance to listen to our last few episode with Fulani Chef Fatmata Binta, Chris Jackson & Hélène Seillan of VÉRITÉ wines, and Rafael Shin of Agua Mágica Mezcal. All incredible creative entrepreneurs with valuable wisdom and insight from their personal journeys. This is the last week of March 2022 and our hope for you is the energy and enthusiasm you started the year off with is not only still present, but building momentum....
48. Hot Spot: Rafael Shin of Agua Mágica
March 16, 2022 13:40 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe addition of Mezcal to menus has been on a high rise the last few years, yet it still feels like it’s just the beginning for this complex and storied spirit. Rafael Shin, Founder of Agua Mágica Mezcal, is looking to change how people interact with the sprit by honoring the Oaxacan culture and its people, where almost 90% of all Mezcals' are made. Having grown up in Mexico, Rafael shares personal stories about his introduction to Oaxaca, the first time he ever tried Mezcal, and the sp...
47. Chris Jackson & Hélène Seillan: Two Families, One Legacy
March 02, 2022 17:12 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThe story of our next guests starts with the late Jess Jackson, a monumental visionary and entrepreneur who built a wine empire around Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay — catapulting him into the category as one of northern California's most recognizable self-made billionaires. In the late 1990’s, Mr. Jackson asked Pierre Seillan, a Bordeaux winemaker from France to come to Sonoma, CA to help him realize his dream of creating one of the best wines in the world. Together, th...
46. Fatmata Binta: Food For The Adventurous Diner
February 16, 2022 15:40 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWhat is West African food? You probably didn’t think of traditional Fulani cooking or Fonio, millet, and dawadawa which are a few of the grains, seeds, and locust beans that make up the traditional Fulani diet. Our next guest, helping us kick off Season 3 of On The Pass is chef Fatmata Binta, the mastermind behind the international nomadic restaurant Dine on a Mat, a 5-course Nomadic Dining Experience and Founder of the Fulani Kitchen Foundation. Fatmata, who comes from the Afr...
45. Season 2 Wrap Up w/ Maria Nguyen
December 21, 2021 17:48 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBAs we wrap up Season 2 of On The Pass and close out for the year, Maria Nguyen, Founder of The Art of Plating, Co-Producer of On The Pass, and Creative Director at our creative agency FARE, joins us to help us reflect on the year. For those who don't know, Maria is a thoroughly passionate traveler who is constantly discovering the best people, places, and food that each destination has to offer. It would only be appropriate that Maria and Gabriel talk about their travels in 2021 — wher...
44. Hot Spot: Courtney Boyd Myers of AKUA
November 18, 2021 15:38 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBCultures around the world have been eating sea kelp for centuries, but in some places like America, the concept is quite new. Our next guest in the Hot Spot series is Courtney Boyd Myers, the co-founder and CEO of natural food startup Akua. Her company is known for making delicious and nutritious food products from kelp such as its fan favorite the Kelp burger with a mission to feed the planet sustainability while restoring the health of oceans. Unlike a lot of food tech products, the kelp...
43. Matthew Hofmann: Where Whiskey Meets Agriculture
November 03, 2021 13:38 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThere are only four ingredients needed to produce whiskey, and yet there are endless possibilities that can be expressed. Some put an emphasis on the water while others others focus on the wood with their own specific maturation philosophy, yet few really focus on the quality of whiskey's key ingredient: barley. Majority of whiskey today is produced with commodity barley, but our next guest Matt Hofmann is looking to change this ecosystem by focusing on regionally-grown and shortening ...