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Quitting Toronto to Build a Niagara Vineyard from Scratch — Corey Mio of Mio Vineyard
What happens when you leave Toronto, buy a neglected 17-acre farm in Niagara wine country, and plant a vineyard — with no formal training in viticulture or winemaking?In this episode, I sit down with…
Matt Palynchuk — Raton Laveur, The Hardest Bar in Toronto to Find (and Get Into)
What happens when a wine pop-up in a laneway quietly becomes one of Toronto's most talked-about (and hardest to find) wine experiences?In this episode, I sit down with Matt Palynchuk — Wine Director…
Quentin Meloff — Food Media Is Dying (Here’s Who’s Replacing It)
Restaurant-industry veteran Quentin Meloff (@quentinmeloff) shares how he went from working in some of Toronto's best restaurants — Alo, Aloette, Bar Isabel, Richmond Station — to creating viral food…
James Li — From Beijing Lawyer to Canada’s Best Young Sommelier
In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I sit down with James Li, the recently crowned Best Young Sommelier of Canada and Assistant General Manager at DaNico, a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant…
Patrick Habchi — Wine List Psychology and the Art of Pairing at George Restaurant
In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Habchi, Wine Director at George Restaurant in Toronto — Michelin Recommended restaurant and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner.We talk about building…
Faye MacLachlan - Inside Langdon Hall’s Award-Winning Wine Program and a Career in Wine
In this episode, I sit down with Faye MacLachlan, Wine Director and Restaurant General Manager at Langdon Hall and the 2025 Michelin Guide Toronto Sommelier of the Year.Faye shares lessons from…
Christian Perreault Hamel – Winning Best Sommelier of Ontario and Building Harbour 60’s 3,600 SKU Wine List
In this episode, I sit down with Christian Perreault Hamel, Best Sommelier of Ontario, Wine Director at Harbour 60, and owner of Pelican Wine Imports. At Harbour 60, Christian oversees one of the…
Fabienne Dourdon - Leaving Paris to Take Over the Family Champagne Estate
In this episode, I sit down with Fabienne Dourdon, a Champagne grower whose family has farmed vines in the Marne Valley since 1812. She shares the family’s journey from selling 100% of their grapes…
Eric Chong — Opening aKin, Toronto’s Newest Michelin-Starred Restaurant
In this episode, I sit down with Chef Eric Chong to discusses the intense journey of opening his Michelin-starred restaurant, aKin. Initially trained as a chemical engineer, Eric's true passion for…
Jeremiah Tomas - From Line Cook at 17 to Michelin-Starred GM & Beverage Director at The Pine
In this episode, I sit down with Jeremiah Thomas, General Manager at The Pine in Creemore (1 Michelin Star), to explore a career built from the ground up in wine, hospitality, and fine…
Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson – Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Canada’s Best Restaurant and the Power of Unconventional Thinking
In this episode of Tasting Notes Toronto, I interview Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson, co-owners of the acclaimed Restaurant Pearl Morissette. They discuss their journeys into hospitality, the…
Julie Garton – Crafting World-Class Wine Lists and Building a Career in Hospitality
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 from studying film…
Scott Vivian and Nate Middleton — Beast Pizza, An Open Door to Creativity, and Fine Dining in a Pizzeria
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, the inspiration and…
Celia Méndez — From Tenerife to Canary Counter, Toronto’s Newest Wine Bar
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 in a small…
Josh Correa — Archive Wine Bar, Honest Wines, and Building a List for Everyone
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 wine bar inspired…
Ben Plisky-Somers — Opening Bossanova, Ontario’s First Wine & Beer Shop
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 first shop…
Tim Kirk — Clonakilla, Creating An Icon and the Sacred Side of Winemaking
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 once hailed as "one…
Ryan Donovan - Opening Richmond Station, Why Ingredients are Key, and Work-Life Balance in Hospitality
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 into what it takes…
Ian Stoddart — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar
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 to create the…
Robert Luo — Crafting a World-Class Wine Program at Canada’s Best Restaurant
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 restaurants around…
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