DOTJ - Drinking On The Job
DOTJ- 'Drinking On The Job' is a toast to the culture of food, wine and life. It’s like you’re one barstool away from a conversation you can’t stop listening to. Grab a glass before last call.
Episodes
247 episodes since 2018
Episode 253: Brandi Bowles, Co-founder of Boss Molly Bourbon, shares the story of how three women met at a poker table, created a fantastic whiskey and went on to win a Double Gold Medal.
Boss Molly, an old ranching term for a stubborn female mule, embodies the spirit of determination and leadership. She may be a bit bossy, but she gets the job done. If you're tired of chasing elusive Pappy allocations and hunting for Blanton's,...
September 16, 2024
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Episode 253
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44:55
Why are Wellfleet Oysters so wicked good?! Let’s go to the source with two local heroes and talk merrior.
I just finished up another great vacation to my spiritual homeland Wellfleet, Mass. Why are their Oysters in a class by themselves? Let’s do a deep dive and here from two local experts. If you love Oysters, check out Episode 215 with the ...
September 09, 2024
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Episode 253
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30:24
Episode 252: Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine, interviews Jesse Katz from Aperture Cellars. He has learned from the best producers in the world—Pétrus and Screaming Eagle to name a few, and is ready to share his story.
Jesse Katz made himself into one of the most respected wine professionals in California. He was the first winemaker ever to be included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, and has been named a Wine Sp...
August 26, 2024
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Episode 252
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42:25
Episode 251: Guest host Audrey Frick, top wine journalist for Jeb Dunnuck, interviews wine making pioneer Dan Petroski of Massican. Two wine stars under the same sky.
Dan Petroski goes deep on this years' harvest, his love of coffee, football and AI Dan Petroski serving great cocktails in the Metaverse.Logo on to Massican Wines for more info and to purchase wine.
August 19, 2024
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Episode 251
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39:52
Episode 250: Kate Webb is the CEO/Co-Founder of Sun Moon Rising. She’s a Certified Sommelier and Astrology lover, bringing together two ancient arts: astrology and winemaking.
“We are born at a given moment, in a given place and, like vintage years of wine, we have the qualities of the year and of the season of which we are born.- Carl Jung said it, Sun Moon Rising puts it in the bottle. A sommelier, an a...
August 12, 2024
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Episode 250
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35:26
Episode 249: Pascaline Lepeltier is not just a Master Sommelier; she is a globally recognized authority on wine. Beyond her extensive expertise, she truly understands the power of human connection.
Pascaline Lepeltier MS is a powerhouse in the beverage industry, with an impressive array of accomplishments that are too numerous to list here. In addition to her remarkable achievements, she is a partner at Chambers Street Restaurant, where f...
August 05, 2024
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Episode 249
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44:05
Episode 248: Nick Mautone is an Author, Hospitality Guru, and mentor to many—from Gramercy Tavern to the Rainbow Room, he has seen it all.
Nick Mautone’s resume in hospitality speaks for itself. He’s built iconic restaurants from the ground up and created Hospitality Sabermetrics-think Money Ball for Hospitality. More info at:
July 22, 2024
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Episode 248
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49:39
Episode 247: How does a kid from Champagne become the Senior Winemaker at Stags' Leap Winery? It's an incredible, winding journey to one of Napa's most iconic wineries.
The history of the Stags’ Leap Winery goes all the way back to 1872. The original wine Cave was built in 1892. The stories are boundless and the wines are classic Napa. Click below for the deep dive.
July 08, 2024
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Episode 247
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45:55
Episode 246: Two Loire legends, Lise Jousset and Sebastien David, join me to discuss why the Loire Valley continues to offer some of the most incredible wines in the world and still affordable. Chenin Blanc and Cab Franc lovers this is your show.
Bertrand, a former soldier, and Lise, a Parisian sommelier, relocated to Montlouis-sur-Loire in 2003 and now produce some of the region's finest wines. Sébastien David family's estate in St. Nicolas de Bourgueil dates back to 1634, specia...
July 01, 2024
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Episode 246
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49:16
Episode 245: Woody Hambrecht is a third generation farmer and winemaker based in Dry Creek Valley. Woody and his friend Justin Kan decided to launch a family of non-alcoholic wine. What’s the secret to its success? Take a listen.
Woody is an innovator and entrepreneur. He has seen the wine side of the business through multiple lenses. Today he shares his insights and wisdom and why sparkling is the way to go when it comes to non-alcoholic wines.Check out the l...
June 24, 2024
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Episode 245
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49:29
Episode 244:Here’s a secret, LaRina is the best Italian food in New York. Incredible pasta, grass fed beef, whole roasted fish, insane wine list and the service is like a hug from an old friend.
Discover one of New York’s best-kept secrets: LaRina Restaurant. Chef Silvia is one of the few female Italian chefs in NYC and every bite of her pasta is crafted in-house using Italian flour, Visionary Director Luca sets an unmatche...
June 17, 2024
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Episode 244
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23:08
The Redux: The Black Wine Guy Experience Podcast Host MJ Towler joins me to talk wine, race in America and our love of music.
The Black Wine Guy Experience is an essential voice in the podcast world. It's also cool as shit to be known as TBWG. I love his interview style, from Randall Graham to basketball legend JJ Redick and Gary V. It's all here, click t...
June 10, 2024
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Episode 113
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43:38
Episode 243: Kimberly Cavoores is the Wine Director for Family Meal at Blue Hill. Her journey began unconventionally, as a self-educated wine connoisseur who traveled the globe. She reminds us all to embrace the joy of wine and ditch the pretentiousness.
Kimberly’s unconditional desire to self educate lured her across the world to work as a cellar hand in Australia. She then jumped off to Napa to catch one more harvest that year before she landed at Hedges Family Estate in Washington. Countless...
June 03, 2024
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Episode 243
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48:15
Episode 242: Scott Eddy is an Innovator, Trend Setter, Globe Trotter, Entrepreneur and Brand Builder. He lives outside the lines and has a life most people would envy.
Scott Eddy has become the ‘go-to’ digital guy for the travel industry and brand building. After living in Europe and Asia for 17 years, Scott fell in love with several different cultures and recognized the value of creating lasting relationship...
May 27, 2024
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Episode 242
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51:04
Episode 241: SF Chronicle named Laura Brennan Bissell a winemaker to watch for her Inconnu wines. I see a legend in the making. Her new Columbia Gorge wines, Aitia, are about to launch and are stunning. Watch out world. You heard it here first.
I can’t say enough about how special these wines are. Her wines are a beautiful symphony, a perfect poem that captures that moment. I’m just going to use Laura’s own words here. "Just like my life, I wish for my wines to be dist...
May 20, 2024
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Episode 241
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44:37
Episode 240: Dominick Purnomo, owner of Dominick Purnomo restaurant group, wanted to bring a world class wine program to Albany. He’s done that and more. His accolades are too many to list. Albany is in the house!
At 25 years of age, Dominick Purnomo was elected to President of the New York State Restaurant Association, the youngest President in the history of the state organization. Wine Spectator has praised his Wine list since 2004 as a Best of ...
May 13, 2024
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Episode 240
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37:24
Episode 239:From Couture to Head Sommelier at Michelin-starred Marea, Liz Nicholson embodies hospitality, she now owns Frankly Wine & Spirit Shop and the remarkable wine bar Della’s. Let’s start at the beginning.
If you want to check out one of the best Wine Bar’s in NYC, you must stop by Della’s. This jewel box is as good as it gets for real wine lovers AND you can always pop next door to Frankly Wine & Spirit Shop and grab a bottle for the w...
May 06, 2024
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Episode 239
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40:38
Top pick:New York Times wine critic, Eric Asimov, reminisces about his famous '$25 And Under' column, the death threats he received and the gritty nineties.
Eric Asimov has been the chief wine critic of The New York Times since 2004. He’s been writing about wine, food and restaurants for The Times for more than 30 years. His column is a must follow if you love wine.
April 29, 2024
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Episode 76
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46:38
Episode 238: Guest host Mr Pete steps in and interviews Ken Dashow, a disc jockey at New York City's WAXQ "Q104.3" classic rock radio station. We got some stories to tell.
It’s all here...Drinking, Paul McCartney, Golf..MacGowan. Ken Dashow has written several plays, a collection of which was published by Dramatists Play Ser...
April 22, 2024
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Episode 238
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38:51
Redux: Brewmaster Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery gives us a Master Class on Brewing and fermentation.
Garrett Oliver is the founding board chair launching a scholarship fund for minority brewers. The scholarship will award people of color to attend technical courses and become industry leaders. Check out the website for the fu...
April 15, 2024
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Episode 19
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Episode 237: Director of Sales Georgy Zaydenman explains why Empirical Spirits is a Flavor Company and making some of the most creative spirits in the world!
Empirical Flavor Company meticulously sources the finest ingredients, from Kogi-based distillate to Sorghum, Oaxacan chilis, plum stones, marigold kombucha, fig leaves, and beyond. Their recent collaboration with Doritos, known as Empirical Dor...
April 08, 2024
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Episode 237
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39:16
Episode 236: Stephen Kurpinsky is the US Brand Ambassador for Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur. Your search too make the best Espresso Martini is over and your Cold Brew gets taken to another level!
Mr Black are coffee roasters, craft distillers and producers of the world’s leading coffee liqueur. Launched in 2013 by co-founders Philip Moore and Tom Baker, Mr Black is on a mission to take craft coffee into the night. See why this brand is ...
April 01, 2024
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Episode 236
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Episode 235: Actor, musician and poet Ciarán Tyrrell discusses his deep Irish roots and his success at being the General Manager of the legendary Blue Ribbon Restaurant Group.
Ciarán Tyrrell is the proud son of Seán Tyrrell, on his passing the President of Ireland Michael Higgins said: It is with sadness that I have learned of the passing of Seán Tyrrell, one of our finest, most talented, original and creative trouba...
March 25, 2024
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Episode 234: Guinness is my favorite pint, few people know the history. On December 31st, 1759 Arthur Guinness signed a Nine Thousand Year lease on St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. Arthur Guinness was a philanthropist, an innovator and entrepreneur.
Arthur Guinness felt it was important to give back to the city that hosts the brewery. In the 1800s, the Guinness family contributed to the restoration of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. St. Stephen’s Green, a private green reserved for the ...
March 11, 2024
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Episode 233: Can you help save the planet one cork at a time, help low-income populations transform our cities? Allison Scollar believes so, and that’s why she is a Board Member at RETI Center. Raise a glass, save the cork. Climate, Community, Justice.
Reti Center, located in Red Hook Brooklyn, is a model for how coastal cities can combine environmental justice, social responsibility, and innovative design to adapt to a changing climate. Donate your time, your dollars, or just ...
March 04, 2024
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