iSante Magazine Resources Section

iSante Podcast for April 14, 2008

Hosted by Karla Guererri. This week, a summary of the news, a sustainability sighting - The Lodi Rules program and a review of Beemster Cheese by associate editor Emily Gold. Download the audio podcast

iSante Podcast for April 7, 2008

Hosted by Karla Guererri. This week, a summary of the news, a sustainability sighting - Tosca Grille in Troy, NY and a review of Laboratorio del Gelato by associate editor Emily Gold. Download the audio podcast

iSante Podcast - March 31, 2008

Hosted by Karla Guererri. This week, a summary of the news, a sustainability sighting - Rick Moonen's RM Seafood and a review of Paciugo gelato by associate editor Emily Gold. Download the audio podcast

iSante Podcast - March 24, 2008

Hosted by Karla Guererri. This week, a summary of the news, and a review of Sailor Mediterranean sea salts by associate editor Emily Gold. Download the audio podcast

iSante Podcast for March 17, 2007

Karla Guererri summarizes the news and interviews Emiliano De Laurentiis, iSanté's publisher, about the International Restaurant and Foodservice Show of New York. Download the audio podcast

iSante Podcast for March 3, 2008

News headlines plus another sustainability sighting this week - Acorn House in London England. Also, diners perceive the reservation as an oral contract! Download the audio podcast

iSante Podcast for February 25, 2008

The new and revised iSanté podcast by Karla Guererri is bringing you some of the latest issues and stories from the culinary world. This week our sustainability radar shows you how a restaurant is using discarded oyster shells to slow erosion! Also we celebrate Black history month with a tribute to the historical contributions of African Americans to the industry. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for February 18, 2008

This week on the iSanté podcast: Management • Relaix & Chateaux Opens First Maison in North America • Fitch Ratings: 2008 Tough Year for Restaurants Food • Study: Almonds Favorite Among Foodservice Professionals • New Veal Cuts Introduced Wine • Wine-Industry Ownership Shake Up Expected • Wine Internet Television Network Announced Spirits • Swedish Vodka's medieval roots We have a drink recipe and a tip from Jon Coppedge, Product Consultant, Central Restaurant Products Download the audio podcast

iSante News for February 11, 2008

This week on the iSanté podcast: Management • National Restaurant Association Announces the winners of the Kitchens innovations Awards Food • Congress Pushes for Tougher Food Inspections • Five Denver Chefs Head to James Beard House Wine • Diageo Purchases Alameda Winery • Wine Organization Launches Green Certification Effort • Beringer Appoints New Winemaker Spirits • Jim Beam Bourbon Celebrates Eleven Millionth Barrel • Diageo and Nolet Form 50/50 Company for Ketel One Distribution National Restaurant Association Announces the winners of the kitchen innovations awards Beefsteak is Back! Wait a Minute, it never went away! Download the audio podcast

iSante News Podcast for February 4, 2008

This week on the iSante news podcast: Management • Study Finds Wine Price Influences Perception • Establishments Begin Billing Employees for Credit Card Tips • iSanté Launches New Service Page Food • Hershey Raises Confectionery Prices Wine • Chinese Company Purchases Bordeaux Estate • Seattle Restaurant Announces Wine Contest Winners • Power Cuts May Affect South African Harvest Spirits • Shandy Brand Receives TTB Approval We have a dessert recipe this week for Turtle Cake ( and no, it does not involve any endangered species) , and we have a tip that sounds a little like chemistry lab advice. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for January 28, 2008

This week on iSanté: Management • CIA Offers Courses in New York City & in San Antonio • Three Cheers: Portland Hotel Takes Top Honors Food • NECI Chef Receives Certification Wine • Wine Industry Fastest-Growing Agricultural Sector in Washington • Wine Industry Moves Aggressively on Carbon Footprint Spirits • Jameson Announces Limited-Edition Release • Virginia Mixed-Alcohol Ban Reviewed We have a drink recipe this week, and a wine cellar tip. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for January 21, 2008

This week: Management • Zagat Company Up for Sale Food • Taiwanese Exports Expected to Grow • Cloned Animals Will Not be Labeled as Organic • Gallo Announces Third Year of Artisanal-Products Awards • Create a Campfire Classic Wine • Australian Vintner Dies in On-Site Explosion • Is Iowa the Next California? We have a cocktail recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for January 14, 2008

This week on the iSanté podcast: In Management • Chefs Trained in Traditional Chinese Cuisine Becoming Rare • Obama Receives Culinary Workers' Endorsement • ACF Appoints Certification Commission Chair In Food • Sushi Highlighted as Source of Mercury • California Orange Growers Rebound from 2007 Slouch In Wine • Wine Prices Expected to Increase This Year • Kremstal Receives DAC Designation • Constellation Announces New Business Structure • Meritage Association Celebrates Anniversary In Spirits • Brown Forman to Discontinue Import of Certain Spirits This week we have a cocktail recipe for you and a management tip. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for January 7, 2008

This week on the iSanté podcast: In Management • Restaurant Index Hits Four-Year Low In Food • FDA to Approve Cloned Livestock for Consumption • Third Annual Cavit Gourmet Pizza Classic Announced • Growers Say Snow Caused Little Damage to Citrus Crop In Wine • Wine Consumption On the Rise in the United States • 2008 Looking Dour for Australian Wine Industry In Spirits • Is Beer Regaining Ground Against Spirits? • Beverage Competition Announces Winners, Including Several Spirits Categories Download the audio podcast

This week: Management * Sales Increase Expected in 2008 * Relais & Châteaux Announces New Members Food * Foods from Spain’s Tenth Annual Recipe Contest Crowns Most Creative Tapas Chefs Wine * South African Wine Exports on the Rise Spirits * New Book Release: Imbibe! By David Wondrich Download the audio podcast

iSante News for December 10, 2007

This week on the iSanté podcast: Management * Lowest-Priced Wine and Spirits Pours Found in Midwest * More Restaurants Using Web Marketing Food * Gourmet Growth Wine * 2007 Long Island and Washington Harvests Cause Winemakers to Smile * Proposed AVA Changes Rub Vintners the Wrong Way * Use of GM Yeast Banned in South African Winemaking Spirits * US-Made Absinthe Available Again Download the audio podcast

iSante News for December 3, 2007

This week: In Management • Study Concludes Guests Prefer Reservations • Antitrust Action Filed Against POS Provider • Consumers Cut Back on Eating Out In Food • Deadline for Comments on Handling Regulations for Leafy Greens In Wine • EU Struggles with Wine-Industry Changes In Spirits • Grand Marnier and Navan to Host Mixology Summit This week we have a drink recipe for you and a management tip. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for November 19, 2007

This week: In Management • More Diners Moving Toward "Flexitarian" Diet • New Web Site to Aid in Equipment Purchasing In Wine • Constellation Buys Several Premium Wine Labels • California's Vintners Praise 2007 Wine-Grape Harvest In Spirits • 2007 Iron Bartender Competition Winning Recipe Announced • Grand Marnier and Navan to Host Mixology Summit • Don't miss the latest in spirits and libations. Subscribe to Steve Olson's blog on iSantemagazine.com. We also have a recipe and a food tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for November 12, 2007

This week: In Management • National Food Safety Certification for Restaurants Announced • LA INC. and American Express Team-Up for dineLA • Online Tool Helps Restaurants "Face the Fats" In Food • FDA to Focus on Riskiest Foods In Wine • Champagne Region May Grow In Spirits • Bacardi Finalizes Land Purchase in Central Scotland • iSanté launches the Spirits & Libations Blog with Steven Olson (aka wine geek) We also have a recipe and a wine-selling tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for November 5, 2007

This week: In Management • Women Chefs & Restaurateurs Announces New President • The Millennial Generation Taps into Vino In Food • Mercury Levels Prompt New Warnings and Lawsuit in Florida • Advocates Ask Organic Standards Board Not to Weaken Rules In Wine • ZD Wines Founder Dies • EU Wine Industry Urged to Switch Focus • What Will Changing Bordeaux Exports Mean for US Market? We also have a recipe and a tea tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for October 29, 2007

This week: In Management • Pennsylvania County May Levy Pour Tax on Alcoholic Drinks In Food • Senators Urge Lifting of Sugar Protections • Black-Colored Foods Growing in Popularity In Wine • Wine Critic Accused of Being Too "Cosy" with Growers • Wine Industry Looks for Cheaper Oak-Flavor Options • California Wine Companies Mobilize to Raise Funds for Fire Victims In Spirits • Finalists Chosen in 2007 Iron Bartender Competition We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for October 22, 2007

This week: In Management • James Beard Foundation Chairwoman Resigns Position Early • US Senate Approves Extension to H2B Returning Worker Program Provision In Food • Grass-Feeding Farmers Face Slow Production • Food Miles' Effect on Global Warming Questioned In Wine • New Law Looks to Preserve Paso Robles Wine Industry • New Wave of Buyouts Hits Wine Industry In Spirits • Codorniu Group Acquires AV Imports, Makes New Appointments • Wild Turkey Bourbon Announces Distillery Expansion We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for October 15, 2007

This week: In Management • Beer Laws in Pennsylvania May be Easing • California Restaurants Want Relief from Ban on Valet Service Fee • Judge Blocks Bid to Curb Hiring of Illegal Immigrants In Food • Wisconsin Cheesemaker Earns Food Alliance Certificate for Social and Environmental Performance • Organic Coffee Market Grows in 2006 In Wine • Toro Wines Gain Strength • Constellation Plans More Luxury South African Wines for United States In Spirits • SABMiller and Molson Coors Announce U.S. Joint Venture We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for October 8, 2007

This week: In Management • Chef-Led Non-Profit Announces Scholarship Winners • Future of Source of Foreign Workers Bleak In Food • Philadelphia New Foie Gras Battleground In Wine • New "Atlantic" French Wine Revealed We also have a recipe and a food tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for September 17, 2007

This week: In Management Initiative to Support US Troops Overseas Announced Study: Full-Spectrum Lighting Does Not Affect Restaurant Sales In Food New Study on Mozzarella Alternative Released New Technology May Improve Tortilla Quality USDA Releases Latest Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates Report In Wine US Distributor Announced for HdV Wines Weather Causes Early Harvest of Beaujolais Nouveau Grapes Changes Made to Wine Processing Regulations We also have a recipe and a wine tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for September 10, 2007

This week: In Management • Credit Card Safety Tools • September is National Food Safety Education Month In Food • Scientists: Probiotics May Make Safer Pork Products In Wine • Ninety Million Wine Bottles to Go Lightweight • Expert Calls for New Zealand Wineries to Diversify We also have a recipe and a food tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for September 3, 2007

This week: In Management * Industry Performance Index Declined in July In Food * Wheat Prices on the Rise * Maine Lobstermen Protest Prices * Algae Threatens New England Fish In Wine * Napa Faces New Pest Threats * First Grapevine Genome May Allow for Improved Breeding In Spirits * Beer Prices on the Rise * Beer and Whiskey Authority Jackson Passes Away We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante for August 27, 2007

This week: In Management 2008 Webbys Seek Best Restaurant Sites Americans Love Pizza Zagat Launches Mobile Web Site In Food Coffee Houses Leading Industry Growth In Wine New Zealand and France Boast Increased Wine Exports Push Comes to Give Half Bottles Respect We also have a recipe and a food tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for August 20, 2007

This week: In Management • Gallup Reveals What American Adults are Drinking • Enrollment in Pastry Classes Increases In Food • Producer Makes it Possible to Buy High-End Chocolate Online In Wine • Study: California Wines under $40 Most Popular in US Restaurants In Spirits • Craft Beers Post Double-Digit Growth • Follow-Up: New York Governor Passes New Alcohol Law We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for August 13, 2007

This is the weekly restaurant news from iSante, the premier online eZine for restaurant professionals. iSanté provides the latest eKnowledge for restaurant professionals covering management, food, wine, and spirits. In Management • Demand for Takeout Increasing In Food • Controversial Almond Treatment Faces Delay • Restaurants Serving 'Faux Gras' In Wine • Spanish Winemakers Head for the Hills • Industry Speaks Out Against High-Alcohol Wines In Spirits • US Senate Declares September "National Bourbon Heritage Month" We also have a recipe and a food tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante for August 6, 2007

This is the weekly restaurant news from iSante, the premier online eZine for restaurant professionals. iSanté provides the latest eKnowledge for restaurant professionals covering management, food, wine, and spirits. This Week In Management • New Program to Aid Seafood Buyers In Food • Peanuts Explored for Biodiesel Use In Wine • Wine Labels Soon May Require Facts Panel • Australian Scientists Find Root of Wine's Peppery Aroma • Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Sold In Spirits • Demand for Cognac Expected to Rise • Bacardi Invests Millions in Scotch Brands Also on iSante this week, a recipe and a management tip. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for July 30, 2007

This is the weekly restaurant news from iSante, the premier online eZine for restaurant professionals. iSanté provides the latest eKnowledge for restaurant professionals covering management, food, wine, and spirits. This week: In Management • Animal Welfare Association Targets California Restaurants In Food • Jumbo Squid Threaten California's Commercial Fishing Industry • North Carolina Researcher Develops Allergen-Free Peanut Process • New Report Estimates Global Aquaculture Market for 2009 In Wine • Constellation Plans $47 Million Investment in Niagara Winery • Michigan Wine Producers Seek More Land In Spirits • Beer Cocktails Hitting US Bars • New Australian and New Zealand Brewer Association Formed We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for July 23, 2007

This is the weekly restaurant news from iSante, the premier online eZine for restaurant professionals. iSanté provides the latest eKnowledge for restaurant professionals covering management, food, wine, and spirits. This week: In Management • National Restaurant Association Appoints New President and CEO • Restaurant Workers Average Most Drug Use In Food • New Non-Calorie Sweetener from Paraguay Making Waves • New Panel for Food Safety Announced In Wine • Rosé Wines Making a Comeback • New Wine Threat 'Worse than Phylloxera' • Italy to See Earliest Grape Harvest in 30 Years In Spirits • Artisanal Spirits Next Big Trend We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for July 16, 2007

This is the weekly restaurant news from iSante, the premier online eZine for restaurant professionals. iSanté provides the latest eKnowledge for restaurant professionals covering management, food, wine, and spirits. This week: In Management • NYC Lawmaker Moves to Ban Styrofoam • American Academy of Chefs Appoints National Chair and Vice Chair In Food • Survey Finds Out What Kind of Chocolate Americans Love • Donate to Charity By Completing Survey In Wine • Breaking-Down Wine Tasting • Washington State Wine and Culinary Center Plans Re-Vamped In Spirits • Knappogue Castle Whiskey Releases Latest Vintage • Adams Publishes 2007 Liquor Handbook We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

iSante News for July 9, 2007

This is the weekly restaurant news from iSante, the premier online eZine for restaurant professionals. iSanté provides the latest eKnowledge for restaurant professionals covering management, food, wine, and spirits. This week: In Management • Cornell Roundtable Considers Customer Feedback In Food • Wine Marinades Strong Antimicrobial Agents • Despite Law, Food Labels Lack Declaration of Origin • New Chinese Food Standards Unveiled In Wine • Australian Wineries to Begin Brewing Beer • EU Farm Commission Reveals Overhaul Plan In Spirits • Several Spirits-Related Laws Passed Throughout the Country • Pernod Sells US Distillery • Apple Vodka May Soon be Available in New York We also have a recipe and a management tip for you. Download the audio podcast

Am Interview with David Glancy of the Professional Culinary Institute

David Glancy holds the title of Master Sommelier from the London based Court of Master Sommeliers, a distinction shared by only 142 people worldwide and just 76 in the US. In addition, Mr. Glancy is a member of the Society of Wine Educators based in Washington D.C. and holds the 2003 Wine Appreciation Guild Award. He has been involved with the hospitality business for 20 years, writing, teaching, managing, and currently, David is the Wine Department Chair at the Professional Culinary Institute. We interviewed David about the Master Sommelier credential that is offered at PCI and how it is unique in the industry. Download the audio podcast

An Interview With Dellie Rex from The New England Culinary Institute

Listen to a talk with a leading wine educator about promising new course developments in beverage studies at the New England Culinary Institute. Will others follow? Download the audio podcast

Karla Guererri Interviews Aléxandros Magapanos, the Self-Described Greek Wine Typicist

Aléxandros Megapanos is a singular character in the Greek wine industry. He has a sharp wit, a brutally funny, sometimes pointed, sense of humor and a casual demeanor that belies the intensity of his passion for what he does. Megapanos has the right to claim a real interest in capturing varietal essence. He is a self-described typicist. "My goal," he says, "is not to make good wine, but to make typical [varietally true] wine." Megapanos' vineyards lie in Attika, the largest wine production of Greece, where cultivating of vines is a heritage from the ancient times. Wines from Megapanos Winery are imported by Wonderful Ethnic. Wonderful Ethnic may be reached at 212-683-5021 or e-mail george@wonderfulethnic.com Download the audio podcast

Karla Guererri Interviews Kathy Minckler about Fraudulent Wines

We recently reported on the incidence of fraudulent wines that the FBI is investigating. Kathy Minckler, marketing director of The Wine Trust, a private collection of fine Bordeaux, talks to iSanté corrspondent Karla Guererri about what wine collectors can do to protect themselves against fraud when purchasing fine wines. Download the audio podcast

iSante interviews Fiachra O'Shaughnessy

We interview Fiachra O'Shaughnessy about O'Reilly's Holy Grail Restaurant. Download the audio podcast

iSante interviews Tim Mondavi about Continuum

iSante Interviews brings you leaders in the world of food, wine, and spirits. Today we interview Tim Mondavi, Robert Mondavi's youngest son and principle player in the newest Mondavi-family wine business, Continuum. Get the scoop on this new venture and what it can mean for your restaurant. Download the audio podcast

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