Eat Sip Go Podcast

Elliot Kallen (Host) and Coming Alive Podcast Production (Producer)
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Eat Sip Go is where great food, wine, and travel stories come to life. Hosted by Elliot Kallen, each episode brings you conversations with the people behind the experiences we love, from winemakers, chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality experts to travel insiders, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers. Hear the stories behind the bottle, the restaurant, and the destination, discover new places worth experiencing, and get an inside look at the people shaping the worlds of food, wine, and travel. Whether you're planning your next trip, looking for a great bottle or restaurant, or simply love discovering the stories behind memorable experiences, Eat Sip Go invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.

  1. 4h ago

    How California Wine Country Changed Our Taste

    How do two people with very different tastes end up sharing a table in California wine country? In the first episode of our new bonus series, Two Tastes, One Table, Elliot and Tammy Kallen revisit the meals, trips, and first sips that shaped their tastes. From Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and family cooking in New Jersey to Tammy’s first winery visit and Elliot’s overflowing wine cellar, this is the story behind Eat Sip Go.  Check back at 9:45 PM EST/6:45 PM PST for the audio release! “I really fell in love with their Chardonnay.” — Tammy Chapters to Follow Along: 00:00 Tammy’s first taste of Chardonnay 00:20 Meet Elliot and Tammy Kallen 02:37 Elliot’s European roots and his mother’s cooking 03:33 Tammy’s Midwest upbringing and comfort foods 04:41 How living in Northern California changed their cooking 08:21 Family vacations, Hawaii, and how travel changes with age 11:20 From sweet white wines to new favorites 12:49 The winery visit that changed Tammy’s palate 13:27 The neighbor who introduced Elliot to red wine 14:31 Banff and Lake Louise 15:16 Where to find Eat Sip Go and what’s next “I buy more wine than we drink.” — Elliot Key Topics and Takeaways 🎙️ How two regional upbringings shaped what Elliot and Tammy grew up eating and what they cook today. 🎙️ How moving west changed their tastes and what they put on the table. 🎙️ How time, budgets, and family priorities shape the trips you take. 🎙️ Why one winery visit changed how Tammy thought about wine. 🎙️ What listeners can expect from Eat Sip Go, from ideas for meals at home to inspiration for their next trip. Eat Sip Go | Two Tastes, One Table | Episode 01 Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week. Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

  2. 6h ago ·  Video

    How California Wine Country Changed Our Taste

    How do two people with very different tastes end up sharing a table in California wine country? In the first episode of our new bonus series, Two Tastes, One Table, Elliot and Tammy Kallen revisit the meals, trips, and first sips that shaped their tastes. From Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and family cooking in New Jersey to Tammy’s first winery visit and Elliot’s overflowing wine cellar, this is the story behind Eat Sip Go.  Check back at 9:45 PM EST/6:45 PM PST for the audio release! “I really fell in love with their Chardonnay.” — Tammy Chapters to Follow Along: 00:00 Tammy’s first taste of winery Chardonnay 00:20 Meet Elliot and Tammy 02:46 European roots and Elliot’s family cooking 03:41 Growing up on comfort food in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 06:26 SPAM, Velveeta, and brisket at the family table 07:40 How California changed the way they eat 08:59 Family vacations, Hawaii, and how travel changes over time 11:08 Who Eat Sip Go is for 12:03 What they drank before California wine country 13:43 Tammy’s first winery visit 14:45 Elliot’s overflowing wine cellar 15:32 Banff, Lake Louise, and what’s next “I buy more wine than we drink.” — Elliot Key Topics and Takeaways 🎙️ How two regional upbringings shaped what Elliot and Tammy grew up eating and what they cook today. 🎙️ How moving west changed their tastes and what they put on the table. 🎙️ How time, budgets, and family priorities shape the trips you take. 🎙️ Why one winery visit changed how Tammy thought about wine. 🎙️ What listeners can expect from Eat Sip Go, from ideas for meals at home to inspiration for their next trip. Eat Sip Go | Two Tastes, One Table | Episode 01 Check back at 9:45 PM EST/6:45 PST for the audio release! Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

  3. Nov 6

    The Hidden Wine Country Stay That Beats Another Hotel or B&B

    In this episode, Elliot interviews Oceanna "Oce" Ingram about Wilson Artisan Lodges, wine country travel, and the unique experiences offered in Sonoma County. They explore the connection between wine, lodging, and creating memorable wine country visits. “Wine country isn’t just somewhere to taste wine—it’s somewhere to wake up among the vines.” Chapters to Follow Along: 00:00 Introduction to Wilson Artisan Lodges and Sonoma County 01:38 Meet Oce  and the Artisan Lodges Brand 03:04 The Significance of Dry Creek Valley and Zinfandel 04:20 Wilson's Land Ownership and Estate-Grown Grapes 05:41 The Experience of Staying on Vineyards and Estates 08:02 Fires, Resilience, and Staying at Wilson Properties 09:25 The Full Experience: Lodging and Wine Tasting 11:02 Membership Benefits and Exclusive Lodging Offers 13:00 Diverse Lodging Options in Sonoma: From Vineyards to Downtown Inns 15:01 Weddings, Events, and Large Group Stays at Kenneth Carl Estate 17:13 Personalities and Preferences in Wine Tasting 20:21 How to Book and Contact Wilson Artisan Lodges "Everyone has their own palette, and that's okay" More Key Topics: *The significance of Sonoma County and Dry Creek Valley *The variety of wines produced *The integration of lodging and wine tasting experiences *Unique properties and estates for different guest preferences *The importance of personalized wine experiences and hospitality *The role of land ownership and estate-grown grapes in quality Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

  4. Nov 6 ·  Video

    The Hidden Wine Country Stay That Beats Another Hotel or B&B

    In this episode, Elliot interviews Oceanna "Oce" Ingram about Wilson Artisan Lodges, wine country travel, and the unique experiences offered in Sonoma County. They explore the connection between wine, lodging, and creating memorable wine country visits. “Wine country isn’t just somewhere to taste wine—it’s somewhere to wake up among the vines.” Chapters to Follow Along: -Introduction to Wilson Artisan Lodges and Sonoma County -Meet Oce  and the Artisan Lodges Brand -The Significance of Dry Creek Valley and Zinfandel -Wilson's Land Ownership and Estate-Grown Grapes -The Experience of Staying on Vineyards and Estates -Fires, Resilience, and Staying at Wilson Properties -The Full Experience: Lodging and Wine Tasting -Membership Benefits and Exclusive Lodging Offers -Diverse Lodging Options in Sonoma: From Vineyards to Downtown Inns -Weddings, Events, and Large Group Stays at Kenneth Carl Estate -Personalities and Preferences in Wine Tasting -How to Book and Contact Wilson Artisan Lodges "Everyone has their own palette, and that's okay" More Key Topics: *The significance of Sonoma County and Dry Creek Valley *The variety of wines produced *The integration of lodging and wine tasting experiences *Unique properties and estates for different guest preferences *The importance of personalized wine experiences and hospitality *The role of land ownership and estate-grown grapes in quality Enjoy the show, your next travel, food, and wine experience. Share this episode with someone you know needs to hear that. Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

  5. Nov 5

    The Hidden Wine Country Stay That Beats Another Hotel or B&B: Preview

    In this episode, Elliot interviews Oceanna "Oce" Ingram about Wilson Artisan Lodges, wine country travel, and the unique experiences offered in Sonoma County. They explore the connection between wine, lodging, and creating memorable wine country visits. “Wine country isn’t just somewhere to taste wine—it’s somewhere to wake up among the vines.” We are excited to see you tomorrow for the full show! Until then, enjoy your wine, food, and travel! Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

  6. Oct 30

    What Decades of Winemaking Taught Him

    Winemaker Bob Cabral joins host Elliot  to discuss his decades of winemaking in Sonoma County, the vineyard relationships and cellar choices behind his wines, and how he designs a welcoming tasting experience at the Backstage Lounge. He explains his approach to Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir, including native yeast, restrained oak influence, food pairing, and the value of aging wines. Follow Along: 00:00 Native yeast, complexity, and the episode’s wine focus 02:02 Bob Cabral’s path from Lodi to Sonoma County 04:28 A relaxed tasting room built around hospitality 07:17 Working with generational growers, sustainable farming, and caring for the land 10:23 Chardonnay choices: native yeast, restrained oak, and freshness 13:36 Why Chardonnay can age beautifully 16:02 Food pairings for Chardonnay and dry Riesling 17:12 Wildflower Riesling and concrete fermentation 20:21 What makes Pinot Noir versatile and distinctive 21:16 Whole-cluster Pinot Noir, oak, and bottle aging 22:20 Concentration and elegance over excessive extraction 24:26 Planning a visit to the Backstage Lounge "Make wines that go well with food" Episode Overview + More key Topics: 🍷Bob Cabral traces his path from Lodi and Fresno State to Sonoma County, where he has focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 🍷The Backstage Lounge is designed as a relaxed, living-room-style tasting, pairing a flight of four to seven wines with conversation and music chosen around guests’ preferences. 🍷Cabral describes his Sonoma Coast Chardonnay approach: gentle pressing, limited new oak, native yeast, and restrained intervention to preserve site character. 🍷His dry Riesling, called Wildflower, is fermented in concrete and offers mineral, saline, citrus, and floral qualities; he suggests it with spicy food and rich dishes. 🍷He sees Pinot Noir as versatile at the table, pairing with foods from beef and lamb to salmon, and favors wines that complement rather than overpower food. 🍷Cabral explains that his goal is to express vineyard character rather than force Pinot Noir into the tannic profile of varieties such as Cabernet. Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

  7. Oct 30 ·  Video

    What Decades of Winemaking Taught Him

    Winemaker Bob Cabral joins host Elliot  to discuss his decades of winemaking in Sonoma County, the vineyard relationships and cellar choices behind his wines, and how he designs a welcoming tasting experience at the Backstage Lounge. He explains his approach to Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir, including native yeast, restrained oak influence, food pairing, and the value of aging wines. "Make wines that go well with food" Episode Overview + More key Topics: 🍷Bob Cabral traces his path from Lodi and Fresno State to Sonoma County, where he has focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 🍷The Backstage Lounge is designed as a relaxed, living-room-style tasting, pairing a flight of four to seven wines with conversation and music chosen around guests’ preferences. 🍷Cabral describes his Sonoma Coast Chardonnay approach: gentle pressing, limited new oak, native yeast, and restrained intervention to preserve site character. 🍷His dry Riesling, called Wildflower, is fermented in concrete and offers mineral, saline, citrus, and floral qualities; he suggests it with spicy food and rich dishes. 🍷He sees Pinot Noir as versatile at the table, pairing with foods from beef and lamb to salmon, and favors wines that complement rather than overpower food. 🍷Cabral explains that his goal is to express vineyard character rather than force Pinot Noir into the tannic profile of varieties such as Cabernet. Enjoy the show, your next travel, food, and wine experience. Share this episode with someone you know needs to hear that. Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

  8. Oct 29

    What Decades of Winemaking Taught Him: Preview

    Winemaker Bob Cabral joins host Elliot  to discuss his decades of winemaking in Sonoma County, the vineyard relationships and cellar choices behind his wines, and how he designs a welcoming tasting experience at the Backstage Lounge. He explains his approach to Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir, including native yeast, restrained oak influence, food pairing, and the value of aging wines. Enjoy this exclusive sneak peak. See you tomorrow for FULL ACCESS. Share this episode with a fellow food/wine/travel lover. See you again next week.

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Eat Sip Go is where great food, wine, and travel stories come to life. Hosted by Elliot Kallen, each episode brings you conversations with the people behind the experiences we love, from winemakers, chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality experts to travel insiders, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers. Hear the stories behind the bottle, the restaurant, and the destination, discover new places worth experiencing, and get an inside look at the people shaping the worlds of food, wine, and travel. Whether you're planning your next trip, looking for a great bottle or restaurant, or simply love discovering the stories behind memorable experiences, Eat Sip Go invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.

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  • Creator
    Elliot Kallen (Host) and Coming Alive Podcast Production (Producer)
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Eat Sip Go Podcast
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