Eat Sip Go Podcast

Lauren
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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.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    How Specialty Foods Shape the Restaurant Industry: Preview

    Jeff Landsman, a seasoned specialty food importer and broker, shares insights into the global food industry, the importance of quality and innovation, and how consumer tastes are evolving. This episode explores the behind-the-scenes of food importing, trends in specialty foods, and tips for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Get ready for the full episode releasing Friday, October 2 at 4:00 AM EST. Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  2. 6d ago

    The Luxury Hotel Gap Nobody Was Serving - Until Now

    Jacque Baumer discusses her innovative approach to upscale natural vacationing with Wilding Hotels, focusing on immersive outdoor experiences that blend luxury with nature. She shares insights on location choices, design principles, and the future of eco-luxury travel. "This is not a vacation you'll need a vacation after" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Wilding Hotels and the concept of upscale natural vacationing 02:13 Designing immersive, comfortable modular suites 05:21 Features of luxury suites: bathrooms, privacy, and views 07:45 Target audience and the appeal of reconnecting with nature 17:31 Alaska location: Northern Lights and seasonal experiences 19:48 Texas location: Lake Tewakene and local attractions 22:26 Travel trends towards outdoor and nature-based vacations 23:05 Future expansion and the diversity of natural environments in the US 25:00 How to reach Wilding Hotels and final thoughts "We designed these modular suites to be beautifully built floor-to-ceiling" Additional Key Topics: *The real market is not luxury versus outdoors. It is compromise versus coherence. *The stay is not the container for the experience. The stay is the experience. *Restoration works best when it is invited, not enforced. *Different travel moments require different products, even within the same category. Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  3. 6d ago ·  Video

    The Luxury Hotel Gap Nobody Was Serving - Until Now

    Jacque Baumer discusses her innovative approach to upscale natural vacationing with Wilding Hotels, focusing on immersive outdoor experiences that blend luxury with nature. She shares insights on location choices, design principles, and the future of eco-luxury travel. "This is not a vacation you'll need a vacation after" Follow Along As They Cover: -Introduction to Wilding Hotels and the concept of upscale natural vacationing -Designing immersive, comfortable modular suites -Features of luxury suites: bathrooms, privacy, and views -Target audience and the appeal of reconnecting with nature -Alaska location: Northern Lights and seasonal experiences -Texas location: Lake Tewakene and local attractions -Travel trends towards outdoor and nature-based vacations -Future expansion and the diversity of natural environments in the US -How to reach Wilding Hotels and final thoughts "We designed these modular suites to be beautifully built floor-to-ceiling" Additional Key Topics: *The real market is not luxury versus outdoors. It is compromise versus coherence. *The stay is not the container for the experience. The stay is the experience. *Restoration works best when it is invited, not enforced. *Different travel moments require different products, even within the same category. Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  4. Sep 22

    The Luxury Hotel Gap Nobody Was Serving - Until Now: Preview

    Jacque Baumer discusses her innovative approach to upscale natural vacationing with Wilding Hotels, focusing on immersive outdoor experiences that blend luxury with nature. She shares insights on location choices, design principles, and the future of eco-luxury travel. Check back for the full episode on Friday, September 25 at 4:00 AM EST. Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  5. Sep 18

    Your Wine Palate Is Never Wrong - It Is Just Different

    In this episode, wine expert and senior winemaker Josh Widaman from Pine Ridge Vineyards shares insights into Napa Valley's diverse wine regions, the art of winemaking, and how to choose wines that match your palate and budget. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious drinkers alike. "Your palate is never wrong, it's just different." Chapters: 0:00 Palette, price, and what makes a great Cabernet worth paying for 4:04 How Napa Valley branding helped define the region 8:48 Broad-appeal whites versus collector-focused reds 11:30 Why aging wine is personal, not universal 12:38 Vertical tastings and how different vintages reveal different traits 14:05 Fruit-forward youth versus tertiary aged notes 15:32 Why winery wine can disappoint at home if the experience is missing 17:04 Glassware, temperature, pairings, and storage basics 19:23 Why Stag’s Leap District is a premier Cabernet region 20:08 Oakville, Rutherford, and the heart of Napa Cabernet 21:54 Tasting experiences that make Napa more than just a bottle purchase 24:25 The Traveler Series as a lower-price entry into Pine Ridge 25:22 How to reach Pine Ridge and speak with a real wine concierge “The best experiences I’ve ever personally had with wine are because the wines I was having were special.” Additional Key Topics: *The importance of vineyard location and soil in wine flavor *Differences between young and aged wines and tasting preferences *How wine experiences enhance appreciation and enjoyment *Napa Valley subappellations and their characteristics Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  6. Sep 18 ·  Video

    Your Wine Palate Is Never Wrong - It Is Just Different

    In this episode, wine expert and senior winemaker Josh Widaman from Pine Ridge Vineyards shares insights into Napa Valley's diverse wine regions, the art of winemaking, and how to choose wines that match your palate and budget. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious drinkers alike. "Your palate is never wrong, it's just different." Follow Along As They Cover: -Palette, price, and what makes a great Cabernet worth paying for How Napa Valley branding helped define the region -Broad-appeal whites versus collector-focused reds -Why aging wine is personal, not universal -Vertical tastings and how different vintages reveal different traits -Fruit-forward youth versus tertiary aged notes -Why winery wine can disappoint at home if the experience is missing -Glassware, temperature, pairings, and storage basics -Why Stag’s Leap District is a premier Cabernet region -Oakville, Rutherford, and the heart of Napa Cabernet -Tasting experiences that make Napa more than just a bottle purchase -The Traveler Series as a lower-price entry into Pine Ridge -How to reach Pine Ridge and speak with a real wine concierge “The best experiences I’ve ever personally had with wine are because the wines I was having were special.” Additional Key Topics: *The importance of vineyard location and soil in wine flavor *Differences between young and aged wines and tasting preferences *How wine experiences enhance appreciation and enjoyment *Napa Valley subappellations and their characteristics Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  7. Sep 15

    Your Wine Palate Is Never Wrong - It Is Just Different: Preview

    In this episode, wine expert and senior winemaker Josh Widaman from Pine Ridge Vineyards shares insights into Napa Valley's diverse wine regions, the art of winemaking, and how to choose wines that match your palate and budget. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious drinkers alike. Check back on Friday, September 18 to enjoy the full episode. Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  8. Sep 11

    Why Most Restaurants Fail Even When the Food Is Great

    In this episode, Brent Linkletter shares innovative strategies for restaurant growth, emphasizing the importance of marketing, data tracking, and brand building to succeed in a competitive industry. "Fill your business instead of wasting money" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Restaurant Growth Strategies 00:27 Brent Linkletter's Background and Business Focus 02:12 High Failure Rate in the Restaurant Industry 02:39 Common Mistakes of Restaurant Owners 03:08 The Unique Power of Food and Marketing in NYC 06:20 Beyond Food: Customer Experience and Service 07:47 Advertising Spend and Results in Restaurants 09:12 Customer Retention and Repeat Business 11:04 Using E-commerce Techniques in Restaurant Marketing 13:00 Data Integration  18:53 The Power of Brand Equity 26:16 Growth Benchmarks and Metrics 27:28 Common Mistakes in Restaurant Marketing 28:25 Investment in Marketing and Business Growth 29:01 How to Reach Brent Linkletter "Most restaurants see marketing as a cost, not an investment" Additional Key Topics: *How to track and measure restaurant marketing effectiveness *Strategies for increasing customer return rates *The Restaurant Growth Secret E-Commerce Already Solved *The role of brand building in restaurant success *Using data and technology to optimize restaurant marketing Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  9. Sep 11 ·  Video

    Why Most Restaurants Fail Even When the Food Is Great

    In this episode, Brent Linkletter shares innovative strategies for restaurant growth, emphasizing the importance of marketing, data tracking, and brand building to succeed in a competitive industry. "Fill your business instead of wasting money" Follow Along As They Discuss: -Introduction to Restaurant Growth Strategies -Brent Linkletter's Background and Business Focus -High Failure Rate in the Restaurant Industry -Common Mistakes of Restaurant Owners -The Unique Power of Food and Marketing in NYC -Beyond Food: Customer Experience and Service -Advertising Spend and Results in Restaurants -Customer Retention and Repeat Business -Using E-commerce Techniques in Restaurant Marketing -Data Integration -The Power of Brand Equity -Growth Benchmarks and Metrics -Common Mistakes in Restaurant Marketing -Investment in Marketing and Business Growth -How to Reach Brent Linkletter "Most restaurants see marketing as a cost, not an investment" Additional Key Topics: *How to track and measure restaurant marketing effectiveness *Strategies for increasing customer return rates *The Restaurant Growth Secret E-Commerce Already Solved *The role of brand building in restaurant success *Using data and technology to optimize restaurant marketing Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  10. Sep 8

    Why Most Restaurants Fail Even When the Food Is Great: Preview

    In this episode, Brent Linkletter shares innovative strategies for restaurant growth, emphasizing the importance of marketing, data tracking, and brand building to succeed in a competitive industry. Enjoy the full episode on Friday, September 11 at 4:00 AM EST. Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  11. Sep 6 ·  Video

    Why Most Restaurants Fail Even When the Food Is Great (PILOT INTERVIEW PREVIEW)

    In this episode, Brent Linkletter shares innovative strategies for restaurant growth, emphasizing the importance of marketing, data tracking, and brand building to succeed in a competitive industry. See you back right here on Friday, September 11 at 4:00 AM EST Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

  12. Aug 24

    EAT SIP GO IS HERE!

    EAT SIP GO ARE YOU READY?! We are excited to bring you a podcast that brings together wine expertise, restaurant knowledge, and travel all filtered through one lens: your elevated taste profile.  Click play to get started. We will see you back here on Friday, September 11.  Enjoy your Labor Day, then get ready for Eat Sip Go. Head to EatSipGo.com for more value, newsletters, and updates.

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About

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
    Lauren
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Eat Sip Go Podcast
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