2 Barstools and a Knife

Professors Nathan Dodge & Brian Connors with Chef John Noble Masi
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2 Spirits professors and a chef talking about what is going on in the hospitality industry and what people are drinking and eating; then, now, and in the future!

  1. 02/15/2022

    Episode 52 - Chef Kimberly Brock Brown - President of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)

    The guys are back after an extended holiday break. We are ready for a great year! There is no better way to start this season than with a great guest who just so happens to be our friend and colleague: Chef Kimberly Brock Brown. Chef discusses her Midwest upbringing, the benefits of culinary school as well as the benefits of networking. Chef Brown shares her career growth from working in hotels, country clubs, consulting, and television work, to her recent election to be President of The American Culinary Federation(ACF). Chef promotes the benefits of certification in the ACF for both culinary and hospitality professionals. Please visit ACF Membership (acfchefs.org) to learn more about becoming a member. We close with a reminder for everyone to get your tickets and for our @fiuhospitality students to #volunteer at @sobewff @sobewffvolunteers. See you on the beach! Support the show

    39 min
  2. BacardiTalks - Dr. Anne Brock, Master Distiller of Bombay & Ms. Stephanie MacLeod, Master Blender for Dewar's

    12/14/2021

    BacardiTalks - Dr. Anne Brock, Master Distiller of Bombay & Ms. Stephanie MacLeod, Master Blender for Dewar's

    BacardiTALKS -  Episode 52 An afternoon conversation with two industry leaders and trailblazers. Dr. Anne Brock, Master Distiller of Bombay & Ms. Stephanie MacLeod, Master Blender for Dewar's Dr. Anne Brock is the esteemed Master Distiller for BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, whose incredible technical experience and education has made her a visionary in the gin category. Holding a position on the board of directors at the Gin Guild, Anne brings her passion for gin to her role at Laverstoke Mill. Working alongside the Master of Botanicals, Ivano Tonutti, Anne is responsible for fulfilling the global demand for the world’s most popular gin, leading a team of 14 distillers at Laverstoke Mill to produce every drop and bottle of BOMBAY SAPPHIRE enjoyed around the world. Stephanie Macleod, the Master Blender at Dewar’s. Stephanie joined John Dewar’s and Son’s in 1998, becoming Blender Designate in 2003, and has most recently become only the seventh Master Blender in the company’s almost 175-year history. Assuming the role of Master Blender, Stephanie endures to preserve the famed legacy of the World’s Most Awarded Blended Scotch Whisky. Stephanie opened up about the details of her work, how she started at Dewar’s and some of her favorite ways to experience this storied scotch whisky. Support the show

    58 min
  3. Episode 51 - Julio Ruiz / Riedel USA

    11/27/2021

    Episode 51 - Julio Ruiz / Riedel USA

    It's the beginning of the holiday season. In this episode, we are joined by Julio Ruiz, the East Coast Sales Manager for our official glassware collaborator Riedel Crystal of America, Inc.   Have a listen and learn about the history of the 265-year-old family-owned company. We talk about the wine glass styles and what you need for your personal collection, or what you need to add to your Christmas shopping list. Professor Dodge discusses the new Riedel mixology series of glassware and guest host Dr. Oren Hertz asks the question of when to decant a wine.   We close out the show with some holiday cheer and talk holiday wine recommendations and our Thanksgiving guilty pleasure. Let the holidays begin!   Support the show

    45 min
  4. Episode 50 - Andrew Kaplan | VP of Culinary Operations Rachael Ray

    10/21/2021

    Episode 50 - Andrew Kaplan | VP of Culinary Operations Rachael Ray

    We are just 125 days away from the 21st Annual @sobewffest! What better way to kick off #sobewff season than to speak with Chaplin school's own Andrew "Kappy" Kaplan '03. Kappy dishes on his time at FIU, his first-time meeting with Rachael Ray at the festival and his career growth since that meeting as her VP of Culinary Operations. Students and industry veterans alike will benefit from Kappy's advice. We touch on Kappy's leadership role and giving back via his work with "No Kid Hungry." Coincidentally, our Chaplin School has taken over FIU's Food Pantry this month, so we encourage all to donate to ensure we reduce food insecurity both in our school and community! You can donate directly from Amazon using the link go.fiu.edu/wishlist.  Please also welcome the debut episode for guest "Barstool" Professor Cristina Moguel sitting in for Professor Connors! Support the show

    47 min
  5. Episode 49 - Bailey Pryor | Founder & CEO of The Real McCoy Rum

    09/24/2021

    Episode 49 - Bailey Pryor | Founder & CEO of The Real McCoy Rum

    Our guest this week has been nominated for 17 Emmy Awards and has won 7 times!  Now he’s an awarding-winning rum producer – he must be the ‘Real McCoy’! This week we are joined by filmmaker and rum aficionado, Bailey Pryor. Bailey is the Founder & CEO of The Real McCoy Rum, which is based on a film he produced for PBS of the same name.   We are also joined by Professor Gabe Urrutia. Professors Dodge and Urrutia get to RUM GEEK it up with Bailey and get the facts straight on aging and labeling. “Sober curious” and a conversation on the future of rum close out this informative episode. Listen, Laugh & Learn. Support the show

    51 min
  6. Episode 48 - Ed Eiswirth - Royal Caribbean International

    09/04/2021

    Episode 48 - Ed Eiswirth - Royal Caribbean International

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    50 min
  7. Episode 47 - Jeff McInnis | Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur

    05/28/2021

    Episode 47 - Jeff McInnis | Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur

    It’ South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s 20th Anniversary and what better way to celebrate than have one of South Florida’s favorite Chefs join us! This week Chef Jeff McInnis joins us from the popular Bravo television show, “Top Chef” fame and now restaurateur. This three-time James Beard Foundation nominee is building his own brand of restaurants across America. Jeff shares his career path and his journey of becoming a Southern-inspired Chef. His passion for the industry shines through and he has some great advice for young hospitality professionals. The Speed Rail is back this week with a coastal chef inspiration round from Dim Sum, surfing, and the go-to spots in Charleston South Carolina Support the show

    42 min
  8. Episode 46 - Great Whisky | with Jacqui Seargeant & Gabe Cardarella of DEWAR’S

    05/14/2021

    Episode 46 - Great Whisky | with Jacqui Seargeant & Gabe Cardarella of DEWAR’S

    This week we are celebrating the 175th anniversary of the globally renowned and celebrated Blended Scotch Whisky DEWAR’S! The Guys are joined by not one, but two spirits professionals. Ms. Jacqui Seargeant (@jacquiseargeant) is the Global Heritage Manager & Whiskies Archivist and brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation and the best Scottish Brogue (accent) the show has heard. Gabe Cardarella (@gcardarella) the North American Whisky Ambassador at Bacardi adds wonderful stories about this legendry Scotch Whisky. The amazing Professors Gabriel Urrutia (@looksmelltaste) is guest host this week and drops some DEWAR’S knowledge and his love for all things Whisky. “good whisky becomes great whisky when sharing it with good people over good stories”– Gabriel Cardarella Support the show

    50 min
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2 Spirits professors and a chef talking about what is going on in the hospitality industry and what people are drinking and eating; then, now, and in the future!

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  • Creator
    Professors Nathan Dodge & Brian Connors with Chef John Noble Masi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 2 Barstools and a Knife
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