91 episodes

Sommeliers Jeremy Troupe-Masi & Savannah Vento-Chun and local small business owner Matt Souza are joined by chefs, farmers, winemakers, entrepreneurs, and many more small business owners. TTG is the Tri-Valley's first and only hospitality podcast aimed at bringing you closer to the California Food & Beverage scene. Working alongside the many movers and makers of the industry, the team uses its experience and passion for community to showcase the many amazing small business stories here in the Livermore Valley. Join us for one hell of a conversation and be sure to subscribe if you love the POD

Through The Grapevine | Wine & Hospitality Jeremy Troupe-Masi

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    • 5.0 • 45 Ratings

Sommeliers Jeremy Troupe-Masi & Savannah Vento-Chun and local small business owner Matt Souza are joined by chefs, farmers, winemakers, entrepreneurs, and many more small business owners. TTG is the Tri-Valley's first and only hospitality podcast aimed at bringing you closer to the California Food & Beverage scene. Working alongside the many movers and makers of the industry, the team uses its experience and passion for community to showcase the many amazing small business stories here in the Livermore Valley. Join us for one hell of a conversation and be sure to subscribe if you love the POD

    Marketing Wine Country with Jenny O'Leary - Livermore Valley Wine Grower's

    Marketing Wine Country with Jenny O'Leary - Livermore Valley Wine Grower's

    In this episode we are joined by Jenny O'Leary - the Marketing Coordinator for the Livermore Valley Wine Growers. It has been a while since we spent time with a wine country guest. Jenny gives us a good look into what you should know this summer. As well as sharing her story as another one of those Fremont transplants who has found a new home in the Livermore Valley.



    We discuss wine country's challenges, its relationship to the rest of the Tri-Valley economy, and where she believes we are headed. As always, she shares a few of her favorite local Livermore spots to hang out, whether with the kids or flying solo with the hubby. Tune in for an insightful and lively conversation with SVC and JTM!

    For more information on wine country happenings, check out their website at https://www.lvwine.org/

    Learn more about TASTE 2024 - the Livermore Valley Wine Country Signature Event.

    And if you want a pantry refill on the freshest spices in the Tri-Valley check out www.jtminthekitchen.com

    • 1 hr 28 min
    The Brooklyn Born Muffin Man

    The Brooklyn Born Muffin Man

    In this episode, we are joined by Owner and Founder of The Muffin Lab - Janneh Merritt.



    Brooklyn-born & raised foodie was brought to the West Coast by the emerging tech industry. After spending over a decade in the industry, in June of 2023, Janneh decided to go all in on himself. Launching the Muffin Lab! Like many of our guests, Janneh is a licensed cottage operator, allowing him to turn his home space into his place of business and kitchen. Specializing in English Muffins, he has spent the past several years dialing in his recipe, helping to re-invigorate the local breakfast sandwich scene.

    Tune in for an awesome conversation alongside JTM & SVC.

    Muffin Lab can be found weekly at various Tri-Valley Farmers Markets and pop-ups. You can also order daily deliveries online anywhere in Tri-Valley.

    As always, if you enjoy what you are listening to, follow us and be sure to share with a friend who might be looking to take their independent business to the next level.

    Support JTM now by checking out his website at www.jtminthekitchen.com for the best local spices on the market.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Corner Slice Pizza Shop

    Corner Slice Pizza Shop

    What an episode—the long-awaited arrival of Livermore's newest and hottest pizzeria. Kam and Joe Fernandez join us for an episode that you won't want to miss. While we went a bit long on this one, the conversation flows effortlessly as we learn more about this Guamanian or Chamorro couple. It is an inspiring story that we are lucky to have landed here in the Livermore Valley. Joe combines his love for food and New York-style pizza alongside his wife Kam's retail and hospitality background to bring us ONE HELL OF A PIE. Or, as they would have it, no gimmicks, just pizza. Tune in now for an episode that you won't want to miss.

    • 1 hr 43 min
    Late Night Tacos - Not Quite A Review?

    Late Night Tacos - Not Quite A Review?

    JTM & Matt try a new format this week as Savannah celebrates being accepted into Grad School. TTG Crew is excited to dig more into a new review style format that is hopefully unique to us. Please leave us a review after the show and let us know what you think.

    • 34 min
    Blind Tastings & Birthdays

    Blind Tastings & Birthdays

    A familiar voice joins Team TTG - Nakoah hits the microphone with us and let's us help bring in the day. We spin the tires on some local happenings in the food and beverage world. Followed by diving into a great blind tasting of 3 wines provided by SVC. Tune in and see if you can't guess the varietals alongside JTM & Nakoah.



    Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on the podcast! We appreciate the continued support - until next time!

    Find us on Instagram @TTG_Podcast

    • 1 hr 22 min
    How To Get The Most Out Of 2024 - Principles & Themes

    How To Get The Most Out Of 2024 - Principles & Themes

    Join the crew as we share our thoughts on a few themes that we believe will help you get the most out of 2024. While we may never hit bullseye having a good finger on the pulse of the market is always beneficial. We take turns diving into themes that resonate with us as we continue to tread forward into the New Year. Savannah and JTM find common ground on the idea of pressing your fears and taking risks, while Matt shares why keeping your enemies close is not such a bad idea.

    Tune in now and be sure to check us out on Spotify or Youtube to watch us live. And check out our instagram @TTG_Podcast for more fun engaging content.

    • 1 hr 28 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

DaveW19 ,

Love the pod!

All the episodes have been super fun and well done but the Brandon Cardwell ep was another level.

Cool to have such smart people leading in Livermore

Checkered in SF ,

RokaFam

Loving the content guys! That Oakville wine tasting recap as well as the call to action for the Livermore Valley was extremely well done. 👌🏻

Andrew "chino" Timbal ,

Tears of Chef

Brothers! First off, miss you guys and hope all of you are doing well. Second, the podcast is amazing. Love all the content and the topics you speak upon. Keep up the great work and hopefully we can get together to catch up soon.

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