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Most people know Johnnie Walker as one of the biggest whisky brands in the world. They associate it with quality,…
Leadership
Who the hell can you trust anymore? Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and suddenly everyone is a “food…
Leadership
Walk into almost any wine shop or restaurant in America and you will hear the same question: “Do you have…
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Ask ten travelers what is Puglia known for and you will hear trulli, burrata, and Primitivo every time. That list…
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When travelers ask me what is Apulia known for, the quick answers come easily. Olive oil. Handmade pasta. Seafood.…
Leadership
I made the commitment to never stop learning in the early ’90s, when I began as a culinary apprentice. It was…
Leadership
Most people treat butter or olive oil on pasta as a taste question. Pick the one you like. End of debate. But spend…
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When people ask “what is Puglia Italy famous for,” one real answer sits beneath everything else. Not pasta. Not…
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The Flip-Flop That Changed Everything I will never forget the guest who wore flip-flops to a vineyard after heavy…
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When people ask me about Puglia wine, most expect the usual answers: Primitivo, big southern reds, maybe a rustic…
Leadership
I am a farm to table chef because of what I saw in a three Michelin star kitchen. Not a cooking class. Not a…
Leadership
Does pineapple belong on pizza? I have spent more than 30 years in the restaurant industry. I grew up in a southern…
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