Cork & Fork: A Northeastern Ohio Food and Beverage Experience

Lucky Number 13 Episode of The Cork & Fork : A Northeastern Ohio Food & Beverage Experience Podcast Presented by Northern Ohio Provisions is out. It is a fun one to say least! I sit down with Lynsey Curren of 750ml Wines out of Akron and Brecksville. We talk what the hell a Brit is doing in Northeastern Ohio, discuss some vino and an upcoming event at 750ml Brecksville. WARNING you have two people that speak the Queens English so it might be difficult to understand. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Northern Ohio Provisions (Boar's Head) and also the Allen Thomas Group (Insurance) for making Cork & Fork a reality! Both great people/organizations while providing awesome products!

This week we sit down with my buddy, Phil Masturzo. An award winning Akron Beacon Journal Photo Journalist for years who added wine writer a few years ago to his resume. Phil is behind the ever popular segment Phil your Glass in the Beacon Journal where he shares his weekly picks for wine. We talk what wine he likes for Thanksgiving and shares some stories behind the lens.Thanks again to the Allen Thomas Group and Northern Ohio Provisions for sponsoring the Cork & Fork : A Northeastern Ohio Food & Beverage Experience Podcast.

This week, Dan Jozwiak joins us on the Cork & Fork: A Northeastern Ohio Food and Beverage Experience Podcast. Dan is an advanced cicerone while handling all sales management duties for Saucy Brew Works out of Cleveland, Ohio. Jozwiak knows his beer to say the least and the Saucy brewing team knows its beer. Great time tasting/drinking/sipping on beer (the Saucy lineup is legit) and talking it too!Thanks to Northern Ohio Provisions (Boar's Head) and the Allen Thomas Group for making the Cork & Fork possible. Great products and even better people!

This week's Cork & Fork Podcast we travel to visit Adam Fleischer at the ever sooo popular the Wine Spot in Cleveland Heights, a fine wine and craft beer destination with eight employees, where customers can purchase beverages for enjoyment on-site or at home. The Wine Stop hosts wine and beer tastings each week, private events, local music and student art. We talk the beginnings and rise of the Wine Spot. Adam and his staff do a great job to say the least and a really great chap!Thanks to our sponsors - Northern Ohio Provisions (Boar's Head) and the Allen Thomas Group.

In this episode, I talk a little about the current pandemic and how it is affecting Northeastern Ohio Bars &  Restaurants along with sharing my experiences eating out for the first two times since the pandemic began.Thank you to both Northern Ohio Provisions (Boar's Head) and the Allen Thomas Group for support for the Cork & Fork : A Northeastern Ohio Food & Beverage Experience Podcast. 

This is a special episode for the Cork & Fork  as it is the first time I interviewed two people at once and it was a blast. Joining me this week is John Bikis and Dave Sutula from Royal Docks Brewing Co. in Canton, Ohio. Always been a fan of their beers and a great listen to hear about the beginnings and background of Royal Docks. Also, we did a pseudo newlywed game (FYI they are definitely not married to each other) with the two of them  and it was comical. I would like to thank our sponsors Northern Ohio Provisions and the Allen Thomas Group. Both great people and great businesses! I hope you support them like they support the Cork & Fork!

Very fortunate to spend some time with Sam McNulty who is a man with a vision and plan. The second oldest of seven children, McNulty's hard work and determination all started at a young age where you could find young Sam on the Cleveland streets at the crack of dawn delivering papers. He would work non stop and that has not changed. The co-founder of some of Ohio City's favorite places including Bar Cento and Market Garden Brewery. We talk about his humbled beginnings, some AHH moments and his overall journey with some fun twists. A great listen to say the least!

We discuss wine and the business of wine with Lauren Carpeta of 750 ML Wines, out of Akron and Brecksville. Lauren talks about her love of champagne, her dog Bella and all things 750ML. She is definitely passionate about wine and her two 750ml locations. Check them out and check this podcast episode out too!Cork & Fork : A Northeastern Ohio Food & Beverage Experience Podcast brought to you by Northern Ohio Provisions and the Allen Thomas Group.

Always a great time with Keri Sullivan of the Barrel Room (Located in both Canal Fulton and North Canton). I have known Keri for years and she does a great job! On this episode, we talk about the current climate of the bar and beverage industries, her passion for local breweries and many other great things!www.corkandforkneo.com

On this week's Cork & Fork, we sit down with Seven Brothers Distiller Kevin Suttman, the man who founded this awesome spirits company 10 years ago in Leroy (Painesville). Really interesting background and history of Seven Brothers. Kevin even spills about his only sister and she is angry!Enjoy the Cork & Fork : A Northeastern Ohio Food and Beverage Experience Podcast!www.corkandforkneo.com

Cork & Fork : A Northeastern Ohio Food and Beverage Experience brought to you by Northeastern Ohio Provisions welcomes Tim Sahr from the Kent Cheesemonger. I have personally known Tim for a while now. All around great guy and he is passionate about all things cheese. Engineer by trade and a cheesmonger by passion, Sahr talks about how he fell in love with cheese. Tim also dishes about why some cheeses are stinker than others, how to make the ultimate cheese board and drops some cheese knowledge (Ohio is the #1 Swiss Cheese Producer in the US). Grab a sit and give us a listen. Eat. Drink. Cork & Fork

We sit down and talk shop with Chef John Taylor out of Akron's Lock 15. A really interesting and insightful culinary background which has led him to one of Akron's finest chefs. One of my favorites in the industry.

First episode for the Cork & Fork : A Northeastern Ohio Food and Beverage Experience Podcast we sit down with Cleveland.com's Marc Bona. I have known Marc for years and he shares some really great insights about what is happening with the local food and beverage scene and what he is loving.www.corkandforkneo.com

Welcome to Cork & Fork: A Northeastern Ohio Food & Beverage Experience Podcast. This is a new entertaining podcast series featuring candid conversations with the most intriguing people in our region hosted by, industry veteran, Luke Taylor. Each week, we have engaging conversations with local chefs, sommeliers, distillers, farmers, brewers and a whole lot more as they share their backgrounds, untold stories and passion for what they do. Our intention is to create a behind-the-scenes conversation between industry professionals and our listeners. This Food & Beverage themed podcast is fun, approachable and informative. We aim to educate and entertain our listeners!I hope you enjoy this as much as we do! Eat..Drink..Cork & Fork