Curtis Stone (Host of Take Home Chef): Unique Ingredients in Australia, Travel Adventures Across Hawaii, Burgundy, & California, Inspiration for Italy (Piedmont, Sicily)
Description
Hawaii, Burgundy, Australia, and California are just some of the places internationally known chef, TV host, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and chef-owner Curtis Stone talks about on this episode of "Travel That Matters" with award-winning travel writer and editor Bruce Wallin.
Curtis shares insider tips on all the amazing, unknown places in Australia he’s been to and what's special about the Australian cuisine and the traditions that accompany it. Curtis goes into detail about the foods and ingredients you need to eat when you’re in Australia and where to find them, because you won’t find them anywhere else.
Everyone knows Italy has delicious food, but Curtis shares tips on where to find new culinary experiences beyond the hot spots like Rome, Florence, and Sicily. In fact, he provides an actionable step you can take to find authentic food in all of the countries you’re visiting and shares advice on how to plan your next vacation.
Curtis also tells listeners about his latest projects and the new spots where you can find his delicious cooking.
In the wrap, Bruce sits down with acclaimed Michelin starred Chef George Mendes. Chef Mendes joins Raffles Boston, opening later this summer, as chef to open the signature restaurant Amar and lead the culinary program, which also includes a sleek day to night bar and terrace, and a street side cafe. He was previously the executive chef at the New York Michelin-starred restaurant Aldea.
To learn more about Raffles Boston and the culinary program, visit https://www.raffles.com/boston
To learn more about Curtis Stone or any of his projects, visit https://www.curtisstone.com/
To find out more about George Mendes. visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mendes-31b3281bb/
A special thanks to Stonestreet Estate Vineyards for sponsoring the show today. Don't forget, listeners of "Travel That Matters" can receive exclusive access to Stonestreet wines and experiences including some unique sets chosen by Bruce, along with a complimentary Single Vineyard tasting for two at the estate. Head over to Stonestreetwines.com/Travel to access these incredible wines—and don’t forget to use code TRAVEL to book your complimentary tasting.
Thank you also to Accor and Girafe restaurant by Paris Society for sponsoring this episode of Travel That Matters. To learn more about Girafe, visit https://girafe-restaurant.com/
Links and mentions:
- Maude: https://www.mauderestaurant.com/
- Gwen: https://www.gwenla.com/
- Marques de Riscal: https://www.marquesderiscal.com/en/marques-de-riscal-reserva
- Belmond Hotel, Maroma: https://www.belmond.com/hotels/north-america/mexico/riviera-maya/belmond-maroma-resort-and-spa/
- Indian Star: https://www.indianstar.com.au/
- Topanga Social: https://www.eatplaytopangasocial.com/
- Amar, Raffles Boston (Opening Summer 2023): https://www.raffles.com/boston/dining/amar/
- Long-Bar, Raffles Boston: https://www.raffles.com/boston/dining/long-bar-and-terrace/
- Girafe: https://paris-society.com/en/table/girafe/
Travel That Matters is a CurtCo Media Production:
- Host: Bruce Wallin
- Producer: AJ Moseley
- Marketing Director: Catrin Skaperdas
- Music: Joey Salvia
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