
Hosted by Toronto-based sommelier Alex Abbott Boyd, Tasting Notes Toronto explores the people shaping the city’s food and wine culture—from Michelin-starred chefs and master sommeliers to restaurant operators and winemakers. Each episode goes behind the scenes of hospitality careers, restaurant culture, and the decisions that shape what we eat and drink in Toronto today.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | a year ago |
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What if the most authentic thing a chef can do is adapt?
At Antylia (Dufferin & Bloor), chefs Aldo Camarena and Ashley McKay are building one of Toronto's most exciting restaurants on exactly that idea — Mexican and Ecuadorian traditions, cooked thr... more
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Landry, Advanced Sommelier and Head Sommelier at Prime Seafood Palace, to talk about what it actually takes to build a career in wine today.
We get into why Matt thinks Bordeaux currently offers better value and... more
In this episode, I sit down with award-winning writer Nancy Matsumoto, co-author of Exploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake and author of Reaping What She Sows, to explore two conversations reshaping hospitality.
We begin with a deep dive into Ja... more
What happens when a chef cooks her way back to a heritage she almost lost?
Eva Chin is the chef behind Yan Dining Room — a 26-seat room built inside Hong Shing Restaurant, born out of a fire, where she cooks what she calls "neo-Chinese cuisine": tra... more
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I love this podcast! It’s fascinating to hear Toronto’s most innovative, thoughtful, and successful sommeliers, chefs, and restaurant owners telling their stories, outlining their vision, and giving us an authentic glimpse into their kitchens and wine lists. It takes me deep into their passion and invites me to take a kitchen side seat at their table. I can’t wait for the next episode.
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Listeners are drawn to in-depth conversations with Toronto's food and beverage leaders, from Michelin-starred chefs and master sommeliers to restaurant owners and wine retailers. The show centers on hospitality culture, sourcing ethics, business courage, and the human side of running standout Toronto concepts, often tying culinary craft to local producers and regional wine scenes. A notable strength is its access to high-caliber guests who share practical career insights, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and the emotional stakes of achieving recognition in a competitive industry. For potential listeners or sponsors, the show offers a clear spotlight on Toronto's evolving dining and wine culture, with a bias toward authenticity, sustainability, a... more
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