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Tasting Notes Toronto by Insider Wine

Alex Abbott Boyd
Wine
Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Richmond Station
Local Wine
Hospitality
Canadian Cuisine
Sourcing Ingredients
Work-Life Balance
Food Quality
East End Vine
Canary Islands
Hospitality Industry
Toronto
Fine Dining
Beer
Tenerife
Michelin-Star
Hospitality Management
Travel
Clonakilla Winery

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.

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Recent Guests

Daniel Hadida
Chef and owner at Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Episode: Daniel Hadida and Eric Robertson – Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Canada’s Best Restaurant and the Power of Unconventional Thinking
Eric Robertson
Chef and co-owner at Restaurant Pearl Morissette
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Celia Méndez
Owner of Toronto's newest wine bar and bottle shop, Canary Counter
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Episode: Celia Méndez — From Tenerife to Canary Counter, Toronto’s Newest Wine Bar
Ben Plisky-Somers
Co-founder of Bossanova Wine & Beer
Bossanova Wine & Beer
Episode: Ben Plisky-Somers — Opening Bossanova, Ontario’s First Wine & Beer Shop
Ryan Donovan
Co-owner of Richmond Station Restaurant
Richmond Station
Episode: Ryan Donovan - Opening Richmond Station, Why Ingredients are Key, and Work-Life Balance in Hospitality
Ian Stoddart
Owner of East End Vine, a cozy wine and tapas bar in Toronto's East End
East End Vine
Episode: Ian Stoddart — Turning a Passion for Travel into a Neighborhood Wine Bar
Robert Luo
Head sommelier at Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Episode: Robert Luo — Crafting a World-Class Wine Program at Canada’s Best Restaurant

Hosts

Alex Abbott Boyd
Host of Tasting Notes Toronto, Insider Wine
Nate Middleton
Co-owner of Beast Pizza

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Brings Toronto’s Restaurants to life

    Love hearing the stories behind my favorite spots in Toronto

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artjoned
    United States9 months ago
  • Entertaining, informative, and impossible to turn off!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yhgfgihvg
    United States9 months ago
  • Great to hear the stories behind my favourite spots!

    Great stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gmoney0077
    Canadaa year ago

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The show is praised for inviting high-caliber guests and providing behind-the-scenes context for industry professionals.
Guests consistently note the authenticity and practical perspectives on hospitality and business.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into Toronto's restaurant and wine scenes with candid guest insights.

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#121
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#198
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Eric Chong — Opening aKin, Toronto’s Newest Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Q: What advice would you give to young chefs entering the industry?
Focus on learning from solid restaurants and developing your palate by dining at fine establishments.
Eric Chong — Opening aKin, Toronto’s Newest Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Q: What kept you motivated during the challenges faced in your career?
Making sure all the sacrifice was worth it keeps me motivated.
Jeremiah Tomas - From Line Cook at 17 to Michelin-Starred GM & Beverage Director at The Pine
Q: To kick things off, could you share a little bit about who you are, what you do, and how you found your way into wine and hospitality?
Jeremiah introduced himself as the General Manager at The Pine, discussing his journey through various roles in restaurants from back of house to front house and his early interest in hospitality.
Tim Kirk — Clonakilla, Creating An Icon and the Sacred Side of Winemaking
Q: What excites you most about the future of Clonakilla?
Tim expresses excitement about the multi-generational stewardship of the landscape and the involvement of his children in the winery's future.
Tim Kirk — Clonakilla, Creating An Icon and the Sacred Side of Winemaking
Q: What are some of your earliest memories of playing in the vineyards and helping out with the family winery?
Tim recalls helping his dad with the winery and being part of the vineyard's establishment, describing it as an adventure playground during his childhood.

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What is Tasting Notes Toronto by Insider Wine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Daniel Hadida
2. Eric Robertson
3. Celia Méndez
4. Ben Plisky-Somers
5. Ryan Donovan
6. Ian Stoddart
7. Robert Luo

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