On this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Devin Reed, Los Angeles-based Sommelier, wine consultant and creator of Wine and Culture LA.

As producer and host of Wine & Culture LA, a content series and moment he created for the culture and enjoyment of wine, Dev sits down with notable guests like Cedric the Entertainer, Maverick Carter who’s (LeBron James’ business partner) and Neil brown Jr, who you’ll know from Issa Rae’s HBO series, Insecure, and many others.

Dev also works with La Fête Rose, which is the only minority-owned Rosé in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in the South of France. He’s been featured in Wine Spectator, Shoutout LA, Entertainment Weekly, Decanter, and others.

In this episode, we discuss:

☑️Wine is having its moment

☑️Just jump into the wine space. Get involved

☑️Dev’s show, Wine and Culture LA

☑️Season 3 of Wine and Culture LA…Tune in!

☑️His goal is to introduce everyone to the secret society of wine

☑️Wine Wine Wine by Dev The Somm

☑️There is always more to learn in wine. Dev goes to Robert Vardanian when he has tough questions!

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What could be better than enjoying gelato with friends on a warm evening? It's a simple pleasure that captures life's essence. But what sets apart a truly great gelato?

Meet Edoardo Tonolli, the Co-founder and CEO of Bacio di Latte, a Gelateria dedicated to crafting the world's finest gelato and spreading joy to every customer.

"Bacio di latte" translates to "kiss of milk" in English, embodying their belief that while any ingredient can make a gelato, it takes something special to create a Bacio di Latte experience. Once you taste it, you'll understand the truth in this statement.

Edoardo's journey began in Milan, where his love for gelato blossomed during frequent gatherings with family and friends. After completing his degree, he ventured across the Atlantic and volunteered at a hospital in northern Brazil. Along the way, he noticed a scarcity of gelato shops in Sao Paulo. His passion for gelato collided with the opportunity to make his mark in Brazil.

In 2011, Edoardo realized his vision by establishing a premium Gelateria in Sao Paulo. Today, Bacio di Latte boasts nearly 180 locations in Brazil and four stores in Southern California, with plans for expansion in the coming months. This is a story inspired by Italy, perfected in Brazil, and now leaving its mark on Southern California.

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On this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Kristen Hawley, San Francisco-based journalist and Founder of Expedite, a newsletter about restaurant technology and the future of hospitality.

For the last decade Kristen has been at the forefront offering pragmatic coverage and sharp analysis of the technology that’s changing our relationship with restaurants.

Her writing has appeared in Bon Appetit, Insider, Food & Wine, Eater, Robb Report, the San Francisco Chronicle, and many more.

In this episode, we discuss:

☑️People caring how restaurants work

☑️Her work and focus is adding a layer of understanding to how these businesses function

☑️Fast Company Most Innovative In Dining 2024

☑️Wonder — a new food hall partnering with chefs

☑️Zume, the start-up flop who was supposed to revolutionize the food system (Soft Bank funded)

☑️Sign up for Expedite Newsletter (link in show notes)

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