Today we talk to Adam Roelle the beer and spirits manager from Weiland’s Gourmet Market about scotch.
Adam’s recommendations:
Starter scotches:
Balvenie line – 12 year double wood
Glenkinchie
Laphroaig
Tomatin 12 year – highland single malt
Some of Adam’s favorites:
Lagavulin 16
Oban 14
Macallan 18
This show is the second part of a whiskey series. You can listen to the first show here.
We spoke with Adam Roelle Beer and Spirits Manager of Weiland’s Gourmet Market.
Recommended introductory choices:
Bourbon: Maker’s Mark
Rye: Bulleit
Adam’s favorites:
Pappy Van Winkle
Buffalo Trace George T Stagg
Buffalo Trace and their Elmer T Lee
Ezra Brooks
Rye
Jefferson Rye 10 year
Whiskey Cocktails:
Sazerac Cocktail
Manhattan
Adam’s summer sipper:
whiskey, half ginger ale, half soda water a few dashes of bitters
The Hills Market officially launched a new store in downtown Columbus on March 19th. We spoke with Amanda Anderson, Wine and Cheese Director for the Hills Market Downtown to get the lowdown on the store.
The store has gotten a lot of buzz from downtown residents and students at CCAD.
Disclaimer: The Hills Market is the underwriter for Foodcast on WCBE, but our show is created and produced independently of WCBE.
We have a repeat episode, Ethnic Markets from July 9th, 2011.
Japanese picks in Columbus:
Kihachi (omakase and budget)
Ba Sho
Yoshi’s
Freshstreet yakitori
Belle’s bread
Tensuke Express & Tensuke Market
Koyama Shoten
Our picks for authentic Thai food in Columbus:
Mango Season (March to June)
Lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves
On today’s show we interview Chef Jonathan Sawyer of the Greenhouse Tavern in Cleveland about an upcoming pop-up event in Columbus on March 8th.
Press release:
In the spirit of collaboration and the creative trend that is becoming pop-up restaurants, Columbus finest yakitori masters Kenny Kim and Misako Ohba are bringing Columbus its first ever “Pop-up in a Pop-up.”
One night only, Friday, March 8, Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chefs Jonathon Sawyer (Cleveland) & Jenn Louis (Portland) are popping into the kitchen at fRESHSTREET yakitori located inside Double Happiness Bar in Columbus’ Brewery District (482 S. Front St. Columbus, OH 43215) to work alongside fRESHSTREET’s yakitori masters Kenny Kim & Kisako Ohba.
They’re serving dishes such as:
The party runs from 7-10pm inside Double Happiness Bar & cost is $50 for 2 drinks and unlimited eats.
Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance at http://www.popupinapopup.eventbrite.com
About fRESHSTREET Yakitori
fRESHSTREET Yakitori is a Japanese street food pop-up restaurant located inside the Double Happiness Bar in Columbus, Ohio. The pop-up is run by Kenny Kim & Misako Ohba and specializes in Japanese oak grilled skewers.
About Chef Jonathon Sawyer
Chef Jonathon Sawyer is proudly from Cleveland Ohio, where he owns & operates his flagship The Greenhouse Tavern, Noodlecat, Tavern Vinegar Co, Sawyer’s Street Frites & SeeSaw Pretzel Shoppe. In 2010, he was honored as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs. Chef Sawyer has also made national television appearances including Iron Chef America, Dinner Impossible, Unique Eats, and Best Thing I Ever Ate.
When Jonathon is not in the kitchen he is surrounded by his family, his wife Amelia, son Catcher, daughter Louisiana, dogs Potato and Vito, and chickens Acorn, Bunny, Ginger, Trout, Bear & Squid. He can often be found in the cellar of his century home where he ferments beer & wine vinegars for the restaurants and for Tavern Vinegar Co. Jonathon is a tireless supporter of the green movement, local agriculture, and sustainable businesses both in Northeast Ohio and around the country.
About Chef Jenn Louis
Chef Jenn Louis is the chef & owner of Lincoln Restaurant, Sunshine Tavern & Culinary Artistry. Louis’ menu takes its cue from the seasons, harvesting locally-grown Pacific Northwest ingredients and transforming them into sophisticated yet honest fare. Her mix of fortitude and finesse immediately made Chef Louis a standout in the Portland restaurant scene. In 2012, the popularity of Lincoln Restaurant and Sunshine Tavern catapulted Louis’ presence on a national scale and she was named one of Food & Wine’s prestigious Best New Chefs.
When not in the kitchen or planning events, Louis can be found traveling the globe with her husband, teaching cooking classes, playing the drums or spending time with her three cats, White Cat, Orange Cat and Wasco.
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