Episode Details

Wine, Hospitality, and Other Stuff | Chris Cree & John Fischer

Episode 144 Published 7 months ago

Description

This is a Vintage Selection from 2005

The Conversation with Chris

The Restaurant Guys talk with Chris Cree, Master of Wine, about the challenges of being among the first to earn that degree and the only person in NJ. Chris talks about running his wine shop and how he educates and encourages the public to dive into the world of wine.

The Conversation with John

The Restaurant Guys speak with chef, wine director, professor and friend John Fischer. Given his many positions including teacher, he is well-experienced in the topic of his book At Your Service which describes how to run a professional dining room. From emergencies to the divide between the front and back of the house, John covers it all.

Bio

Chris Cree is a Master of Wine and one of New Jersey’s most respected wine authorities. With more than four decades in the industry, Chris has worked in nearly every facet of the wine world: from retail and importing to education and consulting. A New Jersey native, he’s the founder of Cree Wine Company in Hampton, where he curates exceptional wines from around the globe and leads tastings that make the world of wine accessible and engaging. Chris continues to champion great producers and demystify fine wine for all who love it.

John Fischer

After graduating Culinary Institute of America, John worked in several prestigious NYC restaurants from The Rainbow Room to Manhattan Ocean Club to Mondrian. He returned to CIA to teach in 2000, wrote his book At Your Service in 2005 and recently retired.

Info

Chris Cree

https://www.creewine.com/

John’s book

At Your Service: A Hands‑On Guide to the Professional Dining Room

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