This week on Eat To The Beat, the crew from PEDALING:NYC comes by to talk about bicycle culture in NYC.

On today’s THE FOOD SEEN, John Winterman, Maitre D’ of the 3 Michelin Star restaurant Daniel in New York City, stops by to explain exactly what a Maitre D’ does. Literally meaning “master of the”, John oversees the waitstaff, manages the dining room, handles reservations, and in all, is there to ensure customer satisfaction. He’s also a certified sommelier, an expert in artisanal cheese, and quite a dashing fellow.

"I like the idea of working for the eccentric chef-owner", John Winterman, Maitre D’ of Daniel

This week on Beer Sessions Radio it's all about Japanese beers and sakes. Joined by a venerable panel of Japanese culture and sake experts, including importer George Kao, Philip Gilmour of Momo Sushi Shack, and Kaori Eda, this episode uncovers the rich history of of this Japanese rice spirit, from the traditional brewing and fermenting techniques, the different types rice species, and some of the best sake breweries and bars. Learn what exactly makes a premium sake "premium", how to properly serve a warm sake, and how developing a sake palate is like developing a musical palate-- if you don't like it at first, you probably just haven't tried the right one! This episode is sponsored by GreatBrewers.com.