At the Wine Bar with Cru Cellars

At the Wine Bar with Cru Cellars


Latest Episodes

Food Fight Series 13: Chef Adam Beckett of Locale Market and FarmTable Cucina
October 11, 2018

When Executive Sous Chef Adam Beckett moved here from the Bay Area in California, he jumped at the chance to work at a Mina project. Locale Market and FarmTable Cucina...

Food Fight Series 12: Chef Chris Fernandez of Red Mesa
October 10, 2018

  Executive Chef Chris Fernandez worked in the best kitchens of Oaxaca, Mexico and learned to cook the nation’s regional dishes and flavors. When Chef Chris came to St. Petersburg,...

Food Fight Series 11: Chefs Shane Clark and Jonathon Wilson of Oystercatchers and Armani’s
October 09, 2018

The Grand Hyatt in Tampa boasts two outstanding restaurants: Oystercatchers and Armani’s. As Chef de Cuisine at Oystercatchers, Shane Clark knows his way around Gulf Seafood. Since his customers are...

Food Fight Series 10: Chef Rob Reinsmith of Noble Crust
October 08, 2018

It’s a good thing that Executive Chef Rob Reinsmith worked at Bone Fish Grill while attending Le Cordon Bleu. At Bone Fish, he made such an impression on founders Tim...

Food Fight Series 9: Chef James Maita of Sacred Pepper
October 05, 2018

Although he’s classically trained, Executive Chef James Maita has probably learned more from his 20 years of experience than any program could teach. Sacred Pepper is a bold restaurant, and...

Food Fight Series 8: Chef Felicia Lacalle of Hemingway’s
October 04, 2018

It shouldn’t be a surprise that Chef Felicia (“Phe”) Lacalle won 1st prize for Best Cuban Sandwich in the home of Cuban Sandwiches mere months after opening her new restaurant,...

Food Fight Series 7: Chef Courtney Orwig of Haven
October 03, 2018

  The grandson of a spice merchant, Courtney Orwig moved to Florida from St. Louis and learned the art of pastry. After a few years he expanded to savory cooking,...

Food Fight Series 6: Chef Michael Buttacavoli of Cena
October 02, 2018

After a serving as Chef De Cuisine at Boca and SideBerns under Chef Jeannie Pierola, Chef Michael Buttacavoli helmed Council Oak at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Now, of...

Food Fight Series 5: Chef Ferrell Alvarez, Co-Owner of Rooster & the Till, Nebraska Mini Mart, and Gallito
October 01, 2018

If you’re into the Tampa Bay food scene, then you already know who Chef Alvarez is. The James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef South is the co-owner of Rooster &...

Food Fight Series 4: Chef Brad Sobo of Cru Cellars
September 26, 2018

Executive Chef, St. Louis transplant, and Hand Model. A graduate of the Florida Culinary Institute and formerly of Sidebern’s; the enigma that is Chef Brad has brought inspired cuisine to...