Show Notes
You think the Mcrib is special? Food writer Gary He has spent years traveling the world and documenting every Mcdonalds in over 55 countries. His new book “The Mcatlas” is the definitive unauthorized guide to all the crazy local meals, wild architecture and surprises you can find across the world of this iconic fast food institution. We tell the story of his book, the wild things Mcdonalds serves outside the United States and follow the book through the 2025 James Beard awards where it is nominated in two categories. Make sure to subscribe to SOMM TV at sommtv.com and get 50% off by entering code: sommtv50 at checkout!
More from SOMM TV wine & food
Canada once purchased nearly 20% of American wine and spirits. Today, that number has dropped to virtually zero. What happened, and what does it mean for American winemakers? Acclaimed Napa Valley winemaker Steve Matthiasson joins Jason to discuss the collapse of one of America’s most important export markets, the state of the wine industry, and this year’s harvest.
We have a brand new special documentary streaming on SOMM TV right now called “The Taste of Art”! To celebrate, we have acclaimed writer Jessica Dupuy to talk about Franciacorta and a very special winery there where a man has mixed art and wine. Make sure to go to sommtv.com to stream the new film and go to https://www.jessicadupuy.com/shop to get Jessica’s new book “Italianity”.
Happy World Sake Day! James Beard Award–winning sake expert Courtney Kaplan of OTOTO joins Jason to explore the past, present, and uncertain future of one of the world’s most storied drinks. As Japan changes and sake finds a new audience abroad, can this centuries-old tradition survive a major cultural shift?
Edouard Touton is one of the most respected French architects working in the world of wine. Today, we speak with him about what goes into designing a space that must function as both a working winery and a destination for visitors. How do architecture, winemaking, and hospitality come together—and what is it like working with the personalities behind the vineyards and the wines? Don’t forget to subscribe to SOMM TV at sommtv.com, where you can watch our upcoming original, The Taste of Art, coming soon.
Today we dive into the legend of the most influential wine professional ever. We speak to two Masters of wine, one who considers him a mentor, another who got into a famous public fight with him. Go to SOMMTV.COM to subscribe to our streaming service with hundreds of exclusive episodes and award winning films.