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Breaking Bread and Barriers with Kurvball Whiskey's Lisa Leventhal
4th April 2024 • Walk-In Talk Podcast • Carl Fiadini
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Prepare your palate for a culinary escapade as your host Carl Fiadini serves up a delicious auditory feast. Get ready to be whisked away on a journey where scrumptious crawfish meet creamy grits, and where Jeff's knack for transforming national food days into epicurean delights is nothing short of magical. Our tablescape is set with a sourdough sandwich that dares to dance with smoked chicken and roasted grapes, and a chicken pot pie empanada that'll take you straight back to your family's dinner table. Plus, I'll give you a hint of the munchie-centric mayhem planned for our 4/20 event that's guaranteed to tantalize taste buds without a hemp leaf in sight.

Raise your glasses high as we chat with pioneer Lisa Leventhal of Kurvball Whiskey, who turned the tides of the pandemic into her own brand of success. Her story isn't just about the amber liquid in your glass; it's a narrative of breaking through barriers in a whiskey world once ruled by men. With a posse of 12 diverse owners, Kurvball Whiskey has become a testament to innovation and the power of a shared vision. We’ll also tag along with Lisa as she takes us through her brand's whirlwind journey to spirit stardom, revealing the grassroots gusto and marketing chops that have catapulted her whiskey from coast to coast.

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Walk-In Talk Podcast
Where kitchen culture meets raw storytelling.

Hosted by Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk Media, this #1 Apple-ranked food podcast dives deep with chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and frontline pros. From trade shows to short films, we bring the food world to life—one honest conversation at a time.

We’re the Official Podcast Partner for the NY, CA & FL Restaurant Shows, Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and U.S. Culinary Open.

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Walk-In Talk Media proudly serves as the North American media partner for The Burnt Chef Project, supporting mental health in hospitality.

📩 Partner or pitch a story: Carl@thewalkintalk.com





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Aussie Select - Fully cooked, premium Australian lamb

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Metro Foodservice Solutions

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