Bottled In China

China is Chile's largest market for wine, through 2016-2017, overall imports into China grew 26%. Today, we sit down with the Director of Wines of Chile Asia, Julio Alonso, to discuss what makes Chilean producing regions different through the lens of poetry, food pairing, and art. Previously Julio was a lawyer working with the Ministry of Economy in Chile helping to pass law trades before being selected as the Trade Commissioner of Chile in Shanghai. Seeing the opportunity to grow the recognition of Chilean wine, he established the Asia office for Wines of Chile in China and lead numerous wine campaigns, programs, and consumer activities across China. In this podcast we look at how Chile is recognized as the land of innovation, sustainability, purity and diversity. Find out more by following Wechat and their Weibo @ 智利葡萄酒协会 // Instagram: dinkchile // Facebook & Website: http://www.winesofchile.org/ About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently

Charles Zeng could be the burger mayor of Shanghai. He currently owns five Charlie’s Burger restaurants in the city and consistently serves up some of the most legit burgers, shakes, and now gourmet Jianbing — an early morning local favourite. Originally from NY, Charles got hooked on the vibrancy and energy of Shanghai. Like many, he thought that opening his own restaurant should be easy enough, and opened Piro nearly seven years ago. In today’s podcast, we discuss Charles’ journey and his tips on navigating the F&B scene in China. We also get to talking about some of his wackier creations, like gourmet dog treats (which he swears are delicious) and truffle Jianbing. All of that and more in today's podcast! Follow their Wechat account for more: CharliesBTS Have a taste @ one if their many locations: 89 Changshu Lu,near Changle Lu 常熟路89号, 近长乐路 // Jing'an Kerry Centre, Suite B1-11, South Phase, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Changde Lu. 静安嘉里中心, 南京西路1515号南区B1-11, 近常德路. //

DRiNK Magazine is arguably the industry's insider view into the leading bars, personalities and hotspots in Asia. Today, we discuss with Theo Watt, Founder of Thirsty Work Production & DRiNK Magazine about his journey, DRiNK Magazine Bar Awards, Baijiu and how a trip to Sri Lanka sparked a new idea to help bring the DRiNK community together. To find out more visit their website: http://www.drinkmagazine.asia/ About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education for Asia & MEA at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine educator and the official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Contact us: emilie.steck@bottledinchina.com

If you don't already know, China is a foodie nation. With so many various local cuisines and now, international restaurants opening up in tier one cities, there's enough selection to keep us constantly busy. But how can we navigate the thousands of restaurants in Shanghai alone? Today, we speak to Stone Shi, Founder & CEO of Bon APP!, an APP that helps you discover great restaurants with dining suggestions to over 13 cities in China. With nearly 1 million downloads and an active foodie community of restaurant reviewers, we sit down to discuss how Stone created Bon App!, the dynamics of the food delivery systems in China and their new strategy moving forward. You can find out more on their website: www.bonapp.net/ About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education for Asia & MEA at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine educator and the official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Air

Beer lovers rejoice! Stone Brewing is opening up their very own taproom and promising to deliver China the freshest craft beer straight from America. Voted twice by readers of Beer Advocate as the #1 "All Time Top Brewery on Planet Earth", Stone Brewing wants to make sure you get the real deal. In this podcast we sit down with Paul Gelinas, VP & General Manager at Stone Brewing, to discuss all things beer. Get the latest updates by following their official Wechat account: StoneBrewing. Make sure to visit their taproom @ 1107 YuYuan Lu, near JiangSu Lu, Changnin District, Shanghai. Reservations can be made on Chope or by calling 021-6226-2510 Official website: https://www.stonebrewing.com/ About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education for Asia & MEA at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine educator and the official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Her bac

If you live in China you usually ask yourself: is this milk real? Is this wine a copy? Is this vegetable really organic? Billy Chan, Founder of DropChain hopes that blockchain innovation will set us in the right direction by providing a more transparent food and beverage supply network. He believes that tracking where your consumable goods comes from through downstream engagement and gamification is the way of the future. Born and raised in Vancouver, Billy Chan was drawn to China after a trip in 2010. After working for Microsoft and then starting a beverage distribution startup, he saw the potential that blockchain could bring to help reduce fake or untraceable goods that make their way to our dinner tables. As Billy likes to say, DropChain is "traceability beyond farm to fork". You can find out more about DropChain through their website: www.dropchainproject.com WeChat Group: DropChainDropChain About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is curr

Italy is one of the epicenters of gastronomy, luxury goods, and needless to say, great wine! But while the French have enjoyed massive success in the China market, what about Italy? In this recording, we're joined with Simone Incontro, the General Manager of Greater China for Veronafiere/Vinitaly. In this podcast, we discuss what Vinitaly has done to raise awareness of Italian wines in China from building top training programs with Ian D'Agata, Stevie Kim and the Vinitaly International Academy, to bringing producers together at expo’s and spreading the word one taste at a time. Vinitaly and Vinitaly International bridge together Italian wine producers with key players in various markets. They host some of the most recognized large scale events, expos and trainings around the world from Verona, Italy to Chengdu, China. You can find out more about them at: www.vinitaly.com About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education for Asia

The World Bank reported that China is set to produce twice as much waste as the US by 2030, and we ask ourselves: where will that all end up? Today, I'm joined with Jonathan Cruysberghs, Co-Founder of Feibao to discuss waste recycling in China and what we can do to help out. Feibao is a passion project that he co-founded in Shanghai in 2016 with Clement Saint Ellier. It links the waste we want to recycle with someone in the city who picks it up and will dispose or reuse it. It offers bins and containers for waste storage to offices, schools and compounds. Feibao has gained traction in Shanghai as it serves a dual purpose, while it is environmentally friendly, it also connects local collectors to a new income stream. In this episode, we discuss how Feibao is actively helping the F&B community in Shanghai and changing the waste management landscape one step at a time. If you're interested in learning more visit their website: http://www.feibaowaste.com/ Be part of the change by recommending F&B outlets

When personality and passion combine, we get the extraordinaire Chris Lowder! Lowder is the bar legend who set out to compile a cocktail book of 173 of your favorite drinks and shared it online for absolutely FREE! From New York, Seoul and now Shanghai, he joins us to discuss his adventures in the cocktail industry. Originally from Baltimore, Chris has worked in some of the most recognized cocktail establishments all over the world. He now brings his know-how and passion to Shanghai with Proof & Company to better the mixology industry in China and raise appreciation of craft spirits and fine drinking. For more information, or to keep up with Chris Lowder’s travels and projects, follow him on Insta: @getlowdernow @proofandcompany About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education for North Asia at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine educator and the official Wine Consultant for China

In 2016, three friends got together and decided to create Shanghai's first ever premium Gin. They did so by creating a brand that stays true to Shanghai and selecting ingredients that reflect China's unique spices, herbs, and fruits. A final blend of 11 different botanicals such as the numbing and surprisingly unique spice to Chengdu: Mala, and the more obscured citrus fruit: Buddha's Hand formed the unique base for Peddlers Gin Company. In today's episode, we are joined by Joseph Judd, Co-Founder & Head of Brand at Peddlers Gin Company. We discuss how it all got started, the inspiration for the brand and what's next for Shanghai's first Gin brand. To find out more information about Peddler Gin Company, click here: http://peddlersgin.com Follow them on WeChat: peddlersgin About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education and US Brand Ambassador for North Asia at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, E

With over 25 years of wine development in China, Ian Ford joins us today share his adventures, insights, and expertise in the food and beverage scene. Ian has influenced and witnessed one of the largest shifts in wine consumerism in the word. In this podcast, we discuss the rapid appreciation of wine in China. Furthermore, Ian shares with us his tips on succeeding and navigating the Chinese market. And finally, we dive into everything from sparkling water, coffee, coconut water and even bagels! In 1999, Ian Ford co-founded Summergate, a recognized drinks importer, marketer, and distributor of wine, water, and spirits. In 2009, he set up wine retail shops in Beijing and Shanghai named Pudao Wines. Today he is the founder and CEO of Lightkeeper Studio, which aims to partner with entrepreneurs to provide guidance from his years of conquering China's beverage market. To get in touch with Ian Ford email him @ ian.ford@lightkeeperstudio.com To find out more information about where to get great wines in Mainland Ch

Have you wondered how Chefs gain their inspiration? In this podcast, we talk with Koen Vessies, Executive Chef of El Willy F&B Group about his travel abroad and how he finds inspiration in the kitchen. Open up any menu at any restaurant part of the El Willy F&B Group and you'll always find innovating dishes and a surprising combination of flavors. Make sure to enjoy some sexy food at any of their locations around the world: http://www.elwillygroup.com/ Taste some El Willy food created by Chef Koen himself at their flagship establishment located at Zhongshan Dong Er Lu (South Bund 22), 5/F 上海市东湖路22号上海大班商务中心 About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education and US Brand Ambassador for North Asia at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine judge at Wine 100 and the official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Her background includes a degree in Gastronomy from Cordon Bleu &am

Expert wine market insight and unexpected wine pairing advice with tricky dishes in today's episode with Christopher Beros the Asia Director of California Wine Institute. In this podcast, we discuss the rise of Californian wines in China and we explore the multitude of AVA's that make California one of the most diverse wine regions in the world. Christopher also shares with us his insider thoughts on up and coming varietals and interesting wine regions you'll want to check out next time you travel to SF or LA. Get your insider tips and beyond in today’s episode! Enjoy. In addition to today’s episode, I’d like to express our collective sense of loss and tragedy through the recent fires in California. The global community stands with Californian families, business, and wineries affected by the fires. It's worth mentioning that even with these fires, most wineries have already harvested their 2017 vintage. A media report from the California Wine Institute released on 10.20.2017 states that most tasting rooms hav

Meet one of Shanghai's most happening personalities in the food and drink industry, owner and operator of Egg, co-founder of Social Supply, Camden Hauge. From New York, London and now based here in Shanghai, Camden creates unique and interesting events like Shanghai Supperclub, FEAST, SIP and many more. Her creative side can be seen in her seasonal menu at her brunch spot, Egg, like our favorite treat the mala peanut brownie, a perfect contrast between spice and chocolate sweetness. In this podcast we discuss her adventure in the food industry and her culinary inspirations gained from travels to Istanbul and XinJiang in Northern China. Make sure to get your hands on that mala peanut brownie and a flat white by visiting Egg here: 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu near Julu Lu 襄阳北路12号，近巨鹿路 or for more info about joining or creating events with Camden and Social Supply: http://socialsupplyshanghai.com/ About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of

Building one of the best bars in Asia from scratch with Yao Lu, Co-Founder and Head Bartender at Union Trading Company shares his story and learnings of his adventures in Shanghai. In 2017, Union Trading Company was Rated #9 of Asia's 50 Best Bars and won Best Bar Team, Bar of the Year and Best Bartender by DriNK Magazine Awards. Make sure to stop by for a cocktail while in Shanghai! 64 Fenyang Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu (entrance on Fuxing Zhong Lu) 汾阳路64号, 近复兴中路 (大门入口在复兴中路 About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is based in Shanghai, China for the last six-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education and US Brand Ambassador for North Asia at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting this foodie podcast, Emilie is a wine judge at Wine 100 and the official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Her background includes a degree in Gastronomy from Cordon Bleu & Universite de Reims in France, a Wine Business Degree from NC in Canada and she is currently a Master of Wine Candidate. Reach out to the Bottl

In the last couple years coconut water has taken off in big cities like Shanghai. One of the most iconic names you'll see in the city is gre3n coconut water which was launched in 2014 by Founder & CEO Thames Wangpatravanich. But how did gre3n become an icon for healthy living in Shanghai? Today we're joined by Founder and CEO of gre3n to share his story of how it all started and what are the dynamics of coconut water in the Chinese beverage industry. For more information about Thames & gre3n click the link here! http://www.gogre3n.cn/brochure/ To contact us you can reach out at: emilie.steck@bottledinchina.com Thank you to our Producer Ryan Shuken and our Production Editor David Xu. Finally, thank you for listening!

Fashion marketer by day, food KOL by night. Mary Ma is a foodie, chef and key opinion leader in the F&B scene here in Shanghai. Her own passion for cooking started a few years back when she began hosting dinner events at her house for total strangers! Now with over 30,000 subscribers, she runs 11PM, a pop up burger stand that serves high quality burgers with a twist in the late evenings, has cooperated with Air BnB, appeared on numerous cooking shows and is now documenting her adventures of turning 30. All while working full time Contact us: emilie.steck@bottledinchina.com Thank you to our Producer, Ryan Shuken and our Production Editor David Xu. Finally, thank you for listening!

In this podcast we interview Hoon Namgoong, Director of Food and Beverage for Double Tree by Hilton about what it's really like to manage 200 employees and 6 restaurant outlets. A hospitality major from Canada and years of experience working in top hotels around the world, we sit down with Hoon to discuss what it really takes to earn the title of DFB. Contact us: emilie.steck@bottledinchina.com Thank you to our Producer, Ryan Shuken and our Production Editor David Xu. Finally, thank you for listening!

Shanghai runs on cocktails! Today, we sit down with one of China's most renown bartenders and Founder at The Tailor Group: Eddy Yang. We talk about his experience from what it was like working in London at Detroit Bar and then how it was like to return to China in 2010 and launch into his own business. Eddy's first bar in JingAn: Tailor Bar, was one of the first concept bars in Shanghai where there was no menu. At first, this took us all aback but he proved successful in tailoring each cocktail right down to the guests tastes and preferences. With two additional bars up and running, we discuss the different speakeasy concepts he has created, what it takes to set up an awesome team and what he looks for in an up and coming bar tender. Have a taste @ Above the Globe: 1013 Beijing Xi lu / 北京西路1013号7楼, 近江宁路 Second Moment: 71 Wuyuan lu/ 五原路71号， 近常熟路 Contact us: emilie.steck@bottledinchina.com Thank you to our Producer, Ryan Shuken and our Production Editor David Xu. Finally, thank you for listening!

Anyone with a sweet tooth would have craved cinnamon rolls if they stayed in China long enough. Finally a shop that does just that: make the best cinnamon rolls you've ever tasted! Today, I'm joined with Co-Founder of CinnaSwirl Jared Turner for a sweet episode all about cinnamon rolls and the taste of cinnamon in China. Don't we all love the taste of cinnamon? But what do people in China think of the taste of cinnamon pastries? Not the answer you would probably expect! In this episode we discuss how Jared and his wife founded the first ever cinnamon roll shop in China. We also find out if the taste of cinnamon is enjoyed by everyone or if it actually reminds people of Chinese medicine! We also discuss how CinnaSwirl manages to produce consistently delicious cinnamon rolls through rigid processing and quality measures. We also discuss what are the benefits and challenges of being first to market. Click here to order the best cinnamon rolls in town: https://www.cinnaswirlchina.com/ Or stop by 32 Yuyan Rd,