A Sommelier's Food Story - Joe Breaux
\u201cI don\u2019t want people to know much about me\u2026\u201d\nSo, we got a couple of drinks in him and Joe Breaux told \u201call\u201d in spite of being a private person. You might know Joe from the monthly wine tasting classes that he teaches at the kitchen. If not, and you\u2019re in Tulsa, maybe from his time spent in any number of the fine dining restaurants where he took care of business in the wine department. And, if neither of those are the case, then prepare yourself for getting to know, Joe Breaux.\nHe is a Houston transplant and as a young man got to know Tulsa through the food industry. From his first job at Tony Roma\u2019s (remember that place?) to present day where he is taking a break from the food world. Although he admits that his identity lands squarely in restaurants and wine lists.\nHe didn\u2019t always know a lot about wine and vineyards and grape growing. In fact, he describes his upbringing as \u201csheltered\u201d so the restaurant industry was at the very least \u201ceye-opening\u201d for Joe. In fact, he had no idea that food and wine really existed. Food was sustenance and nothing much more. A far cry from the classic pairings that he became fascinated with as he went in search of\u2026Sauternes and foie gras, anyone? Even with his vast knowledge of wine, Joe is about the farthest thing from a wine snob as you can get. He laughs that he sounds pretentious with all of his interest in caviar and champagne but he can also get down with a Coors and canned seafood.\nAs you listen to this episode, here are some highlights to look out for:\n08:00 - The difference between serving at Tony Roma\u2019s and a fine dining restaurant\n13:26 - The naked farmer interlude\n16:59 - The pop of caviar\n18:20 - Joe\u2019s guilty pleasure\n26:35 - His food story\n32:18 - The breakthrough\n35:45 - Now, he has a two-year-old\nPlease enjoy our interview with Joe Breaux.\n\n\nWe hope you enjoyed our final interview with Joe Breaux. There still are not enough words to describe how much fun we had.\nOur next episode is the last one for Season 4. We\u2019ll pull together what each of us feels are the most memorable moments across the season\u2019s interviews. We don\u2019t know what the other has chosen so it will be a surprise for everyone! We\u2019ll also share a couple of listener food stories, we think you\u2019ll enjoy.\nThe kitchen and our hands-on classes are back up and running. We are wearing masks and now Tulsa has a mask mandate as well as WalMart, Sam\u2019s Club and Target. I mean, you wear a seat belt when you drive and a helmet when you ride your bicycle or motorcycle, what's the difference? Other than, when you wear a mask you protect other people. It's the kind thing to do; we hope you think so, too. Pretty sure, the vaccine won't be available for a long time.If you have a minute, please take a look at our Patreon page and consider becoming a member. Just click that little button below that says \u201cBecome a Patron\u201d. You don\u2019t have to sign up but it\u2019s easy to check it out and see what we\u2019re talking about. We\u2019ve got a lot of fun offerings for members that you won\u2019t get to see,