Taste Toast Travel
Hey, friends... welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies and lovers of all things travel and exploration, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. That passion has only grown over time, now we want to share this passion with you from an insider perspective. On this podcast, you can expect a wide range of topics on all things food, travel, and beverage. This includes non-alcoholic drinks, too, because we don't discriminate here! That means we'll dig into things like where to go, where to stay and what to eat or drink along the way. We'll be serving tea on hot topics and big news, pop culture, the cultural significance and impacts that food, drink, and travel have on our lives, and bring on guests and experts who are just as excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about tasting, toasting, and traveling as we are. and have a lot more in store that we can't wait to share with you all. Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us. Cheers!
Taste Toast Travel
038. Culture, Cuisine, and the Intersection of Travel and Tradition with Chef Paul Iglesias
In this flavorful episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara sits down with acclaimed Bay Area chef and restaurateur Paul Iglesias, the creative force behind Oakland, California hotspots Parché and Jaji.
Known for weaving Colombian and Salvadorian heritage into every dish, Paul takes us on a journey from his roots in Washington, D.C., to the global flavors that shaped his culinary philosophy.
✨ Hear how his mother inspired his artistic approach to food, and how his travels through Colombia, Spain, and beyond influence every plate he serves.
🌍 Discover the transformation of Medellín from a city of danger to a cultural destination, and how that evolution fuels Paul’s mission to uplift Oakland’s food scene.
🍽️ Learn about the stories behind his restaurants, the value of authenticity and cultural storytelling, and the power of food to build community and preserve tradition.
Whether you're a food lover, travel enthusiast, or just craving a story with heart, this episode serves up rich conversation seasoned with tradition, innovation, and global flavor.
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