Wining and Dining with Jim White
Welcome to “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. It’s the podcast for people who love to eat and drink. Each week Jim introduces you to a top chef, winemaker, or other artisan from the delicious world of food, wine, and spirits. Jim is recognized as the “Wining and Dining Guy” for his over 20 years of award-winning coverage of all things foodie on “The KRLD Restaurant Show with Jim White” (CBS Radio in Dallas), and for his dedication to the community as co-founder of “DFW Restaurant Week”, which has raised nearly ten million dollars to help the North Texas Food Bank fight hunger. Jim is also co-founder of the largest wine and food festival in Texas, Savor Dallas.
Latest Shows
Kent Rathbun
World-famous chef Kent Rathbun joins Jim to talk about his new restaurant in Dallas and he'll show you how to make the best egg taco you've ever eaten.
Dotty Griffith
Wining and Dining is back with guest former food critic Dotty Griffith talking about her new cookbook "The Ultimate Tortilla Press Cookbook"
Sneak Preview
The all new Wining and Dining with Jim White is coming June 7. Here is just a "taste' of what's in store
Bob Sambol
Meet the founder of Bob’s Steak and Chop House on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. Even though Bob Sambol is no longer involved with the restaurant, he is proud to salute its great legacy on the restaurant’s 25th anniversary.
Chris Patrick
From the Eagle Scout who couldn’t cook a hot dog to culinary directory of Abacus Jasper’s Restaurant Group, meet Chef Chris Patrick on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White”
Sharon Van Meter, Pt. 2
Learn how Chef Sharon Van Meter broke through the glass ceiling when she was starting out in the restaurant industry with legendary chef Paul Bocuse.
Sharon Van Meter, Pt. 1
Sharon Van Meter learned how to break through the glass ceiling when she was in culinary school. Meet the dynamic master chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com.
Becky Foulk
On this week’s "Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com, meet chef and cookbook author Becky Foulk not only brings you great recipes in her new book “Cooking Soup to Nuts”, but an inspiring story as well, springing from a tragedy in her childhood. You’re going to want to hear this.
Al Biernat
Meet everybody’s favorite restaurant proprietor, Al Biernat on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. Did you ever wonder how Al could always remember everyone’s name who came into the restaurant? Find out his secret and hear about his beautiful new Al Biernat’s North on the podcast that brings you the people who make the eats and drinks you love.
Nick Barclay
Chef Nick Barclay returns to DFW and is set open his new restaurant “Fish & Fizz”. Catch up with the jolly Englishman on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White”
Patrick Esquerre, Pt. 2
Discover the recipe for happiness on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. Jim’s guest is Patrick Esquerre, founder of La Madeleine French Country Bakery.
Patrick Esquerre, founder of La Madeleine
Discover the recipe for happiness on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. Jim’s guest is Patrick Esquerre, founder of La Madeleine French Country Bakery.
Monica Greene Pt.2
Restaurateur Monica Greene says there are “3 P’s” that account for success in the restaurant business. Find out what they are in Part 2 of Jim’s conversation with her on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com.
Monica Greene
Restaurant icon Monica Greene is back, and she’s re-opened The Cedars Social. Join the fun on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White”
Randy DeWitt and Jack Gibbons
This week on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” meet the founders of Front Burner Restaurants and take a tour of their new Legacy Hall in Plano.
Super Dame Good Party
The Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier throws a great food and wine party on March 4th get details on tickets when you tune in to Jim.
Mark Garcia
Meet rock star chef and marketer Mark Garcia with Avocados from Mexico on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. Get the back story on the avocado ad in the Super Bowl and hear about Mark’s latest book “How to Become a Rock Star Chef in the Digital Age”. Good tips even if you’re not in the culinary world! Thanks.
Ryan Barnett
Meet creative young chef Ryan Barnett from Lark in the Park on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com and find out how a traffic ticket started a great culinary career.
Dee Lincoln
Catch up with “the Queen of Steaks” on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. Dee Lincoln is Jim’s guest on VOKALnow.com.
Tony Street
Meet Tony Street, the chef and owner of YO Ranch Steakhouse. He says there’s a real buzz in the air in his historic district with lots of new things on the way. Check it out.
Paula Lambert
Cheese maven Paula Lambert, founder of Mozzarella Company in Dallas, is our guest this week on “Wining and Dining with Jim White”.
Steve DeShazo
Meet Steve DeShazo on this week’s “Wining and Dining and Jim White”. Steve runs the Food and Hospitality Institute at El Centro College that trains the great chefs of tomorrow. Chefs from some of your favorite DFW restaurants are graduates of the program.
Wining And Dining - Darren McGrady
Darren McGrady is known as the "Royal Chef." Find out why in this week's "Wining And Dining With Jim White"
Wining And Dining - Tiffany Derry
Top Chef Tiffany Derry guest stars on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com this week. Find out about her new Roots Chicken Shack in Legacy Hall and the story behind Top Chef Junior.
Wining And Dining - Julian Barsotti
Meet Julian Barsotti, the crown prince of Dallas fine Italian dining—owner of Nonna, Carbone’s, and Sprezza—on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com.
Magical Mendoza Malbec
This week on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com taste the magical Malbec of Mendoza and meet representatives from two of Argentina’s most popular wineries: Tatiana Nessier, Brand Ambassador for Alamos Wines and Matias Ciciani, winemaker for Don Miguel Gascon.
Wining And Dining - Tom Fleming
Chef Tom Fleming traded the “fine dining” scene for a life with his family. He now serves breakfast and lunch at his fabulous Crossroads Diner and spends the evening with his “girls”. Meet Tom on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com.
Wining And Dining - Sonny Pache
Meet the chef Sonny Pache from one of Dallas’ top power dining restaurants, Ocean Prime, on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com.
Wining And Dining - Jean-Charles Boisset
Meet Jean-Charles Boisset, one of the 50 most influential people in the wine business on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. Jean-Charles reflects on the Sonoma and Napa Valley wildfires.
Wining And Dining - Nikky Phinyawatana
Meet the owner of Asian Mint, Nikky Phinyawatana on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. Nikky believes in feeding people and their souls. She is helping the community with her food and her service.
Wining And Dining - Charlottesville Wine And Food Country
"Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL takes you to Charlottesville, Virginia to explore some fabulous wining and dining in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Wining And Dining - Omar Flores
Chef Omar Flores joins the fun on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. This week’s episode highlights his growing development of Whistle Britches, his popular chicken restaurant.
Wining And Dining - Kent Rathbun
Celebrity chef Kent Rathbun is Mr. Resilient. Find out what we mean on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL.
Wining And Dining - Nick Badovinus
Dynamo chef/restaurateur Nick Badovinus is the guest star on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. The owner of Neighborhood Services, Town Hearth, Montlake Cut, and Offsite Kitchen shares stories about growing up in the Pacific Northwest and how he and his father run a "tight ship” to keep their restaurant operation on course.
Wining And Dining - Joel Peterson Pt. 2
You’re invited to Part 2 of Jim’s conversation with legendary winemaker and founder of Ravenswood Winery Joel Peterson on “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. If you love Zinfandel, discover its origins on today’s show from “The godfather of Zinfandel”. Cheers!
Wining And Dining - Joel Peterson Pt. 1
The “godfather of Zinfandel”, Joel Peterson from Ravenswood Winery in Sonoma guest stars on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” this week on VOKAL. Enjoy lunch and take a taste tour of the Ravenswood portfolio in Part 1 of Jim’s conversation with the legendary winemaker.
Wining And Dining - Dotty Griffith
Dotty Griffith is Jim’s guest this week on “Wining and dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. Dotty is a celebrated cookbook author and former restaurant critic and food editor of The Dallas Morning News.
Wining And Dining - Marcus Paslay
Meet top Fort Worth chef and restaurant owner Marcus Paslay (Clay Pigeon and Piattello Italian Kitchen) on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL.
Wining and Dining - Dean Fearing
Singin’ a sweet savory song World famous chef Dean Fearing is one of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. His heralded eponymous restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is sublime, and doing great business. He continues to explore and refine his elevated American cuisine.
Wining and Dining - Katherine Clapner
Life is uncertain. Have chocolate first! Renowned pastry chef Katherine Clapner is this week’s special guest on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. Her labor of love, Dude, Sweet Chocolate, is bustling and she is developing new products for her Dallas based business.
Wining And Dining - Nathan Tate
Chef Nathan Tate from Boulevardier and Rapscallion joins the fun on this week’s “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. Nathan reveals his motivation to become a chef, talks about some of his favorite chefs, hints about a new project he and his partners are planning.
Wining And Dining - Stephan Pyles
Jim White sits down with Dallas culinary legend Stephan Pyles to talk about what drives him to create the ultimate dining experience.
