Episode 80: Grapes & Debates | SoNapa Grille | 4th Annual Happy Hour 5K with Jeep Beach, NSB Mayor

In this high-energy episode of Grapes & Debates, SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partner Joe Bates as they host the 4th Annual SoNapa Happy Hour 5K Run in Ormond Beach, Florida! 🏃‍♂️🍷 This special race-day episode brings the excitement of community, hospitality, and wine together. The hosts sit down with a lineup of guests — including Jeep Beach representatives, the Mayor of New Smyrna Beach, and local partners — as they celebrate fitness, fun, and food culture. Of course, it wouldn’t be Grapes & Debates without wine! 🍇 Adam and Joe sample a stellar lineup from world-class producers: Foley Family Wines 🍷 Caymus Vineyards 🍇 Winebow Imports 🌍 Together, they highlight each wine’s unique style while discussing how events like the Happy Hour 5K build stronger community connections and showcase SoNapa Grille’s mission: Taste – Toast – Together. The episode closes with a debate true to the Grapes & Debates spirit: How do wine, wellness, and community events intersect — and can they change the way people experience hospitality? 🔑 What You’ll Learn in Episode 80 How SoNapa Grille brings wine country culture to Florida’s coast The role of community events like Jeep Beach and the Happy Hour 5K in building lasting connections Insights into world-class wines from Napa, Sonoma, and beyond (Foley, Caymus, Winebow) How restaurant leadership and hospitality brands use events to grow loyalty and visibility