Exploring Culinary Delights and Wine Pairings with Chef Shiv Kumar and Lisa Bell

Our conversation today welcomes Chef Shiv Kumar of Sona Restaurant and Lisa Bell, owner of LK Wine Tours and Sales (and not-so-silent Andy Gail) to discuss an upcoming wine dinner event hosted by Sona Restaurant on July 26th, which features a five-course meal paired with unique wines selected by Lisa. Chef Shiv shares his journey from cooking as a hobby to owning and running Sona Restaurant for over 20 years. He talks about the passion and dedication that went into starting the restaurant and how he enjoys creating new dishes for his customers. Shiv also describes the variety of dishes available on his menu, including vegetarian, vegan, and meat options, and how he enjoys customizing dishes to pair with specific wines. Lisa explains the process of selecting and pairing wines for the dinner, highlighting some of the unique wines that will be featured. She shares her excitement about the creative challenge of pairing wines with different foods and how she enjoys bringing unique varietals to these events. Throughout the conversation, both Shiv and Lisa emphasize the importance of the seasonal and local ingredients used in their dishes and wines. They also discuss the educational aspect of the wine dinner, where attendees will learn about the wines and dishes they are enjoying. Chef Shiv mentions his cooking classes, where people can learn to cook Indian food with fresh ingredients and spices. Listeners are encouraged to get tickets for the event, reach out for cooking classes, and visit Sona Restaurant to experience its unique offerings. Learn more about Sona Restaurant on their website: http://sonacuisine.com/ and by following them on Facebook. To learn more about LK Wine Tours & Sales, follow them on Facebook.