The Conversation: A Seat at the Table | Amanda Danielson, Trattoria Stella & Dirt to Glass

What does it take to build a great restaurant, a thriving wine industry and a stronger food culture?  Currently: The Conversation is brought to you by TVC Cherry Capital Airport - Your Northern Michigan Connection. Christal Frost sits down with Amanda Danielson, co-owner of Trattoria Stella, advanced sommelier, founder of Intentional Agriculture and co-founder of Dirt to Glass. Amanda shares the story behind more than two decades at Stella, her philosophy on hospitality and why she believes restaurants can play a powerful role in supporting employees, farmers and their communities. They also dive into the evolution of Michigan wine, why Amanda believes the state's best wines belong on the world stage, and the work Dirt to Glass is doing to bring growers, winemakers, researchers and industry leaders together. Plus, Amanda previews this year's Dirt to Glass conference and its growing connection to the Traverse City Food & Wine Festival. It's a conversation about hospitality, collaboration and protecting what makes Northern Michigan special by investing in the people and agriculture behind it. The Conversation is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.