“Life is too short to drink bad wine.” I know we have said it before, but that is because it's true. This week, the Chaplin School's finest are conversing and sipping with Ana Fabiano, author of The Wine Region of Rioja. “It feels like we are actually on a culinary & wine vacation touring the wine regions of Spain, and I need a vacation!” said Professor Dodge. Ana has a knack for great storytelling and Brian, John, and Nathan were just soaking it all up. It really has been a long time since some of us have traveled, and heading to Rioja is now at the top of our lists.
It was not all about the stories; Ana also went into detail about the new Rioja Wine Academy (RWA) certifications and their partnership with FIU Chaplin School, launching this spring. “Certificates really help to make a resume pop and get noticed in the modern hospitality industry,” states Chef Masi. We finished up with a "Lovely Day" twist to the Speed Rail and talked about our past, present, and future travel aspirations! Listen, Learn & Laugh!