My guest this week is local Chef Josh Rathbun.  You’ll learn about Rathbun’s journey in food and his culinary adventures and how he became involved with the National Kidney Foundation.  Then will tell you all about the great event coming up March 5th.

Executive Chef, Josh Rathbun, A native Wichitan, recently moved home after spending many years in Denver. Josh, along with his wife and daughter are happy to be back home in Wichita, be closer to family, and involved with the local community.

As the Executive Chef at Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, Josh is passionate about local sourcing, fresh ingredients, and innovative dish preparation. While living in Wichita previously, Josh worked at a local butcher shop and developed local farming connections. Now Josh creates dishes with local heritage meats from nearby farms and other local ingredients.

Josh is also passionate about a cause near and dear to his heart; The National Kidney Foundation. In 2013, while still in Denver, Josh went into kidney failure and is incredibly grateful to his cousin for donating a kidney and ultimately allowing him a full recovery. Josh is now active supporter of The National Kidney Foundation. Josh was Chef Chair of the National Kidney Foundation for the 2016 Great Chefs of the West Gala, as well as the 2017 and 2018 Great Chefs of the Midwest Gala.

Featuring the top chefs in Wichita!

Sunday, March 05, 2023, 4:00PM CST, Kansas Star Casino Wichita, KS
Click here to see a full list of participating CHEFS and RESTAURANTS
(caution-clicking link may make you hungry!)
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The Great Chefs of the Midwest showcases local chefs and restaurants who share their creative culinary talent as they vie for the coveted Best Dish and People’s Choice awards. Guests will mix and mingle, enjoy mouthwatering creations from Wichita’s best chefs, and bid on exciting auction packages.  For more information please contact: Tori Snowden; tori.snowden@kidney.org |  913.262.1551 ext. 476
In the second half Jeff Farber, National Sales director from Opolo team is on the show to talk about this great Paso producer that’s now available here in the Flat Lands of Kansas.

OPOLO VINEYARDS HAS A LONG ESTABLISHED REPUTATION OF GROWING AND PRODUCING AWARD WINNING WINES IN PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA.

With nearly 300 acres of vines on the east and west side of Paso Robles, Opolo Vineyards is privy to a wide range in climate, soil and growing potential—allowing an extensive range of varietals to flourish. This variety combined with the passion behind the brand has made Opolo a favorite of wine enthusiasts everywhere. Gorgeous rolling hills frame their estate vineyard on picturesque Vineyard Drive, where guests enjoy a wide range of experiences – from tours and cheese pairings, and varied flight options to Willow Creek Distillery. Venture up to the hill top for exciting events where stunning vineyard views abound.

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Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2021 Opolo Summit Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
The 2021 Summit Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with enticing aromas of black plum, black olive, dried herbs and toasted oak. A broad, integrated mouthfeel delivers cascading flavors of blue fruits, black currant and cassis. Sleek supporting notes of French oak are accompanied by impressions of caramel and leather. The finish is plush, long and seamless. A fine example of Paso Cabernet that offers great value. ABV14.62
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100% Cabernet Sauvignon  Aged 10 Months in French Oak
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Grab a bottle or two at Jacob Liquor Exchange on North Rock Road or your favorite wine ship and join me!

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