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First up is Steven Raichlen, the busiest man in BBQ. Today we are going to be talking BBQ Trends in 2017. What to cook, what fire source, what type of grills…you get the picture 🙂
Steven Raichlen is a multi-award winning author, journalist, television host, and now novelist. His books include the international blockbusters The Barbecue Bible and How to Grill and the New York Times bestselling Planet Barbecue. His new novel, Island Apart, tells a story of love, loss, redemption and really good food set on Martha’s Vineyard. Translated into 15 languages, Raichlen’s books have won 5 James Beard Awards and 3 IACP-Julia Child Awards and have sold more than 4 million copies. Raichlen also hosts the popular TV shows, Primal Grill and Barbecue University on PBS, and a French language show called Le Maitre du Grill. He lives and writes in Coconut Grove, Florida, and on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Steven says, “A new year already? You know what that means: It’s time for Raichlen’s predictions for barbecue trends in 2017. The good news? More people are cooking a wider range of foods on a more diverse selection of grills and smokers, using more interesting fuels and flavorings than ever before. The bad news? There is no bad news. Just more great grilling and smoking for the year to come. www.barbecuebible.com Steven is on Facebook and Twitter @BarbecueBible
Later I’ll be talking to Jeff Phillips self-proclaimed Fire Poker, Pitmaster, and Smoke Whisperer. Jeff is the man behind Smoking-Meat.com: A network of resources including a 300-page website, a smoking meat forum with more than 81,000 members, a newsletter with more than 300,000 subscribers, and a huge following of facebook fans. All for the sake of smoked meat!
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2011 Chateau Bel Air Haut-Médoc
The grapes are 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. All of the grapes are hand harvested and vinified traditionally, in temperature-regulated stainless steel vats, with a long final maceration process. The wine is aged 12 months in barrique, 25% new.
Reviews: “Features dark, roasted alder and mesquite notes mixed together, followed by juicy layers of linzer torte, blackberry pâte de fruit and plum sauce. The long, anise-framed finish displays a serious graphite spine for length and definition. Best from 2014 through 2020.” ~ 91, Wine Spectator 2013
337 Cabernet Sauvignon exudes vibrant aromas of black cherry, ripe currant, fresh herbs and lightly roasted coffee. Smooth tannins and balanced acidity support core flavors of blackberry, black cherry and chocolate, intertwined with spicy black pepper accents on the finish. This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with herb-roasted pork loin, baked chicken or barbecued steak and sautéed mushrooms.
David Elliot Cohen, the multi-New York Times bestselling author of One Year Off, The Wrong Dog is the heartwarming, often hilarious, story of Simba II, a mischievous white Labrador puppy brought home by accident.
For three decades, best-selling author and editor David Elliot Cohen has created books that have sold six million copies worldwide. Most were in the immensely popular Day in the Life and America 24/7 photography book series. He has four New York Times bestsellers and two international bestsellers to his credit. Cohen is a graduate of Yale University. He lives in Manhattan with his wife, Laureen Seeger, and the youngest of their five children. 
This semi-sweet wine opens with luscious aromas of citrus and tropical fruits.The mouthfeel is juicy with bright acidity that activates the palate and displays flavors of peach, pineapple and honeysuckle. The finish is wonderfully persistent with balance of sweetness and refreshing crispness. Peak drinkability 2016-2018.
This week I’ll be talking to my friend David Bahre, founder/owner and distilling hero of Wheat State Distillery. In case you haven’t been keeping track, the distillery has moved from 37th St. North to a new, bigger and better venue in Old Town combined with Distillery 244. 
“Distillery 244 is proud to offer our event space for rental for your special event. Our newly renovated, 7,000 sq. ft. event space provides a unique atmosphere. Located in the heart of Old Town, Distillery 244 is within walking distance to many restaurants, night life, hotels and shopping. Our event space has unique concrete floors, exposed brick walls and garage doors. We can accommodate up to 480 people for a sit down dinner in our venue, with an additional 125 people in our Distillery. We also have the capability to close off part of our venue, for a smaller, more intimate gathering.
Treveri Cellars is a family-owned sparkling wine house that produces some of the finest handcrafted sparkling wines in the United States. 
100% Chardonnay from the Yakima Valley AVA made in the traditional method. Smooth, complex and crisp, showing green apple and a hint of brioche balanced by bright acidity and touch of yeast on the palate for a cool, crisp finish. This Brut forges old world methods together with new world fruit, making this wine one that shouldn’t be missed. Treveri Brut demands indulgence and brings clear perspective to your moment. The fresh and dry finish enhances this bubbly, and brings luxury to any occasion.