Street Somm – Wine Shows
Jermaine Stone is the Street Somm. From street eats to comfort food to Michelin-starred masterpieces; Jermaine’s mission is to prove there’s no « right » way to pair wine. It’s all about bringing unexpected food and people into the wine conversation.
Season 1 – Episode 1 – A Taste of NYC’s Immigrant Experience – 20 mins
You can live in New York City your entire life and still find new flavors around every corner. Jermaine Stone, a Bronx native, is back in his old stomping grounds in this episode of “Street Somm,” and he’s brought wine writer and professional foodie Shakera Jones along for the ride.
Follow Jermaine and Shakera as they make pizza with an award-winning legend, enjoy plant-based luxury at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and dive into spicy fried chicken infused with Chinese flavors. All the while, Jermaine shares the perfect bottle of wine to elevate every meal: a juicy Ruffino Estates Riserva Ducale Oro, a bold Ruffino Estates Modus Primo, and a smooth The Prisoner Red Blend.
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Season 1 – Episode 2 – New Southern Food in Savannah – 22 mins
Classic Southern cuisine is getting a makeover in Savannah, Georgia. In this episode of “Street Somm,” host Jermaine Stone meets up with the unofficial “food mayor” of the city, Jesse Blanco, for a delicious tour through Savannah’s streets.
The duo first digs into a low country boil, a beloved Southern staple, which Stone pairs with a bottle of crisp SALDO Chenin Blanc. They then sample delicious Puerto Rican cuisine from a food truck nestled among Savannah’s historic buildings — and what better to go with a modern burrito than the bold flavors of Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon? Finally, the two end their day with a contemporary twist on classic southern fare: Duck magret, served with The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Season 1 – Episode 3 – Culinary Trailblazers in San Francisco – 22 mins
The San Francisco Bay Area has long been a crucible of change, and its ever-evolving cuisine is no exception. In this episode of “Street Somm,” host Jermaine Stone and Oakland native Aminah “Chef Mimi” Robinson-Briscoe embark on a food and wine crawl packed with cross-cultural innovation.
Join the duo as they uncork a rich Robert Mondavi Winery The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with a hearty bowl of gumbo ramen, followed by a bottle of tropical Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc alongside a dolma-inspired whole stuffed fish. The day ends with a reflection on fermentation and foraging over a thoughtfully prepared duck dish, enjoyed with a juicy Robert Mondavi Winery To Kalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Season 1 – Episode 4 – The Intersection Of Food, Art & Wine in Chicago – 22 mins
Join the culinary crawl as Jermaine and Jenny explore the intersection of food, art, and wine in Pilsen, Chicago’s Arts District. The first pairing includes savory bites of saffron salmon pulusu alongside a glass of fragrant Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. Next up, a juicy buffalo chicken sandwich from a local shop built on the foundation of romance and butter. They dig in over a glass of bright and complex Meiomi Pinot Noir while discussing second chances and the power art has to save lives. They wrap up their tour with a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience and a glass of elegant Ruffino Estates Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva — all enjoyed on Jenny’s canvas.
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Season 1 – Episode 5 – Success, Community & BBQ in Houston – 22 mins
Sharing success stories over wine and barbecue in tough country Texas. In this episode of “Street Somm,” host Jermaine Stone and local chef to the stars, Tiffani Janelle, eat and sip their way through Houston’s hottest spots.
Starting strong with authentic BBQ, the pair dig into a platter of protein and sides alongside a chilled Saldo Zinfandel to cool down from the H-Town heat. A complex braised-beef mole dish paired with a glass of velvety Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon is next up on the menu. To finish off their Wild West food tour, Tiffani whips up South African peri-peri lobster with black pineapple fried rice while Jermaine uncorks a bottle of layered Robert Mondavi Winery The Estates Oakville Fumé Blanc for the table to share.
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The Filmmakers: Tastemade Inc
Starring: Jermaine Stone