TableTalk – Radio that Tastes Good is hosted by Jamie Peha and Thierry Rautureau
Jamie Peha
Jamie is the high energy voice you hear regularly on Table Talk Radio That Tastes Good. For three years Jamie brought the pages of Seattle magazine to life on the Chat with Women radio program. That spawned a love for radio and the creation of her own show, Table Talk Radio. Table Talk interviews tastemakers of all kinds and brings food, wine and events to life for listeners. From cookbook authors to farmers, grape growers to cheese makers, chefs to winemakers, you will find them all on Table Talk Radio That Tastes good.
Known for her promotional prowess Jamie is the principal of Peha Promotions, a creative marketing, public relations and event solutions company with specialty in the wine and culinary arena. Her engaging personality, ability to think creatively and “make it happen” philosophy fuel her success with new endeavors and collaborative business alliances. She has created and produced literally hundreds of events from the smallest dinner party to festivals of thousands. An idea person with boundless energy and a knack for making the right connections, Jamie’s passion has always been in the culinary world. She is business focused with a flair for humor and engaging people. Jamie also enjoys mentoring young professional women and combines her desire to serve and educate people with her love for food and wine.
As the former marketing director for the Washington State Wine Commission and as a leader in the field of professional hospitality management, Jamie has had the opportunity to wine and dine around the world, sharing tables and tastes with celebrated chefs and talented wine makers.
Jamie is a member of the Seattle Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International; a worldwide organization of professional women of high achievement in the multifaceted field of food, fine beverage, and hospitality. She is a board member for the Washington Wine Industry Foundation, Advisory Board member for Celebrated Chefs and a member of the Chairman’s Board for the Auction of Washington Wines.
Thierry Rautureau
Hailing from the Muscadet region of France, Thierry Rautureau is the James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of Rover’s and Luc restaurants. Raised on a farm, Rautureau helped his mother prepare meals for the family. From an early age he learned to appreciate seasonal cooking and utilizing fresh, homegrown ingredients.
At 14, Rautureau began a cooking apprenticeship in Anjou, France and from there continued on a culinary Tour de France, training in the cities of Le Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, Chamonix in the French Alps, and Hendaye in the Pays Basque. With six years of traditional French culinary training behind him, Rautureau headed for the United States and worked with Jean Claude Poilevey at La Fontaine in Chicago. Three years later, Rautureau continued west to Los Angeles working at The Regency Club for Joachim Splichal and at The Seven Street Bistro with Laurent Quenioux.
During a visit to see friends in Seattle, Thierry Rautureau, known as the Chef in the Hat due to his ever-present fedora, dined at Rover’s and discovered the restaurant was for sale. Charmed by the converted house tucked away in a private courtyard, and inspired by the ingredients found in the Pacific Northwest, Rautureau moved to Seattle and opened Rover’s in August 1987. Chef Rautureau’s vision is a warm, comfortable dining environment, similar to dining at a friend’s house. Rover’s is dedicated to professional service, exquisite wine and food, and an intimate environment.
Twenty three years later The Chef opened Luc, a French-American café and bar named after the his father, Luc Rautureau. Luc is a neighborhood spot with heartwarming food, cocktails and a well-selected wine list.
