Bottles & Bites Without Borders

Author: Rob Clark

Welcome to Bottles & Bites Without Borders, where the wine flows, the whiskey pours, and the food never disappoints! Hosted by Rob Clark, a WSET-certified wine enthusiast, whiskey collector, and home chef extraordinaire, this podcast is your go-to for all things delicious. Rob brings a mix of expertise and humor as he chats with friends, fellow foodies, and top-tier experts in the world of food, wine, and whiskey. Whether you're here for tips on pairing wine with dinner, exploring new whiskey finds, or simply enjoying a good laugh over some fantastic bites, Robs got you covered. Tune in, grab a glass, and join the conversation because here, the only rule is to have fun and drink (and eat) like no ones watching!For more, visit www.bottlesandbiteswb.com and follow Robs adventures on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Cheers! Rob Clark Host of Bottles & Bites Without Borders Exploring the world of food, wine, and whiskeyone bottle and bite at a time. Website: www.bottlesandbiteswb.com Instagram: @bottles_bites_wb X (Twitter): @foodwhiskey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533352930766813 Email: rob@bottlesandbiteswb.com#food #whiskey #bourbon #wine #homecook #cook #BBQ #foodie #Italy #barolo #cabernet Sauvignon #france #italy #spain #napa #scotch #pizza #coffee  
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The Biggest Waste of Money in Food: Fine Dining Exposed
Monday, 10 November, 2025

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into a controversial take: fine dining isn’t worth the hype — or the price tag.Sandra and I recently visited a so-called “authentic Italian” fine dining restaurant, and let’s just say… it was anything but.The service was polished but clueless, the Bolognese tasted like grocery-store jarred sauce, the wine list was marked up five times retail, and they even tried to upsell us on a membership just to get reasonable wine prices.Oh — and they rushed us out in 45 minutes while calling it “a luxury experience.”Valet parking and white tablecloths don’t equal quality. We talk about: 🍝 When fine dining becomes factory dining 🥂 The wine markup madness ⏱️ Why “premium” shouldn’t feel rushed 👎 How marketing tries to justify mediocrity 💡 And why simple, soulful food often beats the fancy stuffLet’s explore why the best meals aren’t always the ones with the highest price tag — and what diners should demand instead.🎙 Rob Clark — Host of Bottles & Bites Without Borders Exploring the world of food, wine, and whiskey—one bottle and bite at a time.🌐 Website: www.bottlesandbiteswb.com 📸 Instagram: @bottles_bites_wb 🐦 X (Twitter): @foodwhiskey 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533352930766813 📧 Email: rob@bottlesandbiteswb.com#food #whiskey #bourbon #wine #homecook #cook #BBQ #foodie #Italy #barolo #cabernet Sauvignon #france #italy #spain #napa #scotch #pizza #coffee Support the show