When you talk with John Yelinek, it doesn’t take long to realize how deeply he cares about food, wine, and the stories they carry.

As the head chef and wine director at Ladder 4 Wine Bar in Detroit, John has spent years curating flavors that bring people together — whether it’s an inventive dish in the kitchen or a perfectly chosen glass of wine.In our newest episode of Tastes Like Somewhere, John joins us to share his perspective on what makes food and wine meaningful, and how travel has influenced the way he cooks, drinks, and live.

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