“Wine chooses you. You don’t choose the wine world. It kinda takes you in and then that’s it.”
For this episode, we’re joined by Sylvester Inda, Assistant Wine Director at the legendary Keen’s Steakhouse. Sylvester has been running to keep up in NYC’s fast-paced restaurant scene, but he also runs to keep his mind straight after serving 600+ guests a night. Sylvester talks about his experience working his way up in the wine world, what he drinks with hot dogs and how Dru Hill made the best 90s jam.
Watch the video version here.
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Sylvester Inda, Asst Wine Director, Keen’s Steakhouse, New York
Sylvester Inda is the Asst Wine Director at Keen’s Steakhouse in New York City. In operation since 1885, its truly one of the historical gems in the NYC restaurant scene. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, he moved to NYC when he was 8 years old. Fell in love with running, and in high school was named to the all NYC team, and received a full scholarship to study at St Peters University in New Jersey.