In good company.
Traveler’s Table is the newest concept from Challis and Lauren Hodge, founders of Taste Food & Wine Group. Our work has always been guided by curiosity and a desire to discover, learn, experience and share through food and wine. We believe they can transport us, teach us and bring us closer together.
When we created Conserva, we began with a question: Who creates community around the table as well as anyone in the world? Spain and its tapas culture offered a compelling answer. We brought the experience of the Spanish table to Cincinnati through tapas, exceptional conservas, the remarkable breadth of Sherry and wines from across Spain. Conserva became a place to discover, gather and form connections around the table.
Traveler’s Table begins with a larger question: If Spain taught us so much about community, what can the rest of the world teach us?
We invite guests to travel the world without leaving the table through thoughtfully chosen food, wine, cocktails and stories from near and far. Every dish and drink begins with a real tradition, shaped by a particular place and its people.
We approach those traditions with curiosity, humility and respect. Rather than reinventing a dish or making it our own, we learn how it is prepared, served and shared in the culture that created it. We prepare it faithfully, bring the experience to our guests and tell the story of the people and place behind it.
Traveler’s Table brings the world to one table and invites us to experience it together.
Food, Wine, & Discovery
At Traveler’s Table, curiosity is part of the experience. Our menus draw inspiration from the movement of ingredients, techniques, traditions, and ideas across cultures throughout history. Some dishes may feel familiar. Others may introduce you to something entirely new. We believe that learning and discovery make food more meaningful. Every menu, every wine list, and every gathering is an opportunity to explore, ask questions, share ideas, and discover something worth bringing back to your own table.
Food and wine are among humanity’s oldest ways of sharing culture, preserving traditions, and connecting people. A recipe can carry generations of knowledge. A loaf of bread can tell the story of a region. A bottle of wine can reflect a landscape, a climate, a family, and a way of life. For years, we have sought out foods, wines, and ingredients from farmers, producers, artisans, and winemakers who approach their work with intention and care. We believe that anything worth putting in your body should have a story behind it.
Our Approach to Hospitality
We are students as much as cooks. We love learning. We love teaching. Most of all, we love sharing what we discover with others around the table.
Traveler’s Table is guided by curiosity. We draw inspiration from the movement of people, ingredients, traditions, techniques, and ideas across cultures and generations. Some dishes may feel familiar. Others may introduce you to something new. We believe great food begins with great ingredients. That’s why we seek out farmers, artisans, winemakers, fishermen, producers, and makers who care deeply about their craft.
Whenever possible, we prioritize seasonal ingredients, responsible sourcing, and products with a sense of place. Our menu is not tied to a single country or culinary tradition. Instead, it reflects the foods, flavors, stories, and discoveries that inspire us, always filtered through our own experiences and hospitality.
