I'll Have What He's Having BY Adib Khorram

In The Tasting Room, Farzan Alavi is a substitute teacher nursing a fresh heartbreak when he stumbles into Kansas City’s trendiest wine bar. What starts as a solo indulgence quickly turns into an unexpected VIP experience when the charming sommelier, David Curtis, treats him to an extraordinary meal. Farzan, lost in the moment, is swept off his feet by David’s flirtatious energy, leading to a passionate one-night affair. The catch? David mistakenly believes Farzan is the city’s top food critic.

When the truth is revealed, both laugh off the mix-up, but David, focused on becoming a master sommelier, is not looking for anything serious. Their paths seem destined to part, but fate intervenes when Farzan inherits his family’s bistro. Seizing the opportunity, he and David strike a deal: David will mentor Farzan in the culinary arts while Farzan helps David prep for his master sommelier exam.

As they navigate their professional arrangement, the chemistry between them reignites, blurring the lines between friendship and romance. Farzan and David find themselves drawn to each other again, yet their futures are uncertain. David plans to relocate cross-country after his test, while Farzan is dedicated to his family's restaurant. Can their burgeoning relationship withstand the pressures of their separate paths, or will their love story come with an expiration date?