Bartender at Large

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Repping Your City w Mary Palac | ep. 262 Aug 30, 2021

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Getting your name out there while representing for your bar can be much more difficult when you aren't in one of the cocktail hubs of the world. But just because your hood isn't well known for drinks doesn't mean that there are not some incredible things going on there. To offer up some advice on how to blow up your city, we are joined by Mary Palac of San Jose. Her resume is as extensive as it is impressive, so this is definitely not one to miss.

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Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you.

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Pitfalls of Consulting w Christina Veira | ep. 261 Aug 23, 2021

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This week we are joined by Christina Veira, GM & Managing Partner of Toronto's Bar Mordecai and instructor for WSET, to learn about what it is like to juggle the roles of consultant and bar owner during the pandemic.

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Training & Education w Angus Winchester | ep. 260 Aug 16, 2021

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This week we are joined by Angus Winchester, a long-time industry veteran with over three decades of experience training and educating bartenders and spirits professionals. In the past, he was VP of Education and Training for Barmetrix, as well as the Tales of the Cocktail: Best International Brand Ambassador for 2012. Currently he is the Director of Operations for Jigger & Pony in Singapore and also the Global Education Director for BCB: Berlin, Brooklyn and Sao Paulo, so tune in and listen in as he shares his advice on how to better present and lead industry educations, trainings and seminars.

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Cocktail Science w Adam Rogers | ep. 259 Aug 09, 2021

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For this week's episode we dive deep into the scientific phenomena surrounding alcohol with Adam Rogers, science writer WIRED and also the author of The New York Times science bestseller Proof: The Science of Booze.

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Bar Ownership & Consulting w Travis Tober | ep. 258 Aug 02, 2021

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Our guest, Travis Tober, this week wears many hats within the industry. From owning & operating 3 bars to consulting for major brands to being the personal cocktail liason to Ryan Reynolds, he has naturally manages to keep very busy. To hear all about how he manages to juggle & prioritize his entrepreneurial endeavors then be sure to tune in.

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Zero Proof Cocktails w Elva Ramirez | ep. 257 Jul 26, 2021

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For this episode of the show, we are joined by author and writer, Elva Ramirez to discuss her new book, Zero Proof Cocktails. Her book not only features incredible recipes, but also details the history of the non-alcoholic cocktail in America.

Learn more: https://www.elvaramirez.com/zero-proof-book

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Jay Kahn: Co-founder of Asia's #1 Bar, Coa | ep. 256 Jul 19, 2021

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This week's episode of the show features Jay Kahn, the co-founder of Coa in Hong Kong — which was recently named Asia's Best Bar for 2021. Coa is a bar where the spirits of Mexico take the spotlight and are showcased for Hong Kong's most discerning cocktail drinkers. But it's not just Tequila and Oaxacan mezcal that are being highlighted, but also more obscure spirits, such as sotol, bacanora and raicilla. So tune in and listen in, as Kahn shares his insights on what it takes to run a cocktail bar that is so highly specialized in one nation's spirits and also what goes into creating a world class bar.

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Cocktail Philosophy w Derek Brown | ep. 255 Jul 12, 2021

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For this episode of the show, we are joined by author and the owner of the acclaimed DC cocktail bar, the Columbia Room, Derek Brown. Being that Brown has such a passion for the cerebral aspects of the cocktail, we decided to examine it through the lens of why it is so important from both a cultural and anthropological standpoint.

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Better Management Systems w Jason Williams | ep. 254 Jul 05, 2021

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For this episode of the show, we decided to explore the ever changing dynamics of management systems. Much of what makes a business successful — and keeps it successful— is being in touch with the numbers, while still keeping in sync with your team. To help us better understand this aspect of the industry, we are joined by Jason Williams, creative director for Proof & Company, and director at Housemade Hospitality. Williams is a man who oversees a multitude of properties in different countries and even on different continents. Overseeing so many bars is only possible through the use of disciplined systems and communication, so this episode is particularly crucial to those hoping to become a better & more effective leader to their team.

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Mastering the Slushy w Christy Colestock | ep. 253 Jun 28, 2021

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With the hottest months of the year upon us, we thought what better time is there to get schooled on the fundamentals of boozy slushies. Entering this area of cocktails can stump even the most talented of bartenders, as the skill set that covers making individual cocktails doesn't always translate to drinks coming out of a slushy machine. So to better illuminate the topic, we are joined by Christy Colestock, the area director for the Mother's Ruin bars. The Mother's Ruin bars have been featuring rotating slushies for nearly 10 years, so Christy knows what it takes to create slushies that sell! So listen in as she walks us through the basics of everything from how to what equipment you need to get started.

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