Bartender at Large

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Why Restaurants Are Too Cheap w Richie Nakano | ep. 252 Jun 21, 2021

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From looking on social media and the food press it would seem that guests are eager for high-quality ingredients prepared by well paid workers in a healthy work environment, but what does this really? Are people prepared to a bit more for these things? Why do we not mind paying $14 for a cocktail, but balk at a $12 dollar sandwich? And what if cheap food is coming at the expense of the people making it? To help us explore this topic, we are joined by star chef, Richie Nakano, who inspired us to delve into the subject.

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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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Special Mini Episode : Lauren Paylor on Large Format Cocktails Jun 16, 2021

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For this special episode of the show, we are joined by Lauren Paylor, who is here to tell us why large format serves can be such a boon to bars & restaurants this summer. Everything from pitchers to punch bowls to draft cocktails are a great way to cater to guests deliciously and quickly, so tune in now to hear more.

Presented by Diageo Bar Academy https://bit.ly/3cN7lPB

Toxic Bosses w Hannah Selinger | ep. 251 Jun 14, 2021

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In can often be difficult to stick up for yourself & your coworkers when you find yourself in a toxic and abusive work environment. But what do you do when the abuser is a renowned celebrity chef such as David Chang of Momufuku fame. In situations such as this, it can be extremely difficult, as the power dynamics can be so lopsided, both in power & resources. This is only magnified by things such as media access and the proliferation of non-disclosure agreements. To help shed some light on this pertinent topic, we are joined by Hannah Selinger -- acclaimed writer, certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and graduate of the International Culinary Center -- who not only worked with Chang, but was brave enough to share her story by coming forward.

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Craft Cocktails at the Airport w Tiffanie Barriere | ep. 250 Jun 07, 2021

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Tiffanie Barriere has made an impact on the cocktail industry that is nearly unmatched in the industry, and much of that is due to her work on the bar program at One Flew South, which is located in the Atlanta Airport. Due to the bar's location in the world's busiest airport, it was serving up craft cocktails to people from all around the world, many of which were having an artisanal cocktail for the first time. She has since taken that experience to launch her own consulting company, the Drinking Coach. So tune in to hear her story.

So Fresh & So Glean: https://bit.ly/3vCExkq

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Australian Bar Scene w Jenna Hemsworth| ep. 249 May 31, 2021

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On this week's episode the podcast, we are joined by Australian Bartender Magazine's 2018 Bartender of the Year, Jenna Hemsworth to talk about what is on her mind these days. Those topics range on everything from the bartender's de facto role as gatekeeper on what is "cool" to drink to how the pandemic has affected the Aussie bar scene. In addition, she chats about her job as a consultant and how that has evolved over the past year.

So Fresh & So Glean: https://bit.ly/3vCExkq

Dark N' Stormy Day: https://www.goslingsrum.com/dark-n-stormy-day/

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Cocktail Catering w Andrew Goularte | ep. 248 May 24, 2021

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Starting your own mobile craft cocktail service is an idea that has crossed many a bartender's minds --particularly as more and more people wish to incorporate elevated beverage options at their events and parties. But what actually goes into starting such a business? Also, what are some of the key opportunities and pitfalls that come along with it? To help us learn more about the ins and outs of such an endeavor, we are joined by Andrew Goularte, bartender and co-founder of Progressive Pours, a mobile bartender service.

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Production & Sustainability w Antonio Rodriguez of Patrón Tequila | ep. 247 May 17, 2021

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For this episode of the show, we are joined by Antonio Rodriguez, the director of production at Patrón Tequila. So tune in as we discuss many of the green initiatives that Patrón has instituted over the years and how they are able to accomplish sustainability at scale. Since there are so many challenges and opportunities that are unique to making tequila, this is definitely not one to be missed.

Patrón Perfectionists Competition: https://www.patronperfectionists.com/event/1182/patron-perfectionist-2022

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World Class US Champ Adam George Fournier | ep. 246 May 10, 2021

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Competing on a national stage can be nerve-racking as it is, but it gets even more complicated and intense when it has to be done virtually, as it was this year for World Class. To hear more about how it felt to compete, we are joined by someone who was smack dab in the thick of it, the 2021 US champion for the United States, Adam George Fournier. So tune in and listen in as he shares his experience from the inside and shares with us what it takes to win first place.

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Draft Cocktails w Ben Scorah | ep. 245 May 03, 2021

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For this episode of the show, we are joined by draft cocktail wizard, Ben Scorah, co-founder of Road Soda & Lima Limon Cocktails. Since there seem to be so many questions around draft cocktails, we decided to bring on an expert and pioneer in the field who could give us an informative and thorough primer on all of the basics and fundamentals of a successful draft program. This is definitely not one to be missed if you are looking for inspiration on how to get started.

Learn more:

https://www.roadsoda.bar/

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Conversation w Ryan Maybee | ep. 244 Apr 26, 2021

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For this week's episode we are joined by Kansas City bartender and the co-founder of J. Rieger & Co. distillery, Ryan Maybee. Maybee is a pioneer for craft spirits and cocktails in the Midwest, so he has plenty of insight to share with us. During our chat we discuss the story behind the founding of his distillery, and the work that went into revitalizing a lost style of American whiskey. And we also discuss the closing of his two seminal bars, Manifesto and the Rieger, which both played a massively influential role within the local cocktail scene.

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