Bartender at Large

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Part 2: Tiki Legend: Jeff "Beachbum" Berry | Ep. 161 Sep 02, 2019

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We are back with another hour plus episode of the show and this time we went to New Orleans to meet with Jeff "Beachbum" Berry, acclaimed author of many seminal tiki books and owner of the award-winning Latitude 29. Berry is one of the pivotal figures in the modern tiki revival and is credited with personally unearthing many classic recipes of the craft cocktail renaissance. Learn More: Latitude 29 https://latitude29nola.com Beachbum Berry https://beachbumberry.com/publications.html ============================== 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Part 1: Tiki Legend: Jeff "Beachbum" Berry | Ep. 161 Sep 02, 2019

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Latitude 29

https://latitude29nola.com

Beachbum Berry

https://beachbumberry.com/publications.html

============================== 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Tokyo Bartending w Rogerio Igarashi Vaz | Ep. 160 Aug 26, 2019

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On a recent trip to Tokyo, we took the opportunity to sit down with one of the country's top bartenders, Rogerio Igarashi Vaz. Rogerio is the owner of Bar Trench, an innovative yet classic-leaning bar located in the hip neighborhood of Shibuya. His bar makes amazing cocktails and has achieved notoriety around world, so tune in to this episode to hear what he has to say.

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Bar Trench

https://www.instagram.com/bartrench/ ============================== 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. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Exploring Amaro w Stephanie Andrews | Ep. 159 Aug 19, 2019

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To help us dig a little deeper into the world of amaro, we decided to sit down with Stephanie Andrews (of Billy Sunday in Chicago) since her bar has the largest amaro selection in the US. So tune in, as she shares her perspective on this mysterious category, while also discussing its history and production.

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Billy Sunday

https://www.billy-sunday.com

Bonus: Q&A w Richie Boccato Aug 12, 2019

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Tune in for a bonus Q&A session that Richie Bocatto & Erick Castro did with a group of Sweden's top bartenders.

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Bocatto Industries

http://www.boccatoindustries.com

============================== Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the globe, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you would love to get an insider's look into the world of cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Ice & Technique w Richie Boccato | Ep. 158 Aug 12, 2019

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Anytime the topic of ice comes up in the world of cocktails, Richie Bocatto's name is usually mentioned soon after, as he is world-renowned for his passion & dedication to ice harvesting & cultivation. On a recent trip to Sweden, we got him to sit down with us in front of an audience and share his views & philosophies on this often neglected ingredient.

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Bocatto Industries

http://www.boccatoindustries.com

Dangerous & Poisonous Cocktails w Camper English | Ep. 157 Aug 05, 2019

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In the race for innovation and creativity in the world of cocktails, many bartenders are reaching for ingredients that are potentially poisonous and could put themselves and their guests at risk. To help us navigate the world of dangerous ingredients, we are joined by cocktail writer Camper English, who has done years of research into this area of the cocktail world. Join us this week, as we learn about some surprisingly deadly ingredients that could leave you reeling from a lot more than a hangover.

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Cocktail Safe

https://www.cocktailsafe.org

Alcademics

https://www.alcademics.com

============================== Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Tiki Master: Brian Miller of the Polynesian | Ep. 156 Jul 29, 2019

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Join us this week as we talk with internationally acclaimed bartender, Brian Miller, Partner/Beverage Director/Bartender of The Polynesian in New York. Before falling in love with tiki, Miller was on the opening crews of seminal cocktail bars, Death & Company, and Pegu Club. It was during his early days making classic cocktails that he began his life-long love affair with tropical & exotic cocktails. So, tune in as we trace his career from his early days in craft bars to owning his own place.

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The Polynesian https://thepolynesiantiki.com ============================== Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Carina Soto Velasquez of Candelaria in Paris | Ep. 155 Jul 22, 2019

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Running a transatlantic consulting group, while still owning some of the world's best bars is no easy task, which is why we decided to sit down with this week's guest, Carina Soto Velasquez of Quixotic Projects (Candelaria, Le Marie Celeste, and many more.) Although, originally from Colombia, Carina has been a leader in the Paris cocktail scene for over 10 years where her award-winning bars are ranked some of the best in the world.

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Quixotic Projects https://www.quixotic-projects.com ============================== Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Pippa Guy of the Savoy American Bar | Ep. 154 Jul 15, 2019

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Bartending at one of the top-ranked cocktail bars in the world can be a lot of pressure, particularly when it is is one that has as rich a history as the American Bar at the Savoy. So, to help us get a better understanding of what is like, we met with senior bartender and acclaimed author, Pippa Guy, who while not traveling the world and making drinks took the time to sit down with us and share her love for all things fizzy.

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American Bar at the Savoy https://www.thesavoylondon.com/restaurant/american-bar/ Let's Get Fizzical https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Get-Fizzical-Cocktail-Champagne/dp/1465473882/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TWEVMSZ3ZPK9&keywords=let%27s+get+fizzical&qid=1562883557&s=gateway&sprefix=let%27s+get+fizz%2Caps%2C296&sr=8-1 ============================== Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

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