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Opie Crooks & Jill Tyler: #ShutUsDown, But Not Out Mar 16, 2020

This week, notorious locavore Opie Crooks - executive chef of A Rake’s Progress, and hospitality hero - Jill Tyler, co-owner of Tail Up Goat and Reveler’s Hour, join us from the frontlines of what’s been an emotional week, to discuss their closings of their restaurants in response to the COVID-19 emergency. We call for action and legislation that will affect D.C.’s restaurant industry in the interim (#ShutUsDown). Opie dabbles in baking bread, Jill gets swole with push-ups, Mathew grows his homesteading, and Eddie moves into his parent’s basement. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Rising Star Paola Velez’s Passion of the Fruit Mar 09, 2020

This week, Executive Pastry Chef and confection Domini-queen of Kith and Kin, Paola Velez, joins us in our Corona-free recording bubble to discuss how she caught baking fever. From a cacao-farming family to fine chocolatier, Paola draws upon her Dominican roots and NYC training to simplify and showcase childhood ingredients. Rum cake, arroz con dulce, and ugli fruit get honorable mentions, Eddie runs into a “Florida man,” and Mathew gets insatiably hungry. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Ruben Garcia: Can’t Fight Nature Mar 02, 2020

This week, Shift Drink alum Boby Pradichith continues to do the heavy lifting by bringing us chef, and mentor, Ruben Garcia. Freshly funemployed, we look back at Ruben’s 16-year legacy with Think Food Group and how that translates into future plans (think mezcal), “fighting nature,” and the cycle of culinary maturation and creativity. Ruben goes all George Clooney, Boby goes all Benjamin Button, Eddie goes all Julia Roberts, and Mathew tries to go all Daniel Day Lewis. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Francesca Arienzo: Baking the Law Feb 24, 2020

This week, we are joined by Francesca Arienzo, mother-baker and dough-puncher of the Mexican-German — Filos Bakery. Francesca pinches off a piece of her therapy dough over Putin’s favorite shifty, dives into the universal love language of freshly baked breads, and mediates dueling doting grandmothers. Eddie Kim hones in on the perfect concha and Mathew gets some much needed assistance in German phonetics. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Ann Limpert: The 101 on D.C.’s 100 Best Feb 03, 2020

This week, Ann Limpert, Executive Food Editor of the Washingtonian keeps it cool on the hot seat, as she divulges her pastry past, serves up some “crispy” personal pizza predilections, and offers a deep dive into some of the food-critique-calculus behind the recently released “The 100 Very Best Restaurants.” Eddie buddies up with Hippocrates and Heisenberg, and Mathew apes out over wet martinis. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Robin Ha: Korean Hand, American Girl Jan 30, 2020

This week, the kimchi jar lid is popped on Korean food and the American experience with comic illustrator Robin Ha — just ahead of the release of her new graphic novel, Almost American Girl — and guest host Peter Chang of No Kings Collective. We geonbae (cheers) over some unexpected mezcal as we parse out the meaning of Korean son-mat (hand-taste), the commonalities between Mexican and Korean cooking, and the disparities between the Korean immigrant and Korean-American experiences. Robin is OK with Kraft cheese, but not K-dramas, Peter exalts the sacred Shin ramen, and Eddie chastises on drinking etiquette. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Lane Harlan + Carlos Raba: Homies where the heart is Jan 24, 2020

This week, arbiters of Charm City cool — Lane Harlan and returning guest Carlos Raba of Clavel, sit down with Mathew and poeticize everything from breakfast wine and the “hand of the maker,” to fishing for real estate on craigslist and even… well, Malort. Eddie follows the sun west, and Mathew “bullet time dodges” a well aimed lie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

David Batista and Soung Wiser: Around the Corner and Back Again Jan 13, 2020

This week, David Batista and Soung Wiser of All Souls, General Design Co, and the soon to be; The Little Grand, drop “the” formalities AND raise the Jaleo bar to discuss the origins of an iconic combo, alley appeal, and the many ways one can Eddie Kim. Soung and Eddie incept the ‘Bad Korean Klub,’ and Mathew keeps it dushi. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Mr. Rovine Goes to Washington: The Fight Against Tariffs Jan 09, 2020

This week we light a fire on the new season of Shift Drink to illuminate the impending U.S. tariffs on French wines, possibly going into effect later this month. Representing a cadre of importers and producers set to testify on Capitol Hill is natural wine figurehead and importer Zev Rovine, who explains the ins and outs of the 100 percent tariff, the destructive impacts it will have across the domestic wine industry (but particularly natural wine), and his beginnings as an importer. Guest co-pilot Amanda Carpenter expounds on her penchant for the tiny, Zev shrinks away from the sticky, Mathew escapes to the beachy, and Eddie stays mired in the dreary. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Felicia Colbert’s New Wine World Order Dec 18, 2019

This week, we round out the season (and year!) with a clarion of D.C.’s wine community — Felicia Colbert — Wine Director at A Rake’s Progress. We discuss navigating to the peak of the wine world while “mastering” one’s destiny, the added baggage of intersectionality in hospitality, and wine as a field guide to sociology. Alexya dons her graduation cap, Eddie squeezes into his cake fairy tights, and Mathew hulks out of his apron. But we all agree — Parents just don’t understand. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Clementine Thomas Gives a Fork About Cookbooks Dec 09, 2019

This week, Clementine Thomas joins the studio to boldly fork where no book has gone before. We’re talking Bold Fork Books, a culinary bookstore pop-up in D.C.’s Pear Plum Cafe. Clem covers some cookbook chronology from personal favorites to neo-classic standards, purrrloins her cat’s name, and sets a local literary table for chefs and home-cooks to commune over. Mathew and Eddie bond in their aversions to the continental apple, the former biologically, the latter existentially. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Dave Coleman’s “Three Star Method to Motivation” Dec 02, 2019

This week, Dave Coleman of Three Stars Brewing joins our post-Thanksgiving breakdown because that’s how he green-bean-casser-ROLLS. From Colt 45 to Peppercorn Saison, Dave opens up on the cost of integrity, swinging for those “two extra stars,” and staying motivated in a “Big Apples vs. D.C. Oranges” kind of world. Mathew mucks horse stables on the cheap and Eddie raises a glass to a favorite shirtless barman. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Adam Bernbach: Part Duh Nov 26, 2019

This week, tune out the family drama and turn up the awkward with three friends, live mics, and a healthy dose of sherry for some stimulating, turkey-stuffing background noise. We welcome back Adam Bernbach of the upcoming Oyster Oyster, who’s keeping it lazy with an upcoming Mega-Mandy-Death-Moore Omakase, betrays his cranberry roots, and opens up on “closing the loop” and sustainability in restaurants. Eddie supersizes his Starbucks and Mathew says “hell yes,” to a flaming hot cheeto and tonic throwdown. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Konbi’s Laminated Layers with Nick Montgomery and Jen Yee, and Akira Akuto Nov 21, 2019

This week, it’s ‘three’s company’ in the studio with the crew from LA’s pastry and sandwich darling, Konbi. Akira surfs the couch while co-owner Nick Montgomery and pastry chef Jen Yee take to the mics to discuss caffeinated indulgences, seasonal sensibility, and exercising a healthy restaurant balance. Akira makes coffee a black or white issue, while Mathew and Eddie go lowbrow on Thanksgiving plans. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Johnny Spero: Cooking Reveries and Life’s Realities Nov 05, 2019

This week, cuisenaire cosmonaut Johnny Spero of Reverie daydreams of San Sebastian and butter burgers, connects his life’s valleys and peaks, and checks our table for gum over some Dragon Whispers. Eddie chews fondly on Txuleta and Mathew takes a “New American” approach to villainy. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Genevieve Villamora: Freaks and Geeks Class President Oct 21, 2019

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Coast to Coast, Host to Host: Eddie and Mathew Oct 09, 2019

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Owen Thomson and Ben Wiley Navigate the District’s Tradewinds at Archipelago Sep 30, 2019

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Pushing Tien: Chef Kevin Tien finds his voice while recognizing his past Sep 17, 2019

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Shochu Shorty Monica Lee Unleashes Her Claws Aug 26, 2019

This week, we’re all aboard the Shochu choo choo with Monica Lee, beverage director of the Daikaya Group, and “Hennything is possible.” Monica rhapsodizes on the artisanal hard seltzer movement, mouth garnishes, and fruit sandos from beyond the Keto Zone™. Eddie stokes the flames at Room 11, and Mathew bemoans his Fail-eys Irish Cream incident.

LA’s Akira Akuto: Thinking Outside the Sando Box Aug 19, 2019

This week Akira Akuto, master laminator and co-owner of LA’s Japanese sandwich darling, Konbi, drops by the studio for a chat and shat. Akira divulges on big dreams in tiny spaces, the cult of canelé, and his personal Italian “heros.” Eddie sounds the alarm for “Code Brown,” and Mathew tea’s up his corn popup.

Cocktailwalla Dante Datta does D.C. Aug 13, 2019

This week, homegrown barman Dante Datta of the upcoming Indian-inspired cocktail bar, Daru, joins us in the studio to slug down some emerald-colored Midori elixirs and talk Indian rum, pet mustaches, and the craft of opening a neighborhood watering hole. Eddie tries to recruit for a string quartet and Mathew unleashes his “Vanilla Green” on the world.

Trevor Frye’s Inner-Washline Jul 08, 2019

This week, we ball high with water whisperer, Trevor Frye and resident artist, Nate Mann. We dive into the district’s viral geometry, lessons in failing, and making room for mental wellness. Trevor finds his inner-“washline,” Eddie segways like a motherfucker, and Mathew picks up a casual Kodō drumming habit.

Malaka Gharib Finds the American Dream Jul 01, 2019

Navigating between three worlds as a Filipino-Egyptian in America, Malaka Gharib grew up struggling to grasp what it meant to live the American Dream. That is, until she wrote and drew her first graphic memoir, “I Was Their American Dream.” We break bread over the role of food in defining -- and confounding -- our cultural identities, drink a piquette that piques our interests in natural wine, and be ‘N Sync in our loves for fanfic. Malaka finds herself in a mukbang of Spam, Eddie yearns to be on the beach, and Alexya goes emo in the studio.

Josh Phillips, The Master and the Margarita Jun 19, 2019

This week, Josh Phillips, master mezcalier and co-owner of Espita Mezcaleria, unscrews the top on an array of agave spirits and dives down the nerdy corn hole that is nixtamalization. Josh talks Craigslist connections, tortilla grinds, and offers just the tip on buying mezcal… And, when Eddie goes high, Mathew ends up shorter.

Top Jefes: Brooke Williamson & Antonia Lofaso Jun 18, 2019

In this episode, we’re graced by not one, but two badass Arch-Angelenos and restaurateurs of Top Chef fame - Brooke Williamson & Antonia Lofaso. We discuss the dichotomy of awards and the awarded, general rules of thumb, and Tequila earns two exclamations!! Eddie plays el Diablo’s advocate and rallies with Brooke over tennis terminology, while Mathew dons his “cheeseburger-life coach” hat for Antonia.

Sweet / Dry with DC Public Library and Domestique Jun 17, 2019

An exploration of the intersection between taste and identity, presented by Domestique Wine and the DC Public Library. Including special guest panelists Jon Bonné, Lee Campbell, W. Ralph Eubanks, Millicent Souris, Genevieve Villamora.

Jon Bonné Jovi’s Greatest Hits Jun 17, 2019

For this episode we open up our Mezcal cabinet to professional wino and tastemaker, Jon Bonné, senior contributing editor for PUNCH, former wine editor for The San Francisco Chronicle, and author of “The New California Wine.” Jon pontificates on going au natural, Gewurzt case scenarios, and mousey wine traps. Eddie comes out as a Riesling apologist, Mathew makes a dough confession, and Jon returns full circular on a certain incision.

Millicent Souris on Serving the Underserved Jun 10, 2019

This week we scour off the rust and dust off the cobwebs to start off a new season of Shift Drink with Millicent Souris, former chef turned educator and advocate for the underserved at St. John’s Bread and Life. The activist helps us parse the difference between old/new schools of cooks, nourishing the privileged few/needy hundreds, and chef volunteerism/tourism. Millicent reminisces on her prison-tinged last visit to D.C., Mathew comes back like a bronzed Greek god, and Eddie crushes on the Aperol spritz.

Kristen Kish Keeps Pop Star Dreams in the Lone Star State May 01, 2019

This week we keep it weird in the kitchen with Austin’s Kristen Kish, Top Chef alumna and chef of the newly minted Arlo Grey at the LINE Hotel. We unearth a few lines to add to her Wikipedia page, such as her notable singing skills, the do’s and don’ts of keeping it vulnerable in her kitchen, and her penchant for chicken fingers. Kristen opts out of the cowboy-chic, Eddie digs into the meaty side of Yelp, while Mathew gets torn and tater-ed with burger envy.

Reunion and Rivalry in Koreatown with Chefs Deuki Hong and Esther Choi Apr 30, 2019

This week we put on a Korean double-feature with chef siblings-in-arms Esther Choi (mokbar and Miss Yu, NYC) and Deuki Hong (Sunday Bird, SF). The cross-country reunion sparks discussion on staying connected to one’s passion, satiating a bong appetite, and owning the “a” word -- "authenticity." Esther stokes a sibling rivalry, Deuki lives his best glamping life, Eddie finds milk in the banana stand, and Mathew balks at being called a banana split.

Can Chefs Mei Lin and Jon Yao Bring Old Memories to New LA? Apr 29, 2019

This week we do a City of Angels "bang bang," with LA chefs Mei Lin of the newly minted Nightshade and James Beard-nominated Jon Yao of Kato. We reminisce on childhood foods, navigate the celebrity chef limelight, compare camaraderie in LA vs. DC, and cut deep into kitchen accidents. Jon contemplates a life as a La Croix-somm, Mei prefers to cook hearts -- not break them, Mathew finds love in his coconut, and Eddie learns the art of back-to-back dining.

Ice Cream and the Art of Rooftop Maintenance with D.C.’s Milk Cult Apr 22, 2019

This week we join forces with D.C.’s double dragons of ice cream, Ed Cornell and Patrick Griffith of Milk Cult, to take down the innovation/boredom balance, tapping into cult classics, and the art of rooftop maintenance. Ed and Patrick take us through a Hole in the Sky, Eddie belabors ear holes, and Mathew reminisces on corndog glory holes.

No Creative Still Waters for Cult Brewers Brian Strumke and Mike Van Hall Apr 15, 2019

This week nomadic beer cultist Brian Strumke and visual disrupter Mike Van Hall of Stillwater Artisanal search for creative rules to break, from flipping the sacred to Action Bronson collabs. Mike and Brian hate on coriander and triangles, Mathew mourns the death of Jon Snow, and Eddie feels the wet-nat

Daniel Boulud -- Michelin Chef, Crab Smuggler, Viper Bootlegger Apr 05, 2019

This week legendary French Chef Daniel Boulud confesses some of his more illicit activities down on the hometown farm, cooking for his icon Jacques Pepin, and true egg-celence. Daniel gets Tina Turnt-up, Mathew and Chef Boulud develop a lasting “frenchip” over cooking for mom, and Eddie contracts the itch to bring crab shacks to the city of lights.

Intelligent Design In D.C.’s Ecosystem with Edit Lab Apr 01, 2019

In our 50th AND sadly, FINAL episode... designers Lauren Winter and Brian Miller of Edit Lab manifest their own destinations, one neighborhood at a time. Lauren and Brian embrace the imperfect, Eddie and Mathew throw design trends at the wall to see what sticks, and Alexya presses the big red button to initiate our conscious uncoupling

Little Little Chef Cagla in the Middle Mar 25, 2019

This week we crack open one of D.C’s most central, but looked over, badasses in the kitchen, Green Almond Pantry’s Cagla Onal. Cagla stocks our cupboard with goodies fit for the soul, but made for her daughter, and recounts choosing onions over economics. Mathew looks for the green hook-up, and Eddie goes full-Korean over Turkish-BBQ.

Chicago’s Bad Hunter Fashions #LifeGarnishes From Lemons Mar 11, 2019

This week, the Bad Hunter bar crew/dance troupe brings nothing but good vibes all the way from Chicago and talks about their path to phoenix-ing from a grease fire, house rules with Bruno Mars, and #LifeGarnishes. Bad Hunter swipes right on D.C., Mathew swipes left on deep dish, and Eddie is OK with being not OK.

Tail Up Goat’s Bill Jensen and Bon Jovi, On a Bed of Rosés Mar 04, 2019

This week we visit the glitz, glamour, and denim of wine with Bill Jensen of James Beard Award-nominated Tail Up Goat. Bill doubles-down on a storied D.C. neighborhood, Mathew gets a little brown on his nose, and Eddie pines for big beers -- and he cannot lie.

How Max Kuller Stays Forever Young and Hungry in the Industry Feb 25, 2019

This week we take the leap -- or just fall head first -- with Max Kuller, owner of Estadio, on his technicolor interests, somm-ing as a vegetarian, and breathing new life into old concepts. Max breaks down the short and long of his “rice program,” Eddie cleans up “Doggy-style,” and Mathew “screws the Pooch.”

The Washington Post’s Maura Judkis Shines a Spotlight on the Food World Feb 18, 2019

This week award-winning reporter and esteemed eater of all things guilty Maura Judkis dishes the good, the glittery, and the ugly of the food industry. Maura takes us around the neighborhood, Eddie abstains from the ol’ In-N-Out, and Mathew goes owl-naturale.

Walking the Creative Line with Carlos Raba of Clavel Feb 11, 2019

This week we guard and grapple with Chef Carlos Raba of Clavel over the transformation from corporate to creative, the taco revolution in Baltimore, and finding art in the martial and culinary. Carlos fires his wife, Mathew taps out, and Eddie reveals his porcine side.

No Borders for Hospitality with Carlie Steiner of Himitsu Feb 04, 2019

This week boss in the streets and freak in the spreadsheets Carlie Steiner of Himitsu and Chufly Imports decants her break-neck restaurant opening, a concept’s longevity, and love of the Chicago dog. Carlie croons for Alanis, Mathew points a finger at Ariana, and Eddie embraces a nip-slip from Adam.

Drinks-Slinging Madame Lauren Paylor on Breaking Barriers, Diving Head First, and Creating Safe Spaces in the Bar World Jan 21, 2019

This week Bronx-turned-D.C. bar madame Lauren Paylor discusses her spark of joy in the cocktail world, spreading diversity on the shoulders of giants, and coming out of her shell. Lauren rolls with an Obama, Eddie mixing drinks with an eye-roll, and Mathew judo rolls into your DM’s like ...

Pitmaster Rob Sonderman on BBQ’s Gold Standard, D.C.’s Q-Identity, and Smoking at Home Jan 07, 2019

This week Pitmaster Rob Sonderman of Federalist Pig gives us the low-and-slow of the Holy Trinity, finding your ribs on the big screen, and the changing faces behind the smoker. Rob breaks down his favorite woods, Eddie smolders for Fiji Water girl, and Mathew digs deep for his own bbq language.

Holiday Extravaganza and Industry Roast of D.C.’s Bon Vivant Jason Mader Dec 18, 2018

This week bar maven and food dandy, Jason Mader brings the holiday spirit, and we all get the drunker for it. Seasonal ghost guests of ShiftDrink past and future - Kat Hamidi Adam Bernbach Chantal Tseng and Melissa Konishi come to roast Mader's chestnuts( but mostly love) ... AND a new star is born; the Chilito Royale (just add caviar).

Jeff Segal of Domestique on Going Au Naturale with Natural Wine and Maturing as a Brash Wine Pro Dec 10, 2018

This week we decipher the lingo of natural wines, find a pairing with the OG halfsmoke, and get a bit too “mousey” with Jeff Segal of the newly minted Domestique Wine. Jeff recounts a wedding day run-in with Uncle Jesse, Mathew creates the ultimate catering company, and Eddie twerks his way to understanding pet nats.

Chris Hannah and Nick Detrich of Jewel of the South on Repping the Crescent City, Vegan Taxidermy, and Bartender Superbands Dec 03, 2018

This week we strut the second line and geek out on the French 75, throwing technique, and bartender collaborations with Chris Hannah and Nick Detrich of the soon-to-open Jewel of the South in New Orleans. Chris aims for a million, Nick embraces the -tini, Mathew defends the neckerchief, and Eddie backseat bartends.

Pony and a Pop: Bonus Episode with David Zilber of Noma’s Fermentation Lab Dec 01, 2018

Need an extra shifty for the road now that the holiday season is upon us? We’ve got you covered with a bonus Shift Drink featuring David Zilber, head of Noma’s Fermentation Lab. We caught up with David after his booktalk with Rene Redzepi, hashing out his role as Noma’s ferment-ologist, a garbage photographer, and a collaborative food innovator.

The Many Hats and Flames of Hearth-tender Ben Eisendrath of Grillworks Nov 26, 2018

This week we stoke the embers of innovation, visit the red planet, and unearth the Promethean origins of Ben Eisendrath of Grillworks. Ben flexes his photog muscles, Mathew rehabilitates from his hamburglar past, and Eddie defends mumbo, the midwest, and everything in between.

Fred Uku of Red Hen on Life After a Yelp-Bomb, Work Wives, and America! Fuck Yeah! Nov 19, 2018

This week we tear up the asphalt on the post Red Hen-gate fallout, bromances behind the bar, and the podiatry of becoming an American. Fred misses New Orleans and his sweet Willie Mae’s, Eddie gags on a Trumpkin Pie Martini, and Mathew embraces the long hours with his better half.

Lukas Smith of Destination Wedding on D.C Bars’ Pre-Yelp Past, Present, and Instagramable-Future Nov 05, 2018

This week we heal VEP wounds, predict the future of D.C.’s cocktail bars, and map the serpentine path in between with beverage traveler Lukas Smith of Destination Wedding. Mathew explores his maritime calling, Eddie is revealed as a dark knight, and Lukas turns the Big 4-0.

Tom Sietsema of The Washington Post on Anonymity, Negronis, and #MeToo in dining Oct 15, 2018

This week we wig out, literally, with Tom Sietsema, restaurant citic for The Washington Post, hashing out critiquing in the #MeToo era, getting creative with aliases, and retiring his quill and ink for good. Tom, gets some sage advice from kitchen confidant Julia Child, Mathew reminisces over his origins at the SF Chronicle with Michael Bauer, and Eddie blushes red over his negroni.

Refugees, Bees Knees, and Feces with Multimedia Journalist Victoria Milko Oct 01, 2018

This week the shit hits the fan as a hungover Mathew and a second-fiddle Eddie swap stories with D.C.-industry vet and multimedia journalist Victoria Milko. Victoria reminisces on her time in the district, as well as her work abroad, Mathew pines over Chris Pine -- again -- and Eddie reveals his penchant for floral prints.

Searching for the Soul of Sake with Jessica Joly of Tokyo Record Bar and Sake Discoveries Sep 24, 2018

This week we strip down to our skivvies with sake royalty, Jessica Joly of Tokyo Record Bar and Miss Sake USA. Jessica lays bare her favorite sake/street food pairings, the future of sake in America, and the thread leading to her career in the industry. Mathew plots his next lobster hotbox and Eddie forms a Toni Braxton cover band.

Michelin, Moxie, and Minutiae with Jenn Knowles of Mirabelle Sep 17, 2018

This week we set the table for a ‘drinktank’ on finding passions in the details, rebirthing a restaurant, and the truth about mixing your liquors with Jenn Knowles, general manager and beverage director of Mirabelle DC. Jenn doubles as a dining room battlefield medic, Mathew shows off his shaolin taco fist, and Eddie comtemplates jacking the cheese cart.

Simple Flavors and Vermut Love with Basque Country Author Marti Buckley Sep 10, 2018

This week, chef and food correspondent Marti Buckley joins us from the cradle of pintxos and Michelin stars talk about her new cookbook "Basque Country." Eddie and Mathew basque in the glow of fond memories of San Sebastian, while getting the historical skewer on pinxtos, vermouth culture, and Marti’s Southern choir roots.

Champagne (Vinegar) Wishes and Caviar Dreams with Sarah and Isaiah of Keepwell Vinegar Aug 27, 2018

This week we we get taken to therapy over bad mothers, deceptive black garlic, and the fermentation waiting game with Sarah Conezio and Isaiah Billington of Keepwell Vinegar and White Rose Miso. Eddie lusts for a bucket o’ McNuggets dripping in gochujang, Mathew is nothing but Champagne wishes and Caviar Dreams, and Isaiah and Sarah owe Chicago an apology.

Bread, Bagels, and Branca with Daniela Moreira of Timber Pizza Co. Aug 20, 2018

This week we play matchmaker to carbs and cheese, lox and bagels, and fernet and coke, with Daniela Moreira of Timber Pizza Co. and Call Your Mother Deli. Mathew packs his bags for PIZZA CAMP, Eddie dreams of Argentine aperitivo life, and Daniela works through complicated work relationships with her pitching arm.

Overrated Cocktails, Interviewing the Masters, Living with Two Spirit Animals with Damon Boelte, of The Speakeasy Podcast and Grand Army Bar Aug 06, 2018

This week we get dual-flanked by two podcasting greats, Damon Boelte of The Speakeasy podcast and our very own Jack Inslee of Full Service Radio. We breakdown many-a-cocktail, including the perfect martini, the overrated aviation, the doubly-garnished manhattan, and the hard start shot. Damon reminisces on jamming with King Cocktail, Jack recounts his favorite interviews, Alison represents the rickey, and Eddie forgets all his lines.

The New American Knife, Putting Steel to Stone, and Honing a Brand with District Cutlery Edge Master Derek Swanson Jul 23, 2018

This week we cut a swath through the studio with co-founder and edge master of District Cutlery, Derek Swanson. We put a knife-point on the future of American knife-making, re-honing a businesses direction, and humble beginnings. Mathew takes off his cutlery training wheels, Eddie pays tribute to the Gold standard in food criticism, and Derek lives his best day off. Oh, and everyone gets ICED.

Overcoming the Hiccups, Living the Startup Life, and The Beauty in Simplicity with Tory Pratt, Founder of TRUE Syrups and Garnishes Jul 09, 2018

This week we double up on the entrepreneuses with guest host Kat Hamidi of Capitoline Vermouth and Tory Pratt of TRUE Syrups and Garnishes as we discuss the move from international to pre-prohibition, the fine line in educating your customers, and the perils of peeling ginger. Kat puts the “mansplainers” on notice, Tory picks her Philly favorite, and Eddie sends much love out to a Greg in North Dakota

Life After the Restaurant, Meeting Your Heroes, and Rejecting Balance with Chef-At-Large Rob Rubba Jul 02, 2018

This week we crack a “happy beer,” discuss life after leaving a namesake restaurant, and embrace old school flair with district mainstay Chef Rob Rubba. Mathew gets OMG about MSG, Eddie upsets the mighty Finns, and DJ Rub-bot drops the bass (not the fish).

Shift Drink: Deciphering Design, Breaking the Can Mold, and Fighting Felines with Mike Van Hall, Artist, Designer, Boozer of the Committee of Opprobriations Jun 25, 2018

This week we kern the divide between food and design, take down the Maryland flag a notch, and find easter eggs and activism in design with former Egyptologist-turned beer can designer Mike Van Hall. Mathew ponders his final ending, Eddie discovers less is Mandy Moore, and Mike belies his taco origins.

Continuing Family Tradition and Finding the Heart of Bourbon with Sam Medley, Owner of Charles Medley Distillery and Dan Searing of Room 11 Jun 19, 2018

This week we find whiskey’s sweet spot and discuss reviving a whiskey brand with Sam Medley of Charles Medley Distillery. Eddie loses sight of the truth, Mathew divulges his whiskey running roots, Dan mixes up some sours, Sam slaps down Bill Murray, and Jack finally gets an intern!

Remembering Our Industry Giants, Mixing Up the Dirty Martini, and Capturing Kitchen Moments with Marcella Kriebel, Illustrator and Cookbook Author of Mi Comida Latina and Comida Cubana Jun 12, 2018

This week we get salty and shaken over the history of the dirty martini, encapsulating food moments in watercolors, and reaching across borders through food with illustrator and cookbook author Marcella Kriebel. Mathew pines for a Captain Kirk sighting, Eddie reveals a new project, Adam Greenberg sheds his tapas crown, and Marcella fails at fermentation.

International Beer Trends, Beer/Wine Crossovers, and Glitter Galore with Sarah Jane Curran of Beer Me! Podcast and Dylan Pitcher of The Sovereign Jun 05, 2018

This week we cross the podcast streams with Beer Me! podcast host Sarah Jane Curran and beer cicerone Dylan Pitcher of The Sovereign. Mathew gets all nostalgic on us, Eddie falls head over heels for Asheville, NC, Jane reveals her equine fears, and Dylan recalls his sticky origins in beer.

Birthday Surprises, Lao Food Movement, Expanding Flavor Horizons with Bobby Pradachith of Thip Khao and Padaek May 21, 2018

This week we toot our own air horns and stand #LaoNProud with Chef Bobby Pradachith of Thip Khao and Padaek. Eddie and Mathew mark another turn around the sun, Bobby dances with Dirty Harry, Jack strains his air horn finger.

Loyalty to Frozen Traditions, Goodbyes to Humble Beginnings, and Love at First Ayahuasca with Rob Duncan of Dolcezza Gelato May 14, 2018

We ring in SEASON TWO of Shift Drink with gelato maven Rob Duncan of Dolcezza Gelato as he takes use through his ayahuasca and “sherbert” experiences, early mistakes in bringing Argentinian gelato to D.C., and the fine line between tradition and innovation. Rob comes out of his grandmother’s closet with arms aflutter, Mathew reveals his radio face 2.0, and Eddie comes back with a few hardware upgrades.

Crossfading Old world wines with New World Virginia, relationships with work, and weed with singani. Featuring Sebastian Zutant of Primrose and chef Adam Greenberg of Coconut Club Apr 30, 2018

Hold on to your butts. This week, Chef Adam Greenberg keeps Eddie's co-host seat warm with weed pens. Sebastian Zutant gets all sorts of wine-y... Mathew crossfades and tries to keep up.

The Tipping Point of Tipped Wages & 3rd Wave Hospitality Apr 24, 2018

The Tipping Point of Tipped Wages & 3rd Wave Hospitality

Walking the Tao of Cocktails, Stumbling in Stormtrooper Armor, and Bar Obsessions with Don Lee of Cocktail Kingdom and PDT NYC Apr 16, 2018

This week we reach a new level of cocktail enlightenment, and Star Wars appreciation, with technologist and beverage director Don Lee of Cocktail Kingdom and PDT. Eddie takes the red pill, Mathew prefers a dose of the green, and Don expounds on the Irish goodbye, his stoner survival kit, his secret passion of The Force.

Getting Lit, Oxidizing Obsessions, and Easter Hangovers with Chantal Tseng of Literary Cocktails at Petworth Reading Room Apr 03, 2018

This week fino-saurus Chantal Tseng of Petworth Reading Room pops our sherry and cracks the spine on the story of her obsession with literary cocktails, all things solera, and bartending a breakup. Eddie learns his “quaffability,” Mathew waxes poetic on his tweedy past, and Chantal lies, lies, lies.

Sustainable caffeine, the Fourth Wave of Coffee, and Junk Punches with Larry Weaver of Coronation Coffee Mar 26, 2018

This week we jump from night owl to early bird as we talk to Larry Weaver of Coronation Coffee about the next big movement in coffee, barista pet peeves, and where the best java comes from. Mathew gets murdered, Eddie gets an indecent proposal, and Larry confesses his parasitic origins

Shift Drink: Industry Power Hour Mar 12, 2018

This week we raise the stakes and go full Shift Drink with our first Industry Power Hour. A veritable russian roulette of shift drinks, we chat with Adam Greenberg, Andrew Limberg, Brian Oh, Joahna Hernandez and Sarah Gordon, and see who lasts the full hour.

Rethinking Livestock, Chef’s Table, and the Perfect Day with Matt Rales and Abby Fuller of APD Farm Mar 06, 2018

This week we chew the cud with Matt Rales and Abby Fuller of APD Farm and Chef's Table on what it means to graze cattle in nature’s image, jumping from city-to-farm life, and tapping into your inner wolf. Mathew drops a carbon (sequestration) bomb, Eddie doubles down on yakitori, Abby reveals her internet stardom, and Matt lets out his inner Frenchie -- much to Charlotte’s chagrin

Incubating the Next Big Food Star, Doubling Down on Ramen, and the Golden Suspenders/Flair Ratio with Al Goldberg of Mess Hall DC Feb 26, 2018

This week we revisit an old friend Mary Jane and meet new friend Al Goldberg of food incubator Mess Hall DC as we break down fostering the next big food idea, Wale holding the wall up, and jello-wrestling. Al hops on our magic carpet, Mathew opens his “munchbox”, and Eddie learns a new dirty word.

Breaking Down Fermentation, Bridging the Back and Front of House, and Immortalizing Flavor-town with Sam Adkins of Sally's Middle Name Feb 19, 2018

This week Sam Adkin's of Sally's Middle Name takes us to the hidden depths of his love of Flavortown, breaking the molds of locavorism and restaurant wages, and the simple joys of 'starbacking'. Mathew gets flashed with Sam's skin-art, Eddie gets schooled on fizzy water, and Sam reminisces on dead cats

D.C.'s Tight-knit Locals in Food, the Cult of Chilito, and Fat Cat Love with Ana Marin and Scott McIntosh of Meats & Foods Feb 12, 2018

It's a sausage party in the Full Service Radio studio when Ana Marin and Scott McIntosh of Meats & Foods share a hair of the dog as we riff on D.C.'s halfsmoke origins, partnering up with your partner, and showing love for industry locals. Mathew plots smuggling White Castle into Mexico, Eddie's head implodes over chilito secrets, Scott relives pizza nostalgia -- good and bad -- and Anna wants to fuck everything.

**That New New-American Cuisine, Big Announcements, and Burger-dom with Chefs Alex McCoy and Gerald Addison** Feb 05, 2018
We go global with chefs Gerald Addison of Maydan and Alex McCoy of Lucky Buns and break down the new definition of New-American cuisine, navigating airport security, and working through our mayo-phobias. Mathew makes a big announcement, Gerald relives his malt liquor childhood, and Alex hearts scotchy scotch scotch.

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Japanese Whiskey, the Undercover Critic, and Listicles with Laura Hayes of Washington City Paper and Jessica Sidman of Washingtonian Magazine Jan 29, 2018

Japanophiles and food journos Laura Hayes of Washington City Paper and Jessica Sidman of Washingtonian Magazine talk highballs, the Washingtonian 100, and undercover eating. Eddie "forgets" his presidential cocktail, Mathew gets tongue tied, and our two guests fuck up our games.

Celebrity Run-ins, Wine Trends, and Little Pearl's wisdom with Andrew Limberg of Rose's Luxury Jan 22, 2018

With any restaurant opening -- big gem or little pearl -- having a veteran at the helm who has seen everything certainly helps. This week Mathew and Eddie talk wine fads, presidential run-ins, and Kenny G's dirty mouth with Andrew Limberg, Director of Operations for the Rose's Luxury restaurant group.

Kat Hamidi of Capitoline Vermouth Jan 15, 2018

Mat and Eddie have fun this week with special guest Kat Hamidi of Capitoline Vermouth.

Cannabis Cocktails, Dry January with Nate Mann of Room 11 Jan 08, 2018

The guys get high for dry January. Eddie Kim, Mat Ramsey and guest Nate Mann explore cannabis cocktails in this week's episode of Shift Drink.

Adam Bernbach, Bar Director for 2 Birds 1 Stone, doi moi, Estadio and Proof Dec 18, 2017

This week on Shift Drink, Mat & Eddie are joined by Adam Bernbach, the award-winning Bar Director for 2 Birds 1 Stone, doi moi, Estadio and Proof. Adam has been acclaimed both for his singular creations and for his reverential execution of the classics. His drinks have been featured in such notable publications as The Washington Post, Food & Wine, and Southern Living.

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