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Episode 218: Down on Beer Street with Cory Bonfiglio Jan 04, 2017

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On the first episode of The Speakeasy of 2017, Damon and Sother are joined by Cory Bonfiglio, general manager of Beer Street, which was selected as one of America’s 100 Best Beer Bars by DRAFT Magazine for 2014 and 2015. Tune in to hear them discuss balancing expertise with great hospitality, the finer points of glassware, beer trading, and more!

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Episode 217: Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz Dec 28, 2016

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This week on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined by Master Sommelier Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz Wine Studio, which she opened in New York City's Union Square neighborhood with her business partner Frank Vafier in 2011. Corkbuzz locations are part wine bar, part wine school, all wrapped up in a cool, casual studio designed to feel like a living room. Maniec created the wine program to bring casual and professional wine drinkers together in one space with approachable yet comprehensive classes.

And since New Year's Eve is right around the corner, Laura has brought some bubbles into the studio to celebrate!

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Episode 216: Sarah Morrissey of Pig Bleecker Dec 21, 2016

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This week on The Speakeasy, hosts Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined by Sarah Morrissey, formerly of Dear Irving, and now head bartender at Pig Bleecker, a Greenwich Village satellite from the team that owns Pig Beach in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Pig Bleecker will be opening in early January, but in the meantime Sarah brought Damon and Sother a sample of her Little Piña Pisco Punch to try on the air!

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Episode 215: Anne Robinson of Westlight Dec 14, 2016

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On the season finale of The Speakeasy, hosts Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined in the studio by Anne Robinson. Formerly of PDT, Booker and Dax and Evening Bar, Anne is now the head bartender at Westlight, the rooftop bar atop the brand-new William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Her bar program presents a dynamic menu of original and classic cocktails alongside rare spirits, craft beer and wine.

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Episode 214: Tom Richter and Tomr's Tonic Dec 07, 2016

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This week on The Speakeasy, Sother Teague rejoins Damon Boelte for a sit-down with Tom Richter, bartender at Dear Irving, Attaboy, and the creator/formulist/chief bottle washer of Tomr's Tonic. Tomr’s Tonic is a 100% organic elixir/concentrate that combines the unique flavors real cinchona bark (quinine), citrus, herbs and cane sugar. Tune in for a live on-air gin & tonic tasting!

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Episode 213: World Class Bartender Tyson Buhler of Death & Co Nov 30, 2016

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This week on The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte is joined in the studio by Tyson Buhler, head bartender for Death & Co, one of the most important, influential, and oft-imitated bars to emerge from the contemporary craft cocktail movement.

Tyson began his career in the kitchen, from dishwasher, to the line, to running a small kitchen. After culinary school, he began bartending and immediately fell in love with it. In June 2015, the United States Bartenders’ Guild and Diageo World Class named him World Class Bartender of the Year. The prestigious competition brings together the country's best bartenders to show off their shaking, stirring and serving skills with the ultimate goal of representing the U.S. at the global competition.

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Episode 212: Cold Winter Days, Hot Boozy Brands! Nov 23, 2016

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Today on The Speakeasy, Damon and Sother are joined in the study by brand ambassadors from the worlds of vodka and whiskey. Matt Eisenman and Jeremy Hawn represent WhistlePig Rye and Absolut Elyx, respectively. But it's not all shop talk. On this Thanksgiving eve (when bartenders bring in a record number of patrons), the crew also talk about what venues make for a perfect winter day in New York City.

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Episode 211: Everyman Espresso's Sam Penix Nov 16, 2016

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Today on The Speakeasy, we're joined in the studio by Everyman Espresso's Sam Penix! He tells us about the values and service behind bringing top quality caffeine to everyone from morning commuters to the chiller crowds that roll in later in the day.

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Episode 210: Lush Life With Lindsey Johnson Nov 09, 2016

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Today on The Speakeasy, we're joined by Lindsey Johnson of Lush Life Productions. But before that, Damon and Sother discuss where they were on Election Day 2016, and agree that they'll be hanging "let's talk about anything else" signs outside their establishments this evening...

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Episode 209: Champagne Week Ahoy! Nov 02, 2016

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Today on The Speakeasy, we're joined in the studio by Blaine Ashley, the one-woman machine behind Champagne Week! We talk about what the event means to her and fans of bubbly – with a side of puns – plus her very own bottle, Bulle de Rêve.

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