Bartender At Large

When a bar is brand new, it can be so easy to get folks excited and enthused for everything going on. But how do you keep a bar feeling energetic and vibrant as the bar goes into its 10th year and beyond? So many of our favorite bars in the industry only grow in impact and importance as time passes, while others fall to the wayside and are eventually forgotten. To help us better understand why some thrive and and some don’t, we are joined by Meagan Dorman (Bar Director of Raines Law Room, Raines Law Room at the William, Dear Irving, and Dear Irving on Hudson) and she shares with us her perspective on she keeps the venues she works with front of mind and feeling new. _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to ep

This week we are joined by Anu Apte, bar and restaurant owner in Seattle, to share her expertise and insights on the benefits of using software and technology in your bars.  Episode sponsored by Diageo Bar Academy Diageo Bar Academy Virtual Bar: https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/virtual-bar-limited-access/ _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge 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/HungryBarten

This week we are joined by spirits marketing guru Steven Grasse, Founder and CEO of Tamworth Distilling in New Hampshire to discuss his new book, Brand Mysticism: Cultivate Creativity and Intoxicate Your Audience. For those that don't know, Grasse is the creator of some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Sailor Jerry Rum and Hendrick’s Gin, so tune in as he shares his secrets as to how he is able to build such successful brands.  Diageo Bar Academy:https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/?utm_source=dba-afl-17&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Tracker&utm_content=dba-afl-17&affiliate=dba-afl-17 _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, sp

This week we are joined by craft bartender turned attorney-at-law, Daniel Eun Esquire of Westside Hospitality (formerly of PDT, and the Varnish,) and he is here to discuss some pressing issues facing today’s bar including handling investors, scaling up operations and various legal issues in operations. Perfect Puree:https://perfectpuree.com/foodservice/complimentary-samples/?utm_source=bartenderatlarge&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sampling2022 Diageo Bar Academy:https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/?utm_source=dba-afl-17&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Tracker&utm_content=dba-afl-17&affiliate=dba-afl-17 _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive

For this extra special mini-episode we are joined by master educator with Diageo Hospitality Partnership, Vanessa Leon, and she walks us through the various aspects of Diageo Bar Academy online education. Leon shares why the courses are incredibly useful for all skills sets from the novice to the expert.  This episode sponsored by Diageo Bar Academy https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/?utm_source=dba-afl-17&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Tracker&utm_content=dba-afl-17&affiliate=dba-afl-17

This week we are joined by American microdistiller, writer and creator of Sorel liqueur, Jackie Summers. Summers is an innovator in the industry and in 2012, he became the first Black person in the United States to be granted a license to make liquor post-Prohibition. So tune in, as he shares his philosophy on both business and life. And listen in as reveals some of his secrets on longevity and how he is able to remain so prolific in his many projects. Diageo Bar Academy:https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/?utm_source=dba-afl-17&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Tracker&utm_content=dba-afl-17&affiliate=dba-afl-17 _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus e

This week we are joined by Cameron George, the Ardbeg National Ambassador, and he shares with us his knowledge on the entire scotch category. George is incredibly knowledgable on the subject, so no matter whether you are a hardcore scotch lover or a new to the whisky altogether, everyone will be able to learn something. Diageo Bar Academy:https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/?utm_source=dba-afl-17&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Tracker&utm_content=dba-afl-17&affiliate=dba-afl-17 _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/barte

This week we are joined by acclaimed bartender, author and innovator, Ryan Chetiyawardana, and he shares with us his creative process and philosophy behind his cocktail empire. Over the years his bars (White Lyan, Dandelyan, Super Lyan, Cub, and Lyaness) have won endless accolades including World’s Best Bar at The World’s 50 Best Bars awards and Best Bar in the World at the prestigious and Spirited Awards by Tales Of The Cocktail 2022 among many others. So tune in and learn about the keys to crafting the perfect cocktail and guest experience. Diageo Bar Academy:https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/?utm_source=dba-afl-17&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Tracker&utm_content=dba-afl-17&affiliate=dba-afl-17 _____________________________________ 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 pod

This is a special episode that was created in conjunction with Patreon for On Air Fest 2022 which took place at the Drug Use & Behavior Lab @ University of Southern California. The event took place on November 5th and was focused on an examination into the role that the cocktail has played within the context of history and culture. We hope that you enjoy the listen.  Featured host: Rachel O'Donnell (Los Angeles-based artist)

Trying to effectively manage your bar's social media, while simultaneously managing the bar itself can be quite daunting. And with the sea of options out there ranging from Tik Tok to Facebook to Instagram just to name a few, knowing which one works best for your bar can feel overwhelming. To help us navigate the confusion, we are joined by marketing consultant, Micaela Piccolo, of Gaishan Consulting, a boutique branding agency that specializes in helping creatives maximize their social media impact. Diageo Bar Academy:https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_us/?utm_source=dba-afl-17&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Affiliate_Tracker&utm_content=dba-afl-17&affiliate=dba-afl-17 _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREO

This week are celebrating New Orleans food and drink with acclaimed bar owner and board member of Tales of the Cocktail, Neal Bodenheimer. And he is here to discuss his new book, Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ’Em. On the episode he discusses his love for his unique city, as well as the inspiration behind the book. Get the book: https://www.curenola.com/book _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge

Making the leap from bartender to brand ambassador can be precarious jump, yet so many bartenders who take on the role receive little to no training. For years this left many brand ambassadors unable to acheive their full potential in their new position, as they were never thoroughly shown the ropes. Luckily for them however, Elayne Duff (former Brand Educator with Diageo and Bar Rescue,)  has created an academy specifically designed to help brand ambassadors succeed.  https://www.titosvodka.com/recipes/ _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartend

The rise of Two Schmucks has been the story of the underdog in many ways, as it was opened with practically no budget, yet it immediately rocketed to the top of the industry --even placing in the top ten at this year's 50 Best Bars. However, behind the scenes there was turmoil and turbulence, which eventually lead to the ouster of the bar's leader and visionary, Moe Aljaff. Tune in to this week's episode and learn the full story of what really happened at this award-winning bar. Tito's 25th Anniversary https://www.titosvodka.com/stories/25th-anniversary/ Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www

For this special episode of the show, we are joined by Jessi Pollak, the 2022 World Class U.S. Bartender of the Year, who is here to tell us about her experiences in taking first place for the United States. In addition, she is here to spread the word on how folks can sign up and compete for themselves, so tune in now to hear more. This episode presented by Diageo Bar Academy https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_zz/world-class/

On this week's episode, we are joined by New York Times cocktail writer, Robert Simonson, and take a deep dive into his most recent book Modern Classic Cocktails: 60 plus stories and recipes from the new golden age in drinks. Tito's 25th Anniversary https://www.titosvodka.com/stories/25th-anniversary/ Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro

This week we are joined by the award-winning bartender, consultant and educator, Ms. Franky Marshall. Over the years, she has received countless accolades and worked at some of the world’s top bars, including Dead Rabbit, and Clover Club. Due to her celebrated and prolific career, we discuss how she got started in the biz, as well as the early days of the craft cocktail renaissance. We also discuss why she considers herself both a bartender and a mixologist. And why brands need to hire more bartenders and not just influencers. Tito's Cherry Shack Sour: https://www.titosvodka.com/stories/25th-anniversary/ _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more

Left of & behind house 4468. Past garage. Unit has red door.   Cocktail Limelight: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRziiIEtYylmEWN2mcOE6RR_a9RbX-guk _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge 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 BUY OUR MERCH: https://moverandshakerco.com/collections/bartenderatlarge

For this week’s episode, we decided to shine the spotlight on Cachaça, the beautiful and poorly misunderstood native spirit of Brazil. To lead us through this education, we are joined by the director of marketing for Novo Fogo, Luke McKinley. So tune in as we discuss the production, history and present of this incredible cane spirit. Cocktail Limelight: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRziiIEtYylmEWN2mcOE6RR_a9RbX-guk _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender

This week we have an extra special episode with featured guest, Chuck Klosterman, New York Times bestselling author of Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs; I Wear the Black Hat; But What If We’re Wrong?; and most recently, The Nineties, which was released to widespread acclaim earlier this year. In the book, Klosterman examines all things 1990s including the decade’s fascination with clear drinks such as Zima and Crystal Pepsi. So tune in and hear what Klosterman has to say about the drinks themselves and what they mean within the context of the era.   Buy The Nineties:https://chuckklostermanauthor.com/ _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https

So often when the history of the craft cocktail is told and retold, the contributions and perspectives of women are sadly left out. But what if you were to learn that some of the earliest and most popular books featuring drinks recipes were written by women? Although, this definitely the case, this fact is still largely unknown to many cocktail lovers. To help shed some light on this forgotten period in history, we are joined by Dr. Nicola Nice of Pomp & Whimsy. Pomp & Whimsy Library: https://www.pompandwhimsy.com/bibliography _____________________________________ 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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUB