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Midwest-raised, James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd has helped change the landscape of the Houston culinary scene since opening Underbelly in 2012. He built the restaurant to support the Houston food community and its suppliers by buying local and drawing inspiration from the people and cultures that live in the city.

Get to Know Chef Shepherd on this Wayward Muse Exclusive interview. We take a look at what makes Houston so special and how it has affected his life. Our conversation went so well there will be a part 1 and 2!

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Welcome to the Wayward Muse Podcast. Our focus is on the Restaurant Industry and the people that make it exemplary.

Travel through the world of drinks with us.

Our guest today is Aaron who started LiveWire with the belief that bartenders could use a platform to reach their fans and future fans around the world.

They use the finest spirits in the world, natural flavors and extracts.

They collaborate with not only the best talent in the industry but people of exemplary character.

Find out more at https://www.livewiredrinks.com/home-1

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Rarely do you get the chance to sit down and pick the brain of someone you truly admire. Luckily for us, we got such an opportunity. Josh Harris has exemplified creativity and innovation in our industry for years but now with our changing environment, we could use his perspective more than ever. Join us as we discuss everything from Menu and Bar design to how something as simple as a closet dresser can lead to inspiration about form and function.

Part 1 Trick Dog & the Calendar of Invention

Part 2 12:20 Form and function & Bon Voyage 

Part 3 20:20 The Great Individualizer & Quick Dog

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Jeanie, and Mikey joined us on this episode to discuss what it means to be an equitable restaurant. Join us as we take a deep dive into what that really means.

Part 1

:00-17:00 What is RAISE, what is an equitable Restaurant

Part 2

17:00-40:37 Changing the system: best practices, legislation, implicit bias

Part 3: Proof that one fair wage works.

Raise is a national network of restaurant owners who are committed to racial and gender justice. This includes how they compensate their employees, define their culture, staff their restaurants, and serve their guests.

High Road Restaurants advocate for fair wages and increased racial and gender equity through hiring, training, and promotional practices. 

Roger has cut his teeth at some of the best bars in Chicago. He has run programs at MFK, Smyth and the Loyalist, and Bar Sotano. He is a master bartender who was sidelined by the Pandemic. Hear his comeback story as he builds his much-anticipated concept, Caledonia.

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Misunderstood is a word that comes to mind when people think about Grappa. Join me, as Brandon opens up three vintage bottles of grappa and blows my mind. I came in with lies and falsehoods and left mistified by the spirit of Italy.

If you are looking for industry insights and deep dives into the cocktail world, you have found the right podcast. Wayward Muse is a media company dedicated to the restaurant industry. With award winning guests from every part of the world, and every walk of life, Wayward Muse is here to guide you.

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There are one million ways to make a martini, but with Brandon Philips you can be assured you will always get the right one. In this episode we explore content from the acclaimed web series on our website yourwaywardmuse.com

If you are looking for industry insights and deep dives into the cocktail world, you have found the right podcast. Wayward Muse is a media company dedicated to the restaurant industry. With award winning guests from every part of the world, and every walk of life, Wayward Muse is here to guide you.

This content is made possible because of our generous listeners, viewers and readers. If you are ready for season 2 of the webseries or even more guests consider donating or shopping our exclusive merch!

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We take a stroll down memory lane with Jeremy the lead bartender of Billy Sunday in Chicago. Join us as we reminisce over vintage Amaro and the skills needed to make a perfect vintage old fashioned.

Billy Sunday has long been known as a haven for the cocktail enthusiast. The Bartenders there have honed their skills and created drinks that amaze. For our episode, we got to try ancient Amari and fall in love with spirits all over again. Join us as we dive deep into the world of cocktails.