Bartender at Large

This week we are thrilled to be joined by the James Beard award-winning author, Brad Thomas Parsons, to discuss his latest book, Last Call: Bartenders on Their Final Drink and the Wisdom and Rituals of Closing Time. A book dedicated to the late night rituals & practices of bartenders across the country. So tune in as we discuss what makes that last drink so special.

Learn More:

Last Call: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399582762/

Brad Thomas Parsons: https://btparsons.com/about/

============================== 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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

With the information regarding the Covid-19 shutdown changing from day to day, we decided to link up with Houston bar mogul, Bobby Heugel, so that he could help us decipher what the best plan of action is for today's bars. Many bars & restaurants are overwhelmed with looming bills & an uncertain future, and concerns like this are why this week's episode is a must listen for anyone who might have questions on how to stay afloat. So tune in as we get in depth on everything from Paycheck Protection Program & filing unemployment to dealing with your landlord if you bar can't make rent. ============================== 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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

Vodka tends to be a very misunderstood spirit in the modern craft cocktail movement. In the past, we have done episodes on every spirit you can imagine from scotch to tequila from pisco to baijiu, so we decided that it was finally time to finally get deep with vodka. To help guide us on our journey we were joined by Keli'i Heen of PAU Maui 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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

With the world currently reeling from the effects of coronavirus, the repercussions are so disorienting that they are leaving most of us in a state of not knowing what to expect next. To help us better understand the changes on the horizon, for this episode we go straight to Shanghai to learn from a local expert as to how the bars are maximizing sales with cocktails to-go, while slowly starting to reopen to the public. So tune in as we chat with international bar wiz, Chris Lowder of Proof & Company (formerly of the NoMad Bar in NYC.) ============================== 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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

We finally decided to turn the tables on the host of the show, Erick Castro, and have him answers some questions for once. After allowing him to interview guests for nearly 200 episodes, we thought it was time to put him in the hot seat. So tune in and listen as he is interviewed by West Coast bartender, Trevor Easter, of the Snug in Sacramento. ============================== 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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

With more and more bars are understanding sustainability as a good practice in regards to the environment, many bartenders are beginning to realize that it is good business as well. Because reducing waste behind the bar also reduces costs to your bottom line & that is great news for the financial health of your bar. So tune in this week, as we are joined by a pioneer in sustainable cocktails, Claire Sprouse of Hunky Dory in Brooklyn, and learn more about how sustainability can improve the cocktails at your bar. Learn More: Hunky Dory https://www.hunkydorybk.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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

Welcome back for part two of our interview with famed author and bartender Jim Meehan. Learn More: Jim Meehan https://www.mixographyinc.com/about.html Banks 5 Rum https://www.banksrum.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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

This week we are joined by famed author and bartender Jim Meehan for an extra special two part episode. Even in today's high-stakes cocktail world, it can be hard to find anyone in the business with as much experience and as many accolades as Jim Meehan. From James Beard awards to Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, there are very few that have even come close to matching his success in the bar world; so, tune in this week, as he shares his advice and perspective to those coming up in today's industry. Learn More: Jim Meehan https://www.mixographyinc.com/about.html Banks 5 Rum https://www.banksrum.com/ East Imperial Grapefruit Soda https://eastimperial.com/products/grapefruit-soda?variant=13969651302442 ============================== 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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

As bartenders & industry professionals, we work with flavor on a near constant basis, yet so much of what we know about it is based on superstition & conventional wisdom as opposed to hard science. To help us better understand the field of flavor from a scientific perspective, we are joined by Bob Holmes, evolutionary biologist and author of the acclaimed book, Flavor: the Science of Our Most Neglected Sense. So tune in for this extra special episode, as we explore the senses and better understand the mysteries of flavor that so deeply impact everything we serve across the bar. Learn More: Flavor: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense ============================== 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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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

Considering the fact that we are going through a bit of an Irish Whiskey renaissance, it is easy to forget that only 15 years ago the whiskey industry in Ireland was only a shadow of its former self. But all of that has change as Ireland's native spirit is back on the rise and ready to reclaim its proper place in the spirits realm. To help us learn about the beautiful world of Irish Whiskey, we are joined by Stephanie Shen, Global Brand Ambassador for Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey. So tune in as we talk about everything from barbacking in Dublin to Saint Patrick's Day cocktails. Learn More: Dead Rabbit https://deadrabbitirishwhiskey.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: For early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.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