EPISODE 2!
Kapri Robinson led us to Sarah Ruiz, of BIG Bar in Quito, Ecuador.

Sarah talks about the best ways to build a solid foundation, not just for drinks but for training staff. She talks about how moving to Quito from San Francisco made her re-evaluate how much she loves using local cocktail ingredients. And, for our purposes, most importantly, she points us in the direction of a handful of her favourite people and books. The sort of people and books we honestly, didn't expect to hear about until way deeper into this project.

Follow Sarah: @sarahruiz87

Follow BIG Bar: @BIG.uio

Follow Bartender Atlas: @bartenderatlas

Follow AXXN Pact: @axxnpact

Branching Out is produced by AXXN Pact in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

All music by Aaron Verdonk (unless otherwise noted)

Host: Josh LIndley

Written: Mostly by Josh Lindley

It's our first episode of Branching Out and we begin with Kapri Robinson of Allegory in Washington, DC, USA!

We talk about how Friends and Family Nights at new bars can be awkward. We talk about dropping out of school and the importance of having your heroes on speed dial. We talk about having fun while being responsible. We talk about what mentorship really is and who are the people who have inspired and taught Kapri along the way.

Follow Kapri:  @kapri.possible
Follow Chocolate City's Best: @Chocolate.Citys.Best
Follow Bartender Atlas: @bartenderatlas
Follow Axxn Pact: @axxnpact

 

Branching Out is produced by AXXN Pact in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

All music by Aaron Verdonk (unless otherwise noted)

Host: Josh LIndley

Written: Mostly by Josh Lindley

Host: Josh LIndley
Producer: Aaron Verdonk, Jesse Colburn
Music: Aaron Verdonk
Graphics: Jessica Blaine Smith

Branching Out is produced by AXXN Pact in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

All music by Aaron Verdonk (unless otherwise noted)

Host: Josh LIndley

Written: Mostly by Josh Lindley