Embarking on Hospitality and Community with Yacht Club in Denver.

Join us for this episode in partnership with Bartender Magazine as we chat with Mary Allison Wright and McLain Hedges from Yacht Club as they share their inspiring journey into hospitality, from early passions to creating a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood bar in Denver. We discuss how their roots in southern hospitality shaped who they are, the innovative concept development of Yacht Club, their most recent restaurant Le Rougarou, and advice on opening a bar.

Special Guests:

• Mary Allison Wright @eatdrinkbemaryandmclain
• McLain Hedges @yesterdayswine
• Yacht Club: @yachtclubbar
• Le Rougarou: @lerougarou

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

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Join us for our Season Two launch! We were joined by Cesar Sandoval, National Brand Ambassador for Casa Lumbre Spirits. We talked through Caesar’s journey from a humble beginning to becoming a national brand ambassador for Casa Lumbre Spirits and his passion for hospitality and the industry.

Special Guest: Cesar Sandoval

IG: @saysar

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us for our season one extended finale as we chat with Alexandre Gabriel, Master Blender and Owner of Maison Ferrand as he discusses his background in building Maison Ferrand and where he started, his techniques in his spirit productions, new product innovations, and more. Thank you for a great season one!

Special Guest: Alexandre Gabriel

IG: @alexandregabriel.masterblender

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Jesus Verde, Bar Mauro Mexico and Bar Snack NYC (Formerly of Here Nor There and PaperCut in Austin TX) as we talk about his path from social media to behind the bar, cocktail competitions, and bartending.

Special Guest: Jesus Verde IG: @jesusverde

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Stilo Pimental, Milagro Tequila - East Coast Ambassador as he discusses his path through the industry from fashion to brand ambassadorship, bartending, personal branding, and the tequila additive discussion.

Special Guest: Stilo Pimental IG: @stilonyc

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Luis Lopez, Milagro Tequila - West Coast Brand Ambassador as shares his journey from a busser to a brand ambassador. He discusses the importance of reputation in the hospitality industry, the role of a bar back, and current trends in the West Coast bar scene. We also dive briefly into the CRT and tequila production.

Special Guest: Luis Lopez IG: @chicharronesconlimon

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Austin Thomas, High West Distillery as we chat High West Saloon, special guests and his role with the brand.

Special Guest: Austin Thomas

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Greg Doxakis aka "Dox", Regional Manager of Maison Ferrand as we dive into his brand book, Houston bar scene, and his path through the industry.

Special Guest: Greg Doxakis IG: @this_is_dox

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Join us as we chat with Nino Gandulla, Former Brand Ambassador of Casa Lumbre Spirits as we her past bar experiences, Puerto Rico, her former role with Casa Lumbre and Brands. Special Guest: Nino Gandulla IG: @tigresatropicalHost: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick Director of Media: Luis Anaya @luisanaya_media

Join us as we chat with Shan Liu, Founder/Partner of Levels of Grandeur Syrups in Houston, Texas as we discuss syrups, running a small business, and his path in the industry.

Special Guest: Shan Liu IG: @hope_itdoesnt_suck

Host: Patrick Abalos @mixmanpatrick

Director of Media: Luis Anaya @luisanaya_media