Bartender at Large

With the New Year in full swing & everyone focused on resolutions and self-care, we decided to focus this week's episode on leading a healthier lifestyle as a bartender. To help guide the way, our guest this week is Camille Vidal, the founder of the mindful drinking consultancy La Maison Wellness. In years past, Vidal has spent her career as a consultant and global brand ambassador most notably for St-Germain, but she is now forging a career as an advocate for low/no ABV cocktails, while also elevating practical well-being and healthy habits for hospitality employees. Learn More: La Maison Wellness https://www.lamaisonwellness.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

Tune in this week as we chat with industry magnate, Josh Harris —co-owner of the award-winning bars bars Trick Dog and Bon Voyage, and co-founder consulting company The Bon Vivants — as he details his process of creating atmosphere in his venues. Whether it is hitting flea markets in the early morning or taking road trips to find that perfect piece of memorabilia, Harris does not cut corners when it comes to finalizing the look of a bar. In addition, he discusses his endeavors in regards to charity and how he believes that philanthropy compliments the vibe of hospitality that his bars create. Learn More: Bon Vivants https://www.bonvivants.com/bvhospitality/ ============================== 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

When you are trying to create a world class bar, there are few things more important than building a strong team where everyone is working hard & on the same page. But putting together an awesome crew is much more than simply choosing the right people, it's also about developing a workplace where they can be challenged & grow professionally, while being surrounded by coworkers they can believe in. To help us learn more about this crucial philosophy, we are joined by UK bartender, Megs Miller of FAM Bar, an expert in building bar teams. Learn More: FAM Bar https://fam.bar ============================== 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

Why wait until Monday for a new episode when you can tune in to this bonus episode with this week's guest: Alexandre Gabriel of Maison Ferrand. Here he will be taking questions from our audience. So listen in as we learn about Cognac from one of the spirit's greatest talents. Learn More: Maison Ferrand http://maisonferrand.com/en/ ============================== 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. 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

Join us as we have a conversation with the creative mind behind so many of today's most prestigious spirits, Alexandre Gabriel. Over the last 30 years, he has earned a reputation for blazing his own trail, resurrecting lost methods & sometimes even ruffling a few feathers in the process. So tune, as we shares his story behind his spirits empire. Learn More: Maison Ferrand http://maisonferrand.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

Not so long ago, the Las Vegas strip was the last place that cocktail connoisseurs would head to for a well-crafted beverage, but now those days are long gone, as casinos have grown hip to quality cocktails. A large part of this recent shift is due to people like Sam Ross & Juyoung Kang, who are featured on this week's episode. They are two of the talents who are helping to change how people are drinking in the gambling capital of the world. Learn More: The Dorsey Cocktail Bar https://www.venetian.com/restaurants/the-dorsey.html Rosina Cocktail Lounge https://www.venetian.com/restaurants/rosina.html Electra Cocktail Club https://www.venetian.com/restaurants/electra-cocktail-club.html ============================== 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

Join us this week as dive deep into holiday cocktails with renowned eggnog advocate, Nicholas Bennett of the Porchlight in New York City. Bennett is known for his eggnog which is aged over a year, as well as his Hot Buttered Rum. So tune in as we go over the fundamentals of seasonal cocktails, as well as what goes into being able to serve them in a high-volume bar setting. Learn More: Nick Bennett https://www.porchlightbar.com/team-member/nick-bennett/ Nick's Aged Eggnog Recipe https://thenickbennett.tumblr.com/post/75693719644/aged-eggnog ============================== 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

Think you know enough about coffee cocktails? Well think again, because this week we are joined by bartender Martin Hudak, the global brand ambassador of Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur and co-founder of the award-winning cocktail bar Maybe Sammy. On this episode, he sheds light on everything regarding coffee cocktails from production to sourcing to application. If you love coffee as much as we do, then this is not one to be missed. Learn More: Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur http://mrblack.co Martin Hudak https://www.instagram.com/martin_hudak/ ============================== 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

The Bartender's Choice Awards is annual show that acknowledges excellence within the Nordic drinks industry and is recognized as the most prestigious awards for the Nordic bar scene. Tune in and listen to how the co-founders, Jakob Sundin & Michael Bergstrom, started an independent awards showcase that is run by bartenders and for bartenders. Learn More: Bartender's Choice Awards https://www.bartenderschoiceawards.se ============================== 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

Kevin Demers has been part of the bar industry for more than a decade now and in that time, he has played a pivotal role in the cocktail community. He has done utilizing not only his skills behind the bar, but also via his award-winning bars, The Coldroom and El Pequeño. Tune in this week & listen in as he shares his insight regarding hospitality & creating inviting environments that create regulars and keep people coming back. Learn More: Coldroom: https://www.thecoldroommtl.com El Pequeño https://www.elpequenobar.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