Back On The Table with Henry Street Taproom

We're back! Again! Listen in as we sit down with Unified Beerworks to talk about our up-coming Valentine's Day Beer Dinner! What says romance more than Lagers and Stouts paired with Oysters and Duck! Bring a partner, bring a friend, hell, bring 3 partners! And while you're enjoying the mouth watering pairings, be sure to ask Ryan what his favorite "bed snack" is.

Saratoga Special is back for their track season wrap up, and this time they brought the one, the only, Terry Hill, "The World's Oldest Intern"! Listen to hear the ups and downs of this season at the Saratoga Springs racetrack. You'll also get to hear Terry rip zinger after zinger and tell tales from "back when he was a kid", meaning sometime in the 1800's.

We are back for our daily, we mean weekly, errr, monthly??.....alright, so this our second episode of the year, but we swear it will be more regular starting in the fall! Tune in as we chat all things horses and track with the boys of the legendary Saratoga Special publication! From knowing a good horse just by looking it in the eye, to trash talk between jockeys, to the wonderful world of horse breeding, and everything in between, it's discussed! And as an added bonus, if you've ever wondered how many penguins a gallon of orca sperm will get you, we've got you covered.

Back On The Table is back!! After a VERY long hiatus of in person podcasts, the fully vaccinated teams of Henry Street Taproom and Common Roots Brewing got together, in person, and caught up on what has happened over the last year. The teams met at Common Roots brand new Taproom and brewery, constructed after burning in a fire two years ago, and it is beautiful! Listen in to hear what's been going on with both businesses. On a less positive note, you will also hear about a Common Roots employee who was just diagnosed with a life threatening cancer and how you can contribute to help her. Learn more here: https://gofund.me/bdca469a

Ryan and JBrown talk to Editorial Director Will Levith and CEO Abby Tegnelia of Saratoga Living magazine. Listen to hear how they've adapted to this virtual world, including regular updates on Covid19, some amazing virtual events involving local Saratoga businesses, and Ryan's vast knowledge of Melrose Place. Yes, the 90's teen drama. That Melrose Place. Check out www.saratogaliving.com for all info on the magazine.

Ryan and JBrown talk to Brooke McConnell and Aliza Pickering of Pitney Meadows Community Farm about how the farm is moving ahead with growing and harvesting, how community farmers will be allowed to tend to their plots, and J's promising summer pea harvest! Sign up for Pitney's CSA on their website, www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org

Ryan and JBrown talk to Brendan Dillon, owner of Hamlet and Ghost, about the impact of the pandemic on Saratoga restaurants. Tune in to hear thoughts on the current situation, what comes next, and the importance of having locust insurance!

Ryan and JBrown talk to Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, and Darryl Leggieri, President of Discover Saratoga, about the impact of Covid19 on the Saratoga tourism economy and what actions are being taken to help local businesses cope with the current situation, and to help plan for the post pandemic tourist season.

Continuing the discussions with city officials and leaders during the 518 Lockdown, Ryan and JBrown talk to Karen Gregory and Erin Healy of Shelters of Saratoga about how they are helping the homeless population in Saratoga stay safe and how their plans to do so were fast tracked by the Covid pandemic.

Back On The Table takes a look at how Covid 19 is affecting our hometown of Saratoga Springs. Ryan and JBrown talk to Mayor Meg Kelly and Director of Recreation John Hirliman about what steps are being taken to keep Saratoga residents safe and to keep the town moving forward during the pandemic.

Take a listen as Ryan, Sean (from Bolton Landing Brewing), and Jeff and Erica (Unified Beerworks) prepare for the Beer Summit, a day of high octane booze, debauchery, and lots of cleanups on aisle 11. Celebrity bartender Drew pops in to offer some wisdom on "3 Amigos" as well.

Listen in to Saratoga Springs #1 non faith-based podcast as Ryan and Phil sit down one last time with the boys from Saratoga Special. This time they brought a very special guest, legendary horse trainer Todd Pletcher! Listen to the end to get a few tips for the end of the racing season here in Saratoga!

Ryan and Phil once again sit down with Tom Law of Saratoga Special. This time around Tom brought in Madison Scott and Shayna Tiller, 2 former interns who both have gone on to hold successful positions in the world of horse racing. Want to know what Blood Stock is? Listen in to find out!

After just one short week, Back On The Table is back!! Listen in to Episode 21 as Ryan and Phil sit down with Tom Law of @saratogaspecial to talk with a very special guest, Terry Hill, Saratoga Special's "most experienced intern". Terry, at 75 yrs young, is currently interning at Saratoga Special and has some amazing stories to tell about his time in Mexico and Canada and his prolific writing career, all the while delivering some fantastic zingers.

Listen in to episode 20 as Ryan and Phil sit down with the boys from Saratoga Special, Saratoga's leading racing paper. Hear about the staff of HST losing big on George Cloony's pony, the same staff winning big on the famous Mr Havercamp (That's a Peach!), and Saratoga Special's oldest intern, Terry Hill.

In Episode 19, Ryan and Phil sit down with President of Stewart's Shops, Gary Dake. Listen in to hear what Gary's favorite Stewart's foods are, what the puking man on the Mountain Ice can is really all about, and the secret behind the Stewart's Egg Salad (hint, it's not keeping warm).

In Episode 19, Ryan and Phil chat with Dan and Jeff from Artisanal Brew Works about their latest creations in the lab, the importance of traveling to England and sampling English water when making an English Brown, and Dan's obsession with having pillows in his mouth. Tune in to hear more!!

In Episode 17, Ryan and Phil sit down with Jeff and Erica from Unified Brewing. Tune in to hear about how they went from home brewing to owning a brewery in three years, why Saratoga's renowned water is actually very bad for brewing, and Phil's upcoming adventure to Philly where he will attempt to hold a Philly accent while getting black out drunk.

Ryan and Phil sit down with Christian from Common Roots and Kevin from Rareform brewing to discuss events at the breweries and the Saratoga Beerfest kick off dinner at Henry Street. They also rehash one of everyone's favorite topics, "Stewarts as a restaurant". Where will this conversation lead them to next?!!

In Episode 15, Ryan and Phil talk to Shawn from Bolton Landing Brewing and Emily, the bar manager at Henry Street's new sister restaurant, Flatbread Social. Listen in to here about Ryan's stunning knowledge of all things Canada, Emily's take on getting a visa in the US, and the once again, recurring debate on whether or not Phil did indeed go to Shaker High.

In Episode 14, Ryan and Phil chat with John and Kylie from Highway Manor Brewing out of PA. Listen in to here about their great naming conventions, including the Mr Series and the latest, "Dumb Dick". Check out Highway Manor Brewing at http://highwaymanorbrewing.com/

The boys are back in Episode 13 with Sean Kerr of Bolton Landing Brewing! Hear all about Ryan's new establishment, Flatbread Social, opening up soon, the latest going ons at Bolton Landing, including canning and an expansion, and Sean's "brief" 17 year venture into vegetarianism.

In Episode 12, Ryan and Phil talk with Chris Martell, owner of Druthers Brewing Company. Tune in to hear how they got their start, how changing the name of a beer can suddenly increase sales, and how much Chris and Ryan both miss their previous lives as powerful lawyers.

In Episode 11, Ryan sits down with Drew and Mike to talk about Henry Street's famous Vinyl Night. In usual fashion the conversation takes twists and turns and ends up on topics such as Spectrum's very fast internet speeds, Star Wars, and mosh pits. Take a listen, and come on down to the HST every Monday to hear what Mike is spinning on the tables!!

In Episode 10, Ryan and Phil get a bit rowdy while talking to Shawn from Bolton Landing Brewing and Rudy Bob from Thinman Brewing. Hear the story of their new collaboration, some genius potential names for upcoming beers, and the ongoing debate of whether or not Phil went to Shaker High or not. Spoiler alert - he did.

In Episode 9, titled "The Boys Talk Ponys", Phil and Ryan sit down with the founders of Saratoga Special, a publication dedicated to the art of horse racing in Saratoga Springs. Listen in as they describe how they started this business 18 years ago, how they grew up having the Saratoga Race Track as part of their lives, and why this track, more so than most, is so special in so many ways. You may also hear Phil talk about why he is nude during the taping of this episode.

In Episode 8, titled "The Guys Talk To People In The 98 Degree Blazing Sun", Ryan and Phil setup shop at the Eat Drink Saratoga Festival. They chat with Comfort Kitchen, Two Roads, Druthers, Alagash, and get into the usual antics. HST Staff Member Noah also lets the listeners know why he prefers v neck over crew neck shirts. Tune in to find out more!!

In Episode 7, titled "Phil may or may not have a male chicken", Ryan and Phil talk to Jillian Peterczack, creator of Eat Drink Saratoga. Listen in to find out what amazing food and beverages will be available at the event on Saturday, June 30th! Other interesting topics covered include Phil's latest addition to his family.

In Episode 6 , titled "Stewarts As A Restaurant", the guys eat gourmet cuisine purchased from Stwewarts, an upstate NY gas station and convenience store. Throughout their culinary journey they work with Shawn from Bolton Landing Brewery to pair the best BLB beer with each menu item. Take a listen to hear what beer goes best with the Peanut Butter and Butter sandwich. Yes, butter.

In Episode 5, titled "Ryan And The Crew Talk Deli Meat", Shawn from Bolton Landing Brewery stops in to talk about upcoming summer events, BLB's new collaboration with Paradox Brewing, meatballs and other deli products, and The Jersey Shore.

In Episode 4, titled "Ryan and Phil Get Rucked in Troy", Ryan and Phil venture to Troy to hang out at The Ruck with "Kate The Manager", and Adam from Remarkable Liquids. They discuss beer, Ryan's love of Disney World, Harry Potter, Shayne's shoes, and most importantly, the upcoming Shuffle Board tournament which pits bitter rivals The Ruck and Henry Street Taproom against one another in a battle to, well.... to the end of the tournament. All benefits from the tournament go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Tonight we talk to Alejandro del Peral, owner of Nine Pin Cider in Albany, NY.

Welcome to episode 2 of Back On The Table With Henry Street Taproom. In this episode we recap Saratoga Beer Week and talk with Chef Matt about his background and how that has influenced what he has brought to the table at Henry Street Taproom.

Enjoy Henry Street's first Podcast as we talk with owners of Common Roots and Rare Form brewing about the upcoming Beer Week in Saratoga Springs, NY.