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This is a Library Selection from 2005 The Banter The Guys share a New York Times restaurant review that panned a theme restaurant called Ninja New York. Check out the link in the notes to see how long it lasted. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys welcome old friend Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail, to discuss his work with the Museum of the American Cocktail and the history of cocktail resurgence around the world. They discuss attributes of a great bartender, Dale's work in cocktail education and tips for creating fantastic drinks at home. You won't want to miss this conversation with a legend! The Inside Track The Guys met Dale at an informal lunch group called The Red Meat Club back in 1993 where Dale claimed that cocktails can be just as complex and interesting as wine. Not convinced, The Guys went to The Rainbow Room, where they were schooled by the King of Cocktails himself. They left convinced.  Dale helped them create New Jersey's first craft-cocktail program at Stage Left Steak and inaugurated it with a Degroff Cocktail Dinner there in 1994! The cocktail program there is now the oldest craft-cocktail program in America. The King and The Guys have remained good friends and collaborators all these decades!  All hail The King! Bio Dale DeGroff is the author of best-selling cocktail books: The Essential Cocktail, winner of the 2009 Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Award for Best New Cocktail/Bartending Book, and The Craft of the Cocktail and its revision The New Craft of the Cocktail Book which is the best-selling cocktail book of all time!  He is the founding president of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans, founded in 2005. He is also a partner and consultant in the Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) group.  The James Beard Foundation awarded DeGroff the 2009 Wine & Spirits Professional Award, and in 2015 inducted him into the Who's Who in Food & Beverage in America. He received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from Nightclub & Bar Magazine, the 2008 Tales of the Cocktail Lifetime Achievement Award. He continues to teach, lead and tell the story of the cocktail.  He is the co-creator of DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and DeGroff New World Amaro.  Info DeGroff amaro and bitters https://www.stageleftwineshop.com/websearch_results.html?kw=dale+degroff Dale DeGroff's books https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dale+degroff&crid=3UQ9BF5KAGSJ6&sprefix=dale+degrof%2Caps%2C420&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Drinkboy (a blast from the past) https://drinkboy.com/ The Museum of the American Cocktail https://www.southernfood.org/motac The Ninja New York Review by Frank Bruni https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/26/dining/yelping-warriors-and-rocks-in-the-broth.html Ninja New York lasted 15 years https://ny.eater.com/2020/3/5/21166070/ninja-restaurant-nyc-tribeca-closure-japanese-sushi Dale DeGroff IG @kingcocktl Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center https://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bank https://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steak https://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restaurant https://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Winshop https://www.stageleftwineshop.com/

Episode Overview:Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cocktail Academy podcast! Today, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with the legendary Dale DeGroff, also known as King Cocktail. Dale is a pioneer in the modern bartending scene and the man behind the resurgence of craft cocktails. Get ready to dive deep into the world of cocktails, bartending, and the rich history that shapes it all.Episode Highlights:Introduction to Dale DeGroff: Discover how Dale became a central figure in the cocktail world, from his early days in New York to his significant influence on modern bartending.Journey to Bartending: Dale shares his fascinating story, including his university days, early jobs, and the serendipitous path that led him behind the bar.The New York Bar Scene: Insights into the vibrant bar culture of New York City in the late 20th century and how it shaped Dale's career.Crafting the Cocktail Renaissance: Learn about the creation of iconic cocktails, the revival of classic recipes, and the introduction of fresh ingredients that changed the bartending game.Madonna and the Cosmopolitan: The story behind the Cosmopolitan's rise to fame and its association with pop icon Madonna.Tips for Aspiring Bartenders: Dale provides invaluable advice for home bartenders and those looking to break into the industry, emphasising the importance of mastering the basics and understanding cocktail families.Innovative Cocktail Techniques: Discussion on molecular gastronomy, batching, and other advanced bartending techniques that Dale has embraced and promoted.Personal Reflections: Dale's favourite drinks, memorable moments, and his views on the evolving cocktail landscape.Key Takeaways:The importance of understanding the basics of cocktails and building on that foundation.The role of fresh ingredients and meticulous preparation in creating outstanding cocktails.The significance of the bartender's role in hospitality and the customer experience.Stories and anecdotes from Dale's illustrious career that offer both inspiration and practical wisdom.Social Media Links:Follow Dale DeGroff on Instagram:Explore Dale's spirits: DeGroff SpiritsDon't forget to subscribe to the Cocktail Academy podcast for more episodes featuring the biggest names in the world of cocktails. Share this episode with your friends and leave us a review to let us know what you think!Keywords:Cocktail Academy podcast, Dale DeGroff, King Cocktail, craft cocktails, modern bartending, cocktail history, bartending tips, Cosmopolitan cocktail, New York bar scene, cocktail recipes, mixology techniques, home bartending, cocktail enthusiasts, legendary bartenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The King is here! Me and Dale de Groff taste the delicious new De Groff Amaro and De Groff Aperitivo he's made with Ted Breaux (who won't let Dale say what's in them), we talk about history's first-ever cocktail party with "gin and bitters", our biggest ever failings as bartenders and managers, why Freddy Heineken bought several former horse stables around Amsterdam, the importance of yumminess in cocktails, and the story of how Dale once had a fabulously wealthy six-foot-six regular who had to go home at 7pm each evening because he was already hammered by then. And lots more. Enjoy!Dale on Twitter and Instagram: @kingcocktlBuy Dale's amaro and aperitivo: https://midwaywines.com/shop?ch-query=degroff De Groff Spirits website: https://degroffspirits.comBuy "The New Craft of the Cocktail" : https://www.amazon.com/New-Craft-Cocktail-Everything-Mixologist/dp/1984823574/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JQ3KGVDRATX1&keywords=dale+de+groff&qid=1683643740&sprefix=dale+de+groff%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-1Get in touch with Duff!Podcast business enquiries: consulting@liquidsolutions.org (PR friends: we're only interested in having your client on if they can talk about OTHER things than their prepared speaking points or their new thing, whatever that is, for a few hours. They need to be able to hang. Oh, and we won't supply prepared or sample questions, or listener or “reach” stats, either.) Retain Philip's consulting firm, Liquid Solutions, specialised in on-trade engagement & education, brand creation and repositioning: philip@liquidsolutions.org Philip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipsduff/ Philip on Facebook: Philip Duff Philip on X/Twitter: Philip Duff (@philipduff) / Twitter Philip on LinkedIn: linkedin.com Old Duff Genever on Instagram: Old Duff Genever (@oldduffgenever) • Instagram photos and videos Old Duff Genever on Facebook: facebook.com Old Duff Genever on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldduffgenever?lang=en www.oldduffgenever.com...

Fords Gin was founded in 2012 by drinks industry veteran Simon Ford, on the premise of creating the ultimate gin for use in cocktails.   Now when I initially heard about that concept, my reaction was, how is that different to other gins already on the market?   Aren't they all designed for mixing?   It felt like saying you've created the ultimate frankfurt for use in hot dogs.   Simon sets me straight this episode as he explains the serious R&D that went into Fords Gin using 150 bartender mates as a consultation panel.   Working with 11th-generation distiller Charles Maxwell to balance the botanical recipe, Simon had the bartenders involved in every step, from the liquid to the shape of the bottle. In doing so, they sought to reverse engineer the most practical and versatile cocktail gin in the business.   Many of those same bartenders – including King Cocktail himself, the legendary Dale DeGroff – effectively became ambassadors for Fords when they invested their life savings into the company to get it off the ground.   Fords Gin was sold to Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman in 2019, but there were plenty of moments where Simon questioned his decision to leave a cushy job at Pernod Ricard for the risky pursuit of spirits entrepreneur.   It's an unglamorous tale of sleeping on couches, indirect budget flights, constantly running out of money and – at one stage – almost losing the business altogether. This is a special episode of Drinks Adventures, created in partnership with Fords Gin.   Settle in as we hear about Simon's exhilarating and exhausting journey, plus his insights on the cocktail renaissance and gin's crazy evolution over the last decade.

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, brought to you by Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Dale DeGroff, aka "King Cocktail," widely considered the spiritual godfather of the craft cocktail renaissance, shares colorful tales of his global upbringing and a trailblazing career in hospitality with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/support

This was one of my favorite episodes and the 200th episode of the Post Shift Podcast and I wanted to make it as big as possible, so I had to get the King Cocktail himself; Dale DeGroff. This was an amazing episode, I fanboyed out hard obviously listening to Dale regale on stories of old New York and talking about why almost 20 years later, he decided to update the Craft of the Cocktail. This was an epic episode that could have gone on for hours. TEXT ME on COMMUNITY - +1 250 999-4182 Share a dram with the hospitality industry's top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality'—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operations, and every inch between. “Tales of the Cocktail” - Top 10 Best Broadcast or Podcast (2020). New episodes posted every Tuesday and Friday. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/post-shift/message

In the twelfth episode, Spencer Fenton-Wells and Carson Sneller dive into the depths of gambling, recap an awesome weekend of football, and as always, the Wisconsin Badgers. NFL Insiders, Ian Rapoport (Malcolm Jerks) and Adam Schefter (Jaden Kapla), join the podcast for the always classic “Pick'Em With the Boys” segment. Follow along if you want to win money betting with the HOTTEST gamblers in the game.

We continue the summer drinking vibes with some fab products to have on your radar. Such as Sipsmith Chilli & Lime Gin from their limited-edition Sipping Series, and Equiano Light, a new white(ish) rum dedicated to one of the most fascinating men in history, Odulah Equiano. From our groaning cocktail library we pick out 'The New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need To Know To Think Like A Master Mixologist', a fabulous guide packed with top tips and 500 recipes from King Cocktail, Dale DeGroff.Our bar review sees us soaking up the bright, brilliant and beautiful decidedly summery drinks created by Tato Giovanni at recently opened Sucre and Abajo and we gen up on all things tequila and mezcal with the queen of agave spirits, Ivy Mix.What we're mixing: Piña Colada50ml Equiano Light Rum (or white rum)25ml Coco Re'al Cream of Coconut25ml fresh pineapple juice5ml fresh lime juiceMethod:Blend all ingredients together over crushed ice. Garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and three pineapple leaves.The Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonFor more from The Cocktail Lovers, including signing up for our digital and print magazine, visit our website, thecocktaillovers.comTo see the products featured in this episode, check out our Instagram page @thecocktaillovers and see their websites below:Abajo/SucreEquianoLeyendaSipsmithThe New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need To Know To Think Like A Master Mixologist With 500 Recipes by Dale DeGroffThe Spirits of Latin America – A Celebration of Culture and Cocktails, With 70 Recipes by Ivy Mix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole and Marcus revisit one of their first interviews with King Cocktail himself, Dale Degroff.  He’s a bartender, author and “one of the world’s foremost cocktail experts,” according to in the New York Times. He’s worked some of the US’ best bars, written some timeless books, helped found award-winning training platform Beverage Alcohol Resource, and even opened a Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans.In this episode, Dale, Nicole and Marcus discuss the cocktail revolution, the future of the bartending industry, and the test of a true bartender. As one of the most qualified bartenders in the industry, Dale's view of the bartending industry is fascinating. In The Master Series, The Living Proof Podcast will be taking in the advice, stories and opinions of hose considered to be legends of the industry. 

This is my huge 200th episode of the Post Shift Podcast and I wanted to make it as big as possible, so I had to get the King Cocktail himself; Dale DeGroff. This was an amazing episode, I fanboyed out hard obviously listening to Dale regale on stories of old New York and talking about why almost 20 years later, he decided to update the Craft of the Cocktail. This was an epic episode that could have gone on for hours. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry aficionados. Shawn Soole has lived, breathed, and imbibed hospitality for decades. Now, he delves into the advice, opinions, and provocative stories that are helping to define the creative, culturally-necessary space of ‘modern hospitality’—covering topics from front-of-house service, to back-end business operations, and every inch between. “Tales of the Cocktail” - Top 10 Best Broadcast or Podcast (2020). New episodes posted every Tuesday and Friday. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgDDJZM7HvJiQCaqmXEVNA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/post-shift/message

It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when it was often difficult to find a well-made cocktail with fresh juices, technique, and attention to detail. That was until Dale DeGroff and his talents and techniques at tending bar became well known, most notably at New York City’s Rainbow Room in the 80s. It sparked a book deal for a now classic primer, The Craft of the Cocktail, and subsequently Dale Degroff, aka, King Cocktail, has been credited with reinventing the bartending profession, setting off a cocktail revival that continues to this day. He has a new revised edition of the 2002 classic called The New Craft of the Cocktail, so I sat down with the King to learn where we’ve been and where we’re going now in bar culture. We’re in danger of losing a lot of it all over the country with the closings so far in 2020, but remembering how and when can keep the creativity -- and cocktails -- flowing. 

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by Dale DeGroff, AKA King Cocktail, who is credited with reviving bartending as a profession and setting off a cocktail explosion that continues to transform the industry. Dale is a founding partner of the award-winning Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR), a partnership of six of the world's leading spirits and cocktails authorities who provide training and credentialing in distilled spirits and mixology. His Industry awards include the 2009 James Beard Wine & Spirits Professional Award, the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from Nightclub & Bar Magazine, 2008 Tales of the Cocktail Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2007 Cheers Beverage Industry Innovator of the Year with his partners, for Beverage Alcohol Resource. Dale is the author two bestselling cocktail books: The Essential Cocktail (Random House), winner of the 2009 Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards, and The Craft of the Cocktail (Random House), winner of the 2002 IACP Julia Child Award.  He just debuted his latest book, The New Craft of the Cocktail, Everything You Need to Know to Think Like a Master Mixologist (Random House). He is also the founding President of The Museum of the American Cocktail, located in the Southern Food & Beverage Institute in New Orleans. In addition, today's show features Shari's PR tip; Industry News discussion; and Solo Dining experience at Luke's Lobster, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NYC. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Stay safe and well. Image courtesy of Dale DeGroff.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.  

For the next month, we’re bringing back some of our greatest hits as part of our ‘best-of’ podcast series. You’ll be hearing four of our most popular conversations with cocktail royalty. The first of those is this chat with ‘King Cocktail’, Dale DeGroff. Dale is a bartender, author and “one of the world’s foremost cocktail experts” according to in the New York Times. We were lucky enough to get him on the other end of the phone when he was in Australia in late 2018, to chat about the cocktail industry he’s a part of today versus the one in which he began his career in the 1970s, plus plenty of stories in between.

Dale DeGroff is King Cocktail. He’s a bartender, author and “one of the world’s foremost cocktail experts,” according to in the New York Times. He’s worked some of the US’ best bars, written some timeless books, helped found award-winning training platform Beverage Alcohol Resource, and even opened a Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans. As one of the most qualified to opine on the current state-of-play of the cocktail world, where does he think we have got to and where does he see us going? What does he credit with driving the resurgence of classic cocktails and their twisted varietals? Which drink does he regard as the true test of a bartender? How did he wind up inventing cocktails for Rupert Murdoch on one of his first days on the job? And what would he tell a young bartender starting out today? Stick around after Dale’s interview as we head to LA for our Free Pour Five chat with D. ‘Max’ Maxey, The Chestnut Club’s renowned bar manager. He’s a crack-up! Resources mentioned Dale's books – essential reading for any bartender: The Craft of the Cocktail, The Essential Cocktail Beverage Alcohol Resource, Dale and his partners’ online training program, where you can learn more about classic cocktails De Kuyper liqueurs & spirits United States Bartender's Guild See more about Dale at http://www.kingcocktail.com/ Key points 05:30 How does Australia’s cocktail culture stack up to the rest of the industry internationally? 08:00 Have we reached the true cocktail revolution that Dale forecasted previously? 12:30 What is Dale currently drinking? 14:00 Where to next for the bartending industry? 16:15 The advice Dale would give to young bartenders starting out today. 22:20 The drink Dale believes is the true test of a bartender. 23:45 Dale's Rupert Murdoch story 31:30 The Free Pour ‘Five’ with D ‘Max’ Maxey Next week: New York master distiller Allan Katz and the Free Pour Five with Aussie young buck Ollie Margan. Out Monday.

This week we get dual-flanked by two podcasting greats, Damon Boelte of The Speakeasy podcast and our very own Jack Inslee of Full Service Radio. We breakdown many-a-cocktail, including the perfect martini, the overrated aviation, the doubly-garnished manhattan, and the hard start shot. Damon reminisces on jamming with King Cocktail, Jack recounts his favorite interviews, Alison represents the rickey, and Eddie forgets all his lines.

Get the featured cocktail recipe: VJOP Redux: Big Island Red Snapper (Part 2 of 2) In this two-part episode, we meet Jared Brown. To say his life journey is awe-inspiring is an understatement. He has: rubbed elbows with the likes of Julia Child and the Dalai Lama; at the ripe old age of 11 years, experimented with liqueur distilling; written countless books and traveled many a mile with his wife, and even worked at the Rainbow Room with none other than King Cocktail, Dale Degroff.Currently, he loving researches and tends to hundreds of herbs and botanicals and to top it all off, he's the Master Distiller of Sipsmith Gin. Whoo! That's living life to its fullest. Don't miss the rest of the story! Subscribe to the podcast and you'll know the moment it's available.

Get the featured cocktail recipe: Big Island Red Snapper In this two-part episode, we meet Jared Brown. To say his life journey is awe-inspiring is an understatement. He has: rubbed elbows with the likes of Julia Child and the Dalai Lama; at the ripe old age of 11 years, experimented with liqueur distilling; written countless books and traveled many a mile with his wife, and even worked at the Rainbow Room with none other than King Cocktail, Dale Degroff.Currently, he loving researches and tends to hundreds of herbs and botanicals and to top it all off, he's the Master Distiller of Sipsmith Gin. Whoo! That's living life to its fullest. Don't miss the rest of the story! Subscribe to the podcast and you'll know the moment it's available.

TCN14 is from day six of our trip, featuring Dale Degroff and Adam Seger. We’d been adapting to the pace of New York City, which had us hustling through public transportation and urban navigation. We arrived to the IPic theater, and followed the signs up the escalators to The Tuck Room. Adam pulled a book, pivoting it from its bottom corner, and the entire bookshelf revealed itself to be a door, opening to an expansive, magical “green room.” If you’ve had a cocktail, you have benefited from the influence of Dale DeGroff. He goes by the well-deserved moniker of King Cocktail, and I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that his work and his writings have directly or indirectly influenced every working bartender out there today. Adam Seger is a remarkable barman, connector and educator with a knack for bringing elegant and sophisticated presentations forward in an adventurous and comfortable way. It was a pleasure to talk to them both about cocktails, over cocktails.

Get the featured cocktail recipe: "Music Man" On this episode on the Designated Drinker Show, we learn why they say that it's good to be the king, and Author, Dale Degroff should know. They call him King Cocktail, but if you ask us he's got a bit of a jester in him too. Listen to his amazing stories to find out why! Why wouldn't want to add his books to your library? Order them here: "The Craft Of The Cocktail" & "The Essential Cocktail" And don't forget to subscribe!

United States Bartender's Guild, Atlanta Chapter Speakers Panel Event We invite you to listen in to a recent event featuring a panel of industry experts hosted by the United States Bartender's Guild, Atlanta Chapter! Part of their ongoing series on Bar Talk Radio on the Pro Business Channel networks. The event was recorded in front of a live audience at the Wrecking Bar Brew Pub near an area of Atlanta known as Little Five Points. This event was moderated by Anthony Porquez the host of Bar Talk Radio. As founder and head craft cocktail specialist of Liquid Culture, Anthony has over 17 years in the food and beverage industry. Spanning from Boston, Los Angeles, Australia and locally in Athens and Atlanta, Anthony has provided top tier professional service and training to establishments of all kinds in the U.S. and abroad. Formerly the senior bartender for the two time James Beard Award nominated cocktail bar at Holeman and Finch Public House, Porquez has contributed greatly to the success of H&Fs highly respected cocktail program. He has been a guest bartender for Bacardis Street Party Portfolio Event at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans and is a contract mixology consultant for a major local spirits distributor. Furthermore, Porquez was a curriculum developer and instructor for Holeman & Finchs Academy of Bartending while holding the role of Communications Coordinator for the Resurgens Hospitality Group. Currently he is a brand advocate for 6 different distilleries in addition to providing cocktail events and spirits education privately and within the industry as well. Line-up of distinguished speakers on our panel: Tiffanie Barriere a Houston native who now calls Atlanta home, has previously overseen and operated the award-winning beverage program at One Flew South since the restaurant's 2008 opening at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Under Tiffanie's creative direction, One Flew South has been hailed as one of the best airport bars in the world by press outlets such as Esquire, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. Under Tiffanie's direction, One Flew South was named "Best Airport Bar in the World" at Tales of the Cocktail in 2014. Barriere's background and training included the Bar Smarts program under the tutelage of “King Cocktail,” legend Dale DeGroff and cocktail historian David Wondrich. Kaleb Cribb Kaleb started in food and beverage in Valdosta Ga in a RocknRoll dive bar named Vito's as a bartender and a sound man. Upon moving to Athens Georgia, he began as a door man and bar back working in a volume sports bar and townie scene bar named Transmetropolitan, where he spent 5 years, leaving as the bar manager. After that, he moved into fine dining at the now defunct Farm 255, where he developed the first craft cocktail program in Athens (after staging with Miles Mc. At Leon's Full Service). He moved to Atlanta after taking a job with National Distributing Company as their in house mixologist and craft spirit specialist. He spent almost 2 years with the distributor before taking over as lead bar at Holeman and Finch Public House, spending 2 years running that program. That program, in 2007, was the birthplace of Atlanta's craft scene. Since November, he has been an Account Consultant for Enthuse Marketing Company, representing the Diageo Reserve Portfolio in Atlanta. Miles Macquarrie As a baby, Miles Macquarrie opted for a Japanese Style 2:1 jigger over a pacifier. Wearing a period-correct tiny mustache, Macquarrie couples knowledge of obscure classic cocktails with an uncanny ability to talk like a nerd when it comes to ice, spirits, and cocktail technique. Atlanta magazine says, "Miles Macquarrie could serve his cocktails in an old shoe and they'd still taste better than those of his competitors." For the past 12 years, Miles Macquarrie lives to serve the perfect cocktail. He is the beverage director and managing partner of Kimball House in Decatur,...

Bar Talk Radio - Inaugural Episode Bartenders, Cocktails, Culture and Careers Show Host: Anthony Porquez Company: Atlanta USBG BIO: As founder and head craft cocktail specialist of Liquid Culture, Anthony Porquez holds over 17 years in the food and beverage industry. Spanning from Boston, Los Angeles, Australia and locally in Athens and Atlanta, Anthony has provided top tier professional service and training to establishments of all kinds in the U.S. and abroad. Formerly the senior bartender for the two time James Beard Award nominated cocktail bar at Holeman and Finch Public House, Porquez has contributed greatly to the success of H&Fs highly respected cocktail program. He has been a guest bartender for Bacardis Street Party Portfolio Event at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans and is a contract mixology consultant for a major local spirits distributor. Furthermore, Porquez was a curriculum developer and instructor for Holeman & Finchs Academy of Bartending while holding the role of Communications Coordinator for the Resurgens Hospitality Group. Currently he is a brand advocate for 6 different distilleries in addition to providing cocktail events and spirits education privately and within the industry as well. Topics to Discuss: Bar career, Atlanta Cocktail culture + Trends Web Site / Social Media: www.AnthonyPorquez.com Instagram: Antones10 Facebook: Anthony J. Porquez Kaleb Cribb Company: Diageo BIO: Kaleb started in food and beverage in Valdosta Ga in a RocknRoll dive bar named Vito's as a bartender and a sound man. Upon moving to Athens Georgia, he began as a door man and bar back working in a volume sports bar and townie scene bar named Transmetropolitan, where he spent 5 years, leaving as the bar manager. After that, he moved into fine dining at the now defunct Farm 255, where he developed the first craft cocktail program in Athens (after staging with Miles Macquarrie At Leon's Full Service.) He moved to Atlanta after taking a job with National Distributing Company as their in house mixologist and craft spirit specialist. He spent almost 2 years with the distributor before taking over as lead bar at Holeman and Finch Public House, spending 2 years running that program. That program, in 2007, was the birthplace of Atlanta's craft scene. Since November, he has been an Account Consultant for Enthuse Marketing Company, representing the Diageo Reserve Portfolio in Atlanta. Topics to Discuss Career Advancement in the Bartending Industry Web Site / Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/5thSpot https://www.instagram.com/booze_brigade Tiffanie Barriere BIO: a Houston native who now calls Atlanta home, has previously overseen and operated the award-winning beverage program at One Flew South since the restaurants 2008 opening at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Under Tiffanies creative direction, One Flew South has been hailed as one of the best airport bars in the world by press outlets such as Esquire, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. Under Tiffanie's direction, One Flew South was named "Best Airport Bar in the World" at Tales of the Cocktail in 2014. Barrieres background and training included the Bar Smarts program under the tutelage of King Cocktail, legend Dale DeGroff and cocktail historian David Wondrich. Tiffanie is an active member of Atlantas dynamic cocktail scene and is often known by her nickname The Drinking Coach due to her passion for and knowledge of spirits and their history. Previous secretary of the Atlanta chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild, a member of the Southern Foodways Alliance, frequently in cocktail challenge events, festivals around Atlanta and the Southeast. Her current project includes working with the #3 tequila in the nation Avion, and with Chef Duane Nutter and his culinary projects thru out the South.. Smiles and providing great service is indeed the intention in her every pour.

Ariane Daguin, Co-Founder/CEO of D'Artagnan, has procured carefully sourced, sustainably and humanely raised meat, game and poultry to the US food industry for 30 years. Ariane also explains how D'Artagnan's exceptional foie gras is produced. Dale DeGroff, aka King Cocktail, is credited with reviving bartending as a respected profession and educating generations of new bartenders. Dale reminisces about working with legendary restaurateur Joe Baum (Aurora, Rainbow Room) who influenced his career.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

A chat over breakfast with King Cocktail himself - Dale DeGroff!Dale gives advice for bartenders who are just starting out.  Also he shares some cocktail history, and gives us a wonderful description of the Neighborhood Bar and its place in society.Don't miss this one!Take a listen with the player below, or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.  You can find the Bartender Journey web site at:  bartenderjourney.netAlso, a brief review of the new cocktail book from Death & Co.Cheers!

When it comes to cocktails, Dale DeGroff is literally king. Dale (aka King Cocktail) is the author of the award-winning “The Craft of The Cocktail” and “The Essential Cocktail” (Random House). Dale is most famous for having worked and managed the bars at New York’s famous Rainbow Room. Dale was awarded the James Beard Wine & Spirits Professional Award in 2009, and the The Best Bar Mentor at Tales of the Cocktail 2010. He is a partner of Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR), a partnership of six of the world’s leading spirits and cocktails authorities who provide training and credentialing in distilled spirits and mixology. Dale is also the founding president of The Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans. Dale’s most recent endeavor is his new Pimento Aromatic Bitters, a product he developed with renowned absinthe distiller Ted Breaux. Tune in for a lively discussion with Dale and host Joe Campanale on today’s episode of In the Drink “The art and craft of creating really good tasting drinks for in excess of 300 people over and over several hundred times a day has really been mastered.” [03:00] “It’s challenging for young distillers to find ways to bring production costs down but I’m sure that will happen. if you look at the great spirits of the world – they’re available in the marketplace for a third of what these artisanal spirits are sold for.” [29:00] “There are five basic sauces in the culinary world and we have our 5 basic sauces for the bar world too.” [33:00] –Dale DeGroff on In the Drink

The Pumpkin King was inspired by the great seasonal pumpkin ales that pop up this time of year. Jamie uses Pumking Imperial Pumpkin Ale from Southern Tier Brewing Co. to create a beer liqueur which he uses as the foundation for the cocktail. With its soft yet rich flavor, Pigs Nose Scotch Whisky is the perfect compliment to the deep spice of the hand made beer liqueur.