Eric Madonna on opening a bar in Brooklyn & touring with Kid Super

Eric Madonna on opening a bar in Brooklyn & touring with Kid Super

On touring with Kid Super and opening a bar in Williamsburg In this episode we’re chatting with Eric Madonna — owner of Bar Madonna in Brooklyn. Having opened in April 2024, they’ve quickly made a name for themselves in the world class cocktail bar scene. Eric’s created a place with some of the best hospitality in New York, where they somehow manage to find a balance between being a neighborhood spot but also a destination in itself. Get full access to Eating with Experts at eatingwithexperts.substack.com/subscribe [https://eatingwithexperts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Legendary restaurateur behind Nobu & Tribeca Grill - Drew Nieporent

Along with being one of the founders of Nobu and Tribeca Grill, Drew opened dozens of other restaurants over the years including Montrachet which, within 7 weeks of opening received a three star rating from the New York Times, and Bâtard which held a Michelin Star for eight consecutive years. He recently published his book ‘I’m Not Trying to be Difficult’ which covers his journey from waiting tables on a cruise ship to getting his first three-star review and getting into business with Robert DeNiro. Get full access to Eating with Experts at eatingwithexperts.substack.com/subscribe [https://eatingwithexperts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Chef Ryan Bartlow of Ernesto’s and Bartolo

For our first ever episode we have Chef Ryan Bartlow, the owner of Ernesto’s and Bartolo, which focus on Spanish cuisine. He was on the opening team at both Alinea and Frenchette and spent his early 20’s in the Basque country at the three-Michelin-starred Akelarre. He’s what you’d call chef’s chef and has some really interesting perspectives on the industry. Get full access to Eating with Experts at eatingwithexperts.substack.com/subscribe [https://eatingwithexperts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]