The Speakeasy

Long Beach's Secret Japanese Speakeasy with Kevin Lee

At the end of an alleyway, behind a burrito shop, on a relatively unassuming street in Long Beach is one of the newest Tokyo style speakeasies outside of Japan. Kevin Lee, lead bartender of Tokyo Noir sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about the impact of classics on modern bar programs, how to make a high concept cocktail bar accessible to the general public, and what exactly a Tokyo style food and beverage program looks like in the first place… and how to build one from the ground up. PLUS, Attaboy unionized. Greg and Sother break down the momentous news out of one of New York City’s premiere craft cocktail bars and what it could mean for the rest of the city, and the service industry at large.. Follow Kevin on instagram at @kevinbyunghun Follow Tokyo Noir at @tokyo.noir.bar LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with cold hard water agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Read Vinepair’s article on Attaboy’s Union: vinepair.com/booze-news/attaboy-employees-nyc-vote-to-unionize/ [http://vinepair.com/booze-news/attaboy-employees-nyc-vote-to-unionize/] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Night at The Museum with Misha Chavez & Bobbi Adler

A Natural History Museum-themed cocktail bar is coming to Bushwick and Greg couldn’t be more thrilled. Misha Chavez and Bobbi Adler join the show to talk about their new concept, discuss the “permanent exhibits” that will adorn their menu, (as well as the special exhibits) and break down all the diverse and wonderful ways they draw inspiration from the natural world. From crystals to zombies to tarantulas that keep tiny frogs as pets, they’re doing their best to create a third space that’s fun and inspiring. PLUS, a lot of news happened during spring break. Tune in to hear the rundown of the Pernod Ricard/Brown Forman merger that wasn’t, how home distilling was legalized, and the thrilling arrest of the founder of SantaCon found himself behind bars. AND Sother’s doing an event with Sandwiches of History and Garrett Oliver to benefit Brooklyn Org. Wednesday, May 6th at 6pm at Brooklyn Brewery. Follow The Museum on instagram at @themuseumnyc LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with cold hard water agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Who Pulls a Better Budweiser Than Me? with Robby Dow

Where do you go for arguably the best pint of Budweiser in America? Why, Wilmington, North Carolina of course, where Robby Dow, formerly of Grand Army in Brooklyn, has opened his new place Bespoke which has been called, on this show, a perfect bar. He sits down to talk with Damon and Greg about the buildout, what it’s like developing a clientele of Regulars outside of a “major market” city, and why he takes incredible pride in serving the coldest Budweiser in town.  PLUS, a restaurant in Italy is bribing customers to lock up their phones during dinner with a free bottle of wine. Hear what Greg thinks about it (spoiler: positively) and why this trend might soon be catching on. Follow Robby on instagram at @thevodkaartist Follow Bespoke on instagram at @bespoke.nc LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

You Can Take the Guy Out of the Bear Suit but You Can't Take the Bear Out of the Suits Guy with Anthony Moniello & Gabriel Macht

What do you do if the spokesperson for your brand is an actual bear? What if the creative partner for your brand is a famous actor from a hit TV show? CEO Anthony Moniello and Actor Gabriel Macht sit down to talk Bear Fight, their whiskey brand that has launched an American single malt, a bourbon aged in reposado tequila barrels, and isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Anthony and Gabriel talk about naming the brand, finding a place in a crowded marketplace, leaning into a new chapter after “Suits” blew up on Netflix, and the perils and upsides of funding a brand with retail investors PLUS, the Staten Island Ferry is serving booze again, thank God. And, an old friend from Kansas City chimes in about a new challenge. Follow Bear Fight on instagram at @bearfightwhiskey Follow Gabriel on instagram at @iamgabrielmacht LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Dine Fine with Funked Up Wine with Claire Paparazzo

What makes a good sommelier? Encyclopedic knowledge of the wine world? The ability to sell anything to anyone? Or something more empathetic and human? If anyone knows it’s Claire Paparazzo, Wine Director for Sunday Hospitality Group and the Hotel Chelsea. Drawing on her knowledge from such iconic places as Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Claire chats with Greg about the challenge of running four properties under one roof, the art of making wine approachable, and why the fad for natural wine and orange wine probably springs from somewhere deep and sick and wonderful in our collective psyche. And, she talks about the time she almost got mauled by a pig. PLUS, are AI somms coming for our jobs? Greg offers an oddly hopeful take on whether that industry’s days are numbered Follow Claire at @clairepaparazzo Follow her documentary work at @wineifyouwantto Follow her art at @jasperheart2021 LINKS * Become a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars [http://patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegulars] * For resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ [http://nouswithoutyou.la/] and @thenycalliance [https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/?hl=en] * Support the Salt Cure Fund at thesaltcurefund.org [http://thesaltcurefund.org] * The Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast [http://youtube.com/@Speakeasy.Podcast] * Check out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com [http://quioteimports.com] and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].