The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias – The Bourbon Bettys – Oct20Ep3
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome the Bourbon Bettys! They’re a group of women with a podcast who share their love of and insight into the world of bourbon. Pictured above – Bryan Dias of The NOLADrinks Show (center) along with the...
The NOLADrinks Show – Craft Beer Industry – Oct20Ep2
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome back our “unpaid beer correspondents,” Matt Horney and Sal Mortillaro. We talk about the state of the craft beer industry and other brew-related topics.Pictured above from left – Matt Horney of Old...
The NOLADrinks Show – Blood x Sweat x Tears Vodka and Best Friends Animal Society – Oct20Ep1
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we chat with Umberto Luchini of Blood x Sweat x Tears Vodka and Ledy Vankavage of Best Friends Animal Society. We discuss animal welfare and the vodka brand’s special connection to the cause. Pictured above from...
The NOLADrinks Show – Tales of the Cocktail 2020 Annual Preview – Sep20Ep1
We’re back with our annual preview show for Tales of the Cocktail 2020! We talk with Caroline Rosen, president of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. We discuss some of their changes and challenges and what to look for with this upcoming (now) virtual event!...
NOLADrinks Show – Association of African American Vintners – Aug20Ep1
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome Mac McDonald and Phil Long of the Association of African American Vintners. We discuss the organization and many ideas connected to African Americans in the wine industry.Pictured above from left – Mac...
NOLADrinks Show – Livermore Valley Wine – Jul20Ep2
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk about the historic Livermore Valley wine region located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We welcome the Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, Chris Chandler, and...
NOLADrinks Show – Honeybee Conservation – Jul20Ep1
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we discuss the conservation of honeybees – an important topic to us all! We chat with Matti Anttila of Dixie Southern Vodka and Ted Dennard of The Savannah Bee Co. Please note – Dixie Southern Vodka has a...
NOLADrinks Show – Discussing Systemic Racism in the Hospitality Industry – Jun20Ep2
On this important edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we discuss aspects of systemic racism in the hospitality industry. We welcome Lauren Darnell, executive director of the Made in New Orleans Foundation, Mason Hereford, chef/owner of Turkey and the Wolf...
Liquid Luggage – Episode 2 – Old Genever and Deadwood Whiskey – June 2020
We’re back with another installment, our second, of Liquid Luggage! After a covid-19 related “pause,” we are happy to bring this interesting, informative, and (of course) tasty series to you again! Welcome back – we’re happy to have you here! Liquid Luggage is...
NOLADrinks Show – Louisiana Hospitality Foundation – Jun20Ep1
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we chat with the executive director of the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation, Jennifer Kelley. We discuss the economic and cultural importance of the hospitality industry to the city of New Orleans and the state of...
NOLADrinks Show – Liquid Luggage and Spirits Brokering – May20Ep3
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome spirits broker, educator, and consultant, Phil Minissale of PM Brokerage. We talk about what a spirits broker does and also explore some fascinating selections as part of our ongoing “Liquid Luggage”...
NOLADrinks Show – Jeff “Beachbum” Berry – May20Ep2
On this installment of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re pleased to welcome back our good friend, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. We discuss the Singapore Sling, the Daiquiri, rum, and more. We also discuss the effects of the covid-19 pandemic on his establishment,...
NOLADrinks Show – Restaurant Business and Re-Opening the Economy Amid Covid-19 – May20Ep1
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome back frequent guest, Robért LeBlanc of LeBlanc+Smith hospitality group. We discuss various aspects and ideas affecting the restaurant and hospitality industry as the economy re-opens around the US and...
NOLADrinks Show – Beer on My Front Porch – Apr20Ep4
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re drinkin’ beer on my front porch! We welcome back our resident (and unpaid) beer experts, Matt Horney and Sal Mortillaro. Maintaining social distancing, of course, we sip on some brews and talk shop on the...
NOLADrinks Show – Wines of Georgia – Apr20Ep3
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we explore wines and their connected, rich culture and history from the country of Georgia. We’re joined by Noel Brockett of Georgian Wine House.Pictured above - Several great wines from the country of Georgia....
NOLADrinks Show – Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum and Leah Hoyt of the NOLA Concierge Association – Apr20Ep2
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we have two great guests! Our featured interview is with Maggie Campbell of Privateer Rum and the American Craft Spirits Association (and many other things!). We also chat with Leah Hoyt, president of the New...
NOLADrinks Show – Jackie Summers and Danny Ronen – Apr20Ep1
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we have two great interviews! We chat with Jackie Summers, aka Jack from Brooklyn, about a terrific virtual happy hour he co-founded. Then, we’re joined by spirits expert and educator, Danny Ronen, about easy ways to...
NOLADrinks Show – Coronavirus and the Hospitality Industry – LeBlanc+Smith – Mar20Ep3
Please note – the interview portions of this show were taped on Saturday, March 21. We want to let you know this, as information is constantly changing - please keep that in mind! On this important episode of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias we discuss implications...
NOLADrinks Show – Bourbon in lieu of Bourbon Fest – Mar20Ep2
Please note – The featured interview was recorded on March 12 as they coronavirus crisis was emerging and in the wake on the postponement of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re doing a show on bourbon in the...
NOLADrinks Show – National Food and Beverage Foundation – Southern Food and Beverage Museum – Mar20Ep1
Please note – This show was taped before the coronavirus situation blew-up in the US. Hence, only a short bit of messaging added later at the end of the show reflects that. Thanks and be safe! On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we pay a visit to the...