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...
Liquid Luggage – Episode 1 – Grapeful Ape – February 2020
Welcome to our inaugural episode of Liquid Luggage brought to you by our friends at PM Brokerage. On this installment and future ones, we will explore interesting spirits and other beverages from the around the world. Most often, these will be unique and...
NOLADrinks Show – French Quarter Fest Series – Evan Christopher and Fermín Ceballos – Liquid Luggage – Feb20Ep3
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re pleased to bring back our French Quarter Fest Series for 2020! This time around, we’re at Louisiana Music Factory talking with two great local musicians, Evan Christopher and Fermín Ceballos. We talk music,...
NOLADrinks Show – Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans – Feb20Ep2
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re joined by the team from the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans. We discuss ideas connected to the tourism economy, advocating for the culture bearers of the city, and why it matters to both locals...
NOLADrinks Show – Best of Another Shot with NOLADrinks – Feb20Ep1
On this week’s edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re doing something a little different! We’re sharing with you some of the best conversations on our podcast-only segment, “Another Shot with NOLADrinks.” Here, we talk Tiki with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry...
NOLADrinks Show – American Whiskey and New Orleans Bourbon Festival – Jan20Ep3
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re talking whiskey! We discuss some concepts connected to the American whiskey industry and, of course, we taste some things! We’re joined by the executive director of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival, Tracy...