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...
NOLADrinks Show – Turning Tables Foundation – Jan20Ep2
On this week’s episode of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we chat with leaders and students from the Turning Tables Foundation. It’s an organization that seeks to train underserved youth in becoming bartenders giving them practical skills and assisting with job...
The NOLADrinks Show – Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and David Wondrich – Jan20Ep1
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re back with our first new show of 2020 after our holiday break and we’ve got a great one. Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and David Wondrich return to the show to talk cocktails and much more. We’re at Belle Époque,...
NOLADrinks Show – 12-16-19 – Crescent City Sport – Stories of Courage and Change
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we pay a return visit to the Historic New Orleans Collection. We talk with oral historian and senior curator, Mark Cave, about the new exhibit, “Crescent City Sport – Stories of Courage and Change.” This special new...
NOLADrinks Show – 12-9-19 – The Year in Beer 2019
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we take a look at the year that was in beers. We’re joined by our regular beer experts Sal Mortillaro and Matt Horney. We talk trends that were (and weren’t), a look at some economics, and take a stab at what to...
NOLADrinks Show – 12-2-19 – Sippin’ Santa with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show, we’re talking holiday Tiki cocktails at Latitude 29! We’re joined by co-proprietor and cocktail historian, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, and Brad Smith, general manager and head bartender. We discuss flavors, sample some drinks, and...
NOLADrinks Show – 11-18-19 – New Orleans’ Sazerac House
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we are at the newly opened Sazerac House located in downtown New Orleans. We talk about the new museum, the history of the original Sazerac House, and much more! Pictured above from left – David Bock, distillery...
NOLADrinks Show – 11-11-19 – Dr. Jessica Harris – African Diaspora and Foodways – Historic New Orleans Collection
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk with historian Dr. Jessica Harris at The Historic New Orleans Collection. We discuss foodways, the African Diaspora’s influence on how we eat, her fascinating works and background, and much more.Pictured...
NOLADrinks Show – 11-4-19 – New Orleans’ Old Absinthe House and Belle Époque
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk about the history of the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans. At one time, it was one of the most famous bars in the country, if not, the world. We also talk about the new spot in the space, Belle Époque, a...
NOLADrinks Show – 10-21-19 – Reducing Food Waste with Chef Elizabeth Falkner
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome celebrity chef Elizabeth Falkner. She is a passionate advocate for reducing food waste in restaurants and at home. We also chat with Evan Weiss of The Bloody Mary Festival that’s making its annual New...
NOLADrinks Show – 10-14-19 – What You Should Know About Food Halls
On this installment of The NOLADrinks Show, we discuss the realities of food halls including the economics involved for vendors and many other factors and challenges you might not know. We welcome independent journalist Boyce Upholt who has been reporting on the...
NOLADrinks Show – 10-7-19 – Plastic Straws and Plastic Pollution
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re discussing plastic straws along with the larger issue of single-use plastic products and plastic pollution, overall. We’re joined by Jane Patton, a plastic pollution expert. We also talk with New Orleans...
NOLADrinks Show – 9-23-19 – Dale DeGroff and Julie Reiner – Women in the Cocktail Industry – Marie Brizard “Toast to HerStory”
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome two prominent members of the cocktail world – Dale DeGroff and Julie Reiner. Among other things, we discuss women in the cocktail and spirits industries, past and present. We also talk about the recent...
NOLADrinks Show – 9-16-19 – NOLA Neighborhoods – Oretha Castle Haley
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show, we continue with our “NOLA Neighborhoods” series. This time, we feature the Oretha Castle Haley Blvd area in New Orleans’ Central City. We chat with Pepper Bowen of the Culinaria Center, Hugo Montero of Casa Borrega, and Brent...
NOLADrinks Show – 9-9-19 – Lager Beer with Matt and Sal
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re having our regular beer chat with Matt Horney and Sal Mortillaro. This time around, we discuss lagers – what are they, how they’re made, and what expressions are out there. We also...
NOLADrinks Show – 8-26-19 – Health and Wellness in the Hospitality Industry with Healthy Hospo
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re talking about health and wellness in the hospitality industry. We’re joined by folks from Healthy Hospo, a terrific non-profit organization that provides training and resources to address...
NOLADrinks Show – 8-19-19 – LGBTQ in the Hospitality and Liquor Industries – Allies and Advocates
Please note - On Spotify, the show's first segment, a brief intro only, remains garbled. However, the rest of the show including the featured interview, in it's entirety, is just fine! There should be no problems on any of the other platforms...
NOLADrinks Show – 8-12-19 – Pisco with Spirits Expert Danny Ronen
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re tasting and exploring pisco! We’re joined by noted spirits educator and consultant, Danny Ronen of DC Spirits. We taste through various expressions of the Peruvian spirit, talk about the...
NOLADrinks Show – 8-5-19 – Sexual Violence in the Hospitality Industry and Spaces
On this important edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we discuss topics connected to sexual violence in the hospitality/nightlife industry. We are joined by three presenters from a recent Tales of the Cocktail seminar on the issue –...
NOLADrinks Show – 7-29-19 – Cocktail Lists with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and Dave Wondrich
On this installment of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we discuss cocktail lists (and lots of other stuff!) with noted cocktail historians and authors Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and Dave Wondrich. We chat about their history, development, and...