NOLADrinks Show – 8-19-19 – LGBTQ in the Hospitality and Liquor Industries – Allies and Advocates
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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...
NOLADrinks Show – 7-22-19 – Inclusivity in the Hospitality and Liquor Industries
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show, we discuss important topics and issues connected to inclusivity in the hospitality and liquor industries. We’re joined by Yannick Benjamin, Maggie Campbell, Samara Rivers, and Jackie Summers. This is part...
NOLADrinks Show – 7-15-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – Tonya Boyd-Cannon and Lamar Heard of Big 6 Brass Band
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re back with our French Quarter Fest Series in anticipation of Satchmo Summerfest coming the first weekend of August. As usual, we’re at Louisiana Music Factory and, this time, we’re joined...
NOLADrinks Show 7-1-19 – Bayou Road in New Orleans – NOLA Neighborhoods
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re on Bayou Road in New Orleans, a fascinating and vibrant spot in the city that you need to know! We chat with the proprietor of Whiskey & Sticks, Kelder Summers, the proprietor of The...
NOLADrinks Show – 6-24-19 – Craft Breweries and Distribution in Louisiana
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we discuss the craft brewery industry in Louisiana. A significant part of the conversation is a frank discussion of distribution laws in the state. We’re joined by David Blossman, president...
NOLADrinks Show – 6-17-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – Robin Barnes and Doyle Cooper
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re back with your French Quarter Fest Series. This time, we’re gearing up for Satchmo Summerfest and chatting with local New Orleans musicians, Robin Barnes and Doyle Cooper....
NOLADrinks Show – 6-10-19 – Tales of the Cocktail 2019 Annual Preview
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we we’re talking about Tales of the Cocktail 2019 coming to New Orleans from July 16th to the 21st. We talk about the event, the largest bartender and spirits industry convention in the...
NOLADrinks Show – 6-3-19 – Rum with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and Ben Mélin-Jones of Spiribam
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re talking rum! We’re joined by Tiki historian, author, and restauranteur, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and Spiribam managing director, Benjamin Mélin-Jones, producers of Rhum Clement, Rhum JM,...
Health and Wellness and Access to Care in the Hospitality Industry
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias we kick-off our “Sustainability Series” with an important episode. We discuss health and wellness and access to healthcare for members of the hospitality industry. We’re joined by Dani...
NOLADrinks Show – 5-6-19 – Festivals in New Orleans
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re talking festivals in New Orleans. We discuss the landscape, their cultural impact, and their economic importance. We’re joined by Emily Madero of French Quarter Festivals, Inc.,...
NOLADrinks Show – 4-19-19 – BBQ and Hogs for the Cause at Blue Oak BBQ
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re talking grilling and smoking! We’re at Blue Oak BBQ chatting with proprietors Phil Moseley and Ronnie Evans. Importantly, we also talk about a great charity event and organization,...
NOLADrinks Show – 4-22-19 – Fruit Beers and More Beer with Sal and Matt
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re having our regular beer chat! This time around, Matt Horney and Sal Mortillaro join us to talk about “fruit beers,” the recent Craft Brewers Conference, and a bit on beer judging....
NOLADrinks Show – 4-15-19 – Vintage Cocktail Books with Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, Greg Boehm, and Jim Meehan
On this week’s show, we gather three cocktail luminaries – Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, Greg Boehm, and Jim Meehan – to discuss vintage cocktail books and their importance and relevance today. Pictured above from left - back row...
NOLADrinks Show – 4-8-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – John Boutté and Paul Sanchez
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re on the cusp of French Quarter Fest! We come from Louisiana Music Factory with another edition of our French Quarter Fest Series with the marvelous John Boutté and Paul Sanchez....
NOLADrinks Show – 4-1-19 – New Orleans Bourbon Festival
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we have extended coverage of the third annual New Orleans Bourbon Festival! We talk with Peggy Noe Stevens, Carla Carlton, Susan Reigler and event organizers Tracy Napolitano and Barbara...
NOLADrinks Show – 3-25-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – Helen Gillet and Derrick Freeman
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show we have our next French Quarter Fest Series from Louisiana Music Factory! With the festival right around the corner, we’re all getting excited! This time around, we talk with two highly multi-faceted...
NOLADrinks Show – 3-18-19 – Mezcal
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk Mezcal at Agave Week! We’re joined by Brandon McCullers of Noble Coyote, Evan Meeker of Del Maguey, and Phil Minissale with El Buho. We talk about the spirit, its traditions,...