NOLADrinks Show – 3-11-19 – French Quarter Fest 2019 Preview
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show we have our annual French Quarter Fest preview show. We talk about the 36th year of this terrific music festival that also features terrific food, drink, and more! We talk with Rebecca Sell of French...
NOLADrinks Show – 2-25-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we have the next episode in our French Quarter Fest Series! We welcome Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes of Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots. We discuss not only his musical background but also his...
NOLADrinks Show – 2-18-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – Corey Henry and Sweet Crude
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we have our next installment of our French Quarter Fest Series from Louisiana Music Factory. This time around, we chat with Corey Henry of Corey Henry and The Tremé Funktet and Sam Craft of...
NOLADrinks Show – 2-11-19 – New Orleans Restaurant Writer Todd Price – Tujague’s
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re at Tujague’s – New Orleans’ second oldest restaurant. We chat with Todd Price, lead dining writer for NOLA.com and The Times-Picayune. We’re also joined by Tujague’s executive chef,...
NOLADrinks Show – 2-4-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – Water Seed and Dr. Brice Miller
On this week’s edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we have the second installment of our French Quarter Fest Series from Louisiana Music Factory. We chat with Lou Hill and Shaleyah Sun Chaser of Water Seed along with Dr. Brice...
NOLADrinks Show – 1-28-19 – Kristine Bocchino of Healthy Hospo – Wellness in the Hospitality Industry
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we discuss wellness in the hospitality industry and an organization dedicated to doing something about it. We chat with Healthy Hospo’s US Brand Ambassador, Kristine Bocchino. We discuss the...
NOLADrinks Show – 1-21-19 – Barrel Selection in the Bourbon World
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias we talk about barrel selection in the world of bourbon – what it is, how it works, and more. We’re joined by Liam Deegan of Barrel Proof, Sean Josephs of Pinhook Bourbon, and Tracy...
NOLADrinks Show – 1-14-19 – Winter Beers and the Role of Yeast in Brewing with Sal and Matt
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we’re talking seasonal winter beers as well as an in-depth discussion on the role of yeast in brewing. We visit with our resident beer experts, Matt Horney and Sal Mortillaro at Old Rail...
NOLADrinks Show – 1-7-19 – French Quarter Fest Series – Stephanie Jordan and Tim Laughlin
On this week’s edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we are proud to share our inaugural French Quarter Fest Series episode. We chat with jazz and R&B singer Stephanie Jordan and jazz clarinetist Tim Laughlin at Louisiana Music...
The NOLADrinks Show – 12-31-18 – Talking NOLA Agave Week and Top Taco at Araña Taquería
Happy New Year 2019! On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show, we are talking Top Taco and Agave Week over at the Uptown New Orleans restaurant, Araña. We talk with event coordinator Shane Finkelstein and Araña’s chef/owner, Richard Papier. We...
The NOLADrinks Show – 12-24-18 – Holiday Tiki and Sippin’ Santa at Latitude 29
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we head over to the terrific French Quarter Tiki Bar, Latitude 29. It’s operated by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and Annene Von Durchgerockt. This time around, we’re joined by two of the great bartenders...
NOLADrinks Show – 12-10-18 – Tourism and Culture in New Orleans
On this week’s edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk about the tourism industry in New Orleans. We discuss its importance to the economy and culture and how the foundation of the city’s tourism is based, in large part, on the...
NOLADrinks Show – 12-3-18 – South African Wine for the Holidays – Réveillon Tradition in NOLA
On this week’s show, we’re talking about the holidays! We chat about how wines from South Africa are ideal for your holiday table and events. We also discuss the tradition and history of réveillon dinners in New Orleans and how you can catch one...
NOLADrinks Show – 11-26-18 – Paul Hletko of FEW Spirits
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome FEW Spirits founder, Paul Hletko. We talk about this interesting craft distillery located just north of Chicago in Evanston, Illinois. We discuss their emphasis on “creativity,”...
NOLADrinks Show – 11-19-18 – Tales of the Cocktail Looking Ahead
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we chat with Neal Bodenheimer and Caroline Rosen of Tales of the Cocktail. Neal is the organization’s board co-chair and Caroline is their executive director. We talk Tales on Tour taking place...
NOLADrinks Show – 11-12-18 – Lizzie Asher of Macchu Pisco
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome Lizzie Asher of Macchu Pisco. Lizzie is one half of the sibling duo, along with sister Melanie, that runs this fine Pisco brand. We talk about the spirit, the culture around it, and...
NOLADrinks Show – 11-5-18 – Jason Johnstone-Yellin of One Nation Under Whisky and Tujague’s 100th Anniversary of the Grasshopper
On this week’s installment of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome Jason Johnstone-Yellin of Single Cask Nation and co-host of the popular podcast, “One Nation Under Whisky.” We talk about the show as well as working as in independent...
NOLADrinks Show – 10-29-18 – Chefs Brigtsen, Lopez, and Toups – Boudin, Bourbon and Beer
On this week’s The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk with three luminary chefs here in New Orleans – Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen’s, Phillip Lopez of Galatoire’s, and Isaac Toups of Toups Meatery and Toups South. We discuss southern cooking...
NOLADrinks Show – 10-22-18 – Wines of South Africa and South African Wine Week NOLA
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we chat with Jim Clarke of Wines of South Africa about that fascinating wine producing country. We also talk about the upcoming South African Wine Week happening in New Orleans from...
NOLADrinks Show – 10-15-18 – Lisa Wicker of Widow Jane Distillery
On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome Lisa Wicker of Widow Jane Distillery. We discuss their whiskey operation located in Brooklyn. We also discuss her interesting path to becoming the distiller, their bourbon, and...