Download San Antonio cocktail veteran Javi Gutierrez has seen all shapes and sizes in the hospitality industry. From a heavily engrained sense of community, sharing, and cooking in his mother’s kitchen to slinging delicious cocktails from the leading establishments in San Antonio, Javi has seen it all. But when a dream starts to shudder and one’s career needs a new turn, where do you go? We chat The Walking Dead, JP, Brooklynite, and more.
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Ep 214 – Chris Morris: Competition and Composition in Houston
Hospitality veteran Chris Morris is a refined amalgam of music, academic insight, bitterness, and generosity. The Houston native emerged from small town Santa Fe , Tx with a developed mind for music and an eye destined for flavor. Years later, the trusted palette of Mr Morris has created Bittersmith Bitters and a lauded Regalo cocktail for Bacardi Legacy. We chat metal, devil-locks, language, and whiskey. The Regalo Cocktail 1.5 oz Bacardi Carta Blanca 1.0 oz Mango Nectar 0.5 oz Simple Syrup 3-4 Medium Basil Leaves 1.5 oz Champagne Muddle Basil w/syrup, build all but Champagne, shake, strain over ice, top with Champagne, garnish with Basil
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Ep 213 – Mike Capoferri: The Bitter Truth
Campari America’s lovable Mike Capoferri travels the states sharing the finest sips of Italian Amari’s and bringing his down to earth charm to every room he enters. A southern gentleman by trade, his interests and creativity converged in the hospitality industry. From Georgia to Los Angeles, Mike has been traversing across every role behind the bar. Now in his most visible, and impactful role yet, how do you help people fall in love with Italian amaris? We chat parents, free college, canons, and more.
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Ep 212 – Danny Ronen & Russell Davis: Returning to Academia
Unlimited Liabilities is an apt name for the 2 hospitality legends Danny Ronen and Russell Davis. We sit down to talk about their new Austin establishment Academia: a cocktail bar for intellectuals and everyone in between. The chat spans the 80’s, UT parties, archeology and everything in between.
