Ryan Ehrlichman takes deep interest in the world around him. Whether it’s traveling, art, or music, he envelopes himself in information to keep his mind expanding. This inner motivation brought the native Indianian to Austin just for the prospect of opportunity. Now, just a few years later, Ryan manages the team at Austin’s renowned Midnight Cowboy. Just on the heels, THIS WEEK, of a new horror/fall themed menu release, what’s next for Ryan and how will he get there? We chat art, travel, language, and more.
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Ep 279 – Eric Job: A Guy Walks Into a Bar
From Ice Cream to Tequila to New York Bitters pedaler, Eric has lived a very interesting life. His friendly demeanor and disarming laugh can make anyone a believer. But a life in hospitality serving others so often, how do you create a balance for yourself? We chat Connecticut, agave, connections, and more.
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Ep 277 – Danny Mena: From the Kitchen to the Palenque
Starting as a finicky eater and a boy of routine, Danny Mena’s mathematical mind transformed in his college years. The once deeply analytical mind evolved into the world food. Supper clubs, and many flavor combinations later, Danny paired his business acumen and his kitchen experience to launch a successful restauranteur career. This deep passion of Mexico and flavor inevitably drove him into the beautiful world of Mezcal. We chat music, flavor, inspiration, and Mezcal.
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Ep 274 – Shad Kvetko: The Secret Got Out
Dallas has recently seen a nice influx of agave centric bars, but none have the heart and history like Las Almas Rotas. Shad Kvetko is a writer, a collector, and a passionate agave amigo. His deep passion for Southwest aesthetic, as having grown up in Arizona, changed the way he perceived his surroundings. Many tales late, after starting a semi-secret Mezcal club, a beautiful Mezcaleria, Las Almas Rotas, was born. We chat roadside attractions, Mezcal, cacti, and more.
