Lynnette Marrero has earned entry into the esteemed Tales of the Cocktail’s “Hall of Dames”; a loving moniker dedicated to the work of great women in the hospitality industry. Her interest in the human condition, art, music, and helping others has resulted in some of the best collaborations the hospitality industry has seen. For many women, the ability to compete in Speed Rack, one of Lynnette’s many project, is enlightening and introspective. Further, as an educator, Lynnette’s work unearths what might be otherwise the lost history of powerful women breaking boundaries in hospitality. What’s next? And where can we take inclusivity? We chat the 20’s, singing, Puerto Rico, and more.
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Ep 263 – Simon Nicolian: Island Living in the City
Jameson’s Simon Nicolian is no stranger to travel and the ease of island life. Raised on the small island of Anguilla, he helped with day to day duties of his father’s hotel. Hospitality was strong as a very young age. As relationships change, so do families and Simon then started to explore the streets of London. Never leaving his hospitality roots, Simon travels the world delivering great cocktail program, choice jokes, and a charisma you won’t soon forget. We chat Thanksgiving, hats, mezcal, and more.
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Ep 262 – The Story of Here Nor There
The new Austin cocktail staple has shifted the paradigm on cocktails in Texas. Constructed entirely from scratch, the basement-esque, Here Nor There keeps service #1 and pretention somewhere outside the doors. Chatting with a few brilliants minds that created the culture, Terry Robson and Nik the Greek, you quickly learn that this is the place you want to drink. Lauded, delicious, and still obscured by city streets, Here Nor There is just about to launch their new menu. We talk about acting, having what you want, creativity, and more.
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Ep 261 – Donna Stewart: Like An Irish Reality Show
Tullamore Dew’s latest addition to the team is the Irish force, Donna Stewart. With a background in business and event coordinating, a fortuitous trip to L.A. turned into the beginning of a deep love of Irish whiskey. The seemingly random stint working at an Irish bar in California became the perfect stage for Donna to represent one of the world’s finest whiskies. We chat Irish Coffee, podcasts, Boston, and more….
