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 278 – Sother Teague: A Bittersweet Symphony
Sother Teague’s journey has been an epic one. But despite where the voyage has taken him, it’s always been within the realm of hospitality. A teacher, a writer, a host, and a massive fan of all things bitter; Sother is a renaissance man. Whether pouring drams at his esteemed Amor y Amargo or capturing his essence as a host with his new book I’m Just Here for the Drinks, Sother is the perfect drinking companion. We chat Huey Lewis and the News, Alton Brown, style, and more.
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Ep 248 – Dev Johnson: Stay patient, Stay Humble
Employee’s Only’s Dev Johnson is a LA native who’s drift away from acting led to a massive dedication to hospitality. As many actor’s find work far and few between, they seek out hospitality jobs to cover their expenses. Sometimes this empowers the career, and sometimes it creates a career change. Dev Johnson found that bartending became the perfect intersection of people skills and learning. Now years later, and one of the longest serving bartenders at Employee’s Only, what does patience, dedication, and humility do for your career? Bonus: we chat Monkey Shoulder with Vance Henderson.
