Sang and Letha, two of the three founders of Service! stop in to talk about their first annual fundraising gala on Thursday May 16, 2024 at High Line Car House from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This event is not just a fundraiser but also a way to show gratitude to the hard-working hospitality workers in our community. Buy a table, a single ticket or make a donation to support this amazing organization and the work they do in our community ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Alex Chien and David Yee two of the owners of Cobra in the Brewery District of Columbus. We talk about where they've been, what they're doing now and what they have planned for the future ..read more

Because of the scarcity of Chartreuse, Derek Reno with Echo Spirits has gone full mad scientist by creating his own version of Green Chartreuse. It's absolutely delicious… and it's damn close to the original ..read more

In this episode, we learn about the history and uses of Chartreuse from Kyle Strategier, Beverage Director at Soul Bar at The Joseph Hotel in Columbus, Ohio ..read more

In this episode we chat with Erin Edwards, the Food and Drink Editor at Columbus Monthly (by day) and our reigning champion of the I'm Not "Really" a Bartender — amateur cocktail competition.She reflects on the event and shares some sage advice with our three competitors for the upcoming competition ..read more

Alibi by If This Bar Could Talk ..read more

Blair and Leigh Ann interview Brent Carter via Zoom. Brent is the co-founder of Make & Muddle and is a bartender in Chicago. We talk about the challenges of bartending and running a business during the pandemic. Visit their website at www.makeandmuddle.com ..read more

When Covid-19 shuttered bars, bartenders left the industry. In this episode, we talk to Greg Burnett about returning to construction and forming his company, Cozy Home Services. We also talk about his love of tiki and the return of 614Tiki ..read more

World traveler, wine and spirits aficionado, bodega owner, farmer, master of the COVID-19 pivot, Barbara Reynolds, owner of The Bottle Shop does it all. Her cozy and welcoming bar/market has something for everyone. In this episode we catch up with her and chat about what they've done to pivot, and pivot again during COVID and what's next ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Tommy Householder, bar lead and now sales rep at Watershed Kitchen and Bar. We talk about his background, his love of the industry and the creative process at Watershed ..read more