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The Restaurant Bar Has Changed For the Worse
Season 7 Episode 66
Adam, Joanna, and Zach puzzle over why it's become increasingly difficult to just get a drink at a restaurant bar, whether you're early for your rese…
1 year, 1 month ago
Can AI Write a Wine List? Should It?
Season 7 Episode 65
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the potential role of AI in restaurants and bars, from wine list and menu creation to guests relying on ChatGPT for re…
1 year, 1 month ago
An Example of Wine's Struggle to Collaborate
Season 7 Episode 64
Adam and Zach discuss a recent piece outlining Sonoma County's contentious plan to created a Wine Improvement District to collectively market the app…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fine Wine Absolutely Needs Value Wine
Season 7 Episode 63
Adam and Zach discuss a recent VinePair piece about the worrisome trend of wine companies divesting themselves of value brands. Given how important t…
1 year, 1 month ago
Are All Michelin Stars Created Equal?
Season 7 Episode 62
After Adam's travels through Europe, he, Joanna, and Zach discuss why there's such a massive difference between fine dining, Michelin-starred restaur…
1 year, 1 month ago
Did the Amaro Craze Fizzle?
Season 7 Episode 61
Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about the state of American-made amaro, and the category more broadly. Is there in fact a marke…
1 year, 2 months ago
Do Drinks Really Need Garnishes?
Season 7 Episode 60
Joanna and Zach discuss a recent article about cocktail garnishes, and how some bars are eliminating them to either reduce costs or promote sustainab…
1 year, 2 months ago
Where Is the Hemp Beverage Industry Headed?
Season 7 Episode 59
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair contributor Dave Infante to discuss his recent visit to the Hemp Beverage Expo. With this segment of the drink…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Complex Impact of the Mezcal Boom
Season 7 Episode 58
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair managing editor and Cocktail College host Tim McKirdy to discuss VinePair’s new podcast miniseries, "Mezcal’s …
1 year, 2 months ago
Can Ugly Drinks Succeed?
Season 7 Episode 57
With Adam on vacation, Joanna and Zach discuss whether drinks these days simply need to be eye-catching to catch on. Do specialized glassware, alluri…
1 year, 2 months ago