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Where's the Market for Weird Spirits?
Season 8 Episode 67
Joanna and Zach are joined by VinePair spirits editor Aaron Goldfarb to discuss the rise of so-called "weird" spirits, particularly unusual or unexpe…
1 month ago
White Wine is Booming. Can American Producers Pivot?
Season 8 Episode 66
Joanna and Zach discuss how American winemakers and grape growers should react to consumer preferences swinging more towards white wines and more dec…
1 month, 1 week ago
Is Closing Early a Crime?
Season 8 Episode 65
Adam and Joanna respond to a couple of hospitality hot takes: first, is it a betrayal of your customers to close earlier than your posted hours, even…
1 month, 1 week ago
What to Make of Diageo's New Direction
Season 8 Episode 64
Adam and Joanna discuss some of the more intriguing parts of Diageo's recently-announced plans to change and modernize their approach, from finally t…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
You Can Be Exclusive Without Being Jerks
Season 8 Episode 63
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss a recent occurrence while filming The Wait - a trendy NYC restaurant telling people to come back at 11 pm for dinner a…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Wine Has to Offer Value in Restaurants. Here's How it Can.
Season 8 Episode 62
Adam, Joanna, and Zach take a look at another reason why wine is struggling in restaurants: the drinking public is unable to perceive value with much…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is There a Sameness to Great Bars?
Season 8 Episode 61
With Joanna back from Scotland, she rejoins Adam and Zach to discuss her takeaways from visiting Panda & Sons, the iconic and world-class bar in Edin…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Wine Loves to Talk Tradition. Should It?
Season 8 Episode 60
Wine has long relied on tradition to sell itself: traditions surrounding wine producers and regions, traditions surrounding drinking occasions and tr…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Studies Show Gen-Z Drinks, and Value is Paramount
Season 8 Episode 59
Adam and Zach discuss two recent studies, the first of which shows that, surprise, Gen Z is drinking at historically normal rates, despite all the mi…
2 months ago
The Paramount Importance of Hospitality
Season 8 Episode 58
Adam and Zach discuss some of Adam's takeaways from hosting The Buildout, in particular about the tremendous importance of hospitality, and on making…
2 months ago