EP #2 From Pigs to Pints: Penny Barend Tagliarina Changes Course

For a lot of us, 2020 was a year of introspection and course correction. While we probably won't look back on the year with great fondness, it's fair to say that once the initial shock wore off, COVID-19 ushered in a strange and sudden opportunity to rest, think and evaluate. Early this year, Penny Barend Tagliarina stepped away from Saucisson, the successful butcher shop she and partner Melissa Khoury founded. The lauded "Lady Butchers" will forever by synonymous with artisanal meats and whole animal butchery, Beard House dinners, Food Network competitions and a kicking off a neighborhood revival. Melissa continues to carry on the stellar reputation of the shop. Today, Penny is the director of culinary operations for Terrestrial Brewing Co. where she steps back into the kitchen to do something she missed—cooking for people. Right now she's launched a creative weekend brunch with more menu offerings and collaborations to come. Terrestrial Brewing, located in Battery Park, is known for a spectacular dog-friendly patio and innovative brews. Penny talks about how she kept busy when things shut down, how Saucisson was able to pivot, survive and thrive, and what she hopes to create at Terrestrial this summer. Give Terrestrial Brewing a follow on Instagram. Mentioned in this episode: Countryside Farm Market, The Chef's Garden, Saucisson, Perfectly Imperfect, Yellow House Cheese.