Episode 1 - Robert Simonson, Cocktail & Bar Writer for the New York Times, PUNCH and Imbibe

In our first episode, we speak with Robert Simonson, a cocktail and bar writer for the New York Times, PUNCH and Imbibe, as well as a noted author of four books, "The Martini Cocktail," "3-Ingredient Cocktails," "A Proper Drink" and "The Old-Fashioned."⁣⁣Robert chats with us about:⁣⁣1) Why he loves writing about cocktails and bartenders⁣⁣2) Why cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining should stay⁣⁣3) How creativity, innovation and resilience in the bar community are inspiring him during this challenging time⁣⁣4) How pitches to him should be tailored to a major national newspaper or an industry-specific outlet⁣⁣5) What kind of bar personalities he is looking to profile, whether young craft bartenders or lifelong career veterans⁣⁣6) Why he continues to spotlight diverse voices in the bar and spirits world, which is even more important at this time⁣⁣7) What his upcoming new cocktail book is all about (Spring 2021 publication date by Ten Speed Press)⁣⁣8) What the bar community should be doing to move hospitality forward⁣⁣Robert also addresses a listener question from Dave Oz of Bathtub Gin and The 18th Room on the future of sustainability in bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.