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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 45 MIN

Going For the Wynn

from The Speakeasy

How do you scale a molecular mixology program up from one property to several dozen? The first step is to love being busy and fortunately Mariena Mercer-Boarini fits that bill. The master mixologist for Wynn Resorts North America talks through her thought process for running beverage programs from Boston to Macao, the intense infrastructure she’s built in her hometown of Las Vegas to keep all her locations humming, and an upcoming street festival featuring a number of Speakeasy alumni. She also gets into her side projects highlighting buzz buttons, a naturally occurring compound that does a number on your taste buds. We can not fully endorse trying it while on air.Plus, it’s Curbside Dining Week! Or at least… it was. Greg and Sother process their feelings about this relic of the pandemic and how sometimes even if you love something, you have to let it go.Follow Mariena on Instagram at @mariena_the_wanderlush_Follow Electric Dust at @_electricdust_LINKSBecome a Regular: patreon.com/SpeakeasyRegularsCheck out Electric Dust: electricdust.shopFor resources on dealing with ICE agents in your community visit nouswithoutyou.la/ and @thenycallianceThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we’re talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy.PodcastCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Speakeasy by becoming a member!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Master mixologist Mariena Mercer-Boarini of Wynn Resorts North America talks through her thought process for running beverage programs from Boston to Macao, the intense infrastructure she’s built in her hometown of Las Vegas to keep all her locations humming, and an upcoming street festival featuring a number of Speakeasy alumni.

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