Grain of Salt #18: Jon Karel and Jason LoGrasso

Today’s episode features Christa speaking with Buffalo Proper’s Jon Karel and ex-pat Jason LoGrasso. Karel, credited with being a pioneer in Buffalo’s cocktail movement, found mentorship in San Francisco bartender LoGrasso during the early part of his cocktail career. Listen to the friends and barkeeps tell the story of how they met, how the local scene measures up to San Francisco’s, and share tips on how to discern a real craft cocktail bar from a phony one. Get full access to Buffalo Eats at buffaloeats.substack.com/subscribe