Katana Kitten

EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 44 MIN

Katana Kitten

from The Buildout

Masa Urushido will never take credit for the runaway success of Katana Kitten. Despite the awards and global acclaim, he insists the real story is the community that lifted him up—transforming a shy, awkward newcomer into one of NYC’s most admired bartenders.Adam talks with Masa about that journey, and how teaming up with Greg Boehm and James Tune sparked the creation of Katana Kitten, a bar whose Japanese American identity has made it a true standout in the cocktail world.Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcastKatana Kitten: https://www.instagram.com/katanakitten_nycMasa Urushido: https://www.instagram.com/masanycVinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepairHosted by VinePair Co-Founder: https://www.instagram.com/adamteeterProduced and edited by: https://www.instagram.com/dolldoctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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