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The Open Bar Experience Podcast
by David Daquiri
How do you approach controversial subjects with friends? David Daquiri gives his thoughts on current events, bar and restaurant politics, and how to be healthy through it all. He also interviews guests who grind it out on a daily to make it happen for themselves.
Episodes
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Ep. 101: Cultural Appropriation, Who Is the Gatekeeper?
In this episode I discuss my opinion and experience with Cultural Appropriation gone off the rails. Many people on the left have differing opinions of what it is and who gets to call on it. My take is simple, if you are of the culture or group appropriated from then you get to set the boundaries....
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Ep. 101: Cultural Appropriation, Who Is the Gatekeeper?
In this episode I discuss my opinion and experience with Cultural Appropriation gone off the rails. Many people on the left have differing opinions of what it is and who gets to call on it. My take is simple, if you are of the culture or group appropriated from then you get to set the boundaries....
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Ep. 94: Gilberto Marquez, 2020, & Matt’s Pick III
Illegal Mezcal Global Brand Ambassador Gilberto Marquez talks about his humble beginnings, his passions, and his side hustle of making custom hats, Pachuco Supply Co. We have a projected winner of 2020 calling for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the new POTUS and VPOTUS. That said, it doesn’t seem...
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Ep. 91: Vanessa Treviño & My Thoughts on Class Struggle
Vanessa is a beverage professional that has worked in Chicago, NYC and Houston. She has been able to put together exciting wine menus that have caught the attention of wine consumer and her peers. She went from mini wine bar to country club. iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Alexa, Stitcher, Spotify…
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Ep. 88: THIRST Group and Our Collective Effort
GET INVOLVED!!! This episode I speak to Nate Casablanca and Dave Castleman of THIRST Group about the work they are doing to help small businesses receive payment from their insurers for Loss of Revenue Insurance. Intagram: @openbar.space
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Ep. 87: Sean Beck & H Town Restaurant Group
Sean Beck has a Houston restaurant personality for many years. He shares with us his beginnings as a beverage director and his current move to conduct training sessions over Zoom. THIRST GROUP “We work to keep independent restaurants and hospitality alive, by advocating that our elected officials...
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Ep. 86: Seven Minute Saturday
Alec Bradley, Black Market, Toro 6×50 with Weller 90 and the Chichicapa from Del Maguey
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Ep. 83: Seven Minute Saturday
Rum Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva and Upmann 1844 Sun Grown
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Ep. 82: Ben Williams & Highway Vodka
Houston entrepreneur Ben Williams tells us about his pursuit and eventual launch of a hemp oil base vodka that carries body and flavour unlike any of its competitors. He talks about family, work and the oasis of being surrounded by good people. Visit Highway Vodka for more information The Open…
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Ep. 81: 7Min Saturday-The Epicurean
For those who enjoy the simply yet better things in life. I share my preferred pairings when it comes to booze, cigars, coffee and tea. Nica Rustica El Brujito The Matsui Del Maguey Chichicapa
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Ep. 80: 7Min/Sat Cigar, Rum & Scotch
This week’s cigar is the Romeo y Julieta Hose of Montegue Toro paired with a malt wisky from Compass Box Last week I reviewed the Puros Huerfanos Churchill along with Elijah Craig and rum Clement VSOP. IG: OpenBarExperience
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Ep. 78: 7Min/Sat Cigar and Whiskey
Every Saturday I will give you a review of products I enjoy the way I enjoy them. This wee I have a cigar with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and an Indonesian binder. This cigar will be paired with a whiskey from Heaven Hill, Bernheim. Let me know if you enjoy it and what you would like to hear next.
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Ep. 75: Krista Henckel-Selph, COVID, & Our Sacrifice
There are many things we have learned in the past couple of months.So the shared experience of COVID 19 has demanded that we all make some changes. We have adapted our businesses to do more curbside pick-ups and to-go sales than normal. We have set up kits for our guests to enjoy our cocktails at...
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Ep. 73: A Conversation with Michael Neff
My guest for this show is Michael Neff. Michael is an industry veteran who bartends and is a principal partner of The Cottonmouth Club in downtown Houston. He is an entrepreneur and spirits professional whose purpose in life is to make great bars and entice people to drink well in them. He was…
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Ep.69: Chef Williams & the Manhattan Variations
Spoke with Chef Chris Williams from Lucille’s Southern Cuisine restaurant, and he shared with us his experience realizing and adjusting to the new normal. Lucille’s is a restaurant carving itself a place in Houston food culture. Given its Southern origins, the food is full of flavour but not…
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Ep. 66: Roaring 2020, TWC, and The Wait for Relief
During this down time you should be working on developing a sustainable program for your bar. The ginnie is out of the bottle and it is blatently exposed that restaurants and bars operate on a tight margin. Worst of is the employees that have been left out in the cold because big government…
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JOJO Martinez, The Creative Process and the CARES ACT
Having a lot of time on your hands is both a blessing and a curse. During the down time of the pandemic of 2020 many on FB have taken to spreading conspiracy theories about the pandemic and it origin along with many other wild ideas. Instead we should look at the destruction of Labor Unions,...
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Ep. 63: Take Advantage of Time
Normally we don’t have time for anything! As of last week, we have time for everything. Given the shift that is occurring in our industry, we have to prepared for big changes. One way to do that is to learn a new skill while in hiatus mode. It is important to keep you ming occur[pied in the...
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Ep.62: Now is the Time To Take Action
In the past week, the entire world has experienced an unprecedented pandemic that has changed the way we live. To the people that work in the bar and restaurant industry, life has all but come to a complete halt taking with it our income and possibly a predictable future. Covid-19 can be…
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Ep. 60: Ben McPerson of BOH Pasta
I finally had the timing right to sit and chat with Chef Ben McPerson. He shares his plans for BOH and how he’s planning on keeping a menu that changes while staying grounded.
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Ep. 59: Building Community In downtown Houston
Having the chance to work with many talented chefs is a treat I relish in. As one of the three bars at Bravery Chef Hall, I have the opportunity to collaborate with five chef-driven concepts. Currently, I’m working with Master Chef winner Christine Ha to develop a cocktail for her menu. I find it...
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Ep. 58: New Menu @ Lockwood STN
What is cachaca? You probably haven’t thought or heard the word cachaca or caipirinha since the last World Cup in Brazil. However, the spirit of Brazil has lingered for some who discovered it then and found they had a taste for it. Putting together a new menu is always a process of discovery. In...
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Ep. 57: Lockwood Stn...The Grind
Shaping your business is a process of self-discovery and growth. A bar is such a communal space that personalizing is a matter a lot of DIY. It is a steady rise of moments that build and crumble into fulfilment.
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Ep. 56: Bartender Chris Morris
Chris Morris is a Houston bartender with a lot of curiosity and a flair for storytelling. We talked about some bartenders instinct to take ideas to the outer limit and back.
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Ep. 55: Itty Bitty Menu & Incubation
Having a small menu has its advantages. Housing an incubator space demands that you’d be unique.
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Ep.54: Making Your Dreams Come True
Your dreams, your concept, your chance…
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Ep. 53: So You Wanted to be an Owner...?
Owning a bar or restaurant is an extremely busy schedule. Bravery Chef Hall has been open for only two weeks yet it feels like a year. The long hours and the demanding need to do it better have everyone at the hall in a zone.
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Ep. 52: Genever with Linda Salinas
The second week of Bravery Chef Hall and a big thank you to all of our guests and downtown residents! Linda Salinas talks about Genever.
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Ep. 51: Houston! The Wait is Over!!! Bravery Chef Hall
After a long and grinding two years, downtown’s new food hall finally opens. Bravery Chef Hall is a unique take on the food hall evolution by putting five chefs under one roof each with their own concepts. Every chef has their own kitchen, staff and menu that showcases their passion. Alongside...
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Ep. 50: Tales of the Cocktail with Nathan Raffell
Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) is the premier event for any beverage professional! It is a place to learn, meet and share ideas with the very best in the industry as well as with many other novices looking to up their game. Houston Grey Goose brand ambassador Nathan Raffell shares with me how he...
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Ep. 49: Patrick Abalos, MAD, & Fat Washing
This week I spoke with Patrick about his experience at World Class as well as his favorite bars in Houston. Photo by Todd Quackenbush
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Ep. 48: Chef Cesar Cano Pt.2
Cesar Cano English teacher and Master Chef contestant dropped by to talk about his renewed passion for cooking and his taco pop-ups. We had a great time talking about a lot of different subjects including that of the immigrant experience. Find him on Instagram where he announces his events and...
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Ep. 47: Cesar Cano Pt.1
Cesar Cano English teacher and Master Chef contestant dropped by to talk about his renewed passion for cooking and his taco pop-ups. We had a great time talking about a lot of different subjects including that of the immigrant experience.
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Atlas & the Secret Garden
This week is Iron Bartender month and my busy schedule with Lockwood Stn. Opening a bar is hard enough, but you add five restaurants to it and….tic toc.
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Houston Bartender Patrick Abalos
Patrick is a Houston bartender who is also a World Class competitor, bar consultant, and soon to be bar owner. In our conversation, we touch on matters of bar culture, competition among other topics. Patrick and business partner Justin Ware will be op...
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Ep. 43: Houston We Have a Problem...but It's Not Sherry
Andy Seymour takes us through the process of producing sherry. A fortified wine full of complexity and tradition has a style for all palates. As for me, I have a bone to pick with publications that like to give Houston the cold shoulder even when we win and deserve the recognition. .Neat Pour BAR 5
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Ep. 42: Dre Masso and the 90s London Cocktail Scene
Dre Masso gives us a good recollection of the London cocktail scene in the mid-90s. Here’s an opportunity to learn from some of the pivotal bartenders that were creating and challenging what was in the glass with as much class as possible. Visit some of his bars in London, FAM,and Opium Cocktail...
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Ep. 41: Houston Bartender Thomas Reyna
Thomas Reyna has a diverse set of experiences in the bar and restaurant industry. He has been able to participate in some of the industries best immersive training programs. Some of these programs allow a very limited amount of attendees into each session. What makes Thomas special is that he…
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Ep. 40: Unpacking the Houston Bar Scene
In this episode, I talk about the healthy growth the Bartender Guild has had under the current leadership and of some of the programs and people that are making an incredible contribution to the Houston Bar Scene. Sara Cueno at Poitin Rich Bailey at Johnny Goldbricks Nathan Raffell with Grey…
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Ep. 39: Houston Bartender Sarah Troxell
Sarah Troxel is headed to one of the most prestigious bartender competition in the nation, SpeedRack. In my conversation with her, we talked about how she got into the industry, behind the bar and eventually into the competitive arena. This month several locations in Downtown Houston will become...
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Ep. 38: San Antonio Native Jojo Martinez
Jojo Martinez is a hospitality professional from the Alamo city. She moved to Houston on the suggestion of a family member. It turned out to be an enriching transition for her professional career. Her desire to create a unique and entertaining experience for her guest guided her to seek out...
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Ep. 37: Menu Creation, Dedication & the Passion that Makes it Possible!
Passion! As wonderful as it is as a chef, bartender or any other position or endeavour in life, it can also bite you in the ass if you’re not careful. There are times that you can be so vested in a bar or restaurant that you forget to take care of yourself. This includes making sure that your...
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Ep 36 Mike Raymond Pt 2
Starting a business is a lot of work, but opening a bar or restaurant, in my opinion, is much more difficult. Places, where you eat and drink, have to make you feel a certain way and that has everything to do with details. Everything from location to the type of glassware used will enable you to...
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Ep. 35: Mike Raymond Reserve 101
The Houston bar community has seen a lot of growth and maturity in the last ten years. What is interesting about that is the people who have endured many changes. Sometimes turbulent, sometimes trifling, sometimes significant. What may deter a person from taking part in the process of a growing...
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Ep 34: Wine, wine labels & parking tickets
Wine is delicious. Wine is more fun when you taste from different regions and different producers. Let’s talk about how to choose a wine bottle based on price, preference, and quality. Knowing what is in the bottle takes a bit of research and an adventurous heart.
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Ep. 33: The 18th, the Art of Merchant & Market
Building a bar is hard work, conceptualizing it…I think that’s even harder. In this episode, I interview the business couple of Merchant & Market, Gino & Blanca. They have had several retail shops around the city, renovated homes and build out some of the coolest bars around Houston. In March of...
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Tequila, Sheldon Richardson and Hobbies
I meet Sheldon years ago when he worked for Southern Glaciers and I managed a bar in the museum district. He always has had a desire to learn and an ability to get along. These days as a Tequila Avion brand ambassador he continues to do great work for his brand and the beverage community.
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Ep. 31b: Nathan Reffell, education & brand work
Nathan Reffell comes by to talk a bit about what vodka is but more importantly what it has been like to do BAR 5 certification, transitioning from bartender to Brand Ambassadors and what it was like to be Only Ever Takka brand ambassador (tongue & cheek). He’s view on being a good Brand…
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Ep. 31: Lynnette Marrero, SpeedRack & your hard work
SpeeRack Houston was a super fun event that had a packed house that was there for a fun and exiting event! The ladies of SpeedRack delivered! Congratulations to Sarah Troxel from Houston who got a very decisive win and an amazing performance! SpeedRack continues its tour through the United States...
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Ep. 29: Matt Carrizales whiskey, beer & travel
Matt is someone that I have gotten to know over the last couple of years. He is always fun to talk to because of his knowledge and enthusiasm for it. Today we talked of his interest in travel, whiskey and how he stumbled into the world of beer. His involvement in the whiskey list at the...
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How do you approach controversial subjects with friends? David Daquiri gives his thoughts on current events, bar and restaurant politics, and how to be healthy through it all. He also interviews guests who grind it out on a daily to make it happen for themselves.
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How do you approach controversial subjects with friends? David Daquiri gives his thoughts on current events, bar and restaurant politics, and how to be healthy through it all. He also interviews guests who grind it out on a daily to make it happen for themselves.
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