BacardiTalks - Elizabeth Blau

08/11/20 • 48 min

Did you miss Brian’s conversation with Elizabeth Blau on BacardiTalks last week? Don’t worry we have got you covered! Stream the full talk on the “2 Barstools and a Knife” podcast as a special mid-week episode. Listen to Elizabeth talk about her time at Cornell, and how she was able to parlay that into an incredible career opening iconic restaurants in Las Vegas. As a bonus, we had some special guests join us, including Heidi Vargas from Bacardi North America as well as a friend of the show and amazing chef, Michelle Bernstein. We hope that if you missed the BacardiTalks live discussion or if you just want to hear it again, you will check it out now on your favorite streaming platform.

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Aloha from Hawaii and all places in the South Pacific! We are thrilled to have FIU Hospitality Alumnus & second-generation general manager for the Fort Lauderdale Mai Kai, Kern Mattei. Kern told us that Mai Kai means “The Finest,” and when we started rum month, we knew we wanted to talk to the finest about Rum. Of course, we reached out to Mai Kai because they have one of the oldest and best rum selections in South Florida. You are in for a treat… Prepare to be transported to Polynesia on a “Barrel of Rum.” Professors Dodge, Connors and Chef Masi enjoyed some Tiki drinks while recording this episode of “2 Barstools and a Knife.” So sit back; enjoy a Zombie, Mai Tai, or come up with your own mystery drink; and we hope you enjoy the show as much as we did! New episodes every Friday:

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Episode 19 - Jim Meehan | Award Winning Bartender & Author - Banks Rum

The guys continue their focus on Rum Month this week with a special guest: award winning bartender and author Jim Meehan @mixography. If you appreciate great cocktails and super premium rums, you will love this episode. Jim has an incredible bar background that goes back to his days working with Danny Meyer in NYC’s Gramercy Tavern and helping found the famous East Village speakeasy PDT. Jim discusses his cocktail roots and the inspiration behind his many bar awards, including his James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar Program. We also talk about the bar experience we all miss, what it takes to deliver something exceptional, and Jim’s unique opportunity as a brand ambassador for super premium Banks Rums! Professor Dodge, Chef Masi, and special guest host Gabe Urrutia enjoyed sipping some delicious Banks Rums while recording this episode of “2 Barstools and a Knife.” So pull up a bar stool, pour yourself some fine rum, and give us a listen. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we did! New episodes every Friday:

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