Corey was involved with Firecracker Pizza and Atomic Cowboy until COVID-19 hit.

Team members referenced from The Lucky Accomplice: Will Brawley, Kelsey McClure, Chef Logan Ely

The early bar program at TLA was in part built by the team of Anvil in Houston. Early cocktails included classics like Jungle Bird and Sidecar.  

Tools that Corey mentions: Sous Vide circulator, Gastrovac, fat separator

Recipes: Blue Cheese washed vodka, Fake lime juice, Pineapple pulp syrup, citrus stock

Chicago bars Corey mentions: Lost Lake, Billy Sunday, The Violet Hour

Books: Death & Co, Meehan’s Bartender Manual, The Bar Book 

Gins to check out: 1220 Origin, Yuzu

According to Corey, you should be drinking more highball cocktails. In their simplest expression, goo booze is served over ice and topped with club soda. 

He specifically mentions St. George’s Baller Single Malt Whiskey and Iwai 45. Pour 1 oz of each into a glass filled with ice, and gently stir, top with 4-5 oz of cold club soda