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Enthusiastically Los AngelesCedd Moses/Pedro ShanahanCedd Moses has been many things, from horse track better to financial advisor to bar owner to, really, the creator of modern nightlife in Downtown Los Angeles. Now he can add one more title to his resume: author. Cedd has written a love letter to bars and bartenders, and he gave it the same title as his company: Pouring with Heart. Yes, Cedd is a repeat guest, but his first episode was really his story - this episode is more focused on his team and his service philosophy (and, of course, the book), and we're joined by Pedro Shanahan, who...2022-01-1749 minEnthusiastically Los AngelesDave WhittonYou have probably not heard of Dave Whitton. But if you've been to Seven Grand ... Villains Tavern ... One Eyed Gypsy ... or, now, PrankBar, you have been subject to his hospitality.Why did I ask him to be interviewed? Because he has made a journey that is less common than you might expect - from bartender to bar owner. And also, because he's funny and a great interview.He started out like so many others - moving to LA to chase the dream. And, even while making his way up the LA cocktail food chain, he cont...2020-07-261h 05Enthusiastically Los AngelesCedd MosesCedd Moses' business card reads "The Proprietor", but it could just as easily read "The Creator", at least when it comes to Downtown Los Angeles. His initial vision of 10 bars in Downtown seemed downright crazy, back when "nightlife" in Downtown consisted of hotel lobbies and seedy dives. But he did it, including helping launch what became the "Best Bar in America" (2012) with the Varnish. Now, with 26 bars (and counting) in 3 cities (and counting), his new goal? 100. If you've had a drink at Seven Grand, Broadway Bar, Golden Gopher, Arts District Brewing Company, Imperial Western in Union Station, the V...2020-02-2259 min