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Pouring StoriesNathan Grates on Building Sand Dollar & La Casa De Juliette | Pouring Stories Ep.18🎙 Pouring Stories Ep.18 - Giambrone sits down with Nathan Grates, co-owner of The Sand Dollar LV, Sand Dollar Downtown, and La Casa De Juliette, to talk about the grind behind building three of Las Vegas’ most respected cocktail and live-music destinations.From brutal late nights as a beverage manager to wild college bar shifts, Nate opens up about the real costs of success: Physical, emotional, and financial. We dive deep into cocktail competitions, sobriety in the industry, Las Vegas dram shop laws, and why authenticity beats hype every time. If you care about Las Vegas bars, cocktail cultu...
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Pouring StoriesInternational Flair Champion & Bacardi’s Agave Ambassador | Dario Doimo | Pouring Stories Ep. 17Dario Doimo spent half of his life abroad, sneaking into an international competition at 19, and falling in love with bartending ever since. He went on to win the World Flair Bartending competition, open venues, became a U.S. Citizen, and is now The Agave Ambassador for Bacardi! Dario finally sits down with his old friend Giambrone, to share some of the wild ride he has been on!0:00 Dario Doimo Ep.17 Pouring Stories teaser1:30 Cuba Libre (Bacardi Select)3:00 Old limes4:10 Born to bartend: How it started.6:56 So many cocktail names
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Because Marie Said SoFrom Bridal to Barter: Creative Ways to Grow Without CashIn this value-packed episode of Because Marie Said So, Marie sits down with Beth Giambrone of IMS Barter and Lydia Jackson of Oh My Gowns to talk about two major pillars of entrepreneurship: resourcefulness and resilience.Beth breaks down the power of bartering in modern business—how IMS Barter helps over 14,000 businesses across the U.S. trade services to save cash and boost visibility. Whether you're a dentist, landscaper, or boutique owner, you'll learn how to use barter as a smart strategy for growth, employee perks, and more.Then, Marie catches up with Lydia, a fe...
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Pouring StoriesChartreuse In The Blood, Wine On The Brain | Kristi De Vita | Pouring Stories Ep.16Kristi De Vita joins us on Pouring Stories, to share her family's French connection to Chartreuse, adding needed context to her hidden tattoo reveal during the podcast. Kristi goes on to talk about leaving Boulder City for a new life in New York City, gaining the attitude she needed to navigate the sidewalks, and becoming the Business Development Manager for Gallo in New York! She finishes by teaching us a trick, opens a bottle of Champagne, and detailing the finer points of the glassware we choose. 0:00 Kristi De Vita | Pouring Stories Ep.162:30 The Dillinger, Boulder...
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Pouring StoriesBuilding Bars, Teaching Students, & Crafting A Liquid Legacy | Livio Lauro | Pouring Stories Ep 15Author, Educator, & Designer Of The EuroBar | Livio Lauro | Pouring Stories | Episode 15Join me and my long-time friend & mentor Livio Lauro as we dive into the world of bartending on Pouring Stories 15th episode. We explore the creation of the EuroBar, the art of classic cocktails like the Negroni, and why the size of your ice cube matters more than you think. I also share some war stories from high-volume bartending nights. Just a note: the audio has a few minor rough edges for the first 23 minutes so i timestamped it, in case you want to skip ahead!
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Pouring StoriesHerbs, Rye, & Hospitality | Clint "Spotty" Spotleson | Pouring Stories Ep 14Hospitality is more than a job. It’s the time invested into your patron, guest, or even coworkers and staff. Get insight from one of the best to ever do it all in Vegas. Spotty made a name for himself at incredible bars in Las Vegas & Arizona. Especially at the world famous Herbs & Rye. He gives us some back of house info and even makes the Herbs Old Fashioned. You can see him now slinging Sagamore Rye all over the Southwest region! 00:00 Clint “Spotty” Spotleson Pouring Stories Ep.1403:32 Sagamore Crush (cocktail)4:43 Preventing Waste : Orange...
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Pouring StoriesPartner & Operator of Stray Pirate in Las Vegas | Chris "Tater" Gutierrez | Pouring Stories Ep 13Join us for Episode 13 of Pouring Stories as Christopher “Tater” Gutierrez, Partner & Operator of Stray Pirate in Las Vegas’ vibrant Arts District, takes us on a nostalgic journey! From the golden era of flair bartending to the 2000s cocktail renaissance, Tater shares stories of opening a dog-themed pirate bar, crafting unique cocktails like the Zombie, and embracing life’s lessons behind the bar. This lighthearted yet thought-provoking episode dives into bar culture, industry insights, and the art of mixology. 00:00 - Intro & Sneak Peek00:25 - How does one become a “Tater”?01:47 - Las Vegas Arts District vs. Downtown...
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Pouring StoriesDry-Aged Steaks, Losing Carnevino, & Her New Pop-Up | Chef Nicole Brisson | Pouring Stories Ep 11Join us for an unfiltered chat with Chef Nicole Brisson, a Las Vegas culinary legend! From her training in Italy to the heartbreak of losing Carnevino, Nicole dives deep into dry-aging steaks, chef life, and her innovative Italian-Japanese pop-up. We also sip on Campari Americanos, muse about cigars, and explore sustainable cooking methods. Don’t miss this journey into hospitality, entrepreneurship, and Vegas vibes! 0:00 Chef Nicole Brisson’s Training in Italy3:52 Bisteaka De Brisson 5:03 Dry Age Vs. Wet Age12:28 Losing Carnevino 15:50 An Illustrious career 17:11 “Momentum isn’t Forever”...
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Pouring StoriesEsther’s Kitchen Beverage Director | Tucker St. John | Pouring Stories Episode 10Join us for an engaging episode of "Pouring Stories" as we welcome Tucker St. John, the Director of Beverage at Esther’s Kitchen in Las Vegas, NV. This episode dives into his innovative ideas, philosophical insights, and insider knowledge about the world of mixology and hospitality, offering a fresh perspective for both industry professionals and cocktail enthusiasts.Hosted & Produced by Michael Giambrone & Kyler FlemingSpecial thank you to Tucker St. John for all his work and years of excellent hospitality I personally have enjoyed many times!
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Pouring StoriesHonesty & Hard Truths | Adam O'Donnell | Pouring Stories Episode 9Adam O’Donnell, the mastermind behind Jive Turkey in Las Vegas, spills the tea on the wild, unexpected chaos of opening your first bar. He’s dropping truth bombs about why bartending shouldn’t be some snooty, pretentious gig—and then cranks it up a notch with the iciest, most gangster "Icing" moment ever captured mid-interview. This is the raw, unfiltered bar life story you didn’t know you needed! 0:00 Honesty and hard truths w/ Adam O’Donnell2:10 Sparrow & Wolf7:30 G4 tequila9:55 Additive free22:36 Building bars/inefficient bar designs 13:38 S...
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Pouring StoriesThe Smoking Section | Michael Przydzial | Pouring Stories Ep 8Master Mixologist and Host of Master Your Ash Michael Przydzial explains pairing beverages and spirits with Cigars, the arduous journey he took to earn his Master Of Mixology accreditation, and being brand representative in Las Vegas!00:00 Pouring Stories The Smoking section5:30 Humidity in cigars10:20 Cutting Your Cigar12:15 Lighting your cigar15:38 Retrohaling?17:40 Are Cigars Bad For You?19:53 Fermentation and Cigars23:31 Master Of Mixology/USBG31:20 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne32:00 Barrel Aged Cocktails37:15 Heublein Cocktail Company44:20...
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Pouring StoriesHospitality Careers, Bar Knowledge & Developing your Style | ADAM GILES | Pouring Stories Episode 7High-volume craft bartender Adam Giles lays out the many different career options in beverage and what goes along with those choices, while also sharing interesting beverage knowledge and fun moments.
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Pouring StoriesOpening Successful Concepts & Venues in Las Vegas | Van-Alan Nguyen | Pouring Stories Episode 6Van-Alan Nguyen Owner of 595 Craft & Kitchen, District Deli & Coffee, as well as Partner with Able Baker Brewery, describes his journey opening several different concepts in Las Vegas, Nevada. Insights into the lessons learned, methods used, and how to get results!00:00 Van on Opening 595 Craft & Kitchen04:43 Sour Beers09:20 Making Beer lists/Beer Trends14:24 The FOOD at 595!17:00 NON-Alcoholic Beverages22:20 District Deli & Coffee24:50 The Evolution of THE ARTS DISTRICT 31:20 Is it for the guest's benefit or owner's ego?34:10 595 is a special...
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Pouring StoriesThe Sand Dollar Co-Owner & Purveyor of Revelry | Anthony Jamison | Pouring Stories Episode 5Anthony Jamison Co-Owners of one of Las Vegas' most iconic bars, The Sand Dollar, lays out how it all came to be. From the pitfalls to becoming an industry haven and opening new concepts! 00:00 Anthony Jamison Pouring Stories ep 501:15 The Sand Dollar origin story04:50 Jamison’s looks out10:07 Jamison and brand reps12:30 Chase Gordon17:00 Moody18:40 Mary Lee20:20 Making bars profitable23:25 Montucky Cold Snacks25:50 To each their own27:40 “If it’s wet, I’m going to drink it”30:00...
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Pouring StoriesCLASSIC COCKTAILS, DISTILLED SPIRITS & BEING "THE" BRAND AMBASSADOR | RYAN MCGINNIS | POURING STORIES EP 3Join Giambrone, the host and bartender for Pouring Stories as he makes drinks and interviews Brand Ambassador Ryan McGuinness. They speak to the life of a brand work, the history of many of the timeless classics cocktails and the spirits behind them. Of course there's always a few anecdotes from the beverage and hospitality industry. 00:00 Pouring Stories Podcast Ep.3 | Ryan McGinnis1:35 Deep dive on the Mai Tai 6:35 Tiki Bars - Stray Pirate, Glitter Gulch 8:08 Chartreuse, Chartreuse Elixir 12:15 Different Old Fashioneds 15:00 Mojito - Bartenders and their mint...
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Franciscan UniversityFranciscan University Presents: Almsgiving and Repentancehttp://www.faithandreason.com/almsgiving-and-repentance/
Join Host Michael Hernon, panelists Dr. Regis Martin and Dr. Scott Hahn, and special guest Fr. Anthony Giambrone, OP, as they discuss the practice and tradition of almsgiving.
ORIGINAL AIR-DATE MARCH 2013
2014-04-2858 min