Fireside Chats, Episode 6: Craft Cocktails and Being an Entrepreneur
Added 2017-10-10 16:00:02 +0000 UTCOne of my closest friends on this planet is Erick Castro, one of the world's great craft cocktail bartenders, owner of the James Beard Award-nominated bar Polite Provisions, and an all-around great guy. We sat down to chat about his new documentary, what it's like to own businesses, and why alcohol is just so damn good.
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this episode.
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-19 00:51:49 +0000 UTCThank you for listening! Hope you enjoyed your drink.
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-19 00:51:39 +0000 UTCAs a fellow bourbon enthusiast (the Knob Creek shout out was on point!), I really enjoyed this episode. Added another reason for me to make my way out to the west coast.
Josh Squires
2017-10-18 00:50:13 +0000 UTCJust listened to this at work. Made coming in on a Saturday tolerable. I will be drinking an old fashioned tonight!
Daniel Boyer
2017-10-14 20:48:35 +0000 UTCThank you! I will!
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-13 20:06:22 +0000 UTCSure! 2 oz. Bourbon Couple/few dashes of Angostura bitters Small dollop of simple syrup Mix with ice, then discard the ice Pour over ice (preferably one large cube) in glass Garnish with lemon twist
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-13 20:06:13 +0000 UTCAbsolutely loving these fireside chats as its been great material for my commute. Looking forward to this one Erick is always extremely interesting. Keep it going homie!
Kyle Stephenson
2017-10-13 16:26:23 +0000 UTCWould you be able to post your favorite old fashioned recipe? Here in the Midwest, everything is a brandy old fashion, which is ok, but I love bourbon (Angel's Envy is my go to), so I'd love to try your version! Unfortunately, in a rural community, craft cocktails haven't really taken hold!
Chris Holtzer
2017-10-13 12:25:48 +0000 UTCThanks ma! Love you.
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-12 19:44:38 +0000 UTCDude, I hear you loud and clear. It's a good thing I have to go seriously out of my way to even be in the vicinity of that place.
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-12 19:44:31 +0000 UTCPlease enjoy. =)
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-12 19:44:07 +0000 UTCYour friendship shows through on this. π I agree with Erick that 'saving treasures' isn't what it's cracked up to be. Enjoy what you have! There's no time like the present. π having known a bartender just about all my life (Jimmy Gallagher) U can attest to the fact that a great bartender does So much more than mix awesome drinks. They listen, empathize and 'know' you - even when they've just met you. Their skill set is amazing! When you walk in - you really should 'feel' like everybody knows your name. And finally Boiler Maker in NYC - fabulous from the Old fashioned to the fries. Now my mouth is watering . π when I come out for a visit, maybe we can make our way down to 'Polite' in San Diego. πβ€οΈ love you bud. Nice work. And say hi to Erick for me please?
BettyAnn Moriarty
2017-10-11 13:22:34 +0000 UTCColin, you and Greg were the ones who introduced me to the fine establishment of Polite Provisions. And I will always be in your debt for it. I felt so dumb too because that place was quite literally 10 minutes away and I never knew about it until you recommended it. Now itβs one of my favorite places. Iβve met both Erick and Amelia there and theyβre both fantastic people. I just have to avoid those delicious dirty fries (and scotch eggs) next door or Iβll gain 50 lbs before I know it!
Adam Niksch
2017-10-11 01:19:11 +0000 UTCJesus, I've lived in Louisville my entire life, hit or recommended to visitors every place you probably went when you were here, and I've never heard of this Heaven Hills White Label. Guess I'll be heading to the liquor store in a few.
Phil Crone
2017-10-11 00:00:29 +0000 UTCLOL, even better, i want to go to San Diego too!
Bryan Finck
2017-10-10 20:26:03 +0000 UTCI just know that I still use those videos today to make those drinks (the Kentucky Buck is my jam). Regardless, I look forward to any collaboration between you two!
Tony Palylyk
2017-10-10 20:06:06 +0000 UTCSan Francisco is an eight hour drive from San Diego, so make sure to plan accordingly. =)
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-10 19:52:44 +0000 UTCI'm not even sure the rights would need to be bought; that name was Erick's brainchild. The other guys were never really interested in making that show or making it work, so maybe it'll work better with me. That said, I don't plan on pursuing it, though Erick and I are marinating on a documentary idea.
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-10 19:52:27 +0000 UTCPolite really is an exceptional place. Glad you enjoyed it. Elliott is a great bartender.
Colin Moriarty
2017-10-10 19:51:48 +0000 UTCGreat stuff Colin, loved this episode. Wife has been wanting to go to San Fran for a while now, will have to make Polite an early stop on the trip.
Bryan Finck
2017-10-10 17:07:19 +0000 UTCFinally! I've been waiting for Colin and Erick to collaborate again. Can't CLS buy the rights to Follow the Liter and kick it off again?
Tony Palylyk
2017-10-10 16:25:56 +0000 UTCI was in LA over the summer and made the drive to San Diego for a day just to go to Polite Provisions. It was completely worth it. The drinks were amazing and surprisingly cheap. "The Pride of Long Island" wasn't on the menu, but Elliott(?) still made it for me. I'd highly recommend it to anyone in the area.
Michael Galletti
2017-10-10 16:15:48 +0000 UTC
