The Open Bar Experience Podcast

The Open Bar Experience Podcast


Latest Episodes

Ep. 58: New Menu @ Lockwood STN
September 13, 2019

What is cachaca? You probably haven’t thought or heard the word cachaca or caipirinha since the last World Cup in Brazil. However, the spirit of Brazil has lingered for some who discovered it then and found they had a taste for it.

Ep. 57: Lockwood Stn...The Grind
September 06, 2019

Shaping your business is a process of self-discovery and growth. A bar is such a communal space that personalizing is a matter a lot of DIY. It is a steady rise of moments that build and crumble into fulfilment.

Ep. 56: Bartender Chris Morris
August 30, 2019

Chris Morris is a Houston bartender with a lot of curiosity and a flair for storytelling. We talked about some bartenders instinct to take ideas to the outer limit and back.

Ep. 55: Itty Bitty Menu & Incubation
August 23, 2019

Having a small menu has its advantages. Housing an incubator space demands that you’d be unique.

Ep.54: Making Your Dreams Come True
August 16, 2019

Your dreams, your concept, your chance…

Ep. 53: So You Wanted to be an Owner...?
August 09, 2019

Owning a bar or restaurant is an extremely busy schedule. Bravery Chef Hall has been open for only two weeks yet it feels like a year. The long hours and the demanding need to do it better have everyone at the hall in a zone.

Ep. 52: Genever with Linda Salinas
August 02, 2019

The second week of Bravery Chef Hall and a big thank you to all of our guests and downtown residents! Linda Salinas talks about Genever.

Ep. 51: Houston! The Wait is Over!!! Bravery Chef Hall
July 26, 2019

After a long and grinding two years, downtown’s new food hall finally opens. Bravery Chef Hall is a unique take on the food hall evolution by putting five chefs under one roof each with their own concepts. Every chef has their own kitchen,

Ep. 50: Tales of the Cocktail with Nathan Raffell
July 15, 2019

Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) is the premier event for any beverage professional! It is a place to learn, meet and share ideas with the very best in the industry as well as with many other novices looking to up their game.

Ep. 49: Patrick Abalos, MAD, & Fat Washing
July 12, 2019

This week I spoke with Patrick about his experience at World Class as well as his favorite bars in Houston. Photo by Todd Quackenbush