Today on The Speakeasy, we round out book month with a visit from Robert Simonson, the author (most recently) of 'A Proper Drink'. Simonson tells us all about cocktails, bar spoons, and the Internet. "I think it's inarguable that without the internet, the cocktail revival would not have happened [...]...

This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is on the line with bar industry vet Lucas Plant, a founder at Bull in China located in Portland, Oregon. Bull in China started as a passion for collecting vintage barware that quickly turned into product development of one of the most prized possessions—the...

This week on Eating Disorder Spyro and guest co-host St. John Frizell of Fort Defiance in Red Hook take on the age old topic of the bartender. The role is one that can be mentally and physically taxing, and is often responsible for making or breaking a night out. The...

This week on The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte speaks with bartender Garret Richard of Monkey Bar about Tiki culture, frozen cocktails, and the upcoming Brooklyn Tiki Luau! Garret Richard is currently set to work at the Brooklyn Luau at RES, a new space opened by The Franks. He has also...