Episode 328: You and me in paradise

On today’s show we talk with Chicago native Austin Hartman. He’s a 9 year veteran of the bar scene in NYC. Where he’s posted up behind bars like Hotel Delmano, and Montana’s Trail House. Now he’s the proprietor of Paradise Lounge in Queens, a rum focused casual neighborhood bar. He’s also the co-founder of the educational collective called Cane Club Co preaching the gospel of rum to anyone willing to listen. Also joining us is Jonathan Kobritz ( @kobrakommander ) of the Narrows. We’ve also got two fans of the show sitting in, John Lutz @catdogfoodcloudbaby from Philadelphia and Ryan Murphy @Rymurph from Grand Rapids Michigan. Pop ins from Kate Perry @wheninrhum and Blake Walker @WalkerBlake And, joining me as de facto cohost Greg Benson (@100proofgreg ) Heck of a show!! 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spirits experts from around the world to discuss everything that impacts our business. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Damon Boelte [@DamonBoelte][5] Sother Teague [@CreativeDrunk][6] Speakeasy Podcast [@SpeakeasyPodcast][7] FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Sother Teague [@CreativeDrunk][8] SpeakeasyRadio [@SpeakeasyRadio][9]

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Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.