The Modern Bar Cart Podcast

In this deep dive on the biochemistry and genetics of mint with Abby Bryson and Dr. Björn Hamberger of the , some of the topics we discuss include: Why mint and other members of the Lamiacea family have been able to evolve in such a diverse array...

In this lively chat with , spirits judge, consultant, and author of , some of the topics we discuss include: A history of the Gin & Tonic cocktail, which turns out to be a bit more punk and DIY than it’s often played up to be, as well as a bit...

In this fascinating conversation with food scientist, distiller, and tamer of yeast, Faye Johnson, some of the topics we cover include: How Faye’s childhood exposure to fermented foods and her formal experience testing foods for harmful...

Eric and Ethan review 3 bottles that are each new and noteworthy in their own very unique ways. The bottles in question are: (45% ABV) (43% ABV) (45% ABV) This episode is brought to you by . If you live in the Mid-Atlantic and want to enjoy...

In this conversation with drinks entrepreneur and educator Ryan Chetiyawardana, some of the topics we discuss include: The origin story of the name “Mr. Lyan” and how Ryan’s family relationships with movers and shakers in the design and fashion...

In this wide-ranging conversation with bartender and drinks consultant Jon Schott of , some of the topics we discuss include: The state of the non-alcoholic drinks space, and why language and placement are tricky and need to be dialed in for every...

Eric runs down highlights from 2022 by the numbers and recaps some of the big moments from this past year. Then, looking ahead to 2023, he shares what to look out for from The Modern Bar Cart Podcast. On the back end of the show, 6 bartenders are...

In this viticultural conversation with SUYO Pisco founders Alex Hildebrandt and Ian Leggett, some of the topics we discuss include: How two born-and-bred Peruvians met and became friends in the world of American corporate finance, then turned their...

In part two of this audio essay, Eric zooms in on the recently passed legislation in Washington, DC (Initiative 82) that has eliminated the tipped minimum wage and is slated to take effect on January 1, 2023. Using an analytical framework known as...

Eric examines the history and culture of tipping in Europe and America as a way to explore recent legislation in Washington, DC that will change the way that bartenders and other service industry workers get paid. This, of course, will also have...