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Bartender Spotlight: Troy Bayless of Holy Mountain
January 3, 2017
An interview with Troy Bayless, the co-owner and bar manager of Holy Mountain. He tells us what he's been up to and what Holy Mountain is all about.
Bartender Spotlight: Shanna Farrell of Hamlet
November 28, 2016
An interview with bartender Shanna Farrell of Hamlet in San Francisco who is writing a book about the craft cocktail revival on the West Coast.
Bartender Spotlight: Chris Lane of Ramen Shop
November 7, 2016
We interviewed Chris Lane, Bar Manager at Oakland's Ramen Shop about how he first got started in bartending, why Ramen Shop is so polarizing, and more.
Bartender Spotlight: Will Tsui of Rich Table, Lazy Bear
October 3, 2016
Will Tsui tells us his favorite hotel bar guest story, why he doesn't drink too many cocktails on his days off, and where to find vintage coupe glasses.
Bartender Spotlight: Polina Kharnas of Flora
September 6, 2016
We talked to Flora bartender Polina Kharnas about moving to Oakland from San Diego, and her favorite bar tools, cocktails, and bars in the Bay Area.
Bartender Spotlight: Esteban Ballesteros of Tay Ho
August 5, 2016
Meet Esteban Ballesteros, Bull Valley Roadhouse bartender, who was recently hired by Tay Ho in Oakland to revamp their cocktail program.