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Where to Drink in Paris this Week: 18…

- September 18, 2024 | September 18, 2024 - Forest Collins

Welcome to the weekly guide on where to drink in Paris. Every Wednesday, I spotlight three bars including an old favorite worth revisiting, something new (bars, menus, etc) and something ephemeral (guest shifts, special events). …

Where to Drink in Paris this Week: 13…

- September 13, 2024 | September 13, 2024 - Forest Collins

Welcome to my weekly guide on where to drink in Paris! Every Wednesday, I'll spotlight three ideas on where to drink in Paris this week. The trio will include an old standby worth revisiting, something…

A Chat with Amy Pasquet of Cognac Pasquet

In this month’s episode, we talk to Amy Pasquet of Cognac Pasquet about the journey that brought her from the US to living and working in France at what is now her family distillery. She…

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Where to drink cocktails in Brussels

- September 6, 2024 | September 6, 2024 - Forest Collins

Earlier this year, I hopped over to Belgium and set about exploring cocktails in Brussels. While the country is rightly famous for its beer and fries, it also boasts a growing selection of cocktail bars…

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What Cheese to Pair with a Bramble Cocktail?

- August 29, 2024 | August 29, 2024 - Forest Collins

August Cheese and cocktail pairing: Bramble Cocktail with Selles-sur-Cher In our cheese & cocktail pairing project, I combine my cocktail know-how with the encyclopedic cheese knowledge of Jennifer Greco of Chez Loulou for a series…

Whisky Live Paris 20th Anniversary with Nicolas Le…

In this month’s episode, we interview Nicola Le Brun of La Maison du Whisky about this year’s 20th edition of Whisky Live Paris coming up on 28 - 30 September 2024. Nicolas Le Brun talks…

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Seven Historic London Hotels for Cocktails

- August 15, 2024 | August 17, 2024 - Forest Collins

The best historic London hotels seamlessly merge the city’s past with its present, leaving clients to contemplate a bygone era over modern day cocktails. Some have been hotels since their inception, while others have taken…

French Bartenders Abroad with Juliette Lerouy of Schmuck.:

In this month’s episode, we chat with Juilette Lerouy, one of the well-known French bartenders abroad, about how she ended up working in bars, moving to different countries, what it’s like to working outside of…

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Where to Eat in Paris 2024

- July 26, 2024 | July 26, 2024 - Forest Collins

In a rare occurrence, I’m writing about where to eat in Paris rather than where to drink because the usual emails and DM’s I receive asking this question have increased substantially lately. Maybe it’s visitors…

Cocktail Journalism in France with Alambic contributor Aurélie…

In this month’s episode, we talk to Aurélie Duboé about the state of cocktail journalism in France and how she researches and crafts a story. She shares her take on the French perception of cocktails…

Paris Cocktail Talk Back Episdoes

Paris Cocktail Talk

The Pilot

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The Pilot

Jan 5, 2016 • 33:05

In the pilot episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we talk about cocktail trends and favorite Paris bars with local bartenders Thierry Daniel, Josh Fontaine, and Thibaut Neuman.
New Bar Openings

Jan 22, 2016 • 27:16

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we explore what's new in the Paris cocktail scene and focus on new cocktail bars opening in Paris. We'll visit three bars that have recently opened (or reopened): Les Justes, Tiger, and Les Bains.
Paris Cocktail Week

Feb 5, 2016 • 37:28

In honor of Paris Cocktail Week, we caught up with some of the participants in this year's event to talk cocktails. From brand ambassadors to bartenders we get the low down on this annual cocktail event.
Brand Ambassadors

Feb 19, 2016 • 43:58

This week on Paris Cocktail Talk we're getting to know some locally based brand ambassadors to find out more about their favorite perks (and pitfalls) of the job and, of course, their favorite cocktails.
Single Spirit Bars

Mar 4, 2016 • 41:29

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we get into single spirits bars. We'll talk bourbon at The Beast, rum at Mabel, and whiskey at Sherry Butt.
Rum

Mar 25, 2016 • 39:04

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about rum. We'll get into the history of rum, debates about sugar in rum, and great places to taste rum in Paris.
Tiki Talk Part I

Apr 8, 2016 • 16:34

In Part I of our Tiki Talk series, we'll be chatting with Scotty Schuder of Dirty Dick, artist Bai Tiki, and Alexandre Gabriel of Pierre Ferrand Cognac.
Beginner Bartender Basics

Apr 22, 2016 • 41:38

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about beginner bartenders. We'll talk with local shop owners and bartenders and get advice on how to start up a home bar and equip yourself to make cocktails from the comfort of your own home!
Tiki Take 2

Jul 15, 2016 • 40:59

Part 2 of our Tiki Series! We'll talk with art historian Carol Ivory, Tiki authority Jeff Beachbum Berry, and Cédric Caer, co-owner of Le Tiki Lounge in Paris
Rhum Fest

May 19, 2017 • 30:19

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about Rhum Fest 2017. We'll talk with some of the brand ambassadors present at the Fest this year, with a focus on Rhum from exotic places like Thailand, Mexico, and beyond. We'll also catch up with some of our favorite faces from…