speakeasy Archives - Paris • Cocktails • Bars

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Where to Drink Cocktails in Marseille

- October 26, 2022 | October 26, 2022 - Forest Collins

Our three favorite cocktail spots in the fantastic port city of Marseille

A Paris Speakeasy in a Barber Shop

- January 26, 2022 | January 26, 2022 - Forest Collins

Gentlemen 1919 is a sexy little speakeasy tucked away within a Paris barbershop

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3 Seattle Cocktail Bars I’m loving right now

- January 19, 2022 | January 20, 2022 - Forest Collins

As a former Seattleite, I may be biased when I say that Seattle cocktail bars have got it going on! I try to get back to my former hometown regularly, […]

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Strasbourg Cocktail Bars

- January 12, 2022 | January 20, 2022 - Forest Collins

When you think of Strasbourg, cocktail bars are probably not the first thing on your mind. Most people head to this lovely French city for festive Christmas markets, tasty tarte […]

Speakeasies and Hidden Bars of Paris

This month I’m being interviewed by Oliver Gee about speakeasies and hidden Paris bars for his show, the Earful Tower. We talk about secret places, CBD cocktails and the changing landscape of the Parisian speakeasy.

Rehab / Speakeasies and Hidden Bars

Rehab bar: CBD cocktails in a Paris speakeasy

- December 29, 2021 | December 29, 2021 - Forest Collins

One of the coolest Paris speakeasies of the moment is hidden within the basement of an under-construction hotel

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Chic and Stylish Milan Cocktails

- November 7, 2021 | November 7, 2021 - Forest Collins

Italy’s fashion capital doesn’t just know how to dress, but knows how to drink. Next time you find yourself in Milan, keep these addresses in your back pocket for tasty cocktails in stylish spaces.

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L’Epicier: A Cocktail Bar Hidden Behind the Shelves of Paris Shop

- February 29, 2020 | December 26, 2021 - Forest Collins

Remember Lavomatic, the Paris cocktail bar with an entrance hidden in a washing machine? If you like that, you’ll love their little sister bar, L’Epicier, with its entrance hidden in the shelves of a convenience store.

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Tattoo inspired cocktails at Jefrey’s bar

- February 1, 2020 | February 1, 2020 - Forest Collins

Quicktake: Jefrey’s Ink Menu features twelve cocktails inspired by tattoo artists. Conceptual menus can challenging. When building a successful conceptual menu, it must deliver delicious drinks within the larger context […]

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Lavomatic hides a cocktail bar within a Paris laundromat

- November 22, 2019 | December 26, 2021 - Forest Collins

Quicktake: Enter this hidden Paris cocktail bar through a public laundromat washing machine. Long before the modern-day speakeasy overtook the cocktail scene, smart business were combining washing machines with bars […]

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…