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The Buildout

Every great bar has a story. We’re going behind the scenes with the people who built them: the founders, dreamers, and industry legends shaping the world’s most inspiring drinking destinations. From Maison Premiere to The Dead Rabbit, Long Island Bar, Schmuck, and beyond — this is how the world’s best bars get built. Hosted by VinePair Co-Founder Adam TeeterA podcast from The VinePair podcast network. vinepair.comFollow us @buildoutpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Katana Kitten

The Buildout ·

2025/12/31

Masa Urushido will never take credit for the runaway success of Katana Kitten. Despite the awards and global acclaim, he insists the real story is the community that lifted him up—transforming a shy, awkward newcomer into one of NYC’s most admired bartenders.Adam talks with Masa about that journey, and how teaming up with Greg Boehm and James Tune sparked the creation of Katana Kitten, a bar whose Japanese American identity has made it a true standout in the cocktail world.Follow us:

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Dear Irving

The Buildout ·

2025/12/24

Today, Meaghan Dorman is rightfully considered one of the OGs of New York’s craft cocktail movement—but breaking into the scene wasn’t always so straightforward. Her entry point? Answering a Craigslist ad for a mysterious new speakeasy in Chelsea called Raine’s Law Room. That gig would ultimately lead to Dorman opening an equally—if not more—celebrated bar with her partners a few years later: Dear Irving.From reviving and perfecting the Gibson to setting a new standard for guest experience, Dear

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Sunken Harbor Club

The Buildout ·

2025/12/17

What began as a weekly pop-up inside the now-shuttered Fort Defiance slowly evolved into one of Brooklyn’s most imaginative cocktail destinations. The Sunken Harbor Club charted its own unlikely course—thanks in part to a shortage of decent drinks near the Downtown Brooklyn courthouses (yes, really), and the sudden availability of one of New York’s most visionary bartenders.Adam sits down with St. John Frizell, Ben Schneider, and Garret Richard to unpack the twists of fate, creative risks, and

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The Long Island Bar

The Buildout ·

2025/12/10

Ask most drinks writers to name their favorite New York City bar, and chances are you’ll hear the same answer: The Long Island Bar. But the story of how Toby Cecchini and Joel Tompkins finally opened this now-iconic spot is far more complicated than its easygoing vibe suggests—complete with notes slipped under doors, late-night window peeking, and a perfectly timed chance encounter.Adam sits down with Toby and Joel to unpack how this beloved Brooklyn bar almost never happened, and what gives it its

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59:44

Maison Premiere

The Buildout ·

2025/12/03

In 2011, industry veterans Joshua Boissy and Krystof Zizka quietly opened Maison Premiere on a then-sleepy stretch of Bedford Avenue—far from the bustling hotspot it would later become. The bar didn’t stay quiet for long. Its immersive, transportive design and exceptional cocktails quickly drew crowds and set a new standard for New York hospitality. Adam sits down with Joshua to unpack the near-miss funding that almost kept the bar from opening, the rapid rise that followed, and where the Maison

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54:22

The Dead Rabbit

The Buildout ·

2025/11/26

In 2013, two celebrated bartenders from Belfast arrived in New York with a single goal: to open the world’s best bar, proudly rooted in Irish heritage. Adam sits down with co-founder Jack McGarry to unpack how they made that vision a reality—and where this now-iconic brand is headed next.Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcastThe Dead Rabbit: https://www.instagram.com/thedeadrabbitnyJack McGarry: https://www.instagram.com/jackmcgarry1VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepairHosted by

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1:13:07

schmuck.

The Buildout ·

2025/11/19

They built one of Europe’s most celebrated bars. But when it came time to open in New York City, how did Moe Aljaff and Juliette Larrouy make sure the follow-up didn’t just live up to the original — it surpassed it?In this episode of the buildout they tell Adam their story.Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcastschmuck.: https://www.instagram.com/schmuck.nyVinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepairHosted by VinePair Co-Founder: https://www.instagram.com/adamteeterProduced and edited

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Introducing VinePair’s Newest Podcast The Buildout

The Buildout ·

2025/11/12

Introducing The Buildout — launching next week.Every great bar has a story. We’re going behind the scenes with the people who built them: the founders, dreamers, and industry legends shaping the world’s most inspiring drinking destinations. From Maison Premiere to The Dead Rabbit, Long Island Bar, Schmuck, and beyond — this is how the world’s best bars get built.Follow us @buildoutpodcastHosted by VinePair Co-Founder @adamteeterProduced and edited by @dolldoctor Hosted on Acast. See

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The McKirdy Martini

The Buildout ·

2025/11/06

After hundreds of cocktails, countless techniques, and one unforgettable journey through the art of mixology, Cocktail College is closing the tab. For our final session, we’re doing something a little different: Tim is stepping into the guest seat to share his personal Martini recipe and reflect on what makes the Martini such an iconic cocktail. If you’d like to follow Tim’s next chapter, you can find him on Instagram @timmckirdy. In the meantime, let’s enjoy one last Martini together! Tim McKirdy's

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1:03:59

The (Re)Gibson

The Buildout ·

2025/10/30

Is the Gibson a garnish, a riff, or a true standalone cocktail? In this episode, Sother Teague returns to Cocktail College to unpack his favorite pickled-onion Martini. From origins and oddities to the art of pickling itself, we explore what makes the Gibson unique — and why it’s become both a personal and community touchstone for Sother. Listen on (or read below) to discover Sother's Gibson recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Sother Teague's Gibson Recipe-

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1:14:25

The Corpse Reviver No. 1

The Buildout ·

2025/10/23

Not all Corpse Revivers are created equal. No. 1 is dark, stirred, and elusive — a Cognac, apple brandy, and vermouth build codified in the Savoy but often overshadowed by its brighter sibling. Ben Hopkins of Brooklyn’s Pitts and Agi’s Counter joins Cocktail College to explore lineage, balance, and what it means to revive a drink with no citrus safety net.Listen on (or read below) to discover Ben's Corpse Reviver No. 1 recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Ben

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1:23:15

Techniques: Solubility

The Buildout ·

2025/10/16

Solubility sounds wonky, but it’s really the bartender’s key to moving flavor, color, texture, and aroma with purpose. In this Techniques episode, Eamon Rockey joins Cocktail College to turn it into a toolkit: choosing the right solvent (water, acid, alcohol, fat), when to use time/temperature/pressure (sous vide, vac machine, iSi whipper), and real-world cases (herbs, berry “consommé,” and chocolate) — plus how Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur embodies all of these ideas. Listen on to learn more — and

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1:06:47

The Amaro Shakerato

The Buildout ·

2025/10/09

Can a cocktail really be made from just one ingredient? The Amaro Shakerato says yes — and proves it in this episode. Robby Dow of Wilmington’s Bespoke joins Cocktail College to explore how amari check every classic cocktail box, and why shaking different expressions side by side can lead to wildly different — and delicious — results. Listen on (or read below) to discover Robby's Amaro Shakerato recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Robby Dow's Amaro Shakerato

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44:20

The Air Mail

The Buildout ·

2025/10/02

Born in the golden age of aviation, the Air Mail combines rum, lime, honey, and Champagne into a twinkling mix of glamour and effervescence. In this episode, Leanne Favre of Brooklyn’s Dolores joins Cocktail College to explore the drink’s Cuban roots, its place between the French 75 and Old Cuban, and how to reimagine it today. Listen on (or read below) to discover Leanne's Air Mail recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Leanne Favre's Air Mail Recipe- ¾ ounce

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51:40

The Miami Vice

The Buildout ·

2025/09/25

Half Piña Colada, half Strawberry Daiquiri, the Miami Vice is a frozen classic that became a symbol of resort culture and blender-fueled excess. Bold, colorful, and built for poolside drinking, it’s also a drink with surprising craft potential. Joining us to explore it is Miranda Midler, head bartender at NYC’s soon-to-open Oriana. Listen on (or read below) to discover Mirandas's Miami Vice recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Miranda Midlers's Miami Vice

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58:11

The Monte Carlo

The Buildout ·

2025/09/18

The Monte Carlo feels like an obvious extension of the Old Fashioned: whiskey, bitters, and Benedictine for sweetness. Under-ordered but beloved by bartenders, it’s a drink with depth, nuance, and history worth unpacking. Joining us to do just that is Alex Howard, Nashville-based co-founder and beverage director of Martha My Dear and The Ariston. Listen on (or read below) to discover Alex's Monte Carlo recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Alex Howard's Monte

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1:00:15

Techniques: Rethinking Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

The Buildout ·

2025/09/11

Once dismissed as “mocktails,” non-alcoholic cocktails are now among the most exciting frontiers in modern bartending. And at Kato in Los Angeles, Austin Hennelly is forging an exciting new path, rethinking NA wine and creating systems that ensure guests who don’t drink are never accidentally served alcohol. He joins Cocktail College to share his wealth of expertise on the category, through quick tips and advanced techniques. Listen on to learn more, and read below to discover one of his simplest

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46:48

The Cameron's Kick

The Buildout ·

2025/09/04

The Cameron’s Kick is one of the great curiosities of the cocktail canon: a split-base sour that brings Scotch and Irish whiskey together in the same glass. First published by Harry McElhone in the 1920s, it’s a classic with a nutty twist thanks to orgeat. Joining us to unpack its history and execution is Liam Weitz, head bartender at Brooklyn’s Deux Chats. Listen on (or read below) to discover Liam's Cameron’s Kick recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts!Liam

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56:19

The Enzoni

The Buildout ·

2025/08/28

In 2001, behind the bar at London’s Match Bar, Vincenzo Errico created the Enzoni — a twist on a gin sour that’s since become a modern classic. Soon after, he brought the drink with him to New York’s Milk & Honey, where it took its final shape under Sasha Petraske’s guidance. Today, he joins Cocktail College to share the full story behind his enduring creation. Listen on (or read below) to discover Vincenzo's Enzoni recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your

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1:20:25

Planter's Punch

The Buildout ·

2025/08/21

Planter’s Punch is more than a recipe — it’s a rhyme, a debate, and a cornerstone of rum history. From “one of sour, two of sweet” to its place at Kingston’s Myrtle Bank Hotel, this punch has always been bigger than the sum of its parts. Guiding us through it all is Christian Favier of Charleston’s Seahorse, bartender and educator on the deep ties between rum, history, and culture. Listen on (or read below) to discover Christian's Planter's Punch recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review

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