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Come under the influence of the DESIGNATED DRINKER SHOW™, a weekly podcast that's raising the bar on craft cocktails. On each episode, host Louise Salas invites a different Designated Drinker to infuse their unique perspective and story into the conversation, while resident barkeep Gina Chersevani distills this distinctive flavor profile into a custom cocktail.
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If you’re the competitive type, our Designated Drinker may have the perfect title for your next job search. Louise and guest co-host Tyler Rothenberg, a blast from our Season 1 past, are talking shop with Erin Rea, ELIT Vodka’s US brand ambassador. Erin’s mission is to bring brands to life through advocacy, training, and events. Last year alone, Er…
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Our Designated Drinker believes that learning how to tackle your opponent is an essential step towards equality. Rich Daniel, owner of the DC Divas, is leveling the playing field for girls and women in sports through full tackle football and community engagement. Rich is a real-life example of someone who puts his money where his mouth is; as a lon…
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Our Designated Drinker believes that learning how to tackle your opponent is an essential step towards equality. Rich Daniel, owner of the DC Divas, is leveling the playing field for girls and women in sports through full tackle football and community engagement. Rich is a real-life example of someone who puts his money where his mouth is; as a lon…
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If you want to celebrate and understand Black history, our Designated Drinker can walk you through it – literally! John Chapman, founder and owner of Manumission Tour Company, is back at our bar to discuss their cultural heritage tours that tell the lesser-known stories of Africans and African-Americans in Alexandria, both enslaved and free. He's a…
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If you want to celebrate and understand Black history, our Designated Drinker can walk you through it – literally! John Chapman, founder and owner of Manumission Tour Company, is back at our bar to discuss their cultural heritage tours that tell the lesser-known stories of Africans and African-Americans in Alexandria, both enslaved and free. He's a…
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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you can pucker up for our Designated Drinker for a lip print reading! Ariana Lightningstorm, a blast from our Season 1 past, is one of only nine certified lipsologists in the entire world who has studied the art and science of lip prints. If you give her two kisses, she can read your personality traits, energy…
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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you can pucker up for our Designated Drinker for a lip print reading! Ariana Lightningstorm, a blast from our Season 1 past, is one of only nine certified lipsologists in the entire world who has studied the art and science of lip prints. If you give her two kisses, she can read your personality traits, energy…
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Sundry Mornings Bloody Mary and Seasoning Review- the Vampire Slayer INTRO: Welcome to the award winning My Big Fat Bloody Mary podcast where you will never drink alone. Special hello to our new listeners! We are coming to you from the studios of the Bloody Mary Concert Series and we …By Big fat Bloody
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While you’re putting gifts under the tree or preparing to ring in the New Year, this week’s Designated Drinker will be offering much needed aid to individuals experiencing homelessness in DC’s Ward 1. Shane Mulhern, Executive Director of Thrive DC, understands how important it is for a community to support its own, regardless of where they are in t…
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While you’re putting gifts under the tree or preparing to ring in the New Year, this week’s Designated Drinker will be offering much needed aid to individuals experiencing homelessness in DC’s Ward 1. Shane Mulhern, Executive Director of Thrive DC, understands how important it is for a community to support its own, regardless of where they are in t…
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As a gardener and a community organizer, our Designated Drinker understands the importance of establishing roots. We're talking with the queen bee of A Sip of Paradise, Keyatta Mincey Parker, who transformed her love of gardening with her grandmothers into a vibrant community garden. Keyatta has cultivated a space for service industry professionals…
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As a gardener and a community organizer, our Designated Drinker understands the importance of establishing roots. We're talking with the queen bee of A Sip of Paradise, Keyatta Mincey Parker, who transformed her love of gardening with her grandmothers into a vibrant community garden. Keyatta has cultivated a space for service industry professionals…
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A word of financial advice from our Designated Drinker this holiday season: Don't buy a gift for yourself! We’re talking money with Matt Hetrick, President of Harmony Group, which provides CPA services to restauranteurs across the United States. Even if you're not a restaurant owner, he’s got some advice for everyone on the psychology of money, how…
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A word of financial advice from our Designated Drinker this holiday season: Don't buy a gift for yourself! We’re talking money with Matt Hetrick, President of Harmony Group, which provides CPA services and growth advice to restauranteurs across the United States. Even if you're not a restaurant owner, he’s got some advice for everyone on the psycho…
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Farm-to-table has been a trending concept for chefs and culinary afficionados for years, but why stop there? If you want to meet and talk with the producer of your produce, Molly Scalise can help make that a reality. As the deputy director of communications at FRESHFARM, Molly and her team work year-round to build a sustainable, equitable, and resi…
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Farm-to-table has been a trending concept for chefs and culinary afficionados for years, but why stop there? If you want to meet and talk with the producer of your produce, Molly Scalise can help make that a reality. As the deputy director of communications at FRESHFARM, Molly and her team work year-round to build a sustainable, equitable, and resi…
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If you've ever been part of a large family Thanksgiving dinner, you know that the logistics can be a challenge. So imagine how tough it must be to prepare and deliver 4000 turkey dinners, including 1600 pies, to 800 clients in the DMV area on the holiday. This is where Katrina Mathis shines. She's director of volunteer services at Food and Friends,…
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If you've ever been part of a large family Thanksgiving dinner, you know that the logistics can be a challenge. So imagine how tough it must be to prepare and deliver 4000 turkey dinners, including 1600 pies, to 800 clients in the DMV area on the holiday. This is where Katrina Mathis shines. She's director of volunteer services at Food and Friends,…
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So you have your costume picked out, pumpkin carved, candy ready, and maybe even some skeletons in your front yard. Now, complete your Halloween prep with our episode about witches with Rachel Christ-Doane, the Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum. We discuss the most famous witch hunt of the Western world, the meaning behind the word wi…
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So you have your costume picked out, pumpkin carved, candy ready, and maybe even some skeletons in your front yard. Now, complete your Halloween prep with our episode about witches with Rachel Christ-Doane, the Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum. We discuss the most famous witch hunt of the Western world, the meaning behind the word wi…
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Cocktail: A truly sour Watermelon Sour Collins that’s made with fresh watermelon and sour cream. The most haunted places in the U.S. include the halls of hotels, abandoned insane asylums, old theaters, prisons, and historic battlefields. Even household items like dolls, clothing, and furniture have been subjects of paranormal activity. But what abo…
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The most haunted places in the U.S. include the halls of hotels, abandoned insane asylums, old theaters, prisons, and historic battlefields. Even household items like dolls, clothing, and furniture have been the subjects of paranormal activity. But what about a bottle of vodka? Bridgett Taylor, the founder of Harridan Vodka, is doing everything she…
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Ever met a real life archeologist? Unlike Indiana Jones, most don’t usually carry around a pistol and a bullwhip. They are more like Sarah Elston. As registrar for the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino, she is utilizing her archeological and anthropological skills to help conserve sensitive cultural materials. Learn what it takes…
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Tips & Tricks: The subtle differences and distinctive flavor that fresh mint can add to your cocktails. Ever met a real life archeologist? Unlike Indiana Jones, most don’t usually carry around a pistol and a bullwhip. They are more like Sarah Elston. As registrar for the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino, she is utilizing her arc…
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