{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 297 - In the Weeds with Charles Joly","description":"In part 1 of my conversation with acclaimed bartender Charles Joly, some of the topics we discuss include: The two predominant \u201cschools\u201d of cocktail programs you might encounter in the early 2000s, and how Charles found his home and his voice in the seasonal and ingredient-focused program at a place called The Drawing Room. The conditions and events that led Charles to take on his break-out role on a national stage as the beverage director of the incredibly high-profile bar at The Aviary--a venue renowned for its avant-garde, highly technical molecular mixology drink preparations. How Charles handled the culture shock of transitioning into that role - the feeling of being parachute-dropped into a foreign land - and why a round of cheeky Tequila shots with guests helped to humanize the service style just a little. We also discuss what it means for a cocktail or ingredient to make \u201csense,\u201d which involves using context cues and narrative structure to help communicate the \u201cwhy\u201d behind the \u201cwhat\u201d and \u201chow\u201d of a drink. Along the way, we explore the tattoos you\u2019d see on Charles\u2019 arms if he were to prepare a drink in front of you, why every bartender should know somebody peddling rare tea and Iberico ham, the beauty of \u201cvibe-based\u201d bartender\u2019s choice cocktails, and much, much more.   ","author_name":"The Modern Bar Cart Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.modernbarcart.com","html":"