Adam and Joanna dive into why the proliferation of reservation-only bars is hurting the industry, and has a surprising root cause. How is it that credit card companies and their desire to provide high-end perks for big spenders are changing the way that bars have always operated? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Joanna is reading: <a href="https://vinepair.com/articles/bartenders-mix-malort-in-cocktails/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malört Was Made for the Shot. Bartenders Are Changing That.</a> Adam is reading: <a href="https://vinepair.com/articles/judgement-of-paris-50-year-anniversary-moving-on/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">It’s Been 50 Years Since the Judgement of Paris — It’s Time to Move On.</a> Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mezcal's Continued Search for Mainstream Success

Join VinePair co-founder Adam Teeter, executive editor Joanna Sciarrino, and sommelier and wine educator Zach Geballe as they discuss the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of wine, beer, and spirits each week. Now officially New York Times recommended! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.