In this episode, we sit down with Beatriz Almeida, the Head Bartender of the acclaimed cocktail bar Banzarbar inspired by those 20th-century expeditions to explore Antarctica by Sir Ernest Shackleton, tucked on the second floor of Freemans -the restaurant at the end of Freemans alley, in the Lower East Side in New York City.
Beatriz shares her incredible journey from learning from her grandma to being a culinary student in Brazil to an externship in France, and eventually making a name for herself that led to an invitation to open a restaurant in NYC. While she has worked in star establishments, Beatriz found her new passion behind the bar.
Discover how she made the transition from the kitchen to the bar, starting as a barback and rising to her leadership role. Beatriz delves into her philosophy on creating a detail-oriented beverage program, where a focus on flavor and balance is paramount to crafting the perfect guest experience. Join us to hear the story of a master of mixology who is shaping the NYC cocktail scene.
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