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Episode 89: Thomas Waugh / Major Food Group
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29 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2013
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Old school Italian New York is alive and well. This week on The Speakeasy, get to know Thomas Waugh, the bar director for Major Food Group - the people behind Torissi Italian Specialties, Parm and the newly opened Carbone. He shares the plans behind Carbone, a high quality and entertaining take on classic red and white checkered tablecloth NYC Italian restaurants. Hear about Thomass inclusive drink program at Carbone, that will promise diners free limoncello and grappa at the end of their meal. Damon and Thomas wax poetic about classic cocktails and their place at themed restaurants while giving listeners some great insight into the mentality of forward thinking bartenders. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. Todays break music provided courtesy of Dead Stars. Almost everybody thats grown up in the United States can relate to the experience of the mid-century style American Italian restaurant. Red and white checkered tablecloths, breadsticks, etc. We wanted to do that idea - but actually do it really well. [07:00] My job at Carbone is to finish the night. Every single customer gets free limoncello and infused grappa. [13:00] --Thomas Waugh, bar director of Major Food Group on The Speakeasy
Released:
Apr 3, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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