Watching a friend seize a new opportunity is an exciting prospect. When that opportunity is to helm the bar program of a new cocktail lounge, you pay attention a bit more. That is precisely what Julian Flores Torres is doing at Rodeo 39 Public Market as he prepares to open a new cocktail hot spot - Union Social. While there has been no lack of delicious drinks produced by Torres in his time behind OC bars, the potential for what he is building at Union Social is wildly exciting. He is diving head-first into the world of flavors and products from Aisa and neighboring regions of the world as he builds his new menu - an exhilarating if not challenging feat for Torres, but one he is thrilled to sit down and discuss.Enjoy!The Best Ceats Podcast brings unprecedented access to the Orange County hospitality industry each and every episode. Bringing you the best stories, and the people behind them with every interview, The Best Ceats Podcast showcases the very best of Southern California’s bars, restaurants, and beyond.You can find more information at https://thebestceats.comFollow Host Crawford McCarthy at https://www.instagram.com/thebestceats/To support content like The Best Ceats Podcast, please consider supporting The Best Ceats, at: https://patreon.com/thebestceats To learn more about Ali Coyle, as well as her debut track “Trust Me,” please see her official website: https://alicoylemusic.com To find out more about our sponsors for this episode, please visit the following:https://www.heirloompotager.comhttps://amass.com