There will always be those who paved the way for others - people who see a path beyond their professional bounds to greater things. Not just in terms of success, mind you, but, as it relates to the hospitality industry, to new flavors and techniques. In the world of cocktails, one of the most important individuals in the last 15 years is Gabrielle Dion. She helped to lay the foundation for the craft spirits movement and helped introduce Orange County to countless flavors and philosophies regarding how cocktails can be approached. Now she helms The Mixing Glass and Market with her husband Chris Dion - also an incredibly talented man in his own right - in Costa Mesa, CA. More than just another liquor market, it is a love letter to great products and flavors beyond just spirits. We sit down to talk about her beginnings, inspirations, trends, and more in this wonderful new episode.Enjoy! (and cheers!)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.comhttps://wintercocktailtour.com