Ep 5: Cocktail Commonality with Abigail Gullo of Loa Bar

On this episode, Trevor and Josiah sit down in San Franciso, California with Abigail Gullo.
Creative Director at Loa Bar at the International House Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, Abigail met Trevor and Josiah after working together at Chris Thile's Acousticamp, where they each taught cocktail and coffee classes side by side for 3 summers in a row.

Shenanigans include: Bartending at 7 years old, the ideal way to order a drink from a bartender, and through lines between coffee, cocktails, and music.

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Episode chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Culinary Delights
02:03 The Art of Cocktails and Regional Influences
03:59 Abigail's Journey into Bartending
08:07 The Importance of Storytelling in Cocktails
12:01 Building Community Through Hospitality
15:59 Navigating Emotional Energy in Service
19:49 Memorable Bar Experiences and Culture
23:48 New Orleans: The Heart of Cocktail Culture
30:26 Empowering Bartenders with Coffee Knowledge
32:18 The Cocktail Expo Experience
34:11 The Importance of History in Cocktails
36:35 The Ritual of Drinking: Coffee and Cocktails
39:27 Creating Unique Cocktails: A Bartender's Perspective
39:56 Ordering Drinks: The Ideal Bartender Experience
44:58 Adapting to Non-Alcoholic Options
48:09 Inspiring the Community Through Cocktails
51:58 Bridging the Gap Between Coffee and Cocktails

Check out Abbie Gullo:

Instagram:   ⁨@AbigailGullo⁩  

Check out Madcap Coffee:

Website: Madcapcoffee.com

Everywhere on socials: @madcapcoffee 

Music: Blue Shell by Connor Price and K. Keed