Andrew Talks to Chefs

Special Report #19: Robert Simonson on the Cocktail Hour Renaissance in the Time of the Coronavirus

Episode Summary

Cocktail and drinks writer Robert Simonson discusses the impact of the pandemic on the bar business, the industry's response, and what he's been imbibing at home during the lockdown.

Episode Notes

Robert Simonson, spirits and drinks writer for the New York Times; contributing editor to and columnist for Punch; and author of many wonderful spirits-themed books joins Andrew to discuss the  impact of the pandemic on the bar business, how the industry has responded, and what he's been imbibing at home. An alternately serious and good-humored conversation that reflects the way many of us are experiencing these unprecedented times.

Our thanks to S.Pellegrino for making these special reports possible.

LINKS

Andrew Talks to Chefs official site

Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll (Andrew’s latest book)

Robert Simonson's website

Robert Simonson's Instagram feed