This week: Feature interview with author and owner of Please Don't Tell, Jim Meehan. Free Pour Five with Japanese Master Bartender Hidetsugu Ueno. Jim Meehan owns PDT, a hidden high-end cocktail bar in New York that serves only hot dogs alongside its drinks. Philip Duff had so many nice words to say about it in Episode 3 that we simply had to get the man behind it on the podcast. Jim's also written the PDT Cocktail Book and, more recently, Meehan's Bartender Manual. He speaks candidly about how he sees the industry and doesn't shy away from any of the hurdles or potential pitfalls faced by career bartenders. After Jim, at around 55:30, we're joined by Japanese Master Bartender Hidetsugu Ueno from High Five in Tokyo. He's fascinating - a coffee lover who doesn't drink alcohol, Ueno started his career in cafes and has made a name for himself as a bartender in a society that has historically looked down on the profession. Resources, bars and products mentioned Roosevelt Lounge Gold Coast Death & Company New York The Dead Rabbit New York Attaboy New York Amor Y Amargo New York Jim's books: The PDT Cocktail Book & Meehan's Bartender Manual The Centurion Lounge Key points: 5:00 Jim's take on the New York bartending market 10:00 Jim on opening another PDT in Hong Kong 14:50 Why Jim moved away from New York to Portland 17:45 How to 'swim in the deep end' of the bar industry 28:15 How Jim manages to be an author, owner and father all at once 33:15 What drew Jim to hospitality 38:20 Why Jim believes he's in the 'memory-creating' business 39:30 Jim’s involvement in American Express’ The Centurion Lounge 55:30 The Free Pour Five with Hidetsugu Ueno See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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