Jim Meehan owns Please Don’t Tell, a hidden high-end cocktail bar in New York that has become something of an institution. He's also an accomplished author - many of you would be familiar with his work in the PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan's Bartender Manual, winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "Beverage" category. Even now that he’s stepped back from his New York duties to settle down in Oregon, Jim remains a highly sought-after industry authority. He spoke candidly with us in the early months of this year about why he made that move, as well as how he encourages young people to traverse the hospitality industry that can present a unique set of challenges. Key points 02:00 The bar industry in New York 06:30 Opening another PDT in Hong Kong 11:20 Stepping back to settle in Portland 14:15 How to 'swim in the deep end' of the bar industry 24:45 How Jim manages to be an author, owner and father all at once 29:45 What drew Jim to hospitality 34:50 The 'memory-creating' business 36:00 American Express’ The Centurion Lounge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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