Eli Brown

Authored by Dr. Kevin Peterson, a bar owner with a background in physics and a PhD in mechanical engineering, Cocktail Theory is reshaping how bartenders think about building drinks. Today, Eli talks with Kevin about his diverse background and how it informs cocktail creation; the Mr. Potato Head theory of cocktails; the core concepts of the book; and much more.

Zerno is one of the hottest brands in the world of specialty coffee, and today, Jonathan talks with Zerno’s founder, Vel Genov, about what led Vel to design & manufacture coffee grinders in Chicago; his obsession with quality, functionality, and aesthetics (rather than price); burr sizes and why they matter; manufacturing & product design; and more.

We talk with Zero Gravity’s Christopher Costello about the keys to Zero Gravity Beers’ success; what has evolved and what’s stayed the same for them over these 20 years; the current state of New England brewing; and more.