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The Banter The Guys find that maps of bars from the Victorian era were created with a very different purpose than expected. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys are eager to hear from Tony Abou-Ganim’s about Negroni week in Dubai. From running spirits competitions to writing to charity work, Tony shares what he’s doing to leave a legacy for those who come next. The Inside Track The Guys crossed paths with Tony in New York City when the cocktail renaissance was merely a glimmer in Dale DeGroff’s eye. Tony on bringing craft cocktails to Las Vegas in the 90s: “We weren't doing anything esoteric and crazy. We were just using great ingredients, good ice, nice glass, well balanced, big smiles on faces. And, you know, I had 300 bartenders squeezing fresh limes into margaritas. It was just paying attention to the details and it caught on, ” Tony Abou-Ganim on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2024 Bio Tony's journey in mixology began under the tutelage of his cousin Helen David, where he learned the art of classic cocktails. After gaining experience and notoriety on both coasts, Tony was selected by Steve Wynn to craft the cocktail program for Bellagio Las Vegas, introducing his philosophy of quality ingredients and technique across the resort's bars. He authored The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails and V odka Distilled. Tony is a founder of TAG Global Spirits Awards. Info Tony’s Website https://www.themodernmixologist.com/ TAG Spirit Awards https://tagspiritsawards.com/ Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mdrnmixologist/ Atlas Obscura Article of Victorian Drink Maps https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/victorian-drink-maps Mai Tai Recipe [modified from Trader Vic] ¾ oz. Appleton’s V/X Jamaican Rum ¾ oz. El Dorado 12yr Demerara Rum ½ oz. Rhum Agricole Vieux ¼ oz. Grand Marnier 1 oz. fresh Lime juice ¾ oz. Orgeat syrup 1 d. Gomme syrup 1 d. Angostura bitters Combine in a mixing glass and shake with ice. Fine-strain to a sours glass over fresh ice. Garnish: spent Lime Enjoy over-decorated restaurants with Christmas cocktails through January 3, 2026 https://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Check out New Year's Eve in New Brunswick, NJ https://www.newbrunswicknewyearseve.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steak https://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restaurant https://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshop https://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguys Reach Out to The Guys! TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com **Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.** Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe