{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-speakeasy.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F134cab2a-134cab2a","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Episode 121: Joaquin Simo","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2fa4b6/2fa4b6b4-a3ef-4796-9fe9-4601c854cf60/67629d33-9ff8-424a-8b94-782a9685b849/1455212434artwork.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/67629d33-9ff8-424a-8b94-782a9685b849\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Episode 121: Joaquin Simo\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"The 2012 American Bartender of the Year has seen it all. Joaquín Simó has poured drinks at some of the best bars in the country and now is the partner/bartender at Pouring Ribbons, a new bar in the East Village featuring cutting edge cocktails and a much-talked about matrix style menu. Hear host Damon Boelte talk shop with Joaquin on another awesome episode of The Speakeasy. This program was sponsored by Edwards VA Ham. I dont need this wannabe startender as part of my staff - this isnt an ego trip its about serving the guest. If you have an issue with carrying a tray, if you think that makes you less-than, than I dont need you on my staff. [22:00] --Joaquin Simo on The Speakeasy\n\n"}