The Buildout
VinePairEvery great bar has a story. We’re going behind the scenes with the people who built them: the founders, dreamers, and industry legends shaping the world’s most inspiring drinking destinations. From Maison Premiere to The Dead Rabbit, Long Island Bar, Schmuck, and beyond — this is how the world’s best bars get built. Hosted by VinePair Co-Founder Adam Teeter
A podcast from The VinePair podcast net... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 235 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsFoodBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||
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Death & Company is one of the most influential bars of the modern cocktail era. It helped establish the East Village as a true cocktail destination, launched the careers of many of today’s best-known bartenders, and evolved into an internationally re... more
How do you inherit a room as legendary as Milk & Honey—and still make it unmistakably yours? On this episode of The Buildout, Adam sits down with Sam Ross and Michael McIlroy to unpack the pivotal moment when they persuaded Sasha Petraske to let them... more
On this episode of The Buildout, Adam sits down with acclaimed bartender Joaquin Simo to tell the full story of Pouring Ribbons—from the early buildout days and opening buzz to the hard realities of running a modern cocktail bar. Together they unpack... more
Stepping into Shinji’s feels a bit like tumbling down the rabbit hole.
Drinks arrive inside hollowed-out oranges. A Ramos Gin Fizz appears in seconds instead of minutes. Plumes of dry ice drift across the bar. It’s playful, theatrical, and a little ... more
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- Love this as a Non-New Yorker
I’m not in the industry at all but I love this podcast and will listen to each one! I started listening when this transitioned to The Buildout and have listened to each episode. I don’t live in New York but the stories they tell make me want to buy a plane ticket every week. It’s so fun to have a peak behind the curtain on some amazing cocktail bars, their owners or managers, and the background on those people.
I think it’s easy to see a glamorous / outstanding cocktail bar and forget the whol... more
Apple Podcasts5kathryn131295
United States18 days ago - Love this show!!
This is my new favorite podcast. I love the range of guests, stories about the buildout of each of the bars and the background of each of the owners. It’s really unique and compelling and makes me want to run to each of them and try the drinks (and food), they reference on the show. The host, Adam, asks excellent questions that you’re likely not going to hear in other interviews with these people. If you’re a fan of learning how people got to where they are and built what they built, this is the... more
Apple Podcasts5Hah-pahUnited Statesa month ago - it’s ok
not as into the new format. the buildout is fine but i really miss cocktail college. the buildout doesn’t have as broad a audience or scope of interest. it seems very industry specific and i find myself bored with the topic after a while each episode. it’s well produced and somewhat interesting but not enough to pull me back in episode after episode.
Apple Podcasts33ir8United Statesa month ago - Too narrow
Oh cool, some new cocktail media claiming to be about the “world’s best bars” that can’t get itself outside New York City.
Apple Podcasts2jd60622United States2 months ago - Fantastic podcast.
There are several things I enjoy about this podcast, and I generally do not leave reviews, but I feel that Cocktail College is so worth it. Tim’s hosting and interviewing style is so on point. It drives the episodes with beneficial information and interesting banter. It doesn’t meander off topic and take forever to get back to it. As a home bartender that is new to a lot of this, I have learned so much and enjoy the podcast so much.
Apple Podcasts5shenksnhshahgdfUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #219 | United States/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Canada/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Singapore/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Ukraine/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Denmark/Business/Entrepreneurship |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Norway/Business/Entrepreneurship |
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What is The Buildout about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show goes behind the scenes with bar founders, designers, and operators to explore how notable drinking destinations come to life—from concept and design to staff culture and community impact. Episodes spotlight buildouts, hospitality philosophy, and the creative processes that turn a concept into a destination, with a recurring emphasis on atmosphere, guest experience, and navigating challenges like pandemics and competitive markets. It's especially notable for drawing from a roster of acclaimed, highly knowledgeable guests who bring real-world lessons on opening, growing, and sustaining award‑worthy bars, often with a strong narrative or design angle.
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Which podcasts are similar to The Buildout?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Buildout:
1. Bartender at Large
2. VinePair Podcast
3. The Speakeasy
4. Business History
5. Radio Imbibe
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The Buildout launched 5 years ago and published 235 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Buildout include:
1. Joaquin Simo
2. Jonathan Adler
3. Nacho Jimenez
4. GN Chan
5. Faye Chen
6. Meaghan Dorman
7. Joshua Boissy
8. Adam Teeter
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