The Buildout Podcast: Pouring Ribbons

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All eyes were on Joaquin Simo when he opened Pouring Ribbons in the East Village in 2012. He was coming off of a stint at Death & Co. — a world-renowned cocktail bar just a few blocks away — where he received a number of accolades. Quickly after opening, Pouring Ribbons earned major praise, but now that the bar is closed, Simo can look back on operating Pouring Ribbons both fondly and realistically.

On this episode of “The Buildout,” Joaquin sits down with Adam to tell the full story of Pouring Ribbons — from the early buzz to the harsh realities of running a cocktail bar in the modern day. Together, they unpack what made Pouring Ribbons special, what led Joaquin to close its doors, and why he’s uncertain if he’ll open another bar.

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Produced and edited by: Darby Cicci

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