La Bodeguita Del Medio in Havana, Cuba
Cuba is changing. We all know this. One place that hasn’t changed in a long time is La Bodeguita…
Author: Josh Lindley
Josh Lindley began his spirits quest in 2006 after short stints in the broadcasting and music industries. He has worked behind bars at notable Toronto establishments like Bar Isabel, Chantecler and Civil Liberties. He also worked as brand ambassador for an unusual gin. In 2016 he and life partner, Jessica Blaine Smith, created Bartender Atlas, a worldwide online directory of bartenders. Together they travel the globe tasting exciting cocktails made by the most passionate bartenders. They are also co-creators of Toronto Cocktail Conference and execute events for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts all over the world. Josh currently hosts the Branching Out Podcast. In 2023 he made a Spirited Awards Top Ten Nominated Podcast called The Blackbird and in 2024 he made a sequel called The Shaft which was a top 4 finalist for The Spirited Awards. His preferred style of drink is “bitter and stirred” and his preferred style of music is “desperate”.
BYOB Cocktail Emporium, Toronto
Published June 15th, 2016 You know what question I get asked most as a bartender (other than “What’s good?”)?…
La Capilla in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
If you have ever been to Mexico…no wait. If you have ever seen a film where a scene takes place…
Where it All Began: Eau-de-Vie, Sydney, Australia
When we travel, we pick one night, sometimes two, to “go out”. I mean we eat out the whole time…
Josh Lindley
Who | Josh Lindley Where | Toronto, Canada Current Bar | Ahma and Civil Liberties (pinch hitter) Past Bar(s) | Chantecler, The…