West Coast Cocktails: An Oral History will trace the legacy of cocktails and spirits through a series of long-form life history interviews with key figures in the industry, including bar owners, bartenders, craft distillers, and cocktail historians. We will document:
- labor
- gender
- ethnicity
- community
- the role of geography and culinary effects
- the influence of craft and artisanal culture
- the perception of bartending as a respected profession
Our esteemed project advisors include:
Dale DeGroff
David Wondrich
Talia Baiocchi
Leslie Pariseau