UNVARNISHED A Gimlet-eyed Look at Life Behind the Bar

Coauthor Eric Alperin narrates as he shares his path to, and the intricacies of, opening a bar in Los Angeles. Alperin's voice is dry and smooth, like one of the high-quality spirits served in his cocktail bar, The Varnish. While uneven sound quality may distract some listeners, even pacing keeps one interested as Alperin, who originally aspired to be an actor, shares tales from his adventures in entrepreneurship. The accompanying PDF allows listeners to hear the story without worrying about missing a particular cocktail recipe or trick of the trade. By the end, listeners will want to mix their favorite concoctions. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2020]