Beverages Episodes
309: Safe, Sober, & Inclusive: How Zero-Proof Bev Are Changing the F&…
Each March Tracy celebrates Women’s HERStory Month. To wrap up 2025's celebration, she had a conversation that’s redefining inclusivity in food and beverage. Laura Silverman, founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC, is leading the charge in the non-alcoholic beverage movement, proving tha…
285: Beyond the Bar
At IMEX America 2024, Tracy hit the show floor and stopped random event pros—some she knew, some she didn’t—to ask: What’s your best tip for managing food and beverage at events? Their answers? Pure gold! From the importance of low-sodium options to creative uses of lighting and signage, the ins…
248: Raising the Bar: Join Us for a Spirited Chat with the Cocktail B…
🌟 Join me for the next Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE interview during Women's HERstory Month, where I sit down with the fabulous Cocktail Bandits! 🍹 ✨ In the heart of Charleston, where history meets innovation, Johnny Caldwell and Taneka...
238: Explore the Promising Growth Opportunities in the Non-Alcoholic …
🍹 In this episode, Tracy sits down with Marcos Salazar, CEO of the Adult Nonalcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA), to explore the booming growth of the adult non-alcoholic beverage market. From the evolving definitions of what makes a beverage "adult," to navigating regulations and the powerful cul…
237: Compelling Reasons to Serve Elevated Non Alcoholic Drinks at You…
Tracy is joined by Cate Faulkner and Jen Veralla of Zero Proof Collective to spotlight why elevated non-alcoholic (NA) beverages are a must-have at events. Together, they outline seven persuasive reasons—from inclusivity and guest safety to innovation and increased revenue—why NA drinks go far beyo…
181: Less Is Yes: Surprising and Delighting Guests with Non-Alcoholic…
We learned in episode #177 how the non-alcoholic beverage market is growing rapidly, not just for #DryJanuary but overall and throughout the year. One wine store owner I talked to last month said that 38% of people of drinking age are choosing not to consume alcohol or are consuming LESS of it. …
177: Mindful Mixology
I stopped drinking alcohol in 2019. It was a CHOICE I made because I no longer wanted to experience the after-effects of drinking too much, spending the money, or consuming the calories associated with it. Since then my drink of choice has been a club soda with lime or water with lemon. I've tri…
121: Leading the Movement Toward Greater Transparency in Wine Labeling
Did you know that wine, beer, and spirit manufacturers are not required to tell you what's in their products? It's true. Amanda Thomson, CEO, and Founder of Thomson & Scott Noughty Alcohol-Free Wine wants to change that - especially as it relates to wine.
113: Ringing in the New Year with Beverages for Everyone
The cocktail editor, coach and mixologist, Erin R. Petrey What are the cocktail (alcoholic and non!) basics that everyone should know about making excellent drinks? Grab a glass and tune in to learn from cocktail editor, coach and mixologist, Erin R. Petrey about how cocktails are made, why they…