EP 10: A Conversation with Neal Bodenheimer of Cure Co. and Tales of the Cocktail

Neal Bodenheimer is the Managing Partner of CureCo., the group behind New Orleans’ acclaimed bars Cure, Cane & Table, and VALS, and is a partner in Washington D.C.’s legendary restaurant, Dauphine’s. He also oversees beverage operations at Peychaud’s and serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. A New Orleans native and pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene, Cure has received a James Beard Award, Pinnacle Guide recognition, and was named “Best Bar in the U.S.” by Food & Wine in 2025. His book, Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em, won an IACP Award and was a James Beard finalist. In 2023, he was named VinePair’s “Drinks Professional of the Year.”

In this episode, Neal joins Steve for a conversation on navigating his career growth and career changes, balancing the economic realities of owning a hospitality concept while taking care of the employees, and how the city of New Orleans has impacted his professional and personal life.

Thank you to Stolon Food Lab https://stolonfoodlab.com/ for allowing us to use the space to film this
Episode.

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