Van-Alan Nguyen Owner of 595 Craft & Kitchen, District Deli & Coffee, as well as Partner with Able Baker Brewery, describes his journey opening several different concepts in Las Vegas, Nevada. Insights into the lessons learned, methods used, and how to get results!

00:00 Van on Opening 595 Craft & Kitchen

04:43 Sour Beers

09:20 Making Beer lists/Beer Trends

14:24 The FOOD at 595!

17:00 NON-Alcoholic Beverages

22:20 District Deli & Coffee

24:50 The Evolution of THE ARTS DISTRICT

31:20 Is it for the guest's benefit or owner's ego?

34:10 595 is a special place

38:00 Caring personally about guests/regulars

42:20 Positive Staff make the difference

46:13 Life skills gained from service jobs

53:10 Alpine AngeVert and Low ABV cocktails

54:30 Partnering with Able Baker Brewery

58:35 Expectations vs. Reality - New openings

01:04:00 The Costs of Covid shutdown on venues

01:09:00 To-go business Pre & post Lockdown

01:15:00 Bartender's nightmare: Third-party delivery

01:18:53 VAN'S WARNING

Hosted & Produced by Michael Giambrone & Kyler Fleming

Special thanks to Van, 595, and Able Baker Brewing