Ep160 - Inside Double Chicken Please with Faye Chen

Ep160 - Inside Double Chicken Please with Faye Chen

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off Season Six of Five Drinks or Midnight with none other than Faye Chen, the Co-Founder & General Manager of Double Chicken Please—currently ranked No. 14 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024! 🎉 In this episode, we dive deep into Faye’s inspiring journey through the hospitality industry, from her early days as a server in Taiwan to co-founding one of New York City’s most iconic cocktail bars alongside GN Chan.

Discover the story behind Double Chicken Please (DCP) and how it’s transformed from a pop-up bar into a globally renowned cocktail destination, celebrated for its creative drinks and signature chicken sandwiches. We’ll discuss Faye’s experiences working with bar legend Shingo Gokan at Speak Low in Shanghai, her transition to NYC’s vibrant bar scene, and how DCP has redefined cocktail innovation by blurring the lines between mixology and gastronomy with creations like the Cold Pizza Cocktail.

Whether you’re a bartender, brand ambassador, hospitality pro, or just someone who loves a great cocktail story, this episode is packed with insights on bar culture, hospitality trends, and what it takes to rise in the global spirits scene.

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00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Question 1 - How did you get started in the hospitality industry?
09:10 - Question 2 - Can you elaborate on the Hacking design approach and how it influences your menu creation?
19:09 - Question 3 - How have your experiences shaped the innovative spirit of Double Chicken Please, and what do you think is the bar’s impact on the cocktail scene?
24:24 - Question 4 - Living or Dead, who would you want to join you at the Coop?
31:47 - Question 5 - If someone brought their own chicken to the bar, would it get comped for being “on theme”?

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