Reverse Dinner with Chris Montana Libations for Everyone

Chris Montana has a full plate this summer. The co-founder of Du Nord Social Spirits, living near New Orleans, is working on a multitude of new projects for Du Nord, while Shanelle Montana is reimagining the Du Nord Cocktail Room and opening New Orleans style restaurant Lagniappe-- both located at the newly renovated, historic Coliseum.
He hops on this edition of LFE to tell Quam & Charles all about how these projects came together, how the spirit of NOLA fits into the Twin Cities dining scene, and the inventive new program at the cocktail room, while tipping back six shots in combinations with these six topics of the week:
🧉 What, in the beverage world, have you wanted to catch on, but hasn’t?
🗯️ Is there a mantra or a piece of advice or a line from a book or a movie that you’ve leaned on as you’ve grown your business?
🍮 What’s something you love to order that’s from a restaurant or type of restaurant that wouldn’t traditionally be known for it?
📷 Do you have a random moment in the distant past that you have a really vivid memory of? Could be a mundane thing that you recall perfectly for no good reason, or a snapshot of a memorable time long ago.
🍛 What is the food item that you couldn’t live without?
🤗 What’s an activity that is non-work related that brings you immense joy?
Laissez le bon temps rouler! Let's do this.
Beverages of Choice
This week's featured spirit, courtesy of our sponsors at Beam Suntory:
Basil Hayden Kentucky Straight BourbonFIND US
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