"Meaghan Dorman is considered a pioneer of New York City's craft cocktail movement - but earning that title wasn't so straightforward. Her entry point? A Craigslist ad for a mysterious new speakeasy in Chelsea called Raine's Law Room. That gig would ultimately lead her to open an equally - if not more - celebrated bar a few years later: Dear Irving."
"Dear Irving became an instant classic, perfecting the Gibson, setting a new standard for guest experience, and eventually expanding to two more locations, and thus solidifying Dorman's reputation as one of the city's great minds in hospitality."
"Today on "The Buildout" podcast, Meaghan joins Adam in the studio to share how it all started, how the bar has evolved over the years, and what she's learned from building one of NYC's most beloved cocktail institutions."
Meaghan Dorman entered New York City's cocktail scene after responding to a Craigslist ad for Raine's Law Room, a speakeasy in Chelsea. That role led her to open Dear Irving, which perfected the Gibson and elevated guest experience. Dear Irving expanded to two additional locations and became a standard-bearer for hospitality in the city. Dorman's approach emphasized precise cocktails, immersive service, and consistent quality across locations. Dorman appears on The Buildout podcast to recount beginnings, the bar's evolution, and lessons learned from building a beloved cocktail institution.
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