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Radio Imbibe Episode 35: Thandi Walton

The acclaimed Atlanta bartender opens up about how she’s made the bar world her home for the past 20 years.

Photo: Jonathan Cooper

November 09, 2021

Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine.

Our November/December issue features a profile by Nneka M. Okona about veteran Atlanta bartender Thandi Walton. For this episode, Walton talks with us about the path she took from her native Zimbabwe to working behind Atlanta bars, the bartending approach she embraces, and her thoughts on mentorship. 

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