Dagan Migirditch on 10 Years of Liars Bench, the Seacoast Restaurant Scene, & Portsmouth's Future. Plus, CLAPPING BACK at Keyboard Warriors!
Dagan Migirditch has a lot to say.The co-owner and co-founder of Portsmouth's beloved Liars Bench Beer Co., Migirditch is a restaurant veteran, an avid reader, savvy businessman, and advocate for leaving the Seacoast better than he found it.And now with 10 years of Liars Bench under his belt, Migirditch believes he and his co-founder, Dane Nielsen, are only now achieving what they set out to do as two broke 28-year-olds with a dream a decade ago. In his return to "Seacoast Stories," the UNH graduate joins host Troy Farkas to discuss an array of things, like how he and Nielsen met at UNH, why they decided to go into business together, Migirditch's fond experiences of working in the Portsmouth restaurant scene 15 years ago, his thoughts on the current makeup of downtown Portsmouth, favorite memories from 10 years of Liars Bench, and why, despite a well-documented recent decline in alcohol consumption, he believes establishments like Liars Bench are vital for our happiness as humans.Plus, how Liars Bench is pushing back against I.C.E. raids in Seacoast restaurants, and why he believes it's his duty to speak up for those who can't speak up for themselves.OH ... and Dagan reacts to comments sent his way by angry social media followers 😂To support Dagan, you can visit Liars Bench Beer Co. in the West End of Portsmouth seven days per week. To learn more about their beer, food, and events, visit LiarsBenchBeer.com.EPISODE CHAPTERS:Introduction to Dagan (00:00)Meeting his co-founder at UNH (09:00)The magic of the Portsmouth restaurant scene (14:30)SPONSORS: 27 Teas & Studiooh! (24:22)Why he's optimistic about Portsmouth's future (27:09)Why Liars Bench has spoken out against I.C.E. (32:44)The original vision for Liars Bench Beer Co. (40:42)The decline of alcohol consumption (49:43)Looking back on 10 years of Liars Bench (53:54)Portsmouth's plans for building affordable housing (01:08:37)Dagan reacts to angry social media comments! (01:15:50)SPONSORS:Studioh! Salon: Get $100 off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit their website, book an appointment, and say that "Seacoast Stories" sent you for your discount.27 Teas: Use code STORIES to get 15% off Manchester's high-quality hand-blended teas when shopping online or in-person!UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, April 15, in Manchester, N.H.! Sign up here.Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: Wednesday, May 6, in Exeter, N.H.! Sign up here.Seacoast Singles (35+) at 3S Artspace: On Friday, April 24, 16 brave singles will stand on stage in a room full of single folks. Will you be one of them? Buy your ticket here.Seacoast Stories LIVE: On Thursday, May 7, the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast hits Stone Church in Newmarket, N.H.! La Mulita's Max Pruna, musician Caitlin Piper, and politician Stefany Shaheen will each take the stage in front of a live audience. Space is limited. Secure your tickets here.AFFILIATE LINKS:3 Bridges Yoga: NEW yoga students can unlock a stellar deal of $45 for unlimited classes at the Seacoast's top yoga studio for a month! Visit 3BridgesYoga.com, select the "Seacoast Stories" special, and type in promo code SEACOASTSTORIES to activate the deal.Studio One: Use the code COASTIE26 at checkout on the Studio One website to unlock a 1-month trial of UNLIMITED spin, yoga, strength, pilates, and barre classes for a special price of $25 for "Seacoast Stories" listeners ONLY!
