Filed under: Craft Booze by Alexander Hancock Sep 26, 2011, 3:18am CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Craft Booze Pocket Flipboard Email Tasting Panel Magazine chatted with Ian Schnoebelen and mixologist Sharon Floyd from Iris about using the increasingly-hip South American spirit, pisco, in cocktails and food. They also talked seasonal produce, with Schnoebelen saying (in response to a question about fresh veggies in "The Big Easy"): "Locals don't ever call it The Big Easy! I use almost entirely local vegetables on my menu. I think that the beautiful Creole heirloom tomatoes grown here are my favorite." [Tasting Panel] Iris 321 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA More From Eater New Orleans The Latest New Orleans Finally Creates Permanent Parklet Rules By Clair Lorell The ‘Dam Is Broken’ After Court Rules Oceana Grill Can Seek Insurance Payments for COVID Shutdown By Clair Lorell Mason Hereford Brings Strong New Orleans Energy to the New Season of ‘Iron Chef’ By Clair Lorell Juan’s Flying Burrito Finds New Uptown Home After Rent Hike Prompts Closure By Clair Lorell No New Orleans Chefs or Restaurants Won at the 2022 James Beard Awards By Clair Lorell Beloved Owner Behind Jung’s Golden Dragon Retiring After 45 Years, and More New Orleans Restaurant Closings By Clair Lorell