Michael McIlroy
Bartender and co-owner of Attaboy, noted for his years working at Milk & Honey and for helping found Attaboy after inheriting the Eldridge Street room; recognized for his role shaping modern cocktail culture.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 8min
Attaboy
Sam Ross, Melbourne-born bartender who trained at Milk & Honey, and Michael McIlroy, longtime Milk & Honey alum who helped shape modern cocktail culture, tell the story of taking over a legendary room and making it their own. They discuss persuading Sasha to let them keep the space, balancing legacy with a freer vibe, bootstrapping Attaboy, and expanding the concept to new cities.
