We spoke with Frank Cisneros about his efforts to coordinate the bar community to help bars remain open without power and offer the public a warm place to come together and have a drink. An upcoming Bartenders Bash will raise fund for the Hurricane relief efforts.

"They got ahold of some Sterno stoves and they were making hot water so they could make Hot Toddies. People were figuring out ways to do anything they could because in such dark, dreary times after Hurricane Sandy, having a warm drink was a really big deal."--bartender Frank Cisneros

Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco are joined by Stefan Mailvaganam this week on Unfiltered. Find out more about Bar Carrera, his popular West-Village tappas & wine bar and his newest ventre, Custom American Wine Bar in Brooklyn. Also learn why Italian sparkling wine is making a serious comeback. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods market celebrates Earth Month with the “Do Something Reel” Film Festival, a collection of six provocative, character-driven films focused on food, environmental issues and everyday people with a greater vision. Come see one of the six features at City Cinemas Village East from Saturday, April 16th through Thursday April 21st, every night at 6pm. Learn more about the films and special events at www.DoSomethingReel.com

Solo show! Grace Bonney talks about recent obstacles and difficulties she's faced personally and professionally and how she overcame them. Things don't have to be hectic! And Grace will show you how. Take a breath, and listen to the words of wisdom of this pro blogger, entrepreneur, and go-getter! Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint.

"Don't be afraid to cast a wide net." [18:45]

"Having a plan B doesn't mean you're setting yourself up to fail, it means you're a practical business owner." [19:30]

"The big challenges are always out there, they're always looming, and they're not always the scary things we think they are, they might the challenges and the little bit of push we all need to really get to the next place with our business." [33:20]-- Author Grace Bonney on After the Jump!