The drinks world has become one of the most exciting and innovative industries in the world, and its time we learned more about it. Every week Join your host Christopher Menning ‘On the Back Bar' as he talks to industry leaders and experts from across the globe. Be part of the discussion as we c…
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Sabine Delette Nakamura the newly appointed General manager of The Penthouse Bar + Grill part of Bangkok's luxury hotel, Park Hyatt. Full episode on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5UkwLEXKxw&ab_channel=GastronomerLifestyle ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Michele Montauti the bar manager of Bangkok's luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria about their art-inspired cocktail menu. Full Podcast video on YouTube here ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar https://www.weeboon.com/en/campaign/chris-menning-fighting-off-cancer ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Charly Aguinsky of Tres Monos in Buenos Aires, recently named winner of the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World's 50 Best Bars 2023 Full Podcast video on YouTube here ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar https://www.weeboon.com/en/campaign/chris-menning-fighting-off-cancer ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes Bangkok sommeliers Guillaume Celante, The Wine Merchant, and Morgan Daniel, Formerly of Blue by Alain Ducasse, to the studio for a bottle of wine and discussion on Bangkok F&B, natural wines and the wine industry in Thailand. ***** This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard-to-reach people to sit down with me. Say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Dicky Hartono the beverage manager at Firefly Sindhorn Kempinski Bangkok. Full Podcast video on YouTube here ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar https://www.weeboon.com/en/campaign/chris-menning-fighting-off-cancer ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Lola Lau of Hope and Sesame Shenzhen about his recent win at the 2023 Global Margarita Challenge for Cointreau. https://www.instagram.com/lolasaysgo/ https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Intelligence-Science-Perfect-Cocktail/dp/0393089037 https://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Codex-Fundamentals-Formulas-Evolutions/dp/160774970X ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Jesse Vida and Gabriel Lowe about them joining forces and opening their own cocktail bar in Singapore, Cat Bite Club. https://www.instagram.com/catbiteclub/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Mark Sansom from the World's 50 Best Bars about their new award and other industry news. https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/bareksten-best-bar-design-award-launch-2023.html ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Monica Berg, Campari Academy Creative Director, and Simone Massaro, Campari Global Trade Advocacy Director, on their recent trip to Asia to launch the Campari Academy. https://www.campariacademy.com/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Master Distiller Germán González Gorrochotegui about the evolution of the agave category and his Extra Añejo, Tears of Llorona. Tears of Llorona ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Lauren Mote, the Global Director on On-trade Excellence at Patrón, to talk about ACADEMIA PATRÓN and the 2022 - 2023 Patrón Perfectionists Global Final. https://www.academiapatron.com/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Scott Hansen, the CEO of Island Brands USA, which made Inc's 5000's 2022 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Francesco Moretti & Andreas Baasch about their long tenure in the Bangkok bar scene and the legacy of The House on Sathorn. ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris to industry veteran Simone Caporale about his bar Sips in Barcelona, currently no.3 on the World's 50 Best Bars. Links The Art of Shaking Simone Caporale IG ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
After a short break, we are back to a regular schedule for a lineup of stunning interviews to share. Welcome back to On The Back Bar podcast. ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Dave Koh co-owner of Bar Stories and Tan Chok Han, Head Bartender of the Elephant Room discussing the third edition of Pisco Nights in Singapore. Links ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Guy Lawrence the CEO of Brockmans gin about his leadership style, how he empowers people and the premium gin category. Enjoy! Links https://www.brockmansgin.com/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Giacomo Gianotti and Margarita Sader the proud owners of Paradiso! Paradiso, Barcelona, ranks No.1 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2022. It marks the first time this accolade has been won by a bar outside New York or London. Enjoy! Links https://paradiso.cat/en/about/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Gagan Gurung his background is firmly rooted in asia and thus, he continues to explore farms and local markets to source ingredients within the region in order to experiment with aromatic herbs, spices, fruits and teas. reflecting on this, Gagan co-founded “Tell camellia Hong Kong” which has won coveted awards of 2022 Asia's 50 Best Bars #53, 2021 Asia's 50 Best Bars #23. following this success, Gagan has also co-founded “Barcode Hong Kong” that focuses on a coffee programme complimented with desserts and a speakeasy style bar at night. Enjoy! Links https://www.instagram.com/gagan_gurung123/?hl=en This is Life podcast ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Danil Nevsky about social media, Barcelona and what the Indie Bartender is. The Russian globe trotter currently living in Barcelona, is the Founder and CEO of Indie Bartender. Danil was nominated #3 among the Top 100 Most Influential in the Hospitality Industry 2022. Enjoy! Links https://www.indiebartender.com/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Head Bartender Martin Villareal & Beverage Manager Konstantin Nemolochnyi about opening the stunning Republic bar at the Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore. Enjoy! Links https://www.republicbar.com.sg/ Konstantin IG Martin IG ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast Chris talks to Max Hayward and Pajtim Tani Hasa from Lab 22 the winners of the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award at World's 50 Best Bars 2021. Links Lab22 50 Best Bars Theory + Frontiers video Menu artist IG Honey Supplier The Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award Applicants can find the link on the @50bestbars instagram Application Link: https://bit.ly/W50BB22SieteMisteriosBestCocktailMenuApply Application Deadline: Monday, 22 August 2022 The Mezcal Los Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award is open to all bars, anywhere in the world. Each menu is judged on the following criteria: Design and Layout; Storytelling; Innovation; Range of Drinks; Sustainability; Communication of the Bar's Identity. Judged by 50 Best's panel of 28 Academy Chairs from all over the globe To award bars for the research and development process put into the drinks and to show consumers the huge graft that goes into creating the menus ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
Welcome to episode #5 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics. This episode we have beverage manager Matteo Cadeddu and bar director Arnon “KK” Hoontrakul to talk about Bangkok China Town's latest hotspot, Opium bar. Enjoy! Links https://www.restaurantpotong.com/opium-bar KK IG Matteo IG ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at hello@gastronomerlifestyle.com
Welcome to episode #4 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics. This episode we have bar manager Gabriel Valdés and assistant bar manager Suwincha 'Chaha' Suwincha about the exciting new opening in Bangkok, Villa Frantzén. Enjoy! Links https://villafrantzen.com/ https://www.frantzengroup.com/ Gabriel Valdes IG 'Chaha' Suwincha IG ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at hello@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, I release my digital seminar that was on the Bar Convent Berlin education program for 2021. "The tactics, routines, and habits of leaders, icons and world-class beverage experts" Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Priyanka Blah a leading South Asian drinks writer Founder of The Dram Attic and Academy Chair for Asia's' 50 Best Bars and World's 50 Best Bars. Enjoy! Links https://thedramattic.com/ Priyanka Blah https://www.naospirits.com/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tommaso Cecca the Store Manager and Head Bartender at Camparino in Galleria, a historic bar of Milan, overlooking the Duomo. ABOUT CAMPARINO Camparino in Galleria is the legendary bar opened by Davide Campari in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1915. The bar was opened opposite to Caffè Campari, the establishment opened by Gaspare Campari - Davide's father and the creator of the bitter liqueur - in 1867. Following a renovation project, the bar reopens to the public in autumn 2019 with a refreshed identity and food and drink offering designed to consolidate its status as one of the most influential establishments in the world for lovers of mixology and gastronomic innovation. In 2021, Camparino joins the 50 World's Best Bars, occupying the No. 27 position in the international ranking. Enjoy! Links https://www.camparino.com/ Tommaso Cecca ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Holly Graham to talk about the release of her debut book, Cocktails of Asia: Regional Recipes and the Spirited Stories Behind Them. Enjoy! Links Enjoy! Contact info & Resources: Insta: HollyGrahamDrinks DRINK Magazine Buy Cocktails of Asia on Amazon ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
Welcome to episode #3 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics. This episode we have Chris Thompson the Senior Editor of Food & Drink for Vietcetera and Chef Peter Franklin of award winning restaurant Anan in Saigon. Enjoy! Links Vietcetera Website Anan Saigon Website https://www.songcaidistillery.com/ https://www.distillerie-indochine.com/en/2266-2/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at hello@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Vidur Gupta co-founder of Third Eye Distillery, producer of Stranger & Sons gin. Enjoy! Links https://strangerandsons.com/ https://www.instagram.com/strangerandsons/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Arijit Bose co-founder of The Lovers Rum, Countertop India, Bar Back Collective and the recently listed #4 Best Bar in Asia, Bar Tesouro. Enjoy! Links Bar Tesouro Instagram @theloversrum @barbackcollective. @countertopindia Arijit Bose Instagram ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
Welcome to episode #2 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics. This episode we have William Pravda and Sean Halse from the newly opened Capella Hanoi. Enjoy! Links William Pravda Instagram Sean Halse Instagram Capella Hanoi ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at hello@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Mark Sansom to talk about the exciting Asia's 50 Best Bars awards this week in Bangkok on Thursday 28th April 19:30 UTC+07. Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list 2022 Asia's 50 Best Bars Asia's 50 Best Bars Live Stream event https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/asia-bars-51-100-list-in-pictures.html ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Chris Tunstall the founder of A Bar Above. Chris Tunstall is the co-founder of A Bar Above and serves as Chief of Brand & Product Development. As the dedicated hospitality expert for the Southern California-based company, he brings more than 15 years of experience in bartending, managing, and consulting for bars and restaurants throughout California. Chris is the face and voice behind the A Bar Above Podcast, which covers a range of topics affecting the hospitality industry and highlights the art of creating craft cocktails, appealing to both professionals and at-home cocktail enthusiasts. With his decade and a half of experience in the service industry, Chris has not only used his bartending knowledge to create hundreds of training videos and articles for the A Bar Above Podcast, YouTube channel and blog, but he also developed and continues to operate the A Bar Above Mixology Certification program, a comprehensive training course which teaches an in-depth framework for custom drink creation. In addition, Chris has helped the company to design and develop a full line of premium bar tools, with more product offerings to come. Enjoy! Links Discount code: ONTHEBACKBAR for 20% off products on shop.abarabove.com ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Christopher.menning@gmail.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tristan Stephenson the renowned bar operator and host of the Diageo Bar Academy podcast, Bar Chat. Tristan Stephenson is an award winning bar operator, bartender, chef, some-time journalist, and bestselling author of the Curious Bartender series of drinks books. He was the co-founder of London-based Fluid Movement, who have operated a number of bars in the capital, and Curious Laboratories beverage consultancy— he's also quite handy with an espresso machine. After co-founding Fluid Movement in 2009, Tristan went on to open Purl, his first bar, in 2010, and the Worship Street Whistling Shop in 2011 (Time Out London's ‘Best new bar 2011'). 2016 Fluid Movement launched Black Rock, a breakthrough whisky bar concept that has been awarded the UK's ‘Best Specialist Bar' by Class Magazine every year since its opening. Black Rock was joined by Black Rock Tavern, an izikaya inspired whisky tavern in 2019. In 2017 Tristan co-launched Whisky-Me, an innovative whisky subscription service that delivers a monthly 6cl pouches of single malt through members' letterboxes. In Autumn 2020 Whisky-me investment through the BBC's Dragon's Den. Tristan was named Imbibe Magazine's Innovator of the Year in 2019 and was awarded UK bartender of the year by CLASS Magazine in 2012, in the same year he was included in Evening Standard's top 1000 most influential Londoners. He has appeared on various TV shows in the UK, including Market Kitchen, Live with Gabby and Something For the Weekend. Tristan is an occasional contributor to TIME.com. Enjoy! Links tristanstephenson@me.com YouTube Channel @tristanstephenson www.thecuriousbartender.com @trail_and_error_uk https://www.diageobaracademy.com/ https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_zz/bar-trends-tips/podcast/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Cameron George the US National Ambassador for Ardbeg. Cameron George is a Whisky evangelist born and raised in Seattle Washington, known as both an impassioned spirits educator and community leader he has served as President of Washington's Bartenders Guild, and Chair of the USBG National Education Week Committee. He brings with him 12 years of service in the Hospitality industry, garnering success in top National/International cocktail competitions. Cameron is dedicated to creating impactful educational opportunities and developing trade advocacy through a strong social network within the Bar & Restaurant industry. Enjoy! Links @ardbegcam @ardbeg_usa #ardbegcommittee ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
On The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #5 Welcome to a new series of On The Back Bar talking to entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry about business strategy and start ups. Nick Buzzell is a successful entrepreneur, producer and media executive with a passion to create innovative media experiences across multiple platforms. He leads a growing team of storytellers, technologists, entrepreneurs and dreamers. Nick's newest division, NBTV Channels is providing consumers shop-able streaming entertainment on more than 80 million devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Smart TVs and Mobile devices. Spirits Network, NBTV Channels' first shop-able network enables Spirits enthusiasts to watch, purchase and taste one of a kind premium spirits featuring world renowned experts and celebrities in original programming paired with a monthly curated spirits boxes as well access to local events across the world. After a successful 2 years of the Spirits Network in America, the network now has set up in the UK as aone stop shop for everything you need for the most enjoyable drinking occasions. Spirits Network UK will offer dedicated content and advice alongside virtual tastings and masterclasses to introduce you to incredible spirits directly from your screen. Helping guide you on your spirits journey will be the ‘Sippers Bureau', the crème del la crème of talent and experts from the UK drinks industry. Whisky expert Dave Broom, brandy maestro Flavien Desoblin, award-winning drinks consultant Jack Sotti are among a few of the very best masters of spirits on hand to navigate you on your drinks exploration, providing you with the knowledge to expand and widen your drinks palette. Enjoy! Links https://www.instagram.com/spiritsnetwork.uk/ www.spiritsnetwork.com ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Paul Mathew founder of Everleaf. Paul, bartender and bar owner (The Hide, The Arbitrager, and Demon, Wise & Partners in London) founded Everleaf in January 2019. Everleaf is an award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif made with all the depth, aroma and flavour of the natural world. Paul researched plants, sustainable sourcing, dehydrating samples, macerating and extracting to get the perfect blend of complementing yet surprising flavours. Protecting the world's biodiversity is a key priority for Everleaf, with the brand recently joining 1% for the Planet (donating at least 1% of its total sales to biodiversity conservation charities going forward) as well as supporting Fauna & Flora International (the world's oldest international wildlife conservation organisation). Enjoy! Links www.everleafdrinks.com @everleafdrinks @everleaf_paul ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
Welcome to episode one of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show and to chat about their roles and other various topics. This episode we have Philip Augustin the Spirits Sales Director for Italasia, Gabriel Gliga the Beverage Manager for Soho Hospitality and Daniel Elphinstone the SEA Whisky Ambassador at Bacardi. Enjoy! Bottles: Se Busca Reposado Aberfeldy 12 & 20 Dewar's Illegal Smooth Mezcal Finish Links Philip Augustin Instagram Daniel Elphinstone Instagram Gabriel Gliga Instagram ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Hanna Lee & Michael Anstendig about their award winning PR agency and what beverage professionals can do to improve their media presence. Michael Anstendig is Partner, Editor in Chief and Media Trainer at Hanna Lee Communications. He is also a journalist who has covered the hospitality industry for media outlets such as the New York Times, Time Out New York, and reviewed more than 200 restaurants for New York Magazine's website, www.nymag.com. Together with Hanna Lee, Michael co-hosts “Hospitality Forward,” the agency's award-winning podcast, with listeners in 70 countries worldwide. The duo interviews leading hospitality and travel journalists who share insights and tips for industry pros to earn the media's spotlight. Hanna Lee is President and Founder of Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning public relations agency specialized in hospitality and travel, including bars, restaurants, spirits, hotels, craft beer and wine. Hanna has helped build national and global brands for The Dead Rabbit, Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group (Porchlight and Cedric's at The Shed), Major Food Group (Carbone, Dirty French and The Polynesian), Ian Schrager's PUBLIC and The Times Square EDITION with JF Restaurants, PDT, Allegory at The Eaton DC, Mace, Bathtub Gin NYC/LA, JIMMY, Giorgio Armani's Armani/Ristorante 5th Avenue, Raised by Wolves in San Diego, The World's 50 Best Bars, Fever-Tree USA, Campari, Barr Hill Gin, DE-NADA Tequila, Town Branch Whiskey, Cooper Spirits (Lock Stock & Barrel and Slow & Low), Papa's Pilar Rum, Creature Comforts and others. Enjoy! Links Hanna Lee Communications, Inc. Japanese Art of the Cocktail: https://amzn.to/3vtYxX8 “Hospitality Forward" podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Z3CdEQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ibdW7h iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2FlEynm ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #51 Ian Burrell on Rumfest 2021, Equiano Rum, and defining the role of the Rum Ambassador. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ian 'Rum' Burrell the global ambassador for the rum category and, THE man to speak to for all things rum. He also founded Rumfest, the world's first rum festival in 2007 and, has since inspired the birth of rum festivals around the world including Miami, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Prague, Hong Kong, California, New York, Chicago and Mauritius). Enjoy! Website: ianrumburrell.com/ Rumfest Tickets: rumfest.co.uk/show-tickets/ Instagram: The Rum Ambassador ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Alexandre Gabriel owner and master blender of Maison Ferrand. Alexandre discovered an old Cognac home and transformed it into what is now known as Maison Ferrand, in the heart of Cognac's Grande Champagne region. Along with a small team, Alexandre turned the Cognac House into one of the most distinctive producers of artisanal spirits in today's market, resulting in an award-winning portfolio of coveted brands. Alexandre's love for creating fine spirits is unquenchable and his fruits of labor are well known and appreciated by both bartenders and fine spirit lovers alike. He has looked to the past to create spirits for the future that include: Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, a traditional French Orange Curacao based on a 19th century recipe; Citadelle Gin and the Plantation Rum portfolio. Enjoy! Website: http://maisonferrand.com/en/ ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to James Arthur Rackham of "Daddy Rack" Tennessee Straight Whisky. J.Arthur Rackham's lifetime spirit adventure began at an early age, when he was born above his father's liquor store on London's Portobello Road. In 1968 at the age of 15, he was an apprentice with the Camus family in Cognac, France, where he worked in the distilleries and rackhouses with his seasoned instructors. This was the start of his 40-year career as a blender and worldwide spirit trader. James has also been the go-to guy for big purchasers of cognac, Armagnac, and calvados, as well as sophisticated botanical gin formulations in the last ten years. Enjoy! Social Media Handles Website: www.daddyrack.com/ Twitter @RealDaddyRack Instagram @daddy.rack.whisky.uk ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
On The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #4 Welcome to a new series of On The Back Bar talking to entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry about business strategy and start ups. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tim Angelillo, Founder/CDO of Sourced Craft Cocktails. The largest craft cocktail delivery company in the United States. Tim's extensive experience as a tech executive and entrepreneur prepared the groundwork for his successful business. Sourced Craft Cocktails is an on-demand delivery business that uses expert mixologists to produce personalized cocktails that can be ordered and delivered the same day from your iPhone. It would be an understatement to say that this business has been a success. They served an amazing 50 million cocktails in 2020 alone, gave virtual happy hours to major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Netflix, and did so while paying each bartender a fair living wage. Tim's entrepreneurial spirit has seen him support the Hospitality industry, bring delight to consumers at home through well-crafted cocktails, and modernize America's 90-year-old alcohol regulation. Enjoy! Social Media Handles Website: sourcedcraftcocktails.com ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Symphony Loo about the much anticipated Negroni week and what Campari is doing throughout the region of South East Asia to support it. Symphony is the South East Asia Brand Ambassador for Campari Group and for the last three years has been developing bartenders throughout the region. Hospitality has been part of her DNA from a young age. She studied hotel design and project management at the prestigious Les Roches Global Hospitality Education institution and has worked in well-known venues. This includes Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, The Cufflink Club and was the Group Beverage Manager for Neon Pigeon Enjoy! Instagram: symphonyloo Campari Group ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Mark Sansom about the exciting return of a live ceremony for The World's 50 Best Bars, The new award 'Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu' and the relaunch of 50 Best Discovery. Mark is the Content Editor for 50 Best. He joined the brand in April 2019 after five years as Editor of Food and Travel, the world's leading gastronomic tourism magazine. Before that, he was Food and Drink Editor on Men's Health and News Editor at London's Squaremeal. When not eating and drinking in the name of good and proper research, he hits golf balls along the floor and cricket balls in the air. Enjoy! https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/ Best Cocktail Menu Submission Form ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ryan Christiansen, a Vermont native, Head Distiller, Entrepreneur & President of Vermont's Caledonia Spirits, famed for crafting Barr Hill Gin, Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Gin and Barr Hill Vodka. Ryan perfected working with raw honey in the production process and leads the team that crafts these award-winning spirits. As President, he is responsible for setting and achieving the company's strategic goals across production, finance, sales, marketing, research and development, quality control and investor relations. He sees Barr Hill Gin as a brand that is expanding nationally and internationally, yet still has unshakeable local roots and is a proud ambassador for Vermont agriculture. The distillery includes a world class cocktail bar that showcases local ingredients and sustainable practices, as well as a tasting room for its legions of loyal fans. Caledonia Spirits Enjoy! ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar buymeacoffee.com/chrismenning ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #46 Jason Williams on the 20 pillars of successful beverage consultancy. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jason Williams, the Creative Director of Proof & Company, Asia Pacific's leading independent spirits company. Under Jason's leadership, Proof Creative has become the world's most awarded bar consultancy. In this work, Proof Creative takes a holistic approach to bar consultancy, working across all layers of guest experience using a proprietary 20 Pillar framework. He served as Master of Gin at ATLAS, helping to create the world's largest gin collection and an active Juniper Society. He is also the first member of the Gin Guild in London from Singapore. Enjoy! Proof & Company Instagram: Jason Williams Apollonia Sydney ***** Before we get started I wanted to reach and ask for your help. This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going. If you could support us by giving a small donation through Paypal or by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar Paypal: Buy me a beer to say thanks :) ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future. You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #45 Jean-Sebastian Robicquet. A masterclass in gin, brand building and celebrating 20 years of success. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jean-Sebastian Robicquet, master distiller and founder of Maison Villevert, the producer of iconic brand such as G'vine, La Quintinye vermouth and Ciroc. Jean-Sebastian has had an incredible career being an inspiring figure in both the gin industry and the beverage world. Not only did he recently be included in the Gin Magazine Hall of Fame but he is also celebrating 20 years of Maison Villevert. Enjoy! https://www.maisonvillevert.com/ ***** Before we get started I wanted to reach and ask for your help. This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going. If you could support us by giving a small donation through Paypal or by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar Paypal: Donate to make the show great :) ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future. You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #44 Ronnaporn Kannivichaporn on presentation best practises, balancing the five tastes and comedic value in competitions. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ronnaporn Kannivichaporn, Co-owner of Backstage cocktail bar and Find the Locker Room in Bangkok. Ronnaporn has one Diageo World Class twice and Barcadi Legacy in 2019 so we chat about this incredible feat and how he achieved it. Enjoy! ***** Before we get started I wanted to reach and ask for your help. This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going. If you could support us by giving a small donation through Paypal or by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar Paypal: Donate to make the show great :) ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future. You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #43 Richard Seale. A masterclass in rum production. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to industry titan Richard Seale about his role in changing the landscape of rum, educating about production and the importance of Doorly's XO to his success. Enjoy! ***** Before we get started I wanted to reach and ask for your help. This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going. If you could support us by giving a small donation through Paypal or by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me. https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar Paypal: Donate to make the show great :) ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast for the future. You can find show notes soon on gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me on christopher@gastronomerlifestyle.com
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