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Every week Join Christopher Menning On The Back Bar as he interviews industry leaders and experts in the world of bartending, cocktails, wine, and spirits. Be part of the discussion as we cover a wide range of topics and trends on the subject of alcohol. From craft cocktails, bartending advice, and how to taste spirits. If you are a bartender, sommelier, brand ambassador, whiskey aficionado, or frankly just like a good beverage then welcome to your new home for drink news, storytelling, insi ...
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In this episode, Chris talks to Rohit Sachdev who leads Soho Hospitality's food and beverage, hospitality and interior design business and develops the company's strategic vision as the CEO of the company. Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com…
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In this episode Chris talks to Sophie Christmann of Sektgut Christmann & Kauffmann about the changing world of Resiling & Spatburgunder wines alongside Guillaume Celante of The Wine Merchant Thailand. https://thewinemerchant-thailand.com/ https://weingut-christmann.de/en/ Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastro…
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In this episode Chris talks to Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn Executive Chef & Owner of Le Du, Baan, Nusara and more about his culinary journey promoting Thai cuisine around the world. In partnership with San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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 hel…
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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…
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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 suppo…
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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…
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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…
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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 joi…
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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 t…
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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 Patre…
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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 w…
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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 …
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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. Patre…
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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…
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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 …
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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 o…
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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 ha…
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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://ww…
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Head Bartender Martin Villareal & Assistant Director of F&B 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…
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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 …
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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…
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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! …
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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 l…
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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 podca…
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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 C…
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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…
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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 …
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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 co…
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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! Beverag…
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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 *****…
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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-…
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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, a…
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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 Lon…
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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 E…
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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 tea…
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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 researc…
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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 …
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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 indu…
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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…
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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 mos…
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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, F…
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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 Sta…
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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. Hospit…
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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 T…
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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 t…
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