On the Back Bar: A Bartender Podcast for The Drinks Trade
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsEvery 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, insight, and entrepreneurial advice.
The drinks world has become one of the most exciting and innovative industries in the world, and its time we learned more about it.
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The World's 50 Best Bars 2021 Updates with Mark Sansom.
August 08, 2021 04:58 - 25 minutes - 60.1 MBIn 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 Londo...
On The Back Bar Podcast #47 Ryan Christiansen on discovering raw honey, lessons on gin production and running a successful craft distillery.
July 30, 2021 04:54 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBIn 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,...
EP#46 Jason Williams on the 20 pillars of successful beverage consultancy.
July 16, 2021 03:46 - 53 minutes - 46.1 MBOn 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 layer...
EP#45 Jean-Sebastian Robicquet. A masterclass in gin, brand building and celebrating 20 years of success.
July 05, 2021 09:58 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOn 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 beverag...
Ep#44 Ronnaporn Kannivichaporn on presentation best practises, balancing the five tastes and comedic value in competitions .
June 16, 2021 10:19 - 55 minutes - 48 MBOn 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! ***** J...
On The Back Bar #43 Richard Seale. A masterclass in rum production.
June 02, 2021 05:34 - 57 minutes - 47.1 MBIn 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! ***** 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 podc...
Richard Seale. A masterclass in rum production.
June 02, 2021 05:34 - 57 minutes - 47.1 MBOn 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 ...
Josh Jacobs on bringing tech to distilleries and the importance of pivoting in business.
May 27, 2021 00:37 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBOn The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #3 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 Josh Jacobs of Speakeasy Co. Speakeasy Co. is a technology company and e-commerce platform for the Wine & Spirits industry that ships beverage alcohol brands directly to consumers. The platform enables brands to sell directly to consumers from their own r...
Josh Jacobs on bringing tech to distilleries and the importance of pivoting in business.
May 27, 2021 00:37 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBOn The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #3 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 Josh Jacobs of Speakeasy Co. Speakeasy Co. is a technology company and e-commerce platform for the Wine & Spirits industry that ships beverage alcohol brands directly to consumers. The platform enables brands to sell directly to consumers from their own r...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #41 Diego Ferrari on the DNA of a great ambassador, lessons in low abv cocktails and the importance of respecting others.
May 19, 2021 02:46 - 55 minutes - 42.9 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #41 Diego Ferrari on the DNA of a great ambassador, lessons in low abv cocktails and the importance of respecting others. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Diego Ferrari the global brand ambassador of Matusalem rum and author of “ Low Alcohol Cocktails - New Frontiers in Mixology “. Enjoy! Low Alcohol Cocktails - New Frontiers in Mixology book ***** Before we get started I wanted to reach and ask ...
On The Back Bar #41 Diego Ferrari on the DNA of a great ambassador, lessons in low abv cocktails and the importance of respecting others.
May 19, 2021 02:46 - 55 minutes - 42.9 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #41 Diego Ferrari on the DNA of a great ambassador, lessons in low abv cocktails and the importance of respecting others. In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Diego Ferrari the global brand ambassador of Matusalem rum and author of “ Low Alcohol Cocktails - New Frontiers in Mixology “. Enjoy! Low Alcohol Cocktails - New Frontiers in Mixology book ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podc...
Zack Lister on the importance of quality in the RTD market and respecting agave.
May 09, 2021 06:56 - 41 minutes - 30.2 MBOn The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #2 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 Zack Lister, founder of Bodega Brands. Bodega Brands is a family of brands owned and operated under one roof, working together towards one mission: To provide best-in-class beverage products to the hospitality industry. We talk to Zack about the launch...
Ep #41 - Philip Bischoff on learning from mistakes, building a team and bringing the development of BKK Social Club to life.
April 24, 2021 04:10 - 52 minutes - 47.3 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #41 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to industry veteran Philip Bischoff on his exciting new project in Bangkok at BKK Social Club, Four Seasons. Enjoy! BKK Social Club ***** 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...
Ep #41 - Philip Bischoff on learning from mistakes, building a team and bringing the development of BKK Social Club to life.
April 24, 2021 04:10 - 52 minutes - 47.3 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #41 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to industry veteran Philip Bischoff on his exciting new project in Bangkok at BKK Social Club, Four Seasons. Enjoy! BKK Social Club ***** 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 plat...
On The Back Bar #40 Bannie Kang on her advice to aspiring bartenders, inspiration from within and winning the 2021 Bartenders, Bartender award.
April 15, 2021 04:13 - 34 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Bannie Kang, co-founder of Mu: in Taipei and the recent winner of the 50 Best Bartenders, Bartender award 2021. Enjoy! Mu: Banni Kang ***** 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 donat...
On The Back Bar podcast. How you can join the Community.
April 04, 2021 07:33 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBJust a small update from Christopher Menning to say thank you to all the listeners out there tuning in to On The Back Bar podcast. This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going. And now I want to ask you to join the community and support us through Patreon. 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 dow...
On The Back Bar #39 Vivian Pei on her origins in cooking, Singapore culture and her role in the 50 best awards.
March 29, 2021 02:49 - 53 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Vivian Pei about her unique culinary journey that led her to Singapore and become a founding member of the Singapore Cocktail Bar Association and a Senior Academy Chair for the Worlds 50 Best Bars. 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 ...
On The Back Bar #38 Jesse Vida on the mechanics of running Atlas Bar, the importance of education and his passion for Singapore.
February 14, 2021 09:44 - 42 minutes - 30.6 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #38 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jesse Vida, Head Bartender of the world renowned Atlas Bar in Singapore. We discuss what it takes to manage more than 1000 gins and his strategy for crafting one of the worlds best bar teams. 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 ou...
On The Back Bar #38 Jesse Vida on the mechanics of running Atlas Bar, the importance of education and his passion for Singapore.
February 14, 2021 09:44 - 42 minutes - 30.6 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #38 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jesse Vida, Head Bartender of the world renowned Atlas Bar in Singapore. We discuss what it takes to manage more than 1000 gins and his strategy for crafting one of the worlds best bar teams. 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 b...
On The Back Bar #37 Hamish Smith on content strategy, spirit trends and the creation of the 50 Best Bar Awards.
February 08, 2021 03:42 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #37 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Hamish Smith about his role as the editor of Class Magazine, Drinks International and his role in the creation of the Worlds 50 Best Bar Awards. Enjoy! Links: Drinks International Worlds 50 Best Bars ***** Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support u...
On The Back Bar #36 Shawn Soole. The life and learnings of a hospitality entrepreneur.
January 24, 2021 08:04 - 54 minutes - 38.9 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #36 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Shawn Soole hospitality entrepreneur, founder of Soole hospitality concepts and host of The Post Shift Podcast. Enjoy! Links https://soolehospitality.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 Paypa...
On The Back Bar #36 Shawn Soole. The life and learnings of a hospitality entrepreneur.
January 24, 2021 08:04 - 54 minutes - 38.9 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #36 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Shawn Soole hospitality entrepreneur, founder of Soole hospitality concepts and host of The Post Shift Podcast. Enjoy! Links https://soolehospitality.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...
Lawrence Cisneros & Brandon Schwartz, Founders of DRNXMYTH on creating Success with technology in the bottled cocktail world.
January 16, 2021 09:56 - 44 minutes - 34.4 MBOn The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #1 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 Lawrence Cisneros and Brandon Schwartz the founders of DRNXMTH bottled cocktails. The first bottled cocktail company that actually brings fresh craft cocktails to people through proprietary fresh bottling technology. Enjoy! Social Media Handles ...
On The Back Bar #35 Jack Wareing on utilising ingredients, inspiration from persistence and understanding the Buddha hand.
January 10, 2021 01:20 - 51 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jack Wareing. Ambassador of Porter's Gin and host of Youtube series One Thing Drinks. Enjoy! One Thing Drinks Youtube channel ***** 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 dona...
Jack Wareing on utilising ingredients, inspiration from persistence and understanding the Buddha hand.
January 10, 2021 01:20 - 51 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jack Wareing. Ambassador of Porter's Gin and host of Youtube series One Thing Drinks. Enjoy! One Thing Drinks Youtube channel ***** 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 wh...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #34 Zdenek Kastanek on protecting the environment and changing an industry with loop distribution technology.
December 21, 2020 01:59 - 43 minutes - 30.7 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #34 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast Chris talks to Zdenek Kastanek, Managing Director of True Believers, International Sales Director of EcoSPIRITS and long time barkeep of Singapore's 28 Hong Kong Street. 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 Pa...
On The Back Bar #34. Zdenek Kastanek on protecting the environment and changing an industry with loop distribution technology.
December 21, 2020 01:59 - 43 minutes - 30.7 MBOn The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #34 In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast Chris talks to Zdenek Kastanek, Managing Director of True Believers, International Sales Director of EcoSPIRITS and long time barkeep of Singapore's 28 Hong Kong Street. 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 ...
On The Back Bar #33 Taylor Foxman on communication, connecting experts to brands, and creating her global 'drink' think tank.
November 29, 2020 02:50 - 46 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Taylor Foxman, Vice President of Communications at Parallel and Founder/ CEO of The Industry Collective. Taylor has been in the drinks industry much of her career using her communication talents to help big and small brands share their message. She currently is the Vice President of Communications at Parallel, a health & wellness company focussed on medical marijuana. Taylor saw a need to better the connection between brand...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #33 Taylor Foxman on communication, connecting experts to brands, and creating her global 'drink' think tank.
November 29, 2020 02:50 - 46 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Taylor Foxman, Vice President of Communications at Parallel and Founder/ CEO of The Industry Collective. Taylor has been in the drinks industry much of her career using her communication talents to help big and small brands share their message. She currently is the Vice President of Communications at Parallel, a health & wellness company focussed on medical marijuana. Taylor saw a need to better the connection between brand...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #32 Maxim Schulte on his approach to creativity, learning from cultures and the process of taking on a Mezcaleria.
November 16, 2020 04:55 - 37 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Maxim Schulte, the new Bar Manager of Kol. A restaurant and Mezcaleria alongside Chef Santiago Lastra previously of Noma. Kol is the debut restaurant from chef Santiago Lastra. Kol Mezcaleria will be in the restaurant's lower ground floor and will celebrate all things mezcal. An extensive selection of mezcals and tequilas will be on the drinks list, while street food-inspired snacks will also be on offer. Before his two-y...
On The Back Bar #32 Maxim Schulte on his approach to creativity, learning from cultures and the process of taking on a Mezcaleria.
November 16, 2020 04:55 - 37 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Maxim Schulte, the new Bar Manager of Kol. A restaurant and Mezcaleria alongside Chef Santiago Lastra previously of Noma. Kol is the debut restaurant from chef Santiago Lastra. Kol Mezcaleria will be in the restaurant's lower ground floor and will celebrate all things mezcal. An extensive selection of mezcals and tequilas will be on the drinks list, while street food-inspired snacks will also be on offer. Before his two-y...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #31. Dean Callan on transitioning to a brand ambassador, training tactics and the theatre of bartending.
November 08, 2020 03:54 - 45 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Dean Callan about his long career as a brand ambassador and his latest project, The Dean Callan Show. Enjoy! Resources The Dean Callan Show The Craft of the cocktail The Joy of Mixology ***** 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...
On The Back Bar #31. Dean Callan on transitioning to a brand ambassador, training tactics and the theatre of bartending.
November 08, 2020 03:54 - 45 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Dean Callan about his long career as a brand ambassador and his latest project, The Dean Callan Show. Enjoy! Resources The Dean Callan Show The Craft of the cocktail The Joy of Mixology ***** 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 p...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #30. Jay Khan on cocktail templates, finding drink inspiration and bringing Tequila to the audience of Hong Kong.
October 13, 2020 03:51 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jay Khan, the co-founder, and director of the agave mecca COA, a specialist basement bar that quickly became a hot topic and destination bar in Asia. COA opened in 2017 in Hong Kong’s Soho district and landed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list last year at No.12, bagging the Highest New Entry Award in the process. Now it sits proudly at No.3 with Khan being recognised in the peer-voted, Altos Bartenders’ Bartender title as part of Asia’...
On The Back Bar #30. Jay Khan on cocktail templates, finding drink inspiration and bringing Tequila to the audience of Hong Kong.
October 13, 2020 03:51 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jay Khan, the co-founder, and director of the agave mecca COA, a specialist basement bar that quickly became a hot topic and destination bar in Asia. COA opened in 2017 in Hong Kong’s Soho district and landed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list last year at No.12, bagging the Highest New Entry Award in the process. Now it sits proudly at No.3 with Khan being recognised in the peer-voted, Altos Bartenders’ Bartender title as part of Asia’...
Jay Khan on cocktail templates, finding drink inspiration and bringing Tequila to the audience of Hong Kong.
October 13, 2020 03:51 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBJay Khan is the co-founder and director of the agave mecca COA, a specialist basement bar which quickly became a hot topic and destination bar in Asia. COA opened in 2017 in Hong Kong’s Soho district and landed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list last year at No.12, bagging the Highest New Entry Award in the process. Now it sits proudly at No.3 with Khan being recognised in the peer-voted, Altos Bartenders’ Bartender title as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020. Khan spent much of his younger yea...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #29. Holly Graham on the future of the DRINK awards, writing about the Asian drink scene and what to expect when working in the media industry.
September 14, 2020 09:15 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Holly Graham. A Hong Kong based editor, writer and bartender. She has made great strides in helping to support the bar industry through her work as the Managing Editor of DRiNK Magazine (www.drinkmagazine.asia), the region's leading bar industry platform, nominated for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2019-2020. Holly is the Asia Ambassador for lifestyle brand Earn Your Booze; Fou...
On The Back Bar #29. Holly Graham on the future of the DRINK awards, writing about the Asian drink scene and what to expect when working in the media industry.
September 14, 2020 09:15 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Holly Graham. A Hong Kong based editor, writer and bartender. She has made great strides in helping to support the bar industry through her work as the Managing Editor of DRiNK Magazine (www.drinkmagazine.asia), the region's leading bar industry platform, nominated for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2019-2020. Holly is the Asia Ambassador for lifestyle brand Earn Your Booze; Fou...
Holly Graham on the future of the DRINK awards, writing about the Asian drink scene and what to expect when working in the media industry.
September 14, 2020 09:15 - 37 minutes - 26.3 MBHolly Graham is a Hong Kong based editor, writer and bartender. She has made great strides in helping to support the bar industry through her work as the Managing Editor of DRiNK Magazine (www.drinkmagazine.asia), the region's leading bar industry platform, nominated for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2019-2020. Holly is the Asia Ambassador for lifestyle brand Earn Your Booze; Founder of Asia Women In Booze – a platform for women in the...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #28. Lorenzo Antinori on the importance of connecting with a team, truffle negronis and the fundamentals of a destination bar.
August 28, 2020 06:36 - 44 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Lorenzo Antinori, a bartender who has been actively involved in some of the world's best bars from London, Korea, and now his home in Hong Kong. Lorenzo, started his career in the hospitality industry in Rome, at the Hotel De Russie, one of the “Leading Hotels of the World”. Before Long Lorenzo started to see the wonders of the bar world and realised to learn more he would have to move to London, the epicentre of cocktail culture...
On The Back Bar #28. Lorenzo Antinori on the importance of connecting with a team, truffle negronis and the fundamentals of a destination bar.
August 28, 2020 06:36 - 44 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Lorenzo Antinori, a bartender who has been actively involved in some of the world's best bars from London, Korea, and now his home in Hong Kong. Lorenzo, started his career in the hospitality industry in Rome, at the Hotel De Russie, one of the “Leading Hotels of the World”. Before Long Lorenzo started to see the wonders of the bar world and realised to learn more he would have to move to London, the epicentre of cocktail culture...
Lorenzo Antinori on the importance of connecting with a team, truffle negronis and the fundamentals of a destination bar.
August 28, 2020 06:36 - 44 minutes - 33.5 MBThis weeks episode we have Lorenzo Antinori, a bartender who has been actively involved in some of the worlds best bars from London, Korea and now his home in Hong Kong. Lorenzo, started his career in the hospitality industry in Rome, at the Hotel De Russie, one of the “Leading Hotels of the World”. Before Long Lorenzo started to see the wonders of the bar world and realised to learn more he would have to move to London, the epicentre of cocktail culture at the time. His de...
On The Back Bar #27 Gabriele Manfredi on the ethos of Hospitality Gourmet, sourcing cocktail vessels and making homemade ingredients.
August 17, 2020 04:22 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Gabriele Manfredi, a powerhouse in the London drink scene. Originally from Milan, he started out joining the bar team at the renowned Artesian at The Langham, London in 2009. Before long he moved to the cocktail bar, Nightjar in 2011. Four years later he became Head Bartender at sister bar Oriole and sent waves in the industry for his creative approach to cocktail creation alongside his longtime peer Luca Cinalli. Now alongside ...
Gabriele Manfredi on the ethos of Hospitality Gourmet, sourcing cocktail vessels and making homemade ingredients.
August 17, 2020 04:22 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBGabriele Manfredi has been a powerhouse in the London drink scene. Originally from Milan, he started out joining the bar team at the renowned Artesian at The Langham, London in 2009. Before long he moved to the cocktail bar, Nightjar in 2011. Four years later he became Head Bartender at sister bar Oriole and sent waves in the industry for his creative approach to cocktail creation alongside his longtime peer Luca Cinalli. Now alongside two other family members, the duo have created Ho...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #27 Gabriele Manfredi on the ethos of Hospitality Gourmet, sourcing cocktail vessels and making homemade ingredients.
August 17, 2020 04:22 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Gabriele Manfredi, a powerhouse in the London drink scene. Originally from Milan, he started out joining the bar team at the renowned Artesian at The Langham, London in 2009. Before long he moved to the cocktail bar, Nightjar in 2011. Four years later he became Head Bartender at sister bar Oriole and sent waves in the industry for his creative approach to cocktail creation alongside his longtime peer Luca Cinalli. Now alongside ...
Weekly update from Christopher Menning.
June 23, 2020 04:42 - 3 minutes - 3.8 MBToday’s episode is a little update from me about this weeks guest and about a new project I have taken on. I'll be heading a new cocktail bar called Pin 31 in Bangkok and I'm looking forward to sharing all! Enjoy! Let me know what you think. ***** Before we get started I wanted to talk first about Patreon and how you can be a part of the podcast. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of ...
On The Back Bar #26 Salvatore Calabrese reminiscing on a lifetime of achievements.
June 15, 2020 10:14 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis weeks episode is a look into the life of one of the industry's most beloved bartenders. With a career that spans 40 years, Salvatore Calabrese has had a lifetime of achievements which we reminisce on today. Salvatore is an award-winning powerhouse in the trade being a consultant, bar operator and author of many best selling books. We discuss his time growing up in Maiori village on Italy’s Amalfi Coast and his subsequent move to London to the now-famous Duke’s Hotel, where h...
Salvatore Calabrese reminiscing on a lifetime of achievements.
June 15, 2020 10:14 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThis weeks episode is a look into the life of one of the industry's most beloved bartenders. With a career that spans 40 years, Salvatore Calabrese has had a lifetime of achievements which we reminisce on today. Salvatore is an award-winning powerhouse in the trade being a consultant, bar operator and author of many best selling books. We discuss his time growing up in Maiori village on Italy’s Amalfi Coast and his subsequent move to London to the now-famous Duke’s Hotel, where he dev...
On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #26 Salvatore Calabrese reminiscing on a lifetime of achievements.
June 15, 2020 10:14 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis weeks episode is a look into the life of one of the industry's most beloved bartenders. With a career that spans 40 years, Salvatore Calabrese has had a lifetime of achievements which we reminisce on today. Salvatore is an award-winning powerhouse in the trade being a consultant, bar operator and author of many best selling books. We discuss his time growing up in Maiori village on Italy’s Amalfi Coast and his subsequent move to London to the now-famous Duke’s Hotel, where h...
Special Episode: TalkTales x On The Back Bar Podcast Crossover!
June 14, 2020 04:45 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWelcome everybody to another edition of On the Back Bar and today is a rather special episode as we are co-hosting alongside Shana Race who joins me from her show, TalkTales the Podcast. This episode is a story into both our lives in the world of bartending and podcasting and not only is it super fun but you also learn a lot more about me and what it is I actually do! Shana is the founder and creative director of TalkTales Entertainment LLC. With fifteen years of experience as a profess...