Bar Chat

Reduce, Reuse, Rob Roy. Nowadays, everyone tries to be sustainable but how can you do it for your bar? In this episode Tristan chats with co-owner of Red Frog and Monkey Mash, Paulo Gomes on what it means to be truly sustainable, and how to realistically introduce this approach in all bars.

Tristan speaks with Paulo about:

- How the Lisbon bar scene has evolved over the last 10 years.

- Sustainable policies used in his bars.

- How to approach sustainability in your bar, with best practice advice.

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In this Bar Chat Short, 2021 World Class Global Bartender of the Year James Grant discusses local interpretations of classic cocktails and how you can make them. Get ready to be inspired, tune in now!

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Mona Lisa or Margarita? Having trained in the arts before answering the call of the bar, it’s not surprising that Remy Savage has been at the forefront of some of the best conceptual bars in the world. In this episode Remy chats about how he links art movements to the drinks industry and the impact this has on the design and creation of his cocktails – not to mention the design and functionality of the venue.

Tristan speaks with Remy about:

· The story behind A Bar With Shapes for a Name.

· How art movements have influenced his venue design and his approach to cocktail development.

· The future of hospitality

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In this short, Claire Warner shares how Aecorn Aperitifs was formed. From traditional recipes to 17th century English herbal remedies we delve into the incredible history that inspired the brand. 

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Keen to better understand your guests and plan strategically for the future? In this episode, Phil Tate of international drinks consultancy CGA serves up the latest global trends with insights into how consumer attitudes, motivations and needs are evolving. Don't miss out - listen today!

Tristan speaks with Phil about:

· The catalyst behind new trends and how they are identified

· How consumer expectations have shifted in recent years

· How social media is influencing consumption

Phil is Group Chief Executive Officer at CGA Strategy, the trusted On Premise measurement, insight & research consultancy to food & drink businesses across the globe.

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We’re all guilty of being so busy with our thoughts that we forget to live in the here and now. In this Bar Chat Short mindfulness expert Andrew Johnson gives us an introduction to the skill of everyday mindfulness and just how life changing the practice can be.

Take a deep breath, clear your thoughts and dedicate the next five minutes to you. 

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How do you tame intense, reactive emotions? You name them. Find out how to use emotional labelling to diffuse difficult situations with Hostage and Crisis Consultant Martin Philips.

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Struggling to not dilute your drinks with ice? Want to know what ice works best for spirits? Tristan sits down with Gavin Marks, the Managing Director of Eskimo Ice, to find out about the perfect chill.

Eskimo Ice is the U.K.’s top ice manufacturer, distributing and packing ice across the U.K. and Europe for over forty years. Realising a gap in the market for ice production that directly targets bartenders and mixologists, they created their exclusive Ice Club Diamond Collection to cater towards this growing need. 

Creating supersized, slow-melting, and crystal clear ice cubes, Ice Club Diamond Collection is able to service premium cocktails and allow bars to offer incredible guest experiences. 

Tristan talks with Gavin about: 

• Why ice quality matters
• How ice can upgrade your cocktail offering
• What ice you should be using in your drinks

Don't miss out - listen today!​ 

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In this Bar Chat Short, Lynnette Marrero recalls how the iconic Speed Rack was set up and why it’s such an important competition for women in the industry. 

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Originally from Tuscany, Giacomo Giannotti set up Paradiso in Barcelona, the number one bar in The World’s 50 Best Bars, in 2015. In 2020, he opened his second cocktail bar, Galileo, as well as beginning his sustainability project, Paradiso Lab to bring new innovation to the sustainability category. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Giacomo regularly participates in cocktail masterclasses as well as hosting bar takeovers and partaking in industry guest shifts. Tristan talks with Giacomo about:

● How bar takeovers work

● The best tips and tricks for organizing bar takeovers

● Why it will benefit your bar

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