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Episode eight brings us Marian Beke. Incredibly interesting and humble. He walks us through the professional journey that brought him to #London. How he dealt with both the #language barrier and the differences in #culture.
We learn about the #global language of #bartending, the attention to detail required to be regarded as one of the best #cocktail #bartenders of his era, the realities of #bar #awards and harsh truth of owning a #venue during #covid-19.
Touching on his days as a #drinks #consultant, Marian recounts his experiences and how he bridged his #cocktail creations from working behind the stick at #Nightjar to running the helm of his own ship at The Gibson.
Expect lots of chat around #garnish and #glassware and his personal friendships and experiences with the likes of Erik Lorincz, Ago Perrone and Alex Kratena.
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Visit The Gibson :
http://www.thegibsonbar.london/
Follow Marian on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/marian_beke/
https://www.instagram.com/
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Episode 7: JJ Goodman | London Cocktail Club
Season 1 · Episode 7
Monday, July 6, 2020 • Duration 01:15:20
In episode seven of The Mixology Collection Podcast we got the chance to sit and talk to the evergreen #JJ Goodman. The birth and rebirth of #The London Cocktail Club group as well as the ups and downs of owning a #company that #employs a team of around one hundred people. His personal influences in his #career and what it was like working alongside the likes of famed #chef #Raymond Blanc and #Dragons Den regular #Sarah Willingham.
We get an insight into his personal insights on #training and #development within the #hospitality #industry and his respect for everyone around him, from the humble #potwash all the way up to his #management teams. Why he’s looking to implement #table #service in his #party bars and the importance of #floortenders.
Also what it was like to release his #cocktail #recipe book, #Kitchen Collective and balance this with being a #business #owner and a #family man expecting his second child.
Speed RailWe asked JJ to pick 5 items to put in his Speed Rail.
Gin
Rum
Lemon
Sugar
Angostura Bitters
Opening TrackWe asked JJ to pick a tune he would open his bar to and he chose Tubthumping by Chumbawamba.
Closing TrackWe then asked JJ to pick a tune that he would close his bar to and he chose I will Always Love You by Whitney Houston.
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Be sure to visit one of the London Cocktail Club\'s.
https://londoncocktailclub.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/londoncocktailclub
Follow JJ at:
https://www.instagram.com/jjgoodmanbartender
To Purchase JJ\'s The Kitchen Cocktails Book go to:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kitchen-Cocktails-Recipes-London-Cocktail/dp/1907998322
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In this episode we sit with the ball of energy that is Chelsie Bailey. We follow this Slough born #bartenders career in #hospitality. From her humble beginnings in Reading and Australia, to how she finally settled in Bristol and caught the bug for all things #cocktail #competition related. The passion and focus which would finally lead her to competing in The Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition and of course her winning #cocktail, #Rum Reverie.
Chelsie was an absolute pleasure to sit with and is quickly becoming an all star in the #uk #drinks #industry with her well deserved transition into #bar #management sitting at the helm at one of the Worlds Top 50 Bars in Happiness Forgets.”
Speed RailWe asked Chelsie to pick 5 bottles to put in her Lockdown Speed Rail.
Absolut Elyx
Dolin Dry Vermouth
Midori
Barcadi 8
Falernum
Opening TrackWe asked Chelsie to pick a tune she would open her bar to and she selected anything by Blondie.
Closing TrackWe then asked Chelsie to pick a tune that she would close her bar to and she selected Wannabe by The Spice Girls.
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Follow Chelsie Bailey at
https://www.instagram.com/chelsiebailey_bartender
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Episode5: Skylark Spirits
Season 1 · Episode 5
Monday, June 8, 2020 • Duration 01:12:56
In this episode we find ourselves in the company of RumCask and Skylark Spirits...
Two independent businesses run by three rum fanatics...
We get closer to their journeys creating and maintaining an events company and their transition into the world of distribution...
What it takes to run a business during a global pandemic and casually setting up Europe's largest online rum festival.
Episode4: James Bowker | House of Suntory’s UK Brand Ambassador
Season 1 · Episode 4
Monday, May 25, 2020 • Duration 01:24:45
“We’re back!…
It may be episode four, but it’s our first episode since the lockdown.
This month we focus on James Bowker, and there was a lot to cover.
From his humble beginnings in this beautiful industry of ours, to quitting a PhD to travel to Japan.
We also talk about what it was like managing an award winning bar team, preparing for World Class and how he’s adjusting to life in quarantine.
A genuinely interesting and personable human being, having James on was an absolute pleasure.”
Opening TrackWe asked James to pick a tune he would open his bar to and he selected Superstition by Stevie Wonder.
Closing TrackWe then asked James to pick a tune that he would close his bar to and he selected Africa by The Toto.
Speed RoundJames scored 10 in our quick fire round.
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To Join the Lockdown Lessons visit:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoslockdownlessons
And Follow James @:
https://www.instagram.com/jamesbowkerdrinks
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Episode3: Amanjot Johl | 40 St Paul’s
Season 1 · Episode 3
Monday, March 16, 2020 • Duration 01:03:32
“What does it take to create and maintain the best gin bar in the world?
In this episode we’re talking to the owner and mind behind the Best Gin Menu In The UK and his gin bar 40 St Paul’s in Birmingham, Amanjot Johl.
We get closer to his journey in the incredible hospitality industry of ours.
He also opens the door to the darker side and the pitfalls of the addictions to drink and drugs.
An incredibly driven, interesting and humble human being, Aman gives us a peek behind his michelin starred inspired drinks service and customer experience.”
Opening TrackWe asked Aman to pick a tune he would open his bar to and he selected Silhouettes (I, II & III) by Floating Points.
Closing TrackWe then asked Aman to pick a tune that he would close his bar to and he selected Gimme The Loot by The Notorious B.I.G.
Speed RoundAman scored 12 in our quick fire round.
Let's see how long he stays on top of the leader board.
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40 St Paul\'s is located at:
40 Cox St, Birmingham B3 1RD
https://www.40stpauls.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/40stpauls/
https://www.instagram.com/aman40sp/
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Episode2: Carl Hawkins | The Gintleman
Season 1 · Episode 2
Monday, March 2, 2020 • Duration 01:03:38
In this episode we headed to the heart of the second city, Birmingham, where we spoke to Carl Hawkins aka The Gintleman UK.
We find out what motivated his alter ego and where his passion for gin came from, with a few gin stories thrown in for good measure. His time before he joined the industry and how he eventually co founded The Birmingham Association for Bartenders (BABs).
We’ll also get closer to what it’s like leaving the bar and becoming a brand ambassador and the pro and cons of working for yourself.
Opening TrackWe asked Carl to pick a tune he would open his bar to and he selected Off The Wall by Michael Jackson.
Closing TrackWe then asked Carl to pick a tune that he would close his bar to and he selected Style by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby.
Speed RoundCarl scored 10 in our quick fire round and overtakes Drew on our leader board.
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You can follow his journey on:
Website: https://www.thegintleman.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegintlemanuk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegintlemanuk/
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Episode1: Drew Mallins | The London Bartenders’ Association (The LBA)
Season 1 · Episode 1
Monday, February 10, 2020 • Duration 56:12
We’re chatting to the founder and curator of the London Bartenders' Association (LBA). We’ll be getting closer to his time in the hospitality industry, and what motivated him to create what would go on to become the largest UK online platform for the bartending community. Established in 2010, this Facebook group has grown to one of the largest hospitality networks in the UK with over 30,000 members and generates daily content with job postings, event listings, product launches, training and more.
Drew has a passion for the hospitality industry focusing on cocktail bars and staff training and in May 2016 won Caterer Middle East's Bar Manager of the Year award.
http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/27235-caterer-awards-raises-a-glass-to-drew-mallins/.
He is now a freelance consultant specialising in staff and management training for the hospitality industry and independent businesses.
This episode was recorded at TRADE, a member’s club for the hospitality industry. With the aim of offering a social space and hospitality hub, with a focus on quality food and drink.
TRADE Soho
23 Frith St
Soho,
London
W1D 4RR
http://tradesoho.co.uk/
Speed RailWe asked Drew to pick 5 bottles to put in his Speed Rail.
Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka,
Beefeater Gin Export,
Appleton VX Rum,
Tapatio Blanco Tequila
Michters Rye Whiskey.
Opening TrackWe asked Drew to pick a tune he would open his bar to and he selected Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon.
Closing TrackWe then asked Drew to pick a tune that he would close his bar to and he selected Ooh La La by The Wiseguys.
Speed Round
Drew scored 9 in our quick fire round.
Let's see how long he stays on top of the leader board.
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To Join the LBA visit:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theLBA/
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Episode 9: Dante | Linden Pride
Season 1 · Episode 9
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 • Duration 01:16:00
”In episode nine we sit with a gent both enigmatic and humble in equal amounts… talking about travelling back and forth between his native Australia, to the capital of the cocktail world that is London and finally settling into his new home… New York…
We learn what it takes to create the best bar in the world… officially…
His views on training programs, the customer experience and his early foray into world of cocktails and hospitality…
It was an absolute pleasure to sit with someone so open about not only their professional life… but the way in which they balance their personal one too…
Ladies and Gentlemen…
We give you Linden Pride…”
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Visit Dante NYC
https://www.dante-nyc.com/
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