I don't think this man needs much of an introduction, Salvatore Calabrese, the Maestro himself. Had the extreme honor and pleasure to have him on the podcast as we chat about starting work cutting bread on the Amalfi Coast at 11 to becoming on of the most renowned cocktailians in…
This week's podcast with Massimo Zitti of Mother in Toronto, we chat about his beginnings in Rome and then his move to the UK and finally in Canada where he took years of experience and push the boundaries in his new venue, Mother where fermentation is queen. There is some…
Had a great chat with Shaun de Vries on the Principle of Hospitality podcast and chatted about the state of play in North America, the future of the industry and how we need to come out of this pandemic better than we went into it. Share a dram with the…
This was a great invitation to speak at the Mentorship Connection with Camosun College Hospitality Management class, we chat about everything from my start in the industry to where the industry is heading. I was grateful and honestly flattered to be asked to speak to the younger generation of the…
Being the 250th episode, it had to be a stalwart in the industry and Jim Meehan is just that. I have looked up to and revered him, not for his cocktails, but his innate ability to create amazing cultures, have epic side hustles and always be striving for a better…
I have a lot of people ask me to give my opinion on this, and I am in a very unique position between mentoring people at a staff level and consulting and strategizing with owners and operators on their establishments. I need to focus and see both sides as an…
With the recent lockdowns in indoor dining in BC, I did a IGTV recently that broached the problems with it also with a bit of perspective; I go further about the behaviors of some restaurants in the province and how it has become difficult to have a singular voice from…
James Grant is one of the most talented bartenders that I have ever been lucky enough to work with, I know how hard he worked for this win and he completely deserves it. I have had him on the show 3 times now and this was an a momentous look…
Great chat with absolute powerhouse, Evelyn Chick of EC Projects, we chat about "pivots" and how the pandemic isn't always doom and gloom and can have a silver lining to it all. We chat her growth and evolution over the last 5 years to be a multiple company entrepreneur, for…
I have been exploring TiKTok more for brand case studies and find that being in that macro space outside my usual social media channels has opened my eyes to the true nature of trolls, bullies and negativity. I have posted some screen shots of these encounters to mixed reviews on…
After a couple of consults over the last week or so, this made me really want to highlight something that is fundamental in the success of your business and life in general. Here are some pointers on how to accomplish it. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global…
This is something I have been thinking about a lot, as a mentor and a mentee; we look for role models to help us evolve into better versions of ourselves, but what if someone you consider a mentor, never wanted to be one or doesn't evolve with you. Does that…
Great chat with CPG cult brand, DRNXMYTH owners Lawrence and Brandon; I really inspiring story of over 6 years of R&D, highs and lows and then bringing a truly unique packaged cocktail. If you want to learn about entrepreneurship, serendipity and how pushing your goals, this is a great one.…
This was a truly unique and insightful conversation of venture capital in the hospitality sphere, which is interestingly new in the economics of the business of the industry. CJ and James were great guests showing that when you take a new perspective to the industry, that you can create and…
A throwback episode to not letting other people pigeon hole you and that their perceptions of you can't be your own. You must own your own perception and self worth and not allow other people's opinions shadow that. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue…
This is a very different episode, looking at the macro of people in the industry and how to leverage your staff, your managers and most importantly you and how you lead the team and it's culture. Michael is fascinating to speak to and get a big picture look at human…
If you are or ever inspired to become a hospitality entrepreneur, than this episode with April Wachtel, CEO and Founder of Cheeky Cocktails is for you. Her tenacity, her resilience and her push are inspiring and help you to formulate and launch your own brand. Share a dram with the…
Had an impromptu live stream with the amazing and lovely Jennifer English a few weeks ago and we chat about Covid, young industry people and how to leverage the "new normal". Grateful to be on the show and chat about my work during this interesting time for the industry. Share…
An amazing experience taking the Acclamation Media team to Shelter Point in Campbell River for the day to explore and document an incredible distillery. A must see on Vancouver Island.
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/postshiftpodcast/shot-126-on-the-back-bar-with-christophe Been a run on interviews this month, this was a great one with On the Back Bar Podcast with Christopher Menning as we chat hospitality entrepreneurship, projects during covid and what's for the future. Share a dram with the hospitality industry’s top global talents: bartenders, venue owners, distillers…
Chat to local talent, Kaitlyn Stewart about her road to becoming the World's Best Bartender at World Class in 2017. I think that her story may surprise you, I have known Kait for a number of years and I loved finding out the inner workings of World Class and what…
This was an epic, impromptu and fantastic chat with award winning author, writer and entrepreneur, Jackie Summers. We had a few technical difficulties but pushed through and was a great conversation about the process, the journey and getting what you want out of life. Share a dram with the hospitality…
This was a great interview with Wil Slickers of the Slick Talk Podcast, it's not often that I get interviewed but when I connect with like minded people, it blows up. Some great value out of this for anyone in the hospitality space. Share a dram with the hospitality industry's…
This was a great chat about the industry, chasing your passion and mental health with Sother Teague of Amor y Amargo in NYC. We get to chatting about everything from the pandemic to mental health and why opening an amaro and bitters focused bar a decade ago was one of…