Archive for Interviews

Interviews

28/01/2022

Robert Lorrigan: Turned his Hobby into a Career

Erstwhile Film Director, Robert Lorrigan is now a Wine Educator and Head of Beverage at Fife Arms - A Boutique Hotel in Scotland.

Interviews

27/01/2022

Celso Amor: The Creative Bartender with Spanish Influences

Read more about his growing interest in the Asian Traditional Spirits

Interviews

24/01/2022

Farm to table, Michelin Stars and a Gem of a Bar

Andreas Grammatikopoulos puts in the hard work to create a gem of a bar in the Lakes District with local, fresh ingredients grown on their farm with a drinks menu that blows their guests away.

Interviews

23/01/2022

Gary Burdekin : The leading expert in the Spirits Industry

The Bar Manager from London, and the love for Sake born during the 2020 lockdown

Interviews

15/12/2021

Francesco Pittala at the Malt.

Francesco Pittala is ready to get even more creative with his cocktails, more complex. A whiskey lover himself, he sees the demand for non-alcoholic beverages growing.

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13/12/2021

Tom Kapanadze at the Louie

Tom Kapanadze will serve his guests something fresh, natural and with a twist. It has to mix well, be something you’d have to put in effort to acquire and is worth your while

Interviews

03/12/2021

Travel, Learn, Bartend.

Maddalena Sommo, Bartender at Claridge’s has perfected her craft by travelling and exploring different cultures and advises new bartenders to get out there too.

Interviews

01/12/2021

Seizing the moment with Michel Nicolas Rivera

Michel Nicolas Rivera knows that as a good bartender you need to seize the moment. He’s also preparing for his chance to do just that as an aspiring bar owner.

Interviews

29/11/2021

Paolo Perrini Creating a Happy Place at the Painter’s Room

Paolo Perrini believes that bars are happy places and that’s exactly what he creates at the Painter’s Room, the only new bar addition to Claridge’s in over 25 years.