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podcast· 26:21Operating As A Top Mixologist At A Fine Dining Venue || Inside The Drinks Business ||
A mixologist is a creative person who has a role to play in various job functions, from cocktail creation to selecting the beverage program. As a mixologist one is also expected to maintain the standards of hospitality while creating the drinks and also while serving them. The knowledge of different spirits, herbs and spices, and the ability to create unique cocktails while making sure the guests are having a great experience is something a seasoned mixologist can achieve. But in the journey to become such an expert one should follow a certain path. In this Podcast Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, is in a conversation with Federico Pavan, Director of Mixology at The Donovan Bar at Brown's Hotel, where Federico explains what a mixologist should do while operating in a fine dining restaurant.
podcast· 40:20The Business Of Content Writing With The Expert || Inside The Drinks Business ||
Putting out good content consistently is probably one of the toughest things for a business to do time and time again. The idea of an article is to create content that people find engaging. Good quality articles help in having a consistent presence in the market for a business and people rely on that presence to stay informed or educated. However, identifying the topics to write about is crucial. The rule of thumb is to write about topics that the readers find interesting. Join this insightful conversation where Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, interviews Richard Siddle, an award winning editor and co-founder of The-Buyer.Net, where he explains what goes into writing engaging content.
podcast· 29:44What Is The Role Of A Bar Supervisor || Inside The Drinks Business ||
Being bar supervisor is a broad role and covers many aspects of running a bar. Supervisors have to be able to manage staff as they are the bridge between the people working on the floor and the decision makers. This will include advising and training the staff in their work, and onboarding any new staff for the restaurant. They also should be able to create and plan the ideal cocktail menu and make sure that it reflects the customer needs and expectations of a fine dining venue. With the diverse nature of the role comes a lot of challenges. In this Podcast episode of Inside the Drinks Business Sid Patel, CEO Beverage Trade Network, is in a conversation with Cristiana Pirinu, Bar supervisor at The Donovan Bar, where she explains how she tackles the challenges she comes across in her role.
podcast· 42:41Managing Wine At The Famous 67 Pall Mall An Interview With Ronan Sayburn MS
Being a Sommelier is a wonderful job, but it demands a lot of effort as the role is very diverse and multi-faceted. The role of a Head of Wine leading such a group of sommeliers is even more demanding. Join Sid Patel as he takes you inside the premises of 67 Pall Mall, a luxurious members club located in London that provides a wide range of hospitality services and hosts businesses and personal events. He is in a conversation with Ronan Sayburn, (Head of Wines at 67 Pall Mall and CEO, The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe), where they deep dive into diverse topics ranging from the management of the restaurant, the wine offerings, the membership program, inventory management and the Master Sommelier program.
podcast· 37:34A Visit To The Institute Of Masters Of Wine Head Office || Inside The Drinks Business ||
Becoming a Master of Wine is the final staging post in the path to becoming a wine expert. It is a qualification in the study of wine conferred by the Institute of Masters of Wine. In this Podcast episode of Inside the Drinks Business, join Sid (CEO, Beverage Trade Network) as he takes you inside the Institute of Masters of Wine head office in London, United Kingdom. He is in a conversation with Adrian Garforth (Executive Director) and Sarah Harrison (Head of Study Programme and Development) as they discuss the working of the coveted institute and share valuable insights on how the Masters of Wine program works. ***About IMW*** The Institute of Masters of Wine is a membership organization whose members are the Masters of Wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. To Know More About IMW Visit: https://www.mastersofwine.org/
podcast· 22:22What Is The Role Of A Bartender In A Hotel || Inside The Drinks Business ||
Bartending is a skill one can learn and practice, but it takes a special talent to excel in the hospitality business. The role of the bartender in a hotel is an important one and needs to be handled with care and precision. There are multiple aspects that one monitors like hiring staff, coming up with the menu for special events, sourcing spirits and making sure your guests have a great bar experience expected of a 4-Star, 4-Diamond, Hotel. In this Podcast episode of Inside The Drinks Business, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network is in a conversation with John Swartz, Bartender at Hotel Nikko, San Francisco. John explains the standards that he follows and how does a day look like for a bartender working in a hotel.
podcast· 32:31Cannabis Infused Beverages And Edibles Explained || Inside The Drinks Business ||
Drinks and edibles infused with cannabinoids have been a huge trend in the food and beverage industry. Market analysts predict that this new category will soon become the single largest sector of the industry in coming years. In this video Sid, CEO of Beverage Trade Network, has a detailed and comprehensive discussion about cannabis infused drinks and edibles with Jamie Evans where they explore the current and future trends, the regulations, the challenges and the developments in the Cannabis industry. Jamie Evans is the founder of The Herb Somm, a culinary-meets-cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the industry. She is an author, entrepreneur, and writer specializing in cannabis, CBD, food, recipes, wine, and the canna-culinary world. As a well-known CBD and cannabis personality, Jamie is best known for her literary work and signature canna-culinary events. She is the co-editor of GoldLeaf's acclaimed cannabis Cooking Journal and the author of the C
podcast· 19:48The Business Of Bartending With The Best || Inside The Drinks Business ||
In this Podcast episode, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network chats with Jason Lam, Bar manager at Sens Restaurant. Here you will learn about how to drive your Bar Program towards increased customer satisfaction and repeat visits. Leaving a decade-long career in marketing, Jason moved to San Francisco in 2010 and started his life over in the bar industry, working from small beginnings at staffing companies to a small jazz club in the Mission district. He eventually started at Sens Restaurant in San Francisco’s Financial District where he established his groundwork in bartending and bar management for over 9 years. He now manages the bar programs at both Sens and at the sister establishment, Barcha.
podcast· 31:10What Is The Role Of A Sommelier || Inside The Drinks Business ||
In this Podcast episode of our “Inside The Drinks Business” Series, Sid talks about what exactly is the role of a Sommelier with Lindsey Young, the Head Sommelier at Selby's, a glamorous fine-dining and wine venue in San Francisco Bay Area. A native Californian, Lindsey Young started appreciating the art of culinary at a very young age while she grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her knowledge of culinary and her education in Landscape Architecture brought her closer to the world of wine where she started to appreciate terroir, vineyards and all things wine. Having worked around food and wine in several positions in the restaurant industry, she pursued her passion to become a Sommelier and that's where her journey started. Lindsey shares about her experience over the years as a Sommelier and Beverage Director at many renowned restaurants in San Francisco. She discusses about her role as a Sommelier, what inspired her to join the Court of Master Sommeliers and her passion for wines.
podcast· 35:29What challenges are faced by a bartender ? | Inside The Drinks Business |
Podcast episode with the Head Bartender of Ettan Palo Alto: Massimo Stronati shares the challenges of a bartender, and how to be a good bartender. Sid Patel(CEO, Beverage Trade Network) with Massimo Stronati chats about the day-to-day challenges faced by him and how he accomplish it. From Hiring to training a bartender.
podcast· 14:56India's Top Mixologist, Varun Sharma On The Business Of Bartending And Bars
Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network chats with Varun Sharma on his trip to India where they discuss How to become a better bartender, the kind of interview questions he keeps in mind before onboarding a new bartender for the bar, and how does he bring mixology in his bar. Varun Sharma is the Beverage Manager at Comorin. He is responsible for overseeing Comorin‘s unique beverage program which is one of India’s favorite cocktail bars. Varun is India’s top Mixologist currently and has worked as a Head Bartender and Mixologist at Ricks, the Taj Mahal Hotel, and as a Bar Manager at Chidiya Ghar Bar, Roseate House Hotel, Delhi. He has won numerous awards including regional wins at the Diageo World Class (2014 & 2013), where he was also recognized amongst the top 6 bartenders in India during both years. He also won the National Award for the Best Mixologist at the Corralejo Teqnic Mixology Challenge in 2014.
podcast· 41:12Deep Dive Into The Master Of Wine Program With Susan R Lin, MW Inside The Drinks Business
Susan R Lin MW is the head of wine expertise for online fine wine retailer Belmont Wine Exchange in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving customers worldwide. In this podcast episode Sid chats with Susan about Master Of Wine program, the business of private wine and how to authenticate wine if you are a private collector of wine.
podcast· 25:11India's No 1 Bartender On How To Run An Effective Bar
In this podcast episode of our “Inside The Drinks Business” Series, Sid has made a pit stop to Delhi, India to chat with Master of All Trades, Yangdup Lama at his prestigious bar “Sidecar”. The only bar from India to make it to World’s 50 Best Bars. India’s No# 1 Bartender and Mixologist Yangdup shares with Sid, his formula for success. If you’re looking at scaling your bar to greater heights, this episode is for you.
podcast· 29:09Episode 46: Understanding the Non Alcoholic Wine Business - Irem Eren
In this video, Irem Eren from BevZero and Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network takes you inside how The Non-Alcoholic Wine Business really works, the process that a winery can take to get started, what buyers can do and where are the current opportunities in this category.
podcast· 32:42Episode 45: Leading Growth By Innovation and People - Shreyas Balakrishnan
In this episode, Sid chats with Shreyas Balakrishnan, President of Cutwater Spirits, America's No1 canned cocktail brand on how he drives growth for his company.
podcast· 48:57How To Become A Top - Notch Wine Buyer Inside The Drinks Business
When you have been a buyer for independent stores and then some of the world's largest retail chains, then you know a thing or many about wine buying. So if you are looking to grow your career as a wine buyer, or looking to improve your buying skills, this one is for you. Bob Paulinski, MW who has been a buyer at chains like Sam's Club, Winn-Dixie/Bi-Lo stores, Coles (Australia) and BevMo will share valuable insights about the role of a wine buyer.
podcast· 32:03Episode 44 : Building Resilience, Winemaking Issues and Solutions with Bryan Avila
This is the first super technical episode where Sid sits with Bryan and goes in the business of winemaking. This one is a GOLD episode for the winemakers out there. It includes a format of 10 case studies, then how to buy bulk wine from a technical perspective, how to build business resilience and more. Winemakers, get your note pads out and start listening! You can write in comments the challenges that you are facing in winemaking and we will ask Bryan to email you some applied research they have done for that problem that you can study.
podcast· 41:22Episode 43 : How to Develop and Produce No and Low Alcohol products with Kayla Winter
In this episode, Sid Patel, CEO of International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show and BTN, and Kayla Winter go into the process of how to make no and low-alc. Kayla shares some good insights on developing low and no alcohol products which can be useful especially if you are a winery or a distillery.
podcast· 36:50Episode 42 : How To Sell Private Label Programs To Restaurant Groups with Maurice DiMarino
Sid Patel, CEO of International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show and BTN chats with Maurice DiMarino, Wine and Beverage Manager at Cohn Restaurant Group on what restaurant groups are looking for in a supplier.
podcast· 41:44Episode 41 : Global Wine Shipping and Logistics in 2023 with Horst Mueller
Sid Patel, CEO of International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show and BTN chats with Horst Mueller, Global Head VinLog at Kuehne + Nagel (pronounced as Kuene Nagel) on Global Wine Shipping trends and opportunities
podcast· 47:13Episode 40 : How To Be a Great Sommelier with Federica Zanghirella
In this episode, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network and London Wine Competition chats with Federica Zanghirella, Vice President at UK Sommelier Association on how sommeliers can approach their guests better, how they can listen to the restaurant floor in a more effective way, how they ask their first question about the beverage and what is the different between great sommeliers and average sommeliers. We also discuss a very important point in this for new professionals looking to get started in the wine world 'how to develop your passion for this role and the wine world'.
podcast· 48:45Episode 39 : Leading For Growth with Josh Wand
In this episode Sid chats with Josh on leadership, managing people, making decisions on scaling a business, goal setting and more. One of the best episodes Sid has done on leadership. Includes real questions for CEOs and leaders especially when they are scaling from small to medium to large.
podcast· 1h 03mEpisode 38 : Developing Alcoholic and Cannabis Beverages with Shehzad Hoosein
Understanding the basics of a product development cycle is essential to nailing the roll-out of your new cannabis product. A successful, high-quality product launch needs to kick off with an intimate understanding of what the consumer needs and expects from a new cannabis brand, where their expectations lie, and how you need to modify and adapt your normal product development process to meet these challenges. In this insightful episode of The Wine Whiskey Weed Show, Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network and Cannabis Drinks Expo, is in a conversation with Shehzad Hoosein, Chief Operating Officer at Cannabistry. Shehzad brings with him immense knowledge of developing CPG brands as the Program Director at Diageo and helps us understand the similarities and the challenges he has faced transitioning into the cannabis industry.
podcast· 38:24Episode 37 : Cannabis Beverages Laws To Open A New Business with Akshita Singh
In this episode, Sid chats with Akshita Singh, Corporate Associate at Dickinson Wright PLLC and discusses cannabis 101 on starting a cannabis company, the difference between international and US-based company setting up, cannabis agreements and more.