99 episodes

Every week Join Christopher Menning On The Back Bar as he interviews industry leaders and experts in the world of bartending, cocktails, wine, and spirits.

Be part of the discussion as we cover a wide range of topics and trends on the subject of alcohol. From craft cocktails, bartending advice, and how to taste spirits.

If you are a bartender, sommelier, brand ambassador, whiskey aficionado, or frankly just like a good beverage then welcome to your new home for drink news, storytelling, insight, and entrepreneurial advice.

The drinks world has become one of the most exciting and innovative industries in the world, and its time we learned more about it.

On the Back Bar: A Bartender Podcast for The Drinks Trade Christopher Menning

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Every week Join Christopher Menning On The Back Bar as he interviews industry leaders and experts in the world of bartending, cocktails, wine, and spirits.

Be part of the discussion as we cover a wide range of topics and trends on the subject of alcohol. From craft cocktails, bartending advice, and how to taste spirits.

If you are a bartender, sommelier, brand ambassador, whiskey aficionado, or frankly just like a good beverage then welcome to your new home for drink news, storytelling, insight, and entrepreneurial advice.

The drinks world has become one of the most exciting and innovative industries in the world, and its time we learned more about it.

    On The Back Bar Podcast #82: Uncovering the Secrets of Riesling Wine with Sophie Christmann and Sommelier Guillaume Celante

    On The Back Bar Podcast #82: Uncovering the Secrets of Riesling Wine with Sophie Christmann and Sommelier Guillaume Celante

    In this episode Chris talks to Sophie Christmann of Sektgut Christmann & Kauffmann about the changing world of Resiling & Spatburgunder wines alongside Guillaume Celante of The Wine Merchant Thailand.
    https://thewinemerchant-thailand.com/
    https://weingut-christmann.de/en/
    Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com
    Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com

    • 47 min
    On The Back Bar Podcast #81: Chef Ton on Fine Dining, Global Gastronomy & being #1 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023

    On The Back Bar Podcast #81: Chef Ton on Fine Dining, Global Gastronomy & being #1 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023

    In this episode Chris talks to Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn Executive Chef & Owner of Le Du, Baan, Nusara and more about his culinary journey promoting Thai cuisine around the world.
    In partnership with San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. 
    Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com
    Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com

    • 38 min
    On The Back Bar Podcast #80: Sabine Delette Nakamura on Bartending from Japan to Bangkok and Unveiling the Art of Cocktail Designs at Park Hyatt

    On The Back Bar Podcast #80: Sabine Delette Nakamura on Bartending from Japan to Bangkok and Unveiling the Art of Cocktail Designs at Park Hyatt

    In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Sabine Delette Nakamura the newly appointed General manager of The Penthouse Bar + Grill part of Bangkok's luxury hotel, Park Hyatt.
    Full episode on Youtube here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5UkwLEXKxw&ab_channel=GastronomerLifestyle
    *****
    If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future.
    Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com
    Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com

    • 33 min
    Michele Montauti Discusses Art-Inspired Cocktails, the Enchantment of Waldorf Astoria, and Evolving Trends in Bangkok's F&B Scene

    Michele Montauti Discusses Art-Inspired Cocktails, the Enchantment of Waldorf Astoria, and Evolving Trends in Bangkok's F&B Scene

    In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Michele Montauti the bar manager of Bangkok's luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria about their art-inspired cocktail menu.
    Full Podcast video on YouTube here 
    *****
    Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network
    This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going!
    If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow.
    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.
    Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) 
    https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar
    https://www.weeboon.com/en/campaign/chris-menning-fighting-off-cancer      
    *****
    If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future.
    Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com
    Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Charly Aguinsky of Tres Monos, Buenos Aires, on winning the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023

    Charly Aguinsky of Tres Monos, Buenos Aires, on winning the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023

    In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Charly Aguinsky of Tres Monos in Buenos Aires, recently named winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023
    Full Podcast video on YouTube here 
    *****
    Join our community on Facebook! Beverage Network
    This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going!
    If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow.
    Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard to reach people to sit down with me.
    Or you can just buy me a coffee to say thanks with the link below! :) 
    https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar
    https://www.weeboon.com/en/campaign/chris-menning-fighting-off-cancer      
    *****
    If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future.
    Head over to our website gastronomerlifestyle.com
    Contact me at chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com

    • 40 min
    Sommcast: Crunchy Wines and French Gastronomy with Morgan Daniel and Guillaume Celante

    Sommcast: Crunchy Wines and French Gastronomy with Morgan Daniel and Guillaume Celante

    In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes Bangkok sommeliers Guillaume Celante, The Wine Merchant, and Morgan Daniel, Formerly of Blue by Alain Ducasse, to the studio for a bottle of wine and discussion on Bangkok F&B, natural wines and the wine industry in Thailand.
    *****
    This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard-to-reach people to sit down with me. Say thanks with the link below! :) 
    https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar
    *****
    If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website: 
    gastronomerlifestyle.com
    Contact me at Chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

cocktails4ever ,

Very enjoyable listening

I have really enjoyed listening to these podcasts, it’s good hear from these very talented people and they really give a great insight into the trade.
I look forward to future podcasts.

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