The Industry

The Industry
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The Industry

A discussion with people working in the Service Industry - Bar, Restaurant, Hospitality - Front of House, Back of House, all aspects of what is commonly referred to as The Industry.

  1. Jean-Marc Dykes

    DEC 2

    Jean-Marc Dykes

    This weeks guest is Jean-Marc Dykes - who is the creator, developer and driving force behind the Imbiblia app - a cocktail recipe platform for bartenders, bars, restaurants and pretty much everyone and anyone interested in cocktails. Imbiblia allows for quick visual filtering of information and eliminates the need for content scanning of text which makes the platform far more efficient than searching for a cocktail recipe in a physical binder. Since the initial release of Imbiblia when it was a collection of recipes, it now also features subscriptions for bartenders so that they can create a shareable portfolio of recipes in order to showcase the range of their creativity. Furthermore, Imbiblia can support virtually any degree of complexity in a drink imaginable. Want to top a drink with Lime "pearls" made with sodium alginate and calcium lactate? Well, someone has already done that on Imbiblia. Jean-Marc is also the driving force behind guestbarshift.com To learn more about Imbiblia - check out the Imbiblia Website Imbibila on the Apple App Store Imbiblia on Google Play Store Links @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club

    49 min
  2. Emma Janzen

    NOV 25

    Emma Janzen

    This weeks guest is Emma Janzen. Emma s an award-winning book author and journalist who reports on global drinking cultures for outlets including The New York Times, PUNCH, The World’s 50 Best Bars, and more. The recipient of two James Beard Foundation awards and two Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, Emma co-authored The Way of the Cocktail with Julia Momosé, The Bartender’s Manifesto with Toby Maloney, and The Bartender’s Pantry with Jim Meehan; authored Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit; and has contributed to other texts including The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails by David Wondrich and Signature Cocktails by Amanda Schuster. Emm currently serves as the Midwest Academy Chair for The World’s 50 Best Bars and has been included in the Drinks International Bar World 100, an annual list of the industry’s most influential people, since 2023. Links @emmajanzen emmajanzen.com @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

    39 min
  3. Beckaly Franks

    NOV 18

    Beckaly Franks

    This weeks guest is Beckaly Franks, who joins us from Hong Kong. Originally born in Hawaii, but raised in Idaho, Beckaly moved to Hong Kong in 2015. Beckaly co-founded The Pontiac, which has been featured on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars for 7 years and is credited with pushing for female empowerment and creating an inclusive space where everyone is welcome. More recently, Beckaly founded Hungry Ghost with her wife and opened venues Call Me AL and Artifact Bar. Beckaly is a born leader and the legion of acolytes who have received her mentorship, sampled her drinks or, simply, spent an evening in her consuming, intoxicating presence, will agree that she is well deserving of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award for Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023. Hungry Ghost - Founder includes venues: Call Me AL, ARTIFACT Bar Asia 50 Best Bartenders Bartender 2023 The Pontiac - Co-Founder from 2015-2024 Asio 50 Best list for The Pontiac 2016-2022 (7 years) LInks @beckalyfranks @articact_bar @callmealhk @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

    53 min
  4. Jake Richards

    NOV 11

    Jake Richards

    Jake Richards joins the show this week for an in-person interview. Jake is a certified sommelier who is currently working at Loloan Lobby Bar in Waterloo, Ontario. Jake got his start in the Industry at the age of 12 when he landed his first job at a pizza restaurant and he’s been employed in the industry ever since. In our conversation with Jake, he talks about his first steps in becoming a sommelier when he had an accidental injury early in his career. While not being able to work on his feet, Jake enrolled in a sommelier training program and his career took off from there. Jake talks about the rigorous training involved, such as developing a strong sensory memory, and the art of guiding customer to discover new wines and spirits and the importance of creating a welcoming, unpretentious experience for customers. We also talk about the challenges of running a niche liquor business, especially in a smaller market like Kitchener-Waterloo, the challenges of working in the restaurant industry, including dealing with no show reservations. In the closing minutes of the show, we reference a tv show that we couldn’t recall the name of during the recording - the show is named ‘Drops of God’ and we finish off with a humorous anecdote about Jakes first customer that he encountered in his very first serving role in his career. Links @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

    55 min
  5. Cassandra Walker

    NOV 4

    Cassandra Walker

    This weeks guest is Cassandra Walker who joins us for an in-person interview. Cas is currently working as a bartender at LaLa Social House in Waterloo, Ontario. Cas starting working in the Industry while in her teen years when she landed a job as a hostess at Turtle Jacks. From there, Cas moved on to working at e11even in Toronto. After moving to Waterloo to attend University, Cas has worked at numerous local establishments such as The Works, 21Fir Whiskey Bar, Grand Trunk, Grand Surf and Sugar Run. Links @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

    43 min
  6. Madeleine Hayles

    OCT 21

    Madeleine Hayles

    This weeks guest is Madeleine Hayles who is a sommelier and the owner of Happy Coffee And Wine, a cafe and wine bar in the Parkdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mads had done several stints at classic restaurants like Terroni and higher end fine dining at Actinolite and Hop Goods Foodliner, but she found her passion working at Midfield Wine Bar. After 4 years there, Mads and several partners opened up Happy Coffee and Wine in 2019 - a neighbourhood spot focused on keeping wine diverse and affordable. The cafe and wine bar is more likely to carry a pet-nat than a barolo, but aren't necessarily a natural wine bar. More recently, Mads has gotten into winemaking. Mads has done a couple of harvests at Trail Estate Winery in Prince Edward County, and at 2Naturkinder in Franken, Germany. Currently, Mads is working on her own wine project focusing on Ontario hybrid varietals, hopefully to be released in the new year. Mads is also working on a new collaboration with Jess Maiorano, the chef & owner of Pasta Forever, a specialty pasta shop, Italian grocer & caterer on Dundas West. The new restaurant is named Zia’s Place and is set to open in January 2025. Links @happycoffeeandwine happycoffeeandwine.com @pastaforeverto pastaforever.ca @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

    40 min
  7. Jay McNeely

    OCT 7

    Jay McNeely

    This weeks guest is Jason McNeely who joins us for an in person interview. Currently, Jay is the Lead Bartender at Area which is in The Well complex in Toronto. Jay got an early start in the Industry when he started washing dishes at his grandparents restaurant in Gananoque, Ontario. Jason eventually worked in all the roles from dishwasher to cooking to sever before he eventually left to go to school in Ottawa. Initially, Jay did a quick stint at University of Ottawa studying physics before realizing that this wasn’t the career for him and switched over to culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu and completed the Superior Cuisine Diploma. Jay worked in both corporate and private establishments while in school, and decided to focus on working in smaller establishments shortly thereafter. Jay eventually wound up working back at his family’s restaurant to help them out for a while. After a fire at the restaurant, Jay moved in to becoming a sales rep, as he became a food sales rep. This in turn led to Jay becoming a rep for a microbrewery. As all good things eventually come to an end, and Jay decided to move back to working front of house at a restaurant, and decided to take on the job of becoming a bartender. This has been a terrific move for Jay as he has gone to run several bar programs, manage and open numerous bars as well as compete in the region finals of World Class a couple of times. Jay also has a successful Instagram page that you can find @jay.mcn Links @jay.mcn @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

    1h 1m
  8. Alyson Tuner

    SEP 30

    Alyson Tuner

    Alyson Turner is the co-founder of 1620 Distilling, a thriving distillery she launched in 2021 alongside her husband and in-laws. Alyson leads the company’s social media presence and marketing efforts, driving brand awareness and engagement. Her expertise in digital marketing stems from her personal success as a prominent whiskey influencer, where she has cultivated a following of over 250,000 enthusiasts. Beyond the world of spirits, Alyson is a serial entrepreneur, owning and operating several businesses within the real estate industry. Her passion for innovation and business development is evident across all her ventures, making her a dynamic force in multiple industries. Links @1620distilling 1620distilling.com facebook.com/1620distilling @drinkingwithalyson @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

    35 min
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A discussion with people working in the Service Industry - Bar, Restaurant, Hospitality - Front of House, Back of House, all aspects of what is commonly referred to as The Industry.

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  • Creator
    The Industry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024
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    The Industry

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