Bartending, Beverage Programs and Bar Education in the Wake of Covid-19
Bartenders, restaurant owners and professionals across the hospitality industry are working hard to push bar programs to the cutting edge in the wake of Covid-19. How can bar programs be more profitable? How can cocktails be more delicious? How can bartenders continue their education and where should those starting out in the industry look for resources?
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Episode 288 Adam Fournier, 2021 US Bartender of the Year, USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo
Aired: Wednesday, May 12th 2021
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HOSTED BY Shari Bayer
On today s episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer s guest is Adam “George” Fournier, a LA-based bartender who was named the 2021 US Bartender of the Year by the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Presents World Class sponsored by Diageo. Adam’s experience includes running the bar program at Steingarten LA, Areal Restaurant in Santa Monica, and the award winning program at Faith & Flower in Downtown, LA. In 2018, he was one of the opening Bar Managers at the new NoMad Los Angeles, helping to lead the team to being named Time Out LA’s Best New Bar in LA, among other accolades. And, in 2019, he made was one of fifteen National Finalists for the Diageo World Class competition. Today s show also features Shari s PR tip to be competitive; Speed Round; Industry