Pouring Stories
Pouring Stories
Podcast Description
Pouring Stories is a Hospitality Podcast produced at the host Giambrone's home bar. The aim of our show it to give a sincere look inside the business of hospitality and entertainment. Set in Las Vegas and featuring rotating guests, who share their own personal experiences with hospitality or their contributions to their craft.
Serious and unserious topics alike for the home bar enthusiast, all the way to seasoned professionals and resort operators. There will be spirits experts, Vegas Performers, and many more.
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The podcast delves into various themes including the art of bartending, cocktail craftsmanship, and personal experiences within the hospitality sector. Episodes explore diverse topics such as the significance of ice in cocktails, bar management principles, high-volume service techniques, and innovative drink recipes, like the various iterations of a Negroni and classic cocktails.
Pouring Stories is a Hospitality Podcast produced at the host Giambrone’s home bar. The aim of our show it to give a sincere look inside the business of hospitality and entertainment. Set in Las Vegas and featuring rotating guests, who share their own personal experiences with hospitality or their contributions to their craft.
Serious and unserious topics alike for the home bar enthusiast, all the way to seasoned professionals and resort operators. There will be spirits experts, Vegas Performers, and many more.
In part 2 of Francesco's visit we discuss the business side of hospitality. Before his role as Director of Beverage & Hospitality Culture, Francesco came to America to work at Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, developed a state of the art classroom, and paved the way for spirit ambassadorship.
Francesco gets behind the bar to give an in depth rundown on Pisco & the Pisco Sour. He is a one of a kind talent that always leads with professionalism and a pursuit of knowledge.
I have had the privilege of learning from this man for the last 10 years and he really made me understand the humanity and artistry behind bartending.
As always, Francesco's motto is perfect for our setting… ”We're not drinking, we're learning”
0:00 Coming Up On Part 2 with Francesco
00:30 Caipirinha Cocktail with recipe
2:03 Leaving Italy for America, Larry Ruvo
05:40 Southern Glazers Academy of Fine Spirits
10:00 “Whatever you do, be a good one”
13:05 The Pour Card Class…
15:00 “You need to drink the kool-aid but also
16:04 The Maestro – Salvatore Calabrese
16:35 Understanding best practices & Sharing Knowledge
20:55 “I learned a little bit, and I thought I knew it all.”
24:00 “Stimulate curiosity… with pills of knowledge”
27:31 “you don’t bartend [or cook] by mistake”
29:55 The philosophy at Carver Road Hospitality
30:35 Pisco 101 By Francesco
32:00 The Pisco Sour
36:00 “Why you laughing”
37:05 “Shake it Don’t Fake it” TAG shoutout
41:00 Is jiggering necessary or not?
42:50 Italian Vs. American – Cocktail culture
47:00 How do countries stack up?
49:00 “If you ask Francesco a question, buckle up”
50:08 The “Road” to Carver and beyond
52:55 The Spritz Bar At Carver Steak
55:10 “We’re not Drinking, We’re Learning”
Caipirinha
2.00 Cachaca (blend of multiple)
1 Whole Lime (cut into 8)
3 flat bar spoons Demerara Sugar
Garnish- none
Start by grabbing 1 whole lime. Cut in half long ways. Cut a v and remove center pith from both lime halves. Then cut into 8ths. In rocks glass – Add the limes and three flat bar spoons of Demerara and muddle thoroughly. Add Cachaca then some ice and stir while also lifting from the base. Once done mixing, top off with more ice and serve. No garnish.
Pisco Sour
2.00 Barsol Pisco
1.00 Lime juice
0.75 Simple syrup
0.75 Egg white
Garnish – Drops of angostura aromatic bitters and expressed
lime peel
Chill a cocktail coupe. In a boston shaker combine all ingredients except the bitters. Add ice and shake extremely vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express lime peel over foam top, and using dropper make a design in foam with aromatic bitters.
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Special thank you to Francesco Lafranconi for his many years of mentorship and for keeping the love for hospitality alive!Created & Hosted by Michael Giambrone Executive Producer: Angelo Cabanos
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