What a line up for the final Maybe Cocktail Festival Round Table!

In this episode of 'OverProof,' I sit down with

• Giacomo Gianotti, founder of Paradiso Bar - currently rated Worlds #1 Bar in The Worlds 50 Best
• Giorgio Bargiani, Assistant Director of Mixology at The Connaught in London
• Simone Caporale, founder of Sips & Boadas, Flavour Blaster, Canaima Gin, The Art of Shaking, Amaro Santoni
• Stefano Catino, Founder of The Maybe Group & Maybe Cocktail Festival.

We sit down to share their personal highs, lows, and wildest experiences in hospitality. From career milestones like being named the world's best bar to the challenging moments of managing staff and maintaining excellence, these industry icons delve into what it takes to stay at the top.

They also discuss their unique approaches to cocktail creation, how they inspire and motivate their teams, and the importance of finding joy in daily interactions.

This is one of my favourite interviews so far - just packed with insights into the lives of those who do hospitality best. I cannot wait for you guys to listen!

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guests

00:24 Meet the Panel: Bartenders' Backgrounds

02:14 Highs in the Hospitality Industry

08:57 Lows in the Hospitality Industry

17:32 Wild Stories: The Buffalo Moments

28:31 Pride in Ownership and Unique Cocktail Concepts

30:58 A Day in the Life of Simon Caporale

32:33 Living Unconventionally for Focus

34:59 Balancing Work and Personal Life

37:09 The Importance of Hard Work and Consistency

39:08 Innovative Cocktail Presentations and Inspirations

42:31 Working with Family and Team Dynamics

44:55 Finding Joy in Repetition and Excellence

50:38 Staff Motivation and Leadership

53:02 Quickfire Questions and Wrap-Up