Pouring Stories
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.
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- Sep 27, 2026
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The Business Of Craft Cocktails | Francesco Lafranconi | Pouring Stories S2 Ep10 Part 2 (opens the original)
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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
The Art Of Craft Cocktails | Francesco Lafranconi Pouring Stories S2 Ep10 (opens the original)
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Francesco Lafranconi sits down for part 1 of a two-part conversation. We start in the glass and end up in the work. A Negroni done with intention. Gin, vermouth, and why those bottles are never just bottles. We talk Italy. Teaching Scotch in the Highlands. Scotch vs. Bourbon, a Nevada ranch that also once to made absinthe, and the long road from gelato and espresso to the bar. Francesco doesn’t treat bartender like a costume. He treats it like a craft with a backbone: respect, empathy, professio
The Soul Of Hospitality | Tony Abou-Ganim | Pouring Stories S2 Ep9 (opens the original)
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Tony Abou-Ganim sits down for one of the most grounded conversations we’ve had on the show. We talked about the wrong way to make a Negroni, the Helen David Relief Fund, the "Red Jackets", the Brass Rail, what it means to be called an icon, mixologist fatigue, and the difference between performing hospitality and actually living it. This episode is less about techniques and more about responsibility to the guest, to the craft, and to the people who came before you. Tony’s Negroni and the Cable C
Cuba Libre! The Return Of Cuban Papi | Christian Cepero | Pouring Stories Season 2 Ep.8 (opens the original)
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Christian Cepero returns to Pouring Stories to chat about the Cuba Libre being a paradoxical cocktail, working with Weber Ranch 100% Agave Vodka and the many hidden challenges of switching from Bartending to Representing a brand! He’s still involved in the cigar world as well with his collaboration with Triple Crown Cigar. Get the details on all this and more with season 2 episode 8’s Return Of Cuban Papi! Please like and subscribe, if you want to see the channel grow! We’re always looking for f
Before You Open A Restaurant... Watch This! | Constantin Alexander | Pouring Stories S2 Ep7 (opens the original)
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They went from being the “New Clubhouse” for the Las Vegas industry… to closed overnight. Constantin Alexander could only watch as the explosive Piero’s controversy took down everything he and his partner had built with Bramare and Table 34. 00:00 intro Teaser PSP S2Ep7 00:35 Jack & Diet 03:32 G’s First Drink In A Bar 06:00 Bougie Bars Too Good For Basics 07:52 Brands Controlling Bars 10:00 Knowing what people are asking for at your venue. 12:00 Dante’s Infante - Another Hendricks 14:39 Hakkasan
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