On Air With Adrian

Adrian Abraham speaks to Pankaj Balachandran, Founder and CEO, Countertop India and Brand Director, Short Story Spirits about Countertop Lab's new home, the group's successful mentorship portfolio and his unique sneaker collection.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Diganta Chakraborty, Head of Brand at Soul Company about attracting some of South East Asia's biggest F&B talents to India, the growth of bars in Tier two cities and the art of networking within the industry.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Mel Chavez, Bar Manager at Smoke & Mirrors about the experiences that shaped him for his current role, what he can recall from the his most memorable and the origins of his go to drink at a bar.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Sathya Selan, Senior Mixologist at Artyzen Singapore about why he ventured into the world of cocktails, the process of coming up with the beverage program and some of the must try drinks at the venue.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Shallum John, Brand Ambassador for Codigo 1530 about how he's settling into his role, what his biggest dream in life is and how his passion for flair bartending made it to National Television in Singapore.

Laut is a cocktail bar in Singapore that focuses on regional produce, creating experiences reflective of the season. Adrian Abraham speaks to Leon Tan, Co-owner at the bar about why he refused to let the Laut dream fade away, how he's making the smaller space work and how he finds time to crack the work life balance conundrum.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Nash D, Resident DJ at Marquee Singapore and Avenue about his earliest memories of being in the industry, superstitions before he gets on stage and the evolving landscape of Singapore's nightlife scene.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Jack Ng, a Bartender at Argo about how a working holiday in the UK led him to his current profession, how his mentors inspired him along the way and how the legendary welcome drink at the bar came to be.

Don Ranasinghe, Co Owner at Smoke and Bitters talks about why he left London to open a bar in Sri Lanka, how individuals and establishments have contributed to his journey and how the nation's cocktail narrative has evolved.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Norman Tan, Head Bartender at Sago House about how individuals in the bar industry have inspired his journey, what makes NTUC FairPrice therapeutic and how the 'Ninja Disguise' was born.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Jeeivan, Senior Bartender at The Elephant Room about how he ventured into the bar industry, his most memorable guest shift and what makes the local bartending community so special.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Grace Nirmalan, Assistant Bar Manager at MO Bar about how she ended up in the F&B industry, the role models that inspired her along the way and how she's adjusting to her new leadership role.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Poh Chuan, Head Bartender at Night Hawk about working under the guidance of industry legend Peter Chua, how he unwinds during his time off and how he deals with added pressure now that the bar has claimed multiple accolades.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Jesse Vida, Co-Owner at Cat Bite Club about what inspired him to set up the establishment, his biggest takeaway from working in Singapore and why accolades should be the last thing on your mind when opening a new bar.

JiaWei is the brains behind White Shades, a venue he describes as a cocktail playground with four different floors to explore. Adrian Abraham speaks to JiaWei about the inspiration behind his cocktail programme, why he keeps pushing himself and how he unwinds when he's not at the bar.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Shelley Tai, Group Operations Director at Nutmeg Collective about why she left her comfort zone and moved to Singapore, the reason she decided not to quit the industry eight years ago and why representation matters.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Chanel Adams, Bar Manager at The Bamboo Bar, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok about her empowering message for fellow women in the bar industry. She also talks about the inspiration behind the venue's innovative cocktail menu and her biggest takeaway from being on the Business Education Committee at Tales of the Cocktail.

Adrian Abraham speaks to Germaine Woon who set up The Foundry, a creative marketing firm after once managing 17 restaurants. Germaine talks about pivotal moments that shaped her vision, the crucial role of a supportive network in sustaining her drive and the driving force that pushed her into this industry.

Giselle Lee AKA Giselle Bonifacio is not only known for being an Apprentice at Employees Only Singapore but also for her signature sunglasses. Adrian Abraham speaks to Giselle about inspirational role models she looks up to in the industry, how she manages to make time for herself while working in a fast paced environment and the ultimate goal for 2024.

In this episode, Adrian Abraham speaks to Christine Wong, a part-time DJ who is making a name for herself on Singapore's nightlife scene. Find out about what inspired her to step into the music industry, how she finds the time to juggle three different professions and what she's doing to make a difference.

If you've ever been to Sago House, you'll definitely bump into Darryl Ng, the charismatic floor host at the venue. He's quite a character, one that will not only tell you facts as they are but inspire you to take that leap of that faith, no matter where you find yourself in life.

In this special series of seven Singaporean bar personalities to watch out for in 2024, Adrian Abraham speaks to Mary Teoh, Head of Ops and Service at Stay Gold Flamingo. From her earliest memories behind the bar to the invaluable life lessons learned along the way. Get ready to sip on some unforgettable stories, glean insights, and maybe even pick up a few cocktail tips from the one who keeps the...

Every bar that makes it onto the 50 Best List gets their name on the famed red scarf. For Apoorva Kohli, she knew it would take something special to have her own name replace that of a bar. On 17 October 2023, that dream became a reality as she came out on top in the 50 Best Bars The Blend Scholarship. Adrian Abraham speaks to Apoorva about how her role models inspired her journey, her most memora...

While Christmas is a time to celebrate and spend time with loved ones, Christopher Menning got the worst news of his life. He was diagnosed with cancer on 25 December 2022. Adrian Abraham speaks to Chris, Brand Ambassador for Rémy Cointreau, Thailand about finding resilience in the face of adversity, how he's mentally coped with all the trauma and why we should always prioritise our health despite...

From crafting delicious cocktails, travelling the world as a renowned bartender to putting on his dancing shoes. Keith Motsi does it all. Adrian Abraham speaks to Keith, Head Bartender at VIRTÙ about what makes the concept unique, why he went on of a whim and traded London for China back in 2017 and how he became a certified Umeshu maker. He also offers some valuable advice for aspiring bartenders...