Storytelling with Lyaness: Class Recording
Ryan “Mr Lyan” Chetiyawardana & Lyaness Head Bartender Louis Macpherson share their award-winning approach to storytelling.
How does London’s award-winning Lyaness bar approach cocktail development, menu planning and guest experience?
Ryan “Mr Lyan” Chetiyawardana and Lyaness Head Bartender Louis Macpherson join us to lift the curtain on their approach to the What, How, and Why of storytelling, and using it to gift teams and guests a richer experience.
You’ll learn:
- Drink Development: How does the concept of a tornado become a Sazerac riff?
- Explain (just enough): Creating good drop lines & sharing not oversharing
- Team Work: Empowering and building your team!
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About Your Teachers:
Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan)
Ryan has been called the “World’s Most Awarded Bartender.” He’s behind some of the best loved bars in London, Amsterdam, & Washington D.C. In addition to 3x World’s Best Bar titles, he has published several books and a MasterClass, and taught bar topics in 20+ countries.
Louis Macpherson
Louis is the Head Bartender at Lyaness, leading the team there through creativity and service. He has nearly a decade of industry experience in both Australia and London.
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