Luca Baioni on what makes great bartenders, opening Latteria, and more

About this episode

Luca Baioni discusses his journey in the hospitality industry and the philosophy behind his bar, Latteria, in Adelaide.

We’re in Adelaide, and a conversation we recorded with bartender, former brand ambassador, and now bar owner, Luca Baioni. Luca is the co-owner of Latteria in Adelaide, a bar and eatery that is now into its second year of trade. Latteria is inspired by Luca and his business partner, Nicola’s experiences growing up in the north of Italy — a latteria there is like a milk bar here, but Adelaide’s Latteria is a grown up and modern interpretation of it. In this conversation, Luca shares insights into his journey in the hospitality industry, the philosophy behind his cocktail menu, and the importance of community engagement in his venue. He discusses the evolution of bartending, the significance of storytelling in cocktails, and the future of cocktail culture in Adelaide.

People in this episode

Host: Sam Bygrave

Guest: Luca Baioni

Topics covered

• bartending
• hospitality industry
• cocktail culture
• community engagement
• storytelling

Keywords

• bartender
• cocktail menu
• hospitality
• community
• Adelaide

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Latteria

Places: Adelaide, Italy

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