{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"MAFFEO DRINKS: The Lab","title":"081 | Alice Bidini | Negronis Are Not For Everyone | Four Seasons Riyadh","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1886,"description":"In this episode of the Maffeo Drinks Podcast, I am joined by Alice Bidini, an experienced bartender and bar manager from the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh. \n\nAlice shares her journey from Rome to London, Kuala Lumpur, and now Ryadh. \n\nWe dive into the unique beverage preferences in different countries and the challenges of introducing new drink concepts, especially in a non-alcoholic market like Saudi Arabia. \n\nWe discuss how cultural and religious influences shape drinking habits in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia and how London's diverse landscape impacts its vibrant bar scene. \n\nOur conversation also explores the global adaptation of Italian cuisine and drinks, from 'Nduja pizza to Negroni cocktails, and the efforts to balance authenticity and local tastes. \n\nTune in to learn about the cultural nuances shaping global palates and the innovative ways bartenders are rising to these challenges.\n\n00:00 Introduction and Welcome\n00:28 Guest Introduction: Alice's Journey\n03:13 Cultural Insights and Market Differences\n07:56 Exploring Taste Profiles Across Regions\n11:29 The Melting Pot of London\n13:20 Understanding Dry and Wet Cultures\n14:04 Regional Drinking Preferences\n15:09 Peroni's Popularity in the UK\n17:53 Challenges of Non-Alcoholic Bartending in Saudi Arabia\n21:42 Adapting to Local Tastes\n28:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n\nAbout The Host: Chris Maffeo\nAbout The Guest: Alice Bidini","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EEVeqPnCSO50vcTEwCGi8EsKVAfckKW1Ma9V9k_f5cM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNjQy/ZWFiZWJiOTRmMTBm/YmUxYWFmNTA2MjI4/M2ViNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}