Ep 230 Summer Series 9/10 - The true meaning of sustainability in bars with one of the best in the industry with Ryan Chetiyawardana Aka Mr Lyan

Ep 230 Summer Series 9/10 -The true meaning of sustainability in bars with one of the best in the industry with Ryan Chetiyawardana Aka Mr Lyan Cocktail bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana goes by Mr Lyan, which is arguably easier to say.He opened his first bar, White Lyan, in London in 2013 as the first cocktail bar in the world to use no perishables; no fruit and even no ice. It’s an exploration of sustainability, with much lower waste and the use of pre-made cocktails and innovative ingredients was a ground-breaking venue. Ryan currently operates Lyaness-London, Super Lyan-Amsterdam, Silver Lyan-Washington DC, Seed Library, Mr Lyan Studio, as well as being a Masterclass instructor.In this podcast we discuss:-How he started out in the bar industry.-What it takes to be an awarded bartender.-Why Ryan cares about sustainability so deeply.-How he trains his team to care about sustainability.-How biology has helped him in the industry and in product development.-How he treats the bar like a kitchen and blurs the boundaries between them.Find out more about our sponsor for the Summer Series OpenTable on the link below:https://restaurant.opentable.com.au/Please find our guest information here:Website: https://www.mrlyan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrlyan/Please find us here at POH:Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/Mentioned in this episode:OpenTable Australia Aussies love discovering new restaurants, and OpenTable is Australia's most visited dining reservation platform, with more than a million hungry diners looking for inspiration each month. [Did you know*] On average, guests booking on OpenTable spend 49% more than walkins. OpenTable’s world-class table management technology ensures your seats are optimised front-of-house to seat more diners, saving you time to focus on what you do best. And it doesn’t stop at the end of the meal. OpenTable’s relationship management tools keeps you connected with your guests, helping you turn first-time diners into regulars. Visit restaurant.opentable.com.au to connect with your local OpenTable restaurant expert to learn more. OpenTable, empowering restaurants to do what they do best - better.OpenTable Australia Aussies love discovering new restaurants, and OpenTable is Australia's most visited dining reservation platform, with more than a million hungry diners looking for inspiration each month. [Did you know*] On average, guests booking on OpenTable spend 49% more than walkins. OpenTable’s world-class table management technology ensures your seats are optimised front-of-house to seat more diners, saving you time to focus on what you do best. And it doesn’t stop at the end of the meal. OpenTable’s relationship management tools keeps you connected with your guests, helping you turn first-time diners into regulars. Visit restaurant.opentable.com.au to connect with your local OpenTable restaurant expert to learn more. OpenTable, empowering restaurants to do what they do best - better.