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Who | Alex Black
Where | Toronto, Canada
Current Bar | Our House Hospitality
Past Bar(s) | A lot
Favourite Spirit | That’s like choosing a favourite child
Favourite Juice | Pineapple
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Sherry Cobbler
Favourite Part of the Job | I find deep satisfaction in revealing what true hospitality means and guiding my teams through the wisdom I’ve been fortunate to gather over the years, and sharing knowledge that was once shared with me. Watching them grow as they apply these lessons is incredibly rewarding—it transforms not just their approach to service, but often their perspective on human connection.
Favourite After Work Drink | Guinness
Favourite at Home Drink | Scotch
Favourite bar in the world | the Billy Bishop Legion in Vancouver
Best known for | Sarcasm, dark humour and obscure facts
Best story from behind the wood | Too many to name
What do you collect? Books, more than anything.
Favourite thing about your city? It’s inspiring to be where ethnic communities are strong enough that their restaurants can remain authentic and autonomous, serving their own people rather than compromising their identity for broader appeal.
What was the last photo that you took? A receipt for expenses
Where was your last vacation? True non-work related Vacation? New Orleans two years ago for a wedding
Any claims to fame? I won a competition in Esquire magazine to name Obama’s home brew, I called it “Ale-Force-One”. I’ve also been a Global Bartending Champion and a few other things, but I’m still riding that Esquire high.
Prosecco or Cava? Lambrusco
Angostura or Peychaud’s? Scrappy’s Aromatic or Orleans all day
Singapore or San Francisco? Never been. But, the Pisco Punch is better than the Singapore Sling, so…
Grapefruit or Pineapple? Pineapple, all day, on all things. I will die on this hill.
Glass or Tin? Tin
Are you available for freelance gigs? What’s it pay?
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