Who | Keylan Marchant
Where | Toronto, Canada
Current Bar | Oldtown Bodega
Past Bar(s) | The Beverley Hotel, Carmen’s Steakhouse, Lily Lounge, The Queen’s Head, P.J. O’ Brien, The Irish Embassy
Favourite Spirit | Tequila
Favourite Juice | Pineapple
Favourite Classic Cocktail | Negroni
First Classic Cocktail you ever had | Old Fashioned
Favourite Part of the Job | Leaving people happier than they came.
Favourite After Work Drink | Coors Light
Favourite bar in the world | Oldtown Bodega
Best known for | Kindness
Favourite “at work” memory | So many. I think when I was first starting out as an 18 year old in the financial district, turning 19 and getting an opportunity to have after work drinks with fellow staff who were considerably older. It gave me a sense of belonging, while also teaching me a lot about tolerance and poise.
What’s the most popular cocktail in your city? I’d have to say the Paper Plane, recently.
Favourite thing about your city | Hole in the wall, local serving bars in every neighbourhood.
Who is your favourite fictional bartender? Dennis Reynolds (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
What was the last photo that you took? My cats- Simon and Garfunkel.
Where is one place that you have never been but would like to travel to? Japan
Any claims to fame? Former high performance athlete
Aperitivo or Digestivo? Digestivo
Sparkling or Flat? Sparkling
Paper Plane or Penicillin? Paper Plane
Sherry or Vermouth? Vermouth
Are you available for freelance gigs? Yes
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