Inspiration

The journey begins. Grand Marnier’s new mini-series The Grand Encounter premieres with its first episode, and it’s already one you cannot miss. Host Carina Velasquez is joined by Hugo Togni, bar manager and co-owner of Bar Pompette in Toronto, Canada, which he opened in 2021 and quickly established as one of the most sought-after drinking […]

It’s almost time to raise the curtain on Grand Marnier’s new mini-series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar. Three episodes that will delve into the merging of two different worlds, each explained and brought to life by industry-leading professionals. Before diving into the episodes, let’s get to know our protagonists. Carina Soto Velasquez will be […]

It’s not just about the drinks. A bar is the subtle line that slightly separates stories, made of people, experiences, memories and projects. It’s where cocktails are silent witnesses of magic unfolding, the one that occurs when ideas and backgrounds merge: encounters, the unexpected combinations that happen together with everything that comes into their creations. […]