[ruby_title][dropcap type=”background”]2[/dropcap] China: Bastien Ciocca, Hope & Sesame[/ruby_title]
Born in Switzerland to a family of restaurateurs and winemakers, and a graduate of the Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne, Bastien has a vast amount of experience in the f&b industry from all over the world. A former f&b manager for Shangri-La Hotels, he was also president of the French section of the Swiss Barkeeper Union (SBU). Bastien is now the co-owner of Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou, China. He is particularly devoted to researching new flavours and different approaches when it comes to cocktail development, and loves sharing his knowledge with anyone who asks. Beside the world of cocktails, he is also passionate about photography and visual design.
