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Bebe Kumi, a term in the local language of Curaçao meaning "drink with me." The basis of Bebe Kumi is to explore the food & beverage industry of Curaçao through the eyes, minds and experiences of our professionals here on the island. From bartenders to chefs, farmers, food distributors, even small batch brewers, we hope to bring light to our industry with words from these individuals in order to share a better viewpoint with our audience. So sit back and pour yourself something nice and Bebe Kumi.
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bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode of Bebe kumi we are talking with the boys on how they came to be the bartender and ambassadors that they are now. We had some really interesting conversations about competition bartending why to pair food with a cocktail in competitions. each one of them began with such different paths in bartending but all them have almost the same approach to it. these guys have a really strong sense with bartending because it's not just mixing drinks but its a community we help build each other out. so cheers to being a bartender. bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode of Bebe Kumi we are having a Wonderful drink with Miles Mercera. He was the man in charge of making the Curacao Hospitality & Tourism Association (Chata) Really big and is now doing the same thing in Bonaire. You maybe wondering why we are talking about tourism and mental health on Bebe Kumi. well, Because without the perfect promotion for the island you won't get mass traffic of tourist and without that the bars and restaurants wouldn't be as full. Talking about mental health is equally important because you have to deal with different people and different aura's every day. So grab your notebook and a glass and sit back and relax!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
We talked about random stuff but also about the original way to make some classics like the Mai Tai ,The Zombie bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
So on this episode you'll get to know a little bit about Achilleas Raphaëla Palm and the "bar life" in holland. The place he traveled in Europe and the funny stories he got by being a bartender at the different bars he worked at.Talking to guests and how we are supposed to treat them and how they need to treat us serving them! Talked about how to handle a couple when they on a first date at the bar. But after that there is always time for a little talk about cocktails and tiki cocktails. So Grab your Mai Tai, sit down and sip while we talk!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
how did they manage to get Jandino the most famous comedians of holland behind the brand Tambu! bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
on this episode we sat down with Mitchel Moreno and Herman (Manchi) Harms From the local rum Tambu. The gentlemen talked about how they started in this F&B industry and also how they met each other! take a look at this episode and learn a little about organizing a party, how to promote and market a beer and have it become one of the best selling beers on the island!we also spoke about sales and marketing in the beverage industry and how to invest in your marketing and social media to get your product out and well known!Don't forget the bonus episode only on Spotify, apple podcast and google podcast. grab yourself a glass of Tambu Rum and let's sit and sip. bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
the bonus episode is on my other platforms only audio:talking about dealing with family making time for kids, wife and keeping the trust by communicating.bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode of Bebe Kumi we sat down with Chioke Rosalia at Bottles Curacao. To get a more brought input on his journey by starting with the first mobile cocktail bar in holland en becoming a Brugal Brand ambassador by changing to a Bar/ Restaurant Consultant from how to open a bar and how not to. The way to manage a club of 900 people and how to hire and fire people even if they're your friends!Chioke said it best "the client is king but we are emperors" we are serving but we aren't servants! bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On the last part of the bar chat we went a little into convo about the delicious whiskey coal Ila 25 years old and in depth with also work related issues! grab your whiskey pour yourself a good one and sit and listen!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
We all where waiting for the part two and here you guys go! We went very deep with this part 2 and allot of laughs as always!We talked about this generation of bartending taking this industry more as a craft and very serious, And us competing and how we thought alike and bringing bartender competitions back after Covid!Is training important to create a better bartending community?take a sip of whiskey and listen to these guys go crazy on topics!!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
Welcome everyone to the first bar chat edition of bebe ku the monks. On this episode we sat down some of our previous guests on the podcast Luuk Gerritsen , Arsenio Reina, Fabian Cleopa, Dylaiser Blom and my Co-host for the bar chat is Marlo Brown host of The Drunken Monks Podcast.For this episode everyone brought something for us to sip on while we talked about all the struggles of owning a business, how the industry effects your personal life!So this is only part 1 of this Bar Chat episode so stay tuned!!Grab some chips and dip because its a fun and wild ride with these boys!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode of Bebe Kumi we are talking with Head Chef Lucas. Diving in a little on how he went from dishwashing, flipping pancakes to becoming a Head Chef at Bklyn. What did the culinary world teach him and how he became more passionate about cooking. He’s also opening up about the stuggles he went through and how it was coming back to the island during the pandemic.bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode we are talking with another farmer, this time from Plantage Brakkeput Ariba and Versefarm. Getting to know a little bit about Heinrich Sprockel and also his perspective on what type of help farmers need to enhance there productivity. What can the supermarkets, locals and even the government do to help out the farmers. So sit back grab your salad bowl and a glass of wine to enjoy. bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode we are talking with Martin about the journey from Zeeland to Australia to Rotterdam to ending up in curaçao all the Horeca knowledge he gained along the years. Why is his service skills one of the best on the island?But also how he got to know so much about Wine and by working in a Michelin star restaurant! Lets not even get started about his love for music, it's something else!So stop that music grab a glass of champagne and sip with us!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
The first episode of the year and the first episode of season TWO! Introducing us to farming to farming techniques and farming on curaçao we have Joshua Peiliker. Curious to know what the idea was behind opening Hofi Cas Cora and its market place?so were we and we asked him all about it!So grab some veggies to munch on and join us because it's going to be a farmtastic episode!! bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode we sit down with Alberto to talk about how he started in the coffee business and he runs one of the most popular coffee brands on the island, Miko. Also some stories of when he use to flair bartender! Are you ready? Because wine is also on the menu. Lets grind some beans, pour yourself a good cup of coffee or open that bottle of wine and sit back and relax.bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode we will be taking you back on how Jurnick started his whole bartender career from going to MTS to becoming Caribbean Bartender of the year. So are you ready because it's going to be a stirring conversation. bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode of Bebe Kumi we had a conversation with Daniela on how it all started and we went in depth about her obsession for baking, from making her own yeast to the type of techniques she uses when baking bread.Grab your glass of wine, some bread and your cheese platter because it's going to be a toasty conversation. So be bready!bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
On this episode I talked to Rileyson About his journey of becoming a bartender and got to know somethings that was really an hard and emotional for him and we talked about what and when his turning point moment was to keep on growing.bebe kumi no sin mi!(drink with me not without me)
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