🎧 Post Shift Podcast LIVE! – Pietro Collina | From Eleven Madison Park to Viajante 87: Building World-Class Beverage Programs
In Episode #193, Shawn Soole is joined by industry heavyweight **Pietro Collina**, whose résumé includes legendary institutions like **Eleven Madison Park**, **NoMad**, and his current role as Beverage Director for **The Teslef Group** (Viajante 88, Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe). In this candid and inspiring session, Pietro shares how he’s helped define some of the world’s most influential bar and restaurant programs—through mentorship, precision, and hospitality-driven creativity.
🧠What You’ll Learn
* Pietro’s journey through Eleven Madison Park and the culture that shaped him
* How NoMad helped bridge fine dining and cocktail excellence
* His philosophy on building bar programs that reflect identity, purpose, and flow
* The creative process behind Viajante 88’s bar experience and The Teslef Group’s beverage DNA
* Audience Q\&A on training teams, scaling systems, and delivering consistency across multiple venues
📌 Timestamp Highlights
* **00:03:00** – Entering the world of fine dining at Eleven Madison Park
* **00:15:00** – Lessons from NoMad: bar meets kitchen meets guest experience
* **00:30:00** – Designing the beverage program at Viajante 88
* **00:45:00** – Live Q\&A: leadership, team culture, and scalable excellence
* **01:00:00+** – What’s next: expansion, new projects, and collaborative growth
🎯 Who It’s For
Bar and restaurant leaders, beverage directors, and operators looking to create world-class programs that blend creative excellence with operational precision.
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