The clout that Hanks *A Restaurant caries in our fair city is unmistakable.  For years they have been creating innovative and exciting dishes that have sparked a buzz throughout the food scene in Victoria.  And it's not just the regular dinning clientele either.  The crew behind Hanks and Nowhere have been the talk of industry professionals for as long as we can remember.

There is a sort of deep respect and reverence, maybe even envy, for the way in which they've always been a "take us or leave us" sort of place.  A place willing to openly celebrate their mistakes as much as their wins.  A place to play and have fun.

Join us and our new friends Clark, Laura and Devon as we discuss their two restaurants, the wins and the misses, how they got where they are today and why a good goose roast is severely underrated.

Thank you all for being good sports and finding time to talk with us.

Part 2 of our conversation with Shawn Soole!

We talk travel, mentorship, craft cocktail culture, BC spirits, 14 different style of ice & why gin is awesome.  We might have even fallen down a comic book rabbit hole...

Join us as we wrap up a phenomenal podcast together.  Please don't sleep on this one!

Thanks again and again Shawn!

Victoria Bartender and hospitality entrepreneur Shawn Soole is arguably the city's best-known bar and beverage expert.

Since arriving from his native Australia, Shawn's impact on the Victoria bar scene has been epic.  His involvement as bar manager at Clive's Classic Lounge helped grow cocktails culture dramatically in our city.  After that, his resume grew to include names such as Little Jumbo, Foxtrot Tango Whiskey Bar, OLO, Café Mexico & Pagliacci's.  And it didn't stop there.  Shawn now runs Soole Hospitality Concept, a full service consulting firm whos services range from concept creation to full operational strategies for the entire hospitality industry including distilleries, breweries and wineries.  And as if that wasn't enough, he also runs two podcasts, has written three books, has helped open bars in several different parts of the world and still finds time to continue to bartend 30 hours a week!

This conversation was so good, before we knew it, it effortlessly slipped past the three hour range.  We can't thank him enough for giving us so much of his time.  

Please join us for part 1 of 2 of our chat with Mr. Shawn Soole.  Episode 2 will come out next week.

Enjoy!