which are not maximized by the current
layout. We plan to reposition the venue
by redesigning it and having food
supplement beverage, not the other
way around.
Right now, L’Appart has a homey
ambiance with a touch of French
flair. It’s meant to feel like a friend’s
extravagant, Parisian apartment. We’re
not going to change that. We’re just
going to enhance the experience and
create a better space inside and out, so
people can relax and have a great time
in a really chic environment.
It’s going to be big for us. There are
only going to be 10 ‘World Class Bars’
around the world. Ours will be the first
and the only one in Bangkok.
It’s what guests want -- a bartender
with a story and personal flair, who
can talk about spirits and their new
creations. We want to wow and educate
our guests and to influence the drinking
culture. In Bangkok, you have cocktail
bars everywhere, but to focus on the
bar, and get celebrity bartenders from
all around the world, you can really
deliver a unique experience.
With World Class Bar, we’ll be able to
create a new wave of gourmet drinking,
as we have seen in gourmet dining.
This will not only drive experience in
our venue but also in the home of our
guests. We think we have a winning
formula.
And linking to the BTS
SkyTrain? How will that
change the game?
I think that will help us a lot. The
connection will be at the mezzanine
level, where Voila, our all-day dining
venue, is. We plan to take inspiration
from leading hotels and bars from cities
such as London, Paris, New York, and
Las Vegas. As everyone knows, time
is of the essence, and the easy access
will give us a competitive edge on busy
Sukhumvit road.
World Class Bar is a concept from
Diageo whereby they train people to be
top bartenders and hold international
contests for them to showcase their
skills. The cocktail competition has
developed into an iconic bar concept.
In the past, the chef was the most
important person in the restaurant. But
with this concept, the bartender takes
center stage.
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