**Take a bite:** We discuss setting up an F&B business with Michelin-star restaurateur Alan Yau OBE, and 'maestro' of members club 1880, Gibran Baydoun. We start the podcast with the hosts discussing their end-of-year breaks—before closing the show by reviewing a set of new fragrances for men and women by Bottega Veneta Parfum. 

**00:00—Introduction**

Our regular hosts Anita Kapoor (speaker and TV personality), and Norman Tan (editor-in-chief of _Esquire Singapore_) share what they've been up to since the last podcast.

**01:07—"Coffee Catch Up"**

The hosts discuss the their end-of-year holidays and [Norman shared his standout shows at men's fashion weeks in London, Milan and Paris for fall/winter 2019](https://esquiresg.com/9-best-things-from-london-fashion-week-mens-fw19/). 

**09:27—"Fresh off the grill" **

Feature segment with new guests each podcast.

For this episode, we explore setting up a F&B business with London-based restaurateur Alan Yau OBE and Gibran Baydoun, maestro of club 1880. 

Alan Yau is a celebrated figure in the food and beverage scene in the United Kingdom and the man behind leading London Chinese restaurants Hakkasan and Yauatcha, which have each been awarded a Michelin Star. 

Alan’s first ‘hit’ began in 1992 when he opened Wagamama in Bloomsbury and introduced London to healthy Japanese ramen and canteen-style dining. He then ventured on with Hakkasan, elevating the status of Chinese food in Britain. More recently, Alan is tapping on technology to transform the food industry, and is the founder and CEO of Softchow, a restaurant tech platform. 

For more information on Alan Yau, please visit [@alanyauofficial](https://www.instagram.com/alanyauofficial).

Gibran Baydoun is the Maestro of 1880. 1880 is born out of an idea that is as simple as it is grand: that conversations can and will make the world a better place. 1880 believes that where diverse minds gather, great ideas bloom. It is a salon for creators and explorers to meet, connect and relax in good company and exceptional comfort.

For more information on Gibran and 1880, please visit [1880.com.sg](https://www.1880.com.sg)

**53:50—"Last call of the day"**

This week, with the help of Alan and Gibran, we review a set of new fragrances for men and women: Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano XIII Quadrifoglio, Parco Palladiano XIV Melagrana, and Parco Palladiano XV Salvia Blu. 

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