“But what makes me happy and fascinates me greatly is the discreet and at the same time close relationship between the guest and barman, where the bar becomes a perfect balance between tact, the warmest welcome and the wise art of guest satisfaction,” he says.
The signature cocktail? Savoia Tonic. Bar snacks? A wide range of snacks, light meals and pastries are served in the bar, including octopus salad, beef tartar, smoked salmon, lobster and pasta. The bestselling drink? My Spritzness.
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Principe Bar
Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Milan
The opulent fin de siècle Principe Bar is a longstanding favourite among
celebrities and locals alike, with its sculpted crystal bar and back-lit mirrored wall under an enormous crystal chandelier.
Running the busy bar like a conductor leading his orchestra, head barman
Daniele Confalonieri never misses a beat. Popular for relaxed early evening
aperitifs and teeming with the chic after-dinner crowd, Principe Bar is always elegant and luxurious. Confalonieri returned to his native Milan after gaining experience in London, New York and California in bar and restaurant management, as well as banqueting.
“But what makes me happy and fascinates me greatly is the discreet and at the same time close relationship between the guest and barman, where the bar becomes a perfect balance between tact, the warmest welcome and the wise art of guest satisfaction,” he says.
The signature cocktail? Savoia Tonic. Bar snacks? A wide range of snacks, light meals and pastries are served in the bar, including octopus salad, beef tartar, smoked salmon, lobster and pasta. The bestselling drink? My Spritzness.
The most famous people you’ve ever served? David Beckham, Leonardo
DiCaprio, Anna Wintour and George Clooney, to name a few. The most unusual request? to serve Champagne in a 1l beer glass. Your dream cocktail? Still working on it. Any cocktail advice?Always use the finest ingredients and put love and passion into the preparation.
Barman’s cocktail: 9/10 The Savoia Tonic is refreshing and thirstquenching,and I wish I could identify the special essence which gives it a unique twist. Confalonieri also served me what is arguably the best Negroni I have ever tasted. Barman’s personality: Easy-going Confalonieri exudes Italian charm and magnetism. dorchestercollection.com
SEPTEMBER 2015