Yohann Loustaud - Le Méridien Beach Plaza - Monaco

With its contemporary interior and terrace overlooking the sea, Longitude 7° 26’, new bar from Le Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel, welcomes its guests into a sophisticated universe enhanced by the special light of the Côte d’Azur. Inaugurated in May 2014 and open 24/7, the hotel stands out for its menu of unexpected suggestions reflecting a subtle combination of expertise and creativity.

FAIR. had a a chat with Yohann Loustaud, Bar Manager in this fabulous hotel in Monaco.

Could you please tell us a little bit about you, your bartending career?

I started to work behind a bar 10 years ago at Le Méridien Montparnasse Hotel in Paris, became assistant Bar Manager a few years later . I left for 2 years 4 stars hotels for the opening of La Rotonde Stalingrad in Paris, stayed a year there as a Bar Manager carrying about the two bars, the terrasse and the night club. And left Paris to become Bar Manager in Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco where we just open the seasonal Alang Bar on our private beach and the brand New Longitude 7°26’ Bar that I’m convinced will become an institution in Monaco.

Who has been an influence and a source of inspiration for you?

I was lucky to travel enough to discover many people who were sources of inspiration, I worked with and meet a lot of people from different cultures, different countries. Places like Paris are real melting pot, you want and you need to be inspired to provide personal experiences. And I have to say that Monaco is also a glamorous melting pot.

What is your style of cocktail? 

I don’ t have any specific style of cocktails, it depends a lot on the time of the day, the time of the year, the weather, my mood.

What is your favourite drink you have had with FAIR.?

I like to drink FAIR. Vodka or FAIR. Belize Rum neat. Otherwise those are really premium alcohol to bring great cocktails to our guests. I’m proud of one of our beach cocktail that combines fresh tea, FAIR. Goji liquor and fresh ginger to make our guests experience a new kind of ice tea that is also highlighting the benefits of plants: antioxidant (Goji) and revitalizing (Ginger).

What do you like about FAIR.?

The quality, the story, the ethical part.

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