THE LABTENDERS
Fabien Maillard
FOUNDER / OWNER / MIXOLOGIST
With more than 15 years of experience behind the bar, Fabien Maillard has shared his passion for cocktails throughout Quebec and Canada. A master mixologist, he takes clients on a voyage of the senses thanks to his truly divine mixtures.
Fabien's reputation has been established on several continents. He has qualified for numerous international flair and mixology competitions and is the founding owner of Mixoart and the Lab, comptoir à cocktails. A lover of both history and travel, Fabien earned a degree in culinary arts and hotel management. He began his bartending career in Paris and then developed his experience and knowledge while travelling through the Caribbean, Japan and other exotic destinations.
- Favourite alcohol : Green Chartreuse
- Current ingredient obsession : curry
- Signature cocktail : El Commandante; (Lab Vanilla Bitters, caramelised pineapple syrup, Chambéry Dolin red vermouth and Plantation Trinidad Multi Millésimes rum.)
- Best life experience to date : My next visit to the Cognac Pierre Ferrand distillery!
- 2nd place Grey Goose PourMaster 2015
- Top Shelf barman 2014
- 1st place Boiron Competition 2014
- 1st place Grey Goose PourMaster 2012
- 3rd place International Bar Chef 2010
- 1st place Havana Club Grand Prix Canada 2009
Gabrielle F. Panaccio
DIRECT0R / OWNER / MIXOLOGIST
Gabrielle is passionate about travel, discovery and everything related to flavour. After having completed her culinary training at Montreal's ITHQ, Gabrielle discovered the intriguing world of cocktails while working at the prestigious Eau-de-vie bar in Sydney, Australia. She is now the founder and owner of ProxiBar, and is also the director and co-owner of the Lab, comptoir à cocktails.
Founder of Tablée Cocktails and a delicious line of signature Lab syrups, her incredible talent is reflected in her vast array of successes and achievements. Naturally gifted in the art of mixing flavours, Gabrielle adores sharing her passion and enthusiasm with every person she meets.
- Favourite alcohol : Scotch, with a weakness for those hailing from the Highland regions
- Current ingredient obsession : pepper
- Signature cocktail : The Ying-Yang (Greygoose Pear, Armagnac, Absinthe and elderflower syrup)
- Best life experience to date : When I had the honour of participating as the Canadian representative in the International Grey Goose Pour Masters cocktail competition. It's an experience that every bartender deserves to enjoy!
- Grand Prize Appleton Bar Chef Montréal 2011
- Mixing Star Price at Tales of the cocktails 2012 in Vancouver
- Winner, Clamato's Best Bloody Caesar Contest at Oysterfest Montréal 2013
- Winner, best Kombucha cocktail, 2013
- Winner, Grey Goose Pour Masters 2013 Canada
- Prix hommage contribution extraordinaire au monde du divertissement 2013, by Apollo l'Agence.
- Chronique cocktail hebdomadaire à V Télé, émission Ça commence bien, tous les jeudis matins. (2015)
- Créative des vidéos cocktails IOGO
- ACR Rums Ambassador
- Chronique cocktail bi-mensuelle à Radio-Canada, Marina Orsini show with Marina Orsini (2016)
1351 Rachel East, MONTREAL QC (514) 544‑1333 [email protected]
