Inspiration

New Delhi, India, is a vibrant metropolis where ancient traditions and modern aspirations blend with a thriving food and drink scene, offering both locals and visitors a unique and unforgettable experience, as we’ll discover with, Vikram Achanta, a passionate native with an encyclopedic knowledge of the city. In the heart of India, where ancient traditions […]

Penang, Malaysia, is a vibrant island where rich history and culture blend with a thriving food and drink scene, offering both locals and visitors a unique and unforgettable experience, as we’ll discover with our local guide, Thanesh Joel, a seasoned bartender and passionate Penangite Situated on the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Penang is a captivating […]

Through the eyes of Panji Wisrawan, Ubud unfolds as a captivating tapestry where ancient traditions intertwine with modern vibrancy, offering a sanctuary for the soul and a playground for the senses. Nestled amidst lush rice terraces and verdant jungles, Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, a captivating blend of ancient traditions, artistic expressions, and […]

From beginning his bartending career as a teenager in Melbourne, to a pivotal opportunity at NYC’s Milk & Honey, Attaboy’s Sam Ross exalts the virtues of a strong foundation when it comes to drinks making  When I first started bartending in Melbourne as a brash teenager, I felt like I had a natural style and […]

The author of ‘The PDT Cocktail Book’ and ‘Meehan’s Bartender Manual’ knows we can’t always choose our dream bar design. But we can work with it. He explains how for owner, management and bartenders After 12 years working behind other operators’ bars – including Audrey Saunders’ Pegu Club and a little-known landmark in Madison, Wisconsin, […]

The owner of the Pi bar in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, Chun Chun fell head over heels for the bar industry. Creativity, camaraderie and genuine passion will be Chun’s legacies  A little bit about me  My journey into bartending wasn’t just a job opportunity; it was a conscious choice. Like most people, I got into hospitality as […]

It is true that theory is the foundation to start from, but nothing beats practice when it comes to learning your art, passion or profession. We spoke to three craftspeople to discover how experiences from other environments can influence a bartender’s approach to their craft  It might sound like a cliché, but rarely will you […]

The refreshingly open founder of Hong Kong’s Hungry Ghost (which includes venues Call Me AL and ARTIFACT Bar) and former co-owner of The Pontiac, reveals what it really takes to own a bar business.   The idea of owning my own bar was not foreign to me. I’d opened a couple bars alongside my partner in […]

The most important (and underrated) ingredient of them all: ice had a fascinating history before entering the world of mixology. Today it’s the subject of deep and ever-evolving experimentation – we explore its possibilities  Sometimes considered a hindrance by un-educated guests (who publicly bash bars for using too much of the stuff for either watering […]

With 28 years in the bartending industry, Jeffrey Morgenthaler knows his tekkers. From peeling citrus with cheese slicers to the physics of shaking, he unpacks five techniques he swears by   Last week, as I worked behind the bar as usual – mixing drinks, engaging with guests, and tackling a mountain of dishes – I found […]

The recent winner of the IBA (International Bartenders Association) World Cocktail Championship The Director of Beverage of the Cordis Hotel, Hong Kong, Leo Ko shares his philosophy working in the hospitality industry. With a career spanning over a decade as a bartender, he has actively participated in local, regional, and international competitions, continuously refining his […]

Meet Tom Godfrey, co-founder and owner of FOCO in Barcelona, one of the city’s most loved bars. He tells us where his passion for bartending began, who has had the biggest impact on his progression, and how listening more than speaking could be his legacy  A little bit about me  Like so many others in […]