Tricky Questions with Leo Robitschek
How many ice cubes can fit in a big plane? And how does the rainbow taste like? If you’re looking for (great) answers, check out how world renowned Leo Robitschek, Vice President of Food&Beverage for Sydell Group, performed on our Tricky Questions during last Tales of the Cocktail!
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Drink like a local: New Delhi with Vikram AchantaNew 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 […]
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Drink like a local: Penang with Thanesh JoelPenang, 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 […]
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Drink like a local: Ubud with Panji WisrawanThrough 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 […]
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Sam Ross: Why classic cocktails and formulas matterFrom 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 […]
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Jim Meehan: When it comes to bar design, we all have the power to work with itThe 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, […]
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David Wondrich reviews his own booksThe award-winning author and drinks historian, David Wondrich, takes a look back at his renowned writing back-catalogue. From ‘Killer Cocktails’ to ‘The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails’, he gives us the inside track on how his books came to be
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Friendship test: Alex Jump & Lauren Paylor O’BrienThe US-based bartenders who also run hospitality wellbeing project, Focus On Health, take Campari Academy’s friendship test. They talk country songs, pet names and sober bachelorette parties Alex Jump and Lauren Paylor O’Brien have both worn many hats over their illustrious bartending careers, from head bartender and consultant, to R&D chef and writer respectively – […]
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How do we explain who we are?As we launch the final episode of Perspectives Season 2, Monica Berg introduces us to our contributors, and lays out how food and drink play a role in our identities Developing our identity as individuals is a lifelong journey. So many factors play into that process: the places we visit, the languages we learn, the […]
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Bartending as a career: AsiaAs Asia continues to grow in visibility on the global bar stage, we take a look at how the profession has been perceived in the past – and ask how this could be changing. From Tokyo to Goa, six bartenders on the ground tell their stories Biznu Saru has his father to thank for introducing […]
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Parabere Forum: How Maria Canabal is giving women a voice in the industryWith an 8,000-strong database of professionals and a visionary global conference, the award-winning journalist has shown the power of engaging women across the hospitality industry with Parabere Forum. We speak to Maria Canabal about what drives her, and hear testimonies from three of those voices When facing the ever-present question about how to empower women […]
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Drink like a local: Taipei with Angus ZouHiking, surfing, street food and tea: Taipei has it all. We walked around town with bar entrepreneur Angus Zou, to discover the secrets of Taiwan’s capital city Cosmopolitan yet traditional, chaotic but still calming and comforting: Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city, is one of the most exciting destinations in East Asia. You can breathe in the […]