Word Association with Alex Frezza
Alexander Frezza, Naples native and bar industry leader joins us in a game of “Word Association”, sharing his thoughts around forgotten hospitality and the meaning of bars.
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Drink like a local: Kuala Lumpur with Angeline TanExplore Kuala Lumpur with Angeline, to discover the fascinating juxtaposition of ancient traditions and modern aspirations, wander through bustling markets filled with a symphony of flavors, and experience the energy of the city’s vibrant nightlife. Amidst lush greenery and soaring skyscrapers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a vibrant tapestry of cultures and experiences. The city’s rich […]
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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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How four bartenders turned the soda business on its headFrom working behind the bar to researching soda recipes and signing a €45m deal, the Three Cents journey has been a successful one. So, how did four Greek bartenders turn their curiosity into big business? In the midst of dark times, such as the ones developing during the Great Depression at the beginning of 1930s, […]
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Kyisha Davenport wants more respect for Black culture in hospitalityFrom having more Black-owned restaurants, to questioning the appropriation of Black culture through ingredients and language, the founder of BarNoirBoston and GM & Beverage Director of Comfort Kitchen explains what needs to change if authentic representation is to be the future When I moved from New York to Boston about seven years ago, it wasn’t […]
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Travel and Discover: a Bartender's WanderlustTravel and discover: two key aspects of a bartender's life, to enhance curiosity and expand the mind. Monica Berg takes us to her favourite places through memories and pictures.
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Drink like a local: Seoul with Laki YooWe caught up with Keepers’ bar owner and long-time bar advocate, Laki Yoo, to talk about what you simply can’t miss when visiting South Korea’s capital, from somaek and local market, to traditional barbecue and much, much more Where enormous buildings in the business district meet the quiet historical neighbourhood not far away, Seoul is […]
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Change at the top: Lorraine Copes on restructuring for representationFounded by Lorraine Copes in 2020, Be Inclusive Hospitality is a non-profit organisation which works in education, information and equity for people of colour in hospitality. But it’s far from simple Out of a pool of 3,120 people working at all levels of hospitality across the UK, only 25% have participated in EDI (Equity, Diversity […]
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Drink like a local: From Spritz To LimoncelloDiscover the deep rooted history of Italian drinking culture and how it's no 'one size fits all'.