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The future is yours to create: Teo ParkTeo Park is a Seoul-based bartender who finds meaning in sharing everyday life with his guests, one drink, one conversation at a time. As he prepares to open his new bar Hand in Hand, Teo reflects on his quiet perseverance, romantic approach to bartending, and what it meant to represent Korea on the international Red […]
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The future is yours to create: Joel PoonJoel Poon is a seasoned hospitality professional and creative force behind Reka:Bar in Kuala Lumpur. With a background in Hospitality Management and a passion for taking care of people, Joel blends technical precision with heartfelt storytelling in every drink he creates. Known for his curiosity, mentorship, and drive to constantly evolve, he’s a respected voice […]
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The future is yours to create: Ruka HattoriRuka Hattori is a bartender from Japan known for her thoughtful, story-driven cocktails that blend cultural tradition with modern creativity. Her approach to hospitality is personal and precise, always centered on making genuine connections with her guests. With a quiet confidence, she brings a unique voice to the international bartending scene. A little bit about […]
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The future is yours to create: Heng LyheangHeng Lyheang is a passionate bartender from Cambodia whose journey into hospitality began with a spark of inspiration at a high school graduation party. Growing up in an NGO, he discovered bartending as a creative outlet and a way to connect with people from all walks of life. Today, he channels that early motivation into […]
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The future is yours to create: Vandena YanartaVandena is the Bar Manager of Club Soda Canggu and a proud Balinese native whose passion for hospitality was sparked by the film Cocktail. Known for his warmth, creativity, and deep respect for nature, he brings soulful storytelling and environmental consciousness into his work behind the bar. His journey reflects a blend of island spirit, […]
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The future is yours to create: Ahe LiAhe Li is a passionate bartender from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, known for his joyful spirit and thoughtful creativity behind the bar. A proud member of Roma Roma, an Italian-style pizzeria bar, Ahe brings warmth, curiosity, and storytelling into every cocktail he creates. His work reflects a blend of Taiwanese heart and Italian inspiration, making each drink […]
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Why Natoora needs you to help them change the food systemProduce supplier Natoora has spent 20 years building a business that celebrates where our ingredients come from. Head of education, Clementine Hain-Cole, explains why bartenders should be supporting the farmers who grow them To Natoora, education means equipping everyone – starting from schoolkids and running right up to bartender, chef, home cook and everyone in between […]
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So Why Focus On Inclusivity, and Not Diversity?Insights from Monica Berg, about how diversity and inclusivity live together, and what's fundamental to do, in order to achieve both.
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Cocktails Spirits Paris - Day 1Find out about inclusivity, professionalità and future, following the launch of Perspectives' second chapter, by Campari Academy, in Paris.
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Tricky Questions with Leonardo LeuciHe is one of the founders of Jerry Thomas Project in Rome, which pioneered modern mixology in Italy, opening in 2010. And he sat down with Campari Academy, to take the most challenging test: Leonardo Leuci is facing the Tricky Questions. How will he score?
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Tricky Questions with Leo RobitschekSerious questions, funny answers and vice versa: it's Campari Academy's Tricky Questions, and Leo Robitschek sat down with us to face them!
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Culture, history and people: The key to understanding drinks better, with Dr Anna Sulan MasingSeeking to articulate her indigenous Iban identity, writer, poet and academic Dr Anna Sulan Masing discovered the importance of understanding the value systems behind our food and drinks Memories of childhood are always viewed through a soft lens; timelines are out of sync, everything is bigger, and possibly brighter. In adulthood, flavours are etched into […]