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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: Li "Ahe" JiaxiLi “Ahe” Jiaxi 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 […]

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The future is yours to create: Sahil EssaniSahil Essani is a bartender, mentor, and storyteller whose journey into the drinks world began with a summer gig and evolved into a full-fledged calling. Known for his thoughtful approach and passion for community, Sahil blends science, creativity, and cultural narrative behind the bar. Representing India at the Campari Red Hands competition, he brought both […]
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The future is yours to create: Josephine SondloFifth in our new series is Josephine Sondlo, founder of Sizwe Studios in Stockholm. She talks about her habit of repetition, how to be smarter working with brands, and why goal setting is important A little bit about me I was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, and while food and drinks have always been […]

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South Korea’s happiest bar owner on driving his local cocktail industryTerry Kim has built an empire of bar excellence in South Korea. He explains how happiness can inspire future generations as his local industry continues to grow – and how he ascended to the top of his game ‘Happiness’ is the word Terry Kim uses the most when talking about his career in hospitality. Approaching […]

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The future is yours to create: Julian ShortFrom Sin + Tax bar in Johannesburg, our seventh interviewee in our series is beverage director Julian Short. He chats about life-changing travel experiences, talking more about the impact of working with alcohol, and sharing our failures A little bit about me I have been bartending since 2014. I started bartending because quite simply, I […]

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What it takes to scale a successful business with Hawksmoor’s Will BeckettThe CEO of Hawksmoor discusses his strategy for scaling a hospitality business, his specific set of leadership skills and why being optimistic is his superpower When I speak to Will Beckett over Zoom on a rather uneventful day in April, the man I’m met with is – by his own admission – a casual one. […]

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Up Close & Personal: Guoyi Gan and Indra Kantono, Jigger & Pony GroupThe second instalment of our new video series sees us talking to Guoyi Gan and Indra Kantono, co-founders of Jigger & Pony Group. They share their past management mishaps, why they don’t like rules, and always remembering that a bar is a business

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Jean Trinh talks human sustainability, community and being fearlessDuring the pandemic, Jean Trinh turned the role of a bar leader on its head. The founder of Alquímico explains why caring for a community drives everything he does in his business – and how it taught him not to fear anything Don’t get me wrong, I love Paris, where I’m from. But the thing […]