Tricky Questions with Ryan Chetiyawardana
Campari Academy’s Tricky Questions are back! Learn about weird ingredients and impossible math, as world renowned bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, owner of Lyaness, Super Lyan and Silver Lyan, sits down to take the dreaded challenge.
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Drink Like A Local: Hanoi with Công NguyễnDiscover Hanoi through Công’s eyes, a city where nostalgia and creativity intertwine, where mornings hum with the clatter of coffee cups and evenings glow with the warmth of shared laughter over bia hơi and cocktails alike. Born and raised in Hanoi, Công Nguyễn has spent over a decade behind the bar, shaping not only his […]
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Drink Like A Local: Johor Bahru with Joe NaikExplore Johor Bahru with Joe, to uncover a city where coastal calm meets electric energy, where late-night food stalls glow beside modern bars, and every corner hums with the warmth of Malaysian hospitality. Discover the easy rhythm of local life, taste the flavors that define its streets, and experience the city’s growing cocktail culture through […]
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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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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 […]
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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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Standing the Test of Time: Kirsten Holm and K-BarDive into Copenhagen's bar scene, with the woman who started it: Kirsten Holm and her twenty years old K-Bar
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Rome Bar Show - Day 1Campari Academy wowed Rome Bar Show on Day 1. Learn more about our Perspectives showcase.
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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.