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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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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Rome Bar Show - Day 1Campari Academy wowed Rome Bar Show on Day 1. Learn more about our Perspectives showcase.
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Drink like a local: Bangkok with Supawit ‘Palm’ MuttarattanaVibrant and stimulating yet also peaceful and calm – Bangkok is full of contrasts. We went exploring the Thai capital with renowned bar veteran Supawit ‘Palm’ Muttarattana, now group bar director for Watermelon Group Where else could you find sanctuaries and temples, a few steps away from skyscrapers and mind-boggling nightlife? You guessed it: Bangkok, […]
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Osman Baycan and the Secrets of Turkish HospitalityMixing through a mostly non-drinking crowd, and celebrating the most multicultural environment in the world: Osman Baycan shares his secrets about running a bar in Istanbul, Turkey.
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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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David Wondrich Explains Top 5 Drinks of 2022Take a look at Campari Academy's chat with historian David Wondrich, for Deep insights on the best selling drinks of the year
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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, […]