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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The 4 types of creativity explainedWhether conscious or impromptu, creativity can be achieved by using different strategies and for different purposes. We do a deep dive into the main types of creativity – which one do you fit into? Have you ever thought about how your create? In an industry where the word ‘creativity’ can be applied to many multi-faceted parts […]
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Is creativity important? 8 bartenders have their sayAs we launch ‘Unlocking creativity’, the first episode of Perspectives Season 3, we ask eight bartenders from around the world a very simple question: Is creativity important? “People tend to associate creativity exclusively with artistic disciplines.” Keila Urzaiz de Calignon, bartender at Satan’s Whiskers, London In order to answer this question properly it is crucial to […]
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The future is yours to create: Symphony LooTo complete our The Future is Yours to Create: International Women’s Day series is Symphony Loo. The Asia’s Regional On-Premise Customer Marketing Manager of the Campari Group is a powerhouse in the industry and leads by example. Here she shares the biggest influencers in her life and her hopes for the future. A little bit […]
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The future is yours to create: Amber LiuFourth in our The Future is Yours to Create: International Women’s Day series is Amber Liu. The Senior Bartender of the Public House Taipei has been a rising star of the Asian bar scene since she first broke into the scene in 2021. She shares her motivations and excitement of her work in the industry […]
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The future is yours to create: Imelda NgThird in our The Future is Yours to Create: International Women’s Day series is Imelda Ng. The Beverage Manager of Intervals Bar is a familiar face for those transiting through the ever busy Hong Kong International Airport. She shares her list of mentors in the industry and her thoughts on changes needed for growth in […]
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The future is yours to create: Pranisa 'Niza' TreechanasinSecond in our The Future is Yours to Create: International Women’s Day series is Pranisa ‘Niza’ Treechanasin. The head bartender of Origin Bar in the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore is a veteran in the industry and shares her insights into the industry from her decade-long career. A little bit about me I’m Niza, the head […]
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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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"Drop me off in New Orleans": the Big Easy's Hospitality MagicA walk around the Big Easy's hospitality gems. Whether you are looking for delicious food, historical drinks or thrilling jazz music, New Orleans is the city for you.
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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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How do we explain who we are?As we launch the final episode of Perspectives Season 2, Monica Berg introduces us to our contributors, and lays out how food and drink play a role in our identities Developing our identity as individuals is a lifelong journey. So many factors play into that process: the places we visit, the languages we learn, the […]
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Drink like a local: Taipei with Angus ZouHiking, surfing, street food and tea: Taipei has it all. We walked around town with bar entrepreneur Angus Zou, to discover the secrets of Taiwan’s capital city Cosmopolitan yet traditional, chaotic but still calming and comforting: Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city, is one of the most exciting destinations in East Asia. You can breathe in the […]
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Tales of the Cocktail - Day 2Learn about seminars, tour New Orleans' jazz clubs, go for terrific agave drinks. And even more inspiration from Campari Academy's second day at Tales of the Cocktail