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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Practice makes perfect: Learning your craftIt is true that theory is the foundation to start from, but nothing beats practice when it comes to learning your art, passion or profession. We spoke to three craftspeople to discover how experiences from other environments can influence a bartender’s approach to their craft It might sound like a cliché, but rarely will you […]
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Beckaly Franks: What they don’t tell you about being a bar ownerBeing a bar owner hides a number of unspoken truths. We sat down with Beckaly Francis, owner of Hong Kong’s Hungry Ghost, to discuss this topic.
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The (new) Ice AgeThe most important (and underrated) ingredient of them all: ice had a fascinating history before entering the world of mixology. Today it’s the subject of deep and ever-evolving experimentation – we explore its possibilities
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5 techniques modern bartenders must master according to Jeffrey MorgenthalerAuthor and bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler brings his expertise to the table, showcasing the 5 techniques a bar professional should master
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The future is yours to create: Tom GodfreyMeet Tom Godfrey, co-founder and owner of FOCO in Barcelona, one of the city’s most loved bars. He tells us where his passion for bartending began, who has had the biggest impact on his progression, and how listening more than speaking could be his legacy
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How a film director and illustrator approach their craftsHow can bartenders draw inspiration from areas of creativity that go beyond the bar? We asked to creative minds to share their insights.
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Kyisha Davenport wants more respect for Black culture in hospitalityFrom having more Black-owned restaurants, to questioning the appropriation of Black culture through ingredients and language, the founder of BarNoirBoston and GM & Beverage Director of Comfort Kitchen explains what needs to change if authentic representation is to be the future
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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
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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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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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Drink like a local: From Spritz To LimoncelloDiscover the deep rooted history of Italian drinking culture and how it's no 'one size fits all'.
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Tales of the Cocktail - Day 3Take a look at what happened in New Orleans, for the third day of Tales of the Cocktail