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Where We’re Drinking in Florence
The last time we were in Italy was February 2020 which was not a great time to be in that…
Emma Sleight and 50 Best Bars
Despite your opinion about any of “the lists” it feels really nice to be seen and recognised for that thing…
Where We’re Drinking in Mexico City
In mid-July we headed to Mexico City for Barra México. This was our first trip to CDMX since early 2019…
Forgotten Fruit and Saskatoon’s Jason Strohan
For the past four years, we have collaborated with Torres Brandy in Canada to promote their annual global competition, Torres…
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Cocktail: Second Harvest | Bartender: Jeffrey Wong
Second Harvest is a zero-waste, terroir-driven non-alcoholic cocktail inspired by the Alberta prairies — a region defined by short growing…
Cocktail: Hoe Wong | Bartender: Jeffrey Wong
Hoe Wong is a tribute to my late grandfather — a man who crossed three countries so his grandchildren could…
Cocktail: Sunset | Bartender: Jeffrey Wong
Sunset is inspired by a memory. In my early twenties I have fond memories of watching sunsets on the patio…
Cocktail: Trois Voyage | Bartender: Furba Lama
Inspired by three iconic eras of cointreau interpreted through the life cycle of three bell peppers. 50ml Roasted Bell Pepper…
Hospitality Gems
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Aimee May D’onofrio (Johannesburg)
So, we’re at Athens Bar Show looking for Hospitality Gems that we have never met before. We are in a seminar called “How To Get Brands To Pay For Your Champagne” or something to that effect. The speaker makes reference…
Nora Koufou (Athens)
Bartender Atlas: Nora Koufou, Where were you born? Nora Koufou: I was born in a small city in western Greece called Messolonghi. Which is near the lagoon. So very close to the sea. Very nice memories, very nice views. BA:…
Elvia Zanelli (Athens)
BA: Elvis Zeneli, where were you born? EZ: I was born in Albania. Berat is the city where I'm actually from. And I was raised in Paros in Greece. BA: What city do you work in now? EZ: Now I…
Lefteris Lisgaras (Athens)
Bartender Atlas: Where were you born, Lefteris? Lefteris Lisgaras: Heidelberg in Germany. BA: Where do you work now? LL: I'm working at The Clumsies in Athens. I'm the head bartender there. BA: What would you say your role is in…
Francois Monti (Madrid)
In 2017, I (Josh) was super fortunate to have been invited on a Havana Club sponsored trip to Cuba. I was told that there would be some bartenders and industry leaders from all over the world and our pals at…
William Franci (Florence)
Bartender Atlas: William, where were you born? William Franci: I was born in Borgo San Lorenzo in the province of Florence. BA: And what city do you work in now? WF: Florence. BA: How many stops along the way before…
Pritesh Mody (Valencia)
We met Pritesh earlier in the year at Barcelona Cocktail Fest. Right from the jump he was kind and friendly and a wealth of information. This man has accomplished great things and it was no surprise when we saw that…
Mirko Maurello (Florence)
Bartender Atlas: Mirko. Where were you born? Mirko Maurello: I was born in Florence. BA: Born and raised in Florence? MM: Born and raised in Florence, then I moved abroad for five years. BA: Where do you work now? MM:…
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