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10 questions for Marko Tordinac

Marko Tordinac grew up in the small Croatian town of Sinj, about a 40-minute drive from the coastal city of Split. After several years working in restaurant service, the only professional restaurateur in his family immersed himself in the world of bars.

In 2013, he attended Bartender School in Split and shortly thereafter began mixing his first cocktails behind the counters of various bars in Croatia. In 2016, he ventured into ... Continue reading ...

Spirits, craftsmanship, terroir

The fascination of Japan

Japan's rich and fascinating culture leaves no one untouched, especially those whose main job is standing behind the bar. On the other side of the globe, a bar style has developed that is based on a different philosophy.

Kneeling on the seat cushions, the guests wait until it is their turn. The woman who leads the Japanese tea ceremony invited us into the room and then brought out the utensils ... Continue reading ...

Bartender International

Ivy Mix, Leyenda, New York

If you don't live in New York, it's hard to keep track of new bar openings, and it can be difficult when you're back to decide whether to try a new place or drink at an old favourite. When it comes to mezcal, Leyenda is definitely such an old favourite. Ivy Mix, a long-standing authority in the world of mixology, runs the bar with a lot of heart and soul.

Ivy was born in 1985 and grew up in Vermont. She studied at Bennington College and has a bachelor's degree in philosophy and fine arts. She was nineteen years old when ... Read more...

New edition of Bar Mixbooklet

122 attractive drink recipes in the Bar Mixbooklet

The new edition of the handy Bar Mixbooklet provides a broad range of basic cocktail knowledge. It includes 122 attractive mix recipes for classic drinks as well as trendy and non-alcoholic drinks. The booklet can now be ordered free of charge from the BAR NEWS shop.

The new edition of this handy Bar Mixbooklet a wealth of basic knowledge, such as how to mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and what to look out for when preparing good cocktails ... Continue reading ...

Portrait: Best Barkeeper Talent 2021

Paulina Bastian: "I discovered my creativity".

A written test, the drink "Under the red hood" and its presentation convinced the SWISS BAR AWARDS judges: they chose Paulina Bastian as the Best Barkeeper Talent 2021. After the Canvas Bar at the Dolder Grand, Paulina Bastian is now perfecting her creative craft at the Canapé Bar in Kreis 4, where she stages sparkling wines.

Paulina Bastian is decidedly happy to have arrived in bar culture. "In my family, everyone is mega-creative. Be it of a musical or craft nature. I have been looking for my creativity for a long time. ... Read more ...

More than just the precursor of gin

Genever

Genever is originally a juniper distillate of Dutch or Belgian origin; the alcohol for it was distilled from grain. In a way, it is a forerunner of gin and is still produced today according to the traditional recipe: Juniper berries, herbs and spices give it the typical genever aroma.

Jenever, Genièvre or also Genever (used hereafter as a substitute) is historically older than the gin that is so popular today and belongs to the spirits with juniper according to the European spirits regulation. Genever ... Read more ...

Portrait: Best Newcomer Bar 2021

Igniv Bar, Zurich: "Shall we take one together?"

The Igniv Bar in Marktgasse is the first upscale cocktail bar in the Andreas Caminada family. Under Philipp Kössl as Chef de Bar and his ambitious team, it has managed to stand out from the field of applicants for the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2021: it is considered Best Newcomer Bar of the Year.

When one thinks of Andreas Caminada, it is first and foremost his world-renowned cooking skills that come to mind and make one go into raptures upon learning about them. ... Read more ...

October 18, 2021, Silo Bar, Kemptthal

Morand Cocktail Workshop on Tour

Following successful events in Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, and Basel, the Morand Cocktail Workshop was held in Kemptthal near Winterthur this fall after a break last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ten bar professionals from all over Switzerland were on hand to put their creativity into their shakers.

On Monday, October 18, everyone gathered at the Silo Bar, an extremely attractive venue in the former Maggi site, where the well-known Maggi seasoning used to be produced and soups cooked ... Continue reading ...

Bartender International

Gilad Livnat, Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar, Tel Aviv

Anyone who has ever been to Tel Aviv knows that you can look forward to culinary delights. The city is a melting pot of different cuisines from all over the world. The bar scene is not inferior to this and has developed greatly in recent years. I spent many all-nighters at the hidden gem, located in a shady hotel not far from the beach. It was here that I met Gilad Livnat, one of the owners of Imperial Craft.

Gilad was born and raised in Tel Aviv. His destiny to become a restaurateur was already decided in his childhood. He grew up with his father and grandfather running the ... Read more...

Portrait: Best Bar Team 2021

Karel Korner, Lucerne: "It's all about family"

The Karel Korner team was recognised as Best Bar Team at the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2021. The joy of the seven-member team in the small bar on the corner of Winkelriedstrasse 30 about this award, of all things, is "mega". After all, it is family affairs that make the bar a second living room for everyone.

For us, it's about the importance of details. About the moment. About you. Ask our staff for stuff, juice and schnapps! That's what it says on the bar menu of the Lucerne ... Read more ...

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