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Grisons

There are only a few cantons with a comparable sympathy bonus. No wonder, because in Graubünden they even have their own expression for the cozy, relaxed savoir vivre: Patschifig! BAR NEWS on the road in Switzerland's largest canton.

Kaspar KellerAugust 15, 2022

With its 7,100 square kilometers, Graubünden makes up over one sixth of Switzerland. But not its area is the most impressive of this canton, but its height. Already when you leave Zurich in the direction of ... Read more ...

Chef de Bar Raygrodski Bar

10 questions for Stelios Kalemis

The then 17-year-old started his first job in a café in the Athens suburb of Peristeri. At the beginning, he primarily worked at the dishwasher, but a short time later he was already working at the coffee machine.

BAR NEWSAugust 18, 2022August 11, 2022

In the years that follow he rides the 3rd coffee wave. After his military service, he starts working at The Clumsies in Athens, which opened in 2014. At the top address - the bar ... Read more ...

The winner of the SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN Valentin Aleksandrowicz (right) visiting Claudio Bernasconi's whisky cellar.

Winner prize redeemed

A day in Claudio Bernasconi's whisky collection

Valentin Aleksandrowicz, winner of the 2nd SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN, was allowed to spend an unforgettable day together with his best friend Guillaume in the private whisky collection of Claudio Bernasconi.

BAR NEWSAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

Over 30 degrees Celsius in the shade. Hardly anyone who voluntarily spends time in the sweltering heat. The most pleasant place has probably Valentin Aleksandrowicz just before the longest day ... Read more ...

In search of new flavors

Pleasure Tourism Switzerland

From gin workshops to guided tours of distilleries and open days - gourmet tourism has gained in importance in recent years.

BAR NEWSJuly 27, 2022July 25, 2022

Anyone who wants to get involved with the topic of enjoyment in Switzerland has numerous options in a very small area. Many breweries and distilleries are happy to welcome their guests personally. BAR NEWS presents ... Read more ...

A timeless three-piece

A visit to Cointreau

"The round has to go into the square". What German coaching legend Sepp Herberger said about soccer also applies to what is probably the most legendary orange liqueur: Cointreau. In mid-July in France, ten Swiss Barkeeper were able to experience firsthand the magic of how Cointreau puts the essence of the circular orange into the iconic square bottle.

BAR NEWSJuly 26, 2022July 21, 2022

It is an icon of global bar culture: the legendary Cointreau bottle with its even more legendary contents. A brand of spirits whose notoriety is due in no small part to the fact that it can be found at several ... Read more...

CounterTip

Cordials - the ingredient of the hour

In the shadow of gin, mezcal and amaro, cordials celebrated the comeback of the century. Without a marketing budget, because they are mostly homemade, they are still the secret stars of the Speed Rack today. The reigning Barkeeper of the year Victor Topart on the ingredient of the hour.

Victor TopartJuly 20, 202216 July 2022

What a pleasure to tell you about cordials in the following lines, as they are a diverse, complex and sometimes somewhat blurred category. Let's jump back to their origins. ... Read more ...

New drinking ethanol production plant

The first drinking ethanol from Swiss production

In mid-June, after a four-year planning phase, Switzerland's first potable ethanol production plant was opened at the Aarberg sugar factory. This new facility is, of course, all about Swissness and supports Swiss distillers in their efforts to produce Swiss products from A to Z.

BAR NEWSNovember 13, 20237 July 2022

BAR NEWS wanted to know a little more and asked the managing director of Alcosuisse, Florian Krebs. BAR NEWS: CH11 Swiss drinking ethanol from Swiss production - How was the decision-making process, what gave the ... Read more ...

SWISS BAR AWARDS

The 2022 longlist is known!

Until the end of May, bars and Barkeeper could apply for the SWISS BAR AWARDS 2022. In the meantime, the jury has met and drawn up a longlist of the best bars and Barkeeper from the large number of applications.

BAR NEWS28 June 202227 June 2022

The ten Barkeeper of the category "Barkeeper of the year" and the five young talents in the category "Best Barkeeper Talent" will prove their knowledge and skills in the next weeks... Read more...

Bartender International

Julia Momose, Kumiko Bar, Chicago

Anyone who travels to Chicago and visits the excellent cocktail bars, which by the way do not have to hide from New York in any way, will notice that sooner or later the name Julia Momose comes up. Julia has long been a known quantity in the bar world and is known far beyond Chicago. With Kumiko, she has fulfilled her dream of owning her own bar.

Daniel Staub20 June 2022

Julia was born and raised in Japan. She came into contact with the hospitality industry in her youth and worked part-time in a bagel shop and a restaurant that ... Read more...

Head Bartender, 4 Animals Bar, Zurich

10 Questions for Andrea Linzner

Andrea "just slipped into" the restaurant business. Her parents originally came from a different industry, and only her great-aunt was still active in the restaurant business until she was 91. It was only last year that the great-aunt handed over the business to Andrea's parents - who have now also become restaurateurs.

BAR NEWS3 June 2022

At the age of 18, the native of Allgäu and trained hotel manager crossed the German-Austrian border and later gained professional experience in Portugal, Switzerland and Norway, among other places. Finally, she was drawn to ... Read more ...