Month: March 2020

Blok Bar, Lucerne

Drinks, smörrebröd and boules in prison

Where cars used to park, people have been meeting to eat, drink and play since November 2019.

BAR NEWS16 June 202026 March 2020

The two young entrepreneurs Joël van Eck and Marlen Amberg have transformed the dark garage space of Lucerne's former central prison into a coherent bar with an industrial ambience. At noon, Danish ... Read more...

Syrups, Infusions & Shrubs

Homemade

Guests increasingly want to know the stories behind the drink ingredients. Those who know where their products come from and who produced them have an advantage in this situation - which is easy if he or she has made these products themselves.

Günther Strobl7 August 202026 March 2020

All of us, or most of us who work behind the bar, have a certain urge to experiment. This is very useful because it gives rise to a great many new products and ... Read more...

Managing Director Le Moderne, Bulle

10 Questions for Pier Remo Mascaro

Growing up in Münster (D), the trained restoration specialist gained his first bar experience alongside his business studies.

BAR NEWS11 March 202124 March 2020

Before graduating, he answers the call to Switzerland and starts at the Hotel Ermitage, Gstaad in 2011. He enjoys helping out in the hotel's "One Million Stars" bar ... Read more...

Coffee bar and roastery

Coffee wreath Lucerne

The Kaffeekranz' baristas have been on the road as a mobile coffee bar since 2016. Now they have settled in Lucerne.

BAR NEWS16 June 202019 March 2020

Until now, they could be found at events with their KaffeeVelo or in the south subway at Lucerne station. The team around Patrick Lüthold and Florian Junker has recently settled ... Read more...

Gin and the sacrosanct connection with Vermouth

Gin cocktails through the ages

Gin is rarely drunk neat. Although there are some exciting "sipping gins" nowadays, at least one Tonic Water is almost always allowed. Gin cocktails became really exciting when American Barkeeper discovered vermouth in the second half of the 19th century.

BAR NEWS11 March 202117 March 2020

Gin was considered one of the frequently used basic spirits in the 19th century, along with brandy, whiskey and rum. Jerry Thomas' "Bar Tenders Guide", for example, mentions gin as a possible spirit for a ... Read more...

Asino il Bar, Bern

Italian-inspired bar at Casinoplatz

At the end of December 2019, what is probably the smallest bar in Bern opened on Casinoplatz. In addition to classic cocktails, guests are always offered interesting innovations.

BAR NEWS16 June 20209 March 2020

The high, curved shop window that encompasses the smart bar is strongly reminiscent of Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks". With its long pewter counter, subtle pink neon band and white marble tables, it feels ... Read more...

Bartender Female

Judith Lauber from Karel Korner Lucerne

The Black Forest native has been running Bar Karel Korner in Lucerne for just under five years and is herself passionate and mainly a creative mixologist behind the bar.

Mia Bavandi1 September 20219 March 2020

The Karel Korner Bar stands for individuality, creativity and innovation. All juices, syrups, bitters and tinctures are homemade. The predominant "official language " among a bar team from Russia, Germany, Iran, Spain, ... Read more...

Due to coronavirus

ProWein Düsseldorf cancelled for 2020

Due to the increasing number of coronavirus infections, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH decided not to hold ProWein in 2020. The fair was postponed by one year.

BAR NEWS13 August 20202 March 2020

ProWein 2020 will be postponed due to the effects of the Coronavirus/Covid-19. The 2021 fair will take place from Sunday, 21 March to Tuesday, 23 March 2021. "We have made this decision in intensive ... Read more ...