Month: July 2020 | BAR NEWS

Co-owner Cuba Club, Schaffhausen

10 Questions for Nicolas del Mestre

The trained chemical laboratory technician had his first contact with the bar nine years ago during his studies. But it didn't really work out with his chemistry studies, not even when he changed his field of study after 1 ½ years.

BAR NEWS11 March 202128 July 2020

Born in Schaffhausen, he preferred to be behind the bar and so he devoted himself entirely to his passion. In 2017, he started as deputy manager at the Cuba Club. One year later, he took over ... Read more ...

Brand identity rejuvenated

Rum Coruba with a new look

The brand identity of Rum Coruba has been rejuvenated. Both on the bottle and in communication, the Basel signature of the original Jamaican rum is now more clearly accentuated.

BAR NEWS5 August 202022 July 2020

After the Basel merchant Rudolf Waeckerlin had drunk rum for the first time in Jamaica, he founded the Compagnie Rhumière de Bâle in 1889. From the first letters he derived the brand abbreviation Coruba ... Read more ...

New club management

Max Kopp is the new DistiSuisse President

DistiSuisse awards the best Swiss spirits every two years. The upcoming award is under new leadership. Max Kopp was recently elected president of the DistiSuisse association in a digital vote.

BAR NEWS19 August 202020 July 2020

108 companies from all regions of Switzerland took part in last year's award with 622 different spirits. A new participation record and a success story on which Max Kopp, the newly elected ... Read more ...

Because of the Corona pandemic

ZAGG 2020 cancelled

The organisers announced in their press release of 14 July that there will be no Zagg in 2020. The reason given is the Corona pandemic and the associated planning uncertainty.

BAR NEWS5 August 202014 July 2020

It would only have been possible to hold the fair under certain conditions, which would not have done justice to the character of the gastronomy fair. "The cancellation was very difficult for us," says Suzanne Galliker, exhibition manager. "Especially in the ... Read more ...

Fresh, fruity, cheeky, cheerful

Oha mixed drink

The new "OHA" combines "Migi Bräu" and the long-successful "Original Beckenrieder Orangenmost" into a refreshing mixed drink. True to the motto: fresh, fruity, cheeky, cheerful.

BAR NEWS11 September 202013 July 2020

It takes a bit of courage and a lot of conviction to launch two new products at the same time in these not-so-easy times, when the gastronomy sector in particular is struggling with considerable ... Read more ...

Karl Wild Hotel Rating 2020

Suvretta House is Hotel of the Year

Every year, the Swiss hotel industry eagerly awaits the rating of hotel expert Karl Wild. Here, the leading hotels are evaluated according to criteria such as investment activity, innovativeness, ratings from other hotel and restaurant guides and many more.

BAR NEWS5 August 202013 July 2020

For the Suvretta House in St. Moritz, the award from the renowned hotel tester Karl Wild means equal recognition for the legendary service that has been provided for over 100 years with ... Read more...

Excellent drinking culture

CinCin from Winterthur

CinCin stands for excellent drinking culture with two central focuses: excellent coffee and cocktail enjoyment in a unique, personal ambience.

BAR NEWS2 July 2020

Already in the morning and from Tuesday to Saturday, CinCin - Coffee & Drinks invites you to enjoy excellent coffee specialities with its all-day concept. With 34 seats on the ground floor, a further 10 seats on the ... Read more ...

Speakeasy Bar from Lausanne

Le Vestibule

Le Vestibule is a bookshop in the legendary "La Cité" district of Lausanne that has been passed down from generation to generation.

BAR NEWS2 July 2020

At the beginning of 2020, the family business decided to diversify in order to overcome its financial difficulties. On 25 February 2020, the first alcoholic drink is discreetly sold. This is followed by a variety of ... Read more...

New outdoor bar in Basel

Park Restaurant & Chill Out Lounge

The former Parkrestaurant Lange Erlen is now managed by the Parterre Basel company, to which around 21 Basel catering, cultural and social enterprises belong. social enterprises. An outdoor bar with a chill-out lounge is now located on the terrace between the zoo and the bandstand.

BAR NEWS2 July 2020

In addition to the well-known classics, the cocktail menu also offers refreshing own creations, such as the Park Spritz. The focus is clearly on summery drinks that invite you to enjoy them accompanied by delicacies such as the Park-Mezze. ... Read more ...

Eau-de-vie and fruit combined

Williamine sur Fruit

In the Williamine Morand, the distinct aroma of this exceptional fruit is perfectly captured. The new Williamine sur Fruit by Morand combines eau-de-vie and fruit.

BAR NEWS5 August 20201 July 2020

The Valais and the Rhone Valley are the best terroir for growing Williams pears thanks to their climate and particularly fertile soil. Jean-Pierre Morand, from the fourth generation of the family ... Read more...