Month: May 2021 | BAR NEWS

SWISS BAR AWARDS

The 2021 longlist has been announced

This year, once again, a large number of Barkeeper establishments seized the opportunity to apply for the SWISS BAR AWARDS by April 30, 2021. The jury has now reviewed the applications and compiled a longlist.

BAR NEWSSeptember 13, 2023May 28, 2021

The ten Barkeeper "Barkeeper the Year" category and the five young talents in the "Best Barkeeper category will be demonstrating their knowledge and skills over the next few weeks ... Continue reading ...

Distilled Consciously

Diplomatico's sustainability platform

With the launch of its sustainability platform "Distilled Consciously," Ron Diplomatico is putting part of its corporate social responsibility plan into action.

BAR NEWSMay 25, 2021

At the same time, the company's own efforts are to be aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The new platform marks another step forward in Diplomático's commitment to sustainability. ... Read more ...

Head Bar Manager, Rossini, Baden

10 questions for Michael de Silva

After realizing that electrical work wasn't for him, Michael began an apprenticeship as a restoration specialist in Freiburg im Breisgau.

BAR NEWSSeptember 22, 2021May 25, 2021

With his degree in the bag, he attended bar school in Munich in 2006, after which he moved to Gut Gelaunt in Bern for a year. Formative in two senses of the word... Read more...

Whisky novelties for the opening

New Macardo world

The new Macardo world encompasses not only sustainability and innovation, but also Swissness, tradition, and craftsmanship.

BAR NEWSMay 22, 2021

Firewood, solar energy, geothermal energy, water from our own source, and regional ingredients are used. Thanks to this cycle, no logs, no kWh, no liters of water, and no raw materials are wasted, and from the ... Continue reading ...

Over 50 participants

Great success in the tender for the 1st SWISS COCKTAIL OPEN

This innovative competition for professional Barkeeper was Barkeeper in April 2021. The deadline for submitting recipes was May 20, 2021. More than 50 Barkeeper now Barkeeper for one of the coveted 24 places in the final.

BAR NEWSJune 7, 2021May 21, 2021

We are looking for Switzerland's best cocktail! This was the slogan used at the end of April to announce Switzerland's largest cocktail competition for professional Barkeeper. The cocktail that impressed the jury in the final with ... Continue reading ...

Drinks and food in a central location

BarExcellence, Bern

"BarExcellence" is both a play on words and a promise: Simon Stettler and his team offer excellent hospitality and an excellent range of products.

BAR NEWSSeptember 22, 2021May 20, 2021

The name focuses on the bar, but the restaurant offers much more: the menu features a selection of European and Asian cuisine. One highlight is the wide range of sushi on offer... Read more...

Classic Cocktails

The Adonis Cocktail

Cocktails with a lower alcohol content, also known as Low-ABV cocktails, are increasingly becoming an integral part of a drinks menu. In bars, but also in restaurants, such cocktails have become indispensable.

Andy WalchMay 18, 2021

People today drink less or no alcohol at all for a variety of reasons. Be it personal and professional reasons: The drinking culture is undoubtedly changing. People nowadays drink just as consciously as ... Read more...

DistiSuisse Awards 2021

Call for entries for fine spirits competition launched

Every two years, the Swiss spirits industry gets together for a rendezvous. The next one is in fall 2021. The call for entries for the DistiSuisse Awards 2021 has just started. Distilleries can submit their products until July 9.

BAR NEWSMay 18, 2021

The national spirits competition DistiSuisse has been a success for many years, as evidenced by the increase in participant numbers in recent years. At the last event, more than 100 companies submitted a total of 622 spirits samples... Continue reading...

A look into a beer glass

India Pale Ale

Most people probably still remember their first sip of IPA - and for many, the intense bitterness will have shown in their facial muscles. Today, however, people have become accustomed to more bitterness in beer. The IPA is no longer missing from any beer menu.

Kaspar Keller15 May 2021

Does it have to be like this? This, if I remember correctly, was my exact reaction to the Punk IPA from Brewdog that I had in front of me 10 years ago. At that time ... Read more ...

As rare as a blue moon

Hendrick's Lunar Gin

Hendrick's Lunar Gin is a limited edition gin produced in small batches, inspired by rare essences and extracts.

BAR NEWSMay 12, 2021

This special wine was created in the magical light of the moon. It enchants with its elegant complexity and wonderful warmth, an ideal companion for watching the sunset, enjoying the starry sky, ... Read more ...