Month: December 2021

Cocktails take center stage

Review of cocktail and bartending course

BAR NEWS has been organizing one- and two-day cocktail and bartending courses for years. On October 25, 2021, nine interested participants attended the BAR NEWS Academy to immerse themselves in the world of professional bartending and learn about the world of bars and spirits.

Course participants learned the basic rules to follow in a bar at Felix Bar in Zurich. Kaspar Keller gave the diverse group an in-depth theoretical introduction... Read more...

Sandwiches and bar culture

Canapé, Zurich

The Hirschen has been located in the heart of District 4 for decades. After years of operating as a notorious contact bar, young restaurateurs are now breathing new life into the Hirschen! It is now a place that is accessible to people from the neighborhood and elsewhere.

The canapés are the trademark, and the heart is the bar. The sandwiches are created with love, and the bar is run by the charming Paulina Bastian (winner of Best ... Continue reading ...

Exclusively for Switzerland

Monkey 47 Experimentum Series 2y05: Zurich – Monkey 47 & Hay

On November 29, 2021, the time had come: Switzerland joined the Monkey 47 Experimentum Series. After Tokyo, Vienna, Brussels, and Amsterdam, Zurich is now part of the "Best of Five" circle.

What makes it special is its exclusivity: only 500 bottles were produced, and these are only available via the official website in a competition, in direct sales during a 3-day series of events in Zurich, and ... Continue reading ...

A breath of fresh air from the Douro Valley

Graham's Blend No. 12 Ruby Port

Graham's Blend No. 12 appeals to a new generation of port drinkers as well as the mixology scene.

The main grape variety used to make this Ruby Port is the famous Touriga Nacional. It grows at high altitudes and is harvested by hand at night to ensure a distinct freshness ... Continue reading ...

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