Month: October 2022

A look into a beer glass

Pilsner and special beer

Disputes about the name of beverages are commonplace in our industry. These then either have a political, nationalistic or trademark connotation. Well, then at least you have something to discuss while drinking beer...

Emmental, that's the cheese with the holes. Pilsner, that's a beer first brewed by German brewmaster Joseph Groll in the Bohemian city of Plzeň (German: Pilsen). But ... Read more ...

Innovative menus and creative drinks

Bar Forty-Five, Solothurn

Bar 45 is distinguished by the authentic southern Italian cuisine of the two Sicilian chefs Stefano Marraro and Dario Marraro.

Nadine Brunner, finalist in the Nullpromille Trophy Swiss Nullpromille Trophy , is responsible for the wide variety of cocktails on offer. She is able to conjure up drinks tailored to guests' individual needs and lets ... Continue reading ...

Reissued

The 101 best bars in Switzerland in the Swiss Barguide 2022/23

The 101 best bars in Switzerland are featured in the new edition of the Swiss Barguide 2022/23. This handy booklet provides an overview of the Swiss bar scene and can now be ordered free of charge from the BAR NEWS Shop.

The 101 best bars in Switzerland are clearly listed by region in the recently published Swiss Bar Guide 2022/23. Key information such as opening hours, specialties, etc. is listed for each bar. The booklet ... Continue reading ...

Enjoyable "on ice"

Rémy Martin XO Lee Broom

This limited and numbered special edition of Rémy Martin XO was designed exclusively by British designer Lee Broom (multiple design award winner and British Designer of the Year).

Rémy Martin XO Lee Broom is the first limited special edition with a specially designed decanter featuring nearly 400 indentations corresponding to the number of eaux-de-vie contained in Rémy Martin XO. The ... Continue reading ...

20 years of SWISS BAR AWARDS

Sarah Madritsch is Barkeeper the Year 2022

The 20th anniversary of the SWISS BAR AWARDS took place on October 23 in Baden. It is the most important award in the Swiss bar scene, with eight awards presented this year. The highlights of the evening were the final of the Barkeeper the Year category, which this year featured five finalists, the presentation of the Lifetime Award, and the after-party.

The eight awards were presented in a festive atmosphere in front of around 300 invited guests at the Trafo event location in Baden. The unforgettable anniversary event was punctuated by numerous highlights and ... Continue reading ...

From November 10 to 12

Nights Conference in Zurich

NIGHTS—the most important international conference on urban leisure culture—offers the ideal platform for sharing expertise in the fields of culture, urban development, health & safety, and economics over the course of two and a half days.

With the aim of jointly developing possible development paths for the nighttime city of tomorrow, regardless of thematic and structural boundaries. So that it is as lovable and livable as possible, with as little conflict as possible and ... Continue reading ...

Bruichladdich

New vintages in the Provenance series

Bruichladdich therefore constantly asks itself how the influences on the barley during cultivation affect the character of the respective whisky. The answers can be tasted in the new vintages of the Provenance series.

Barley is the most important raw ingredient in single malt whisky. Bere Barley shows the differences that arise from the barley varieties, Islay Barley shows the place where they are grown, and Organic ... Continue reading ...

Local craft

Swiss barrels

Since malt houses in places like Delémont, Möriken-Wildegg or Cadenazzo have started operations, there is even more Swissness in Swiss whiskey. But the cooperages that make barrels from Swiss wood also contribute to this. However, there are fewer and fewer of these. BAR NEWS visited the largest of the three remaining cooperages in the country.

Tuesday morning in Küssnacht am Rigi. The sun is shining and so you can see the cloud of dust particularly well, which is gradually spreading throughout the workshop from the loud band saw. Here at the ... Read more ...

CounterTip

Seasonality

Seasonality in the bar. If this is not a topic that occupies numerous Barkeeper . What better than to work with juicy fruits and vegetables that are full of flavor and with which you can put in front of the guests the best that nature has to offer.

The philosophy of working seasonally has long been established in many kitchens. The situation is different for some bartenders and bar owners. It is a fact that in many places the same drinks are served during the ... Read more...

Serbian rakija revives tradition

Šamar

Šamar is a plum/quince brandy with traditional roots, born in the modern world.

Šamar – an up-and-coming Serbian brand that honors the tradition of rakija while pioneering urban, modern consumption occasions. It breaks with conventions about how rakija is made, tasted ... Read more ...

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