‘We’ve seen everything’: tales from the frontline of hospitality's late-night workers
Sex, drugs, drinks – and great connections. Bar workers report from the frontline of the midnight shift
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‘We’ve seen everything’: tales from the frontline of hospitality's late-night workers
Sex, drugs, drinks – and great connections. Bar workers report from the frontline of the midnight shift
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Guy Grossi sells Melbourne Italian institution, buyer revealed
Celebrity chef Guy Grossi is selling Melbourne fine dining institution Grossi Florentino and other restaurants after more than 25 years running the high-profile venue.
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Scottish teen businessman acquires second bar in Spain
A Dundee teenage entrepreneur, Mitchell Carling, has finalised the takeover of his second hospitality venue on the Costa del Sol.
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The whisky expert from this five-star Edinburgh hotel who's sharing his bar keeper secrets
We think the recipe for the perfect whisky cocktail incorporates the expertise of Cameron Ewen, manager of Edinburgh five-star hotel The Balmoral’s bar, SCOTCH, blended with the work of author, digital creator and photographer Moa Reynolds…
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École Ducasse, founded by chef Alain Ducasse, announces the opening of its new campus in Cairo, Egypt, in partnership with Reliance Egypt. This campus, named École Ducasse Cairo Studio, is expected to open by the end of 2025…
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When pubs and restaurants close, our culture is a casualty
Hospitality jobs have long kept struggling artists, actors and musicians going. When those gigs go, the arts are diminished too.
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Are you a hotel buffet bandit?
Last week, on a Swedish train somewhere between Linkoping and Mjolby, as I struggled to open a bag of cheesy doofers that was to serve as my lunch, my travel companions began unwrapping their own picnics. Some, like me, had made hasty and…
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Inside the largest hotel wine cellar in the world
Not many people have wandered in the bowels of Monaco’s most famous hotel, but this year, to celebrate its 150-year history, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is granting guests access to its extraordinary wine collection for the first time…
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Martinis will be celebrated all year long at this iconic NYC hotel
The fun includes a tableside martini cart, martinis on-demand, 21+ elevator hours and a seasonal Martini Rooftop Garden.
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Bar Antoine at Four Seasons Hotel London launches global bartender series
Bar Antoine, located within the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, has announced the launch of its Friends of Bar Antoine Guest Bartender Series. The programme is set to bring a selection of the world’s most acclaimed bartenders to London…
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THESE ARE THE BEST HOTEL BARS IN THE WORLD, ACCORDING TO LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISORS
Imbibing in style is an essential aspect of luxury travel, and hotel bars around the globe are destinations in their own right, offering a blend of ambiance, innovative mixology, and the opportunity for serendipitous social encounters…
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Martina Bonci Crowned Italy's Best Mixologist at Blue Blazer Awards
Martina Bonci, celebrated for her innovative mixology at Gucci Giardino 25, wins Italy's best mixologist title, showcasing her story-driven cocktail creations…
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What will be the biggest cocktail trends of 2024?
You might not be able to ignore the rise of coffee cocktails, a resurgence of homegrown brands and a big return to no and low-alcohol drinks…
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One of the world’s best bars from NYC is coming to Houston for a two-day pop-up
Cocktails priced between $25 to $35 aren’t exactly happy hour deals…
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Ketchup cocktail, anyone? Why bartenders are embracing alternative flavours
From Vegemite to Wagyu beef, are bartenders taking cocktail ingredients too far? Eloise Feilden finds out…
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Emerging Talent in Bartending 2024 shortlist
The IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Bartending award is sponsored by William Grant & Sons…
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Crafting Delicious Beverages: The Science and Art Behind Mixology
Welcome to the world of mixology – where science meets art, and deliciousness is crafted sip by sip…
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New CA law requires bars and nightclubs to offer 'roofie' tests: Here's what to know
In July, most CA bars and nightclubs will be required to have kits available to help customers know if their drink is spiked - SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A new year and a new law that's aimed and making a night on the town safer…
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