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From an Independent Bar to a Luxury Hotel Bar: Maroš Dzurus’s New Challenge at Advocatuur

Aldo Fresia — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:08:00 +0000

The biggest challenge Maroš Dzurus is facing is not agreeing on a new vision for Advocatuur cocktail bar. The real difficulty lies in doing so “with consistency, making sure every detail reflects that balance between comfort and excellence.” Only a few weeks have passed since his move from Himkok to Advocatuur, and it is time to take stock, discussing luxury and concept without revealing too much about the upcoming drink list. Maroš Dzurus, the New Face of Advocatuur The key […]

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This New Australian Cocktail Bar Is Dedicated to the Extra Dry Martini

Aldo Fresia — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:27:00 +0000

Opening a cocktail bar means creating a drink list that clearly defines its identity. At Bar Bridge in Sydney, the focus is firmly on the Extra Dry Martini — the driest expression, where vermouth is used sparingly, if at all. It’s a statement of intent: a refined, almost austere bar designed for guests who resist trends and believe that true enjoyment lies in timeless classics. Bar Bridge, a Martini-Driven Menu Building a menu around the Extra Dry Martini requires consistency. […]

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Lissa Barquero: Designing Hospitality Spaces Between Bars and Architecture

Claudia Orlandi — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:07:50 +0000

Spaces meant to be inhabited — lived in for work or for pleasure — are always the result of careful thinking about scale and balance between purpose and use. More than anywhere else, places devoted to entertainment, social life and hospitality rest on precise rules that are not, however, an obstacle to creativity and talent. ACreative Director, Designer and young Architect from Costa Rica, Lissa Barquero embodies the kind of talent that can apply itself across disciplines, staying true to […]

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Brazil Cocktail Bars Are Booming: Marcos Toriyama Explains Why

Aldo Fresia — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

“I’m the most important person in the industry.” Said playfully, that line was enough for Marcos Toriyama to make his way into an exclusive party. “Three years ago I was in Singapore, and Atlas was hosting a celebration for the release of the new The World’s 50 Best Bars list. They asked for my invitation — I didn’t have one. They asked if I worked in the industry, and I said, in a way, yes. Then I added: actually, I’m […]

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These Taipei Cocktail Bars Are Redefining Asian Mixology

Penelope Vaglini — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:20:00 +0000

A city that moves at several speeds at once, Taipei is hyper-connected and deeply ritual, cutting-edge and steeped in tradition. Here, global food & beverage trends are absorbed at an impressive pace and often even anticipated, thanks to a clear identity that weaves together fine dining, street food and contemporary cocktail bars. The Role of Tea in Taipei’s Cocktail Scene Young chefs have carved out a modern Taiwanese gastronomy, blending local ingredients with French technique and Nordic restraint, while the […]

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How to Build a Distinct Identity for a Cocktail Bar: Dunia in San Benedetto del Tronto

Aldo Fresia — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:36:00 +0000

How do you give a cocktail bar a clear identity and sense of character? When you are operating outside the main hubs of global mixology, one approach is to bring the world into your bar. That’s exactly what Alessandro Ippoliti has done with Dunia in San Benedetto del Tronto. It was not a random move. The guiding principles align with those that have shaped contemporary mixology for years, championed by figures such as Alex Kratena, Monica Berg, Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr […]

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This Milan Cocktail Bar Has Just Reopened After a Redesign of Its Spaces

Aldo Fresia — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:42:00 +0000

The Doping Milano changes its look, at least in two key areas. The pergola has been completely rethought, and the lab makes its debut. After months of closure, the bar reopens by refining what has always defined it as “a sophisticated refuge inside the five-star Aethos Milan,” focusing only where it truly mattered. Nicola Romiti, who also oversees the bar at The Doping Champoluc, shares the latest updates. The Doping Milano Today To understand this new phase, it helps to […]

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How to Open an International Bar Off the Mixology Map: Diana Tšistjakova on Tallinn’s Mnemonic Bar

Aldo Fresia — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:05:00 +0000

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, sits outside the main routes of global mixology. That is a simple observation, not a judgment—but one that could shift quickly thanks to Mnemonic Bar, founded by Diana Tšistjakova and Daniil Didenko. Clear ideas, determination and talent have helped them gain recognition the right way, earning the respect of both the industry and their guests. Here, Diana Tšistjakova reflects on how the project began and where it is heading. Mnemonic Bar: When the Business Plan […]

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Some Guests Are All the Same. Freni e Frizioni Builds a Menu Around Them

Aldo Fresia — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000

The regular drinks nothing but Palomas, the journalist sticks to Martinis, the tourist runs on Spritz, and the influencer cares more about the glass than what’s in it. As for industry peers: “A bartender will always ask for a Daiquiri.” That’s according to Riccardo Rossi, the driving force behind Freni e Frizioni in Rome. Years behind the bar make one thing clear: these types of guests are very real. So why not meet them head-on with a cocktail list that […]

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Ugo Cocktail Bar, Corey Squarzoni on a Return to Its Roots

Aldo Fresia — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:33:00 +0000

After more than a decade of steady evolution, Ugo Cocktail Bar in Milan — tucked along a side street off the Naviglio Grande — has chosen to refresh its identity. The aim, as Corey Squarzoni explains, is to “take a step back and return to our original concept, the way it was conceived nearly 13 years ago: as a bistrot.” Squarzoni, who jokingly describes himself on Instagram as someone who “just washes glasses,” is in fact a seasoned bartender and, […]

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