Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

Since its debut in 2018, Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) has become a cornerstone event for the global beverage industry. Since joining BCB, Williams has played a pivotal role in shaping its strategic direction, with a focus on sustainability, fostering global hospitality connections, and introducing meaningful industry initiatives.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

Pregnant and postpartum employees describe changing jobs in order to secure healthcare, taking on side gigs during partially compensated parental leaves, and answering texts about shift schedules from hospital beds upon giving birth. Linda Nivar Linda Nivar, a New York City bar manager and hospitality consultant, echoes these sentiments.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 16, 2025

(Image: Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, provided) Two of the Worlds most acclaimed bartenders and long-time friends, Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, are joining forces this year to launch Montana, a new bar set to open in Hong Kong, mid 2025. With Antinori best known for, Bar Leone, Hong KongNo.2,

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Lorenzo Antinori is returning cocktails to the people through his Hong Kong aperitivo bar Bar Leone. Nor is there bespoke glassware, bar rules, or dress codes. At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, the 1-year-old Roman-inspired bar snagged the Best New International Cocktail Bar award.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

From his native Italy to his longtime home in London and beyond, Perrone has built his career on not just cocktails, but the art of hospitality. Since he took the helm of The Connaught Bar in 2008, his dedication to both substance and service has garnered the bar regular recognition as one of the world’s best.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Flannel blankets, floor cushions, a fake fireplacethings you can really get close and comfortable with,” suggests Briana Bononcini, co-owner of Scandanavian bar The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club and co-author of The Northern Hospitality. Scenes from Ranger Station’s aprs-ski party. ” Tangen adds.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

How does one turn a tenebrous mechanical vault in the cellar of a century-old skyscraper into an inviting bar space? Stokes Architecture + Design and hospitality group Method Co. The cocktail bar, an Imbibe 75 Place to Watch , is tucked beneath the restored, 1920s-era Book Tower in downtown Detroit.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

So when Gemzon, who has worked in hospitality 12 years, had the opportunity to join the team at None of the Above , a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge in the subterranean levels of St. As the bar manager and general manager, Gemzon is piling on the local praise.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Bar Convent Brooklyn, June 11th and 12th, in Industry City brings a unique opportunity to meet, connect, and celebrate liquid culture with fellow bar, restaurant, and spirits industry professionals. Can you share any highlights or exciting developments we can expect at Bar Convent Brooklyn this year?

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Wonderland , a modern Sichuan gastrobar from the hospitality group behind Midtown’s CHILI, has opened in the heart of the East Village. Helmed by Michelin starred Executive Chef Peter He 何少岩, the menu offers a robust array of novel and contemporary Sichuan dishes not limited to bar bites, but in their unique libations as well.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Bar Tilda Martini Experience Photography: Steven Woodburn & Jason Loucas It was Sydney’s first ever five-star hotel, and now the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has reopened after a massive $70 million renovation. There are 436 brand-new rooms, more than 15 refreshed event spaces and of course, bars and restaurants.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

L-R: Dave Spanton, Lucy Yaffa, Tracy Yaffa & Amy Spanton Yaffa Media, one of Australia’s largest independent media companies whose portfolio includes AdNews, Food & Drink Business and Ragtrader, has acquired Spanton Media Group and all its assets, including industry-leading title Australian Bartender magazine and the Sydney Bar Week events.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 14, 2025

Owners David Abram and Carla Uriarte (Image: Bar Freda’s) Fredas is set to reopen in Chippendale on 24 April, but not in the same way as before. Fredas caf will be transforming into Bar Fredas. The highly anticipated open has been brewing since 2020 when they were forced to close Fredas Bar and nightclub due to redevelopment.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Once a quiet, empty block, it’s now been transformed into something that stands out—a cheeky, retro-styled bar with gold-foiled pin-up girls and hand-painted signs boasting “Cold Drinks, Warm Service, and Hot Bartenders.” Yep, that’s Bar Love, the latest and most exciting addition to the neighbourhood between Northbridge and Highgate.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 2002, while he was working at LAB Bar in London, the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah invented a modern cocktail classic: the Pornstar Martini. In colonial text, it is illegal for Ivorians to own a distillery, noted Alexander Quest, a bar owner, consultant, and co-founder of Abidjan Cocktail Week in Ivory Coast.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

Photos by Andrew Thomas Lee Strangers in Paradise , the 80s resort-inspired cocktail bar from the team at Electric Hospitality , offers an escape where the seasons dont matterjust good drinks, great company, and an atmosphere that feels like a permanent vacation. The concept is a true cocktail bar.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

And a bar without good craic? “There’s nothing nicer in the bar business than the hum of conversation with no background noise.” The bars in Ireland when we were young were conversation bars. There’s nothing nicer in the bar business than the hum of conversation with no background noise.” How was the craic?”

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Dan Anderson has a diverse and accomplished background in the hospitality industry. After transitioning to consulting, Anderson was invited to take the helm at Borgatas American Bar & Grille (ABG) , where he continues to thrive. Through these thoughtful offerings, Anderson ensures that every guest experience at ABG is exceptional.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sydney Bar Week will kick off on Saturday, 13th September and wrap up with the 24th Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards (the bar industry ‘Oscars’ on Wednesday, 17th September. This will be a year of exciting transition and growth for Australian Bartender & Sydney Bar Week.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Discover the first episode of The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar featuring Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni from Bar Pompette in Toronto, as they discuss how Paris influences the world in the hospitality industry and how Togni brings his experience as a French bartender to a foreign country.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Photos by Glee Digital Media Adam Fournier brings over 15 years of experience to the hospitality industry, having worked at renowned Los Angeles venues like Areal, The Chestnut Club, and The NoMad LA. When it comes to creating a successful bar program, Fournier believes in focusing on both the details and guest preferences.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2024

3053 hello@barbellamy.com Bar Bellamy lives up to its name, which means good friend. Whether guests are stopping in for a pre-dinner aperitif, catching up with friends over a seasonal meal, or making Bellamy their final stop for the night, the bar invites everyone to pull up a stool and relax in good company.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Garvey Alexander’s journey in the hospitality industry began over a decade ago as a busboy, eventually rising to general manager position. Throughout his career, he has been involved in many aspects of restaurant operations, from designing cafés and bars to leading front and back-of-house teams. Strain into the prepared chilled glass.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Inuman Team Inuman Upstairs, 167 Exhibition Street, Melbourne @inuman.melb Filipino culture meets contemporary mixology with the launch of Inuman, Melbourne’s first Filipino cocktail bar, which opened on November 1, 2024. Named after the Tagalog word for “drinking,” Inuman celebrates the Filipino tradition of gathering over drinks.

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A Bar Above

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

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VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

Its the moment cocktail bar enthusiasts across the continent wait for every year: the announcement of the 50 Best Bars in North America. As is the case every year, the list features bars from the U.S., The Worlds 50 Best Bars also named Handshake Speakeasy the best bar in the world in 2024.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

took bars by storm in late 2022. It’s also the occasional subject of more tone-deaf discussions; type “Is a Negroni” into Google, and “a girly drink” and “a man’s drink” both populate the search bar. Here, five bars from five different cities across the country break down exactly how they price a standard Negroni. Insurance: $0.35

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BarLifeUK

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Edinburgh’s top bars and bar folk recognised at the inaugural Edinburgh Bartender’s Ball Rising Star winner Alessia Impedovo After three years of fun and frolics in Glasgow, the Bartender’s Ball decamped to Edinburgh yesterday, for a night of celebration and award-awarding (does that make sense?).

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

His commitment to the hospitality industry was evident through his participation in events like Varsity of PDXCW, Bar 5-day alumni, Camp Runamuk Squirrel, Tiki by the Sea, and Behind the Barrel. We decided to unwind and went to a local bar. Ill never forget one evening after a full day of training.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Welcome to On the Menu, where we explore what makes a bars menu unique, intriguing, and all-around delicious. Of course, we are polite and use hospitality to navigate that, building up the brands we carry, instead of tearing brands down (well except sometimes sorry not sorry, celebrity tequila I shall not name).

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Bar Director Evan Williams of Dalida in San Francisco, CA came across the technique of herb washing cocktails from a Copenhagen-based bartender named Peter Altyenberg, who utilizes the technique in a riff on a Mojito. The post We Ask Bar Director Evan Williams about Herb Washing for Cocktails appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

New figures from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report, in partnership with CGA by NIQ, reveals that the number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants is back to a record high, with 14% of guests not honouring reservations or informing venues in advance that they need to cancel.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure, industry professionals discussed the ins and outs of bar management, including staff retention, getting the most out of your liquor representative and supplier relationships, and the various aspects of bar ownership. It’s very intersectional.”

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

At the show, Barfly will unveil several innovative new additions to its collection, including Diamond Lattice Line Expansion: Due to the overwhelming response to the shaker tins, the line has been expanded to include jiggers, bar strainers, spoons and 3-piece shaker sets for a cohesive and stylish collection.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 7, 2025

While Sofie was mixing up cocktails, we discussed passion, techniques, trends, and challenges faced within the hospitality industry. I was working at a pub at the time and didn’t really know what to do, so I started making cocktails with the help of my mum, who works within the hospitality industry.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

They won the Rookie of the Year (proudly sponsored by The Blend) award at the Bartender Magazine Bar Awards and took out the top spot in The Perfect Blend Cocktail Comp. Tell us a little bit about how you got into the bar industry. The Bar Love team on Halloween You’ve had a lot of success, and your profile is on the rise.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

This sophisticated bar and lounge pairs whimsical cocktails and NYC-inspired small plates with breathtaking city views, creating an unforgettable experience for guests. I started working in independent restaurants, owned my own company with a small handful of restaurants and bars and then joined Caesars Entertainment.

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