On October 4th, the bartending world held its breath for the 14th edition of the World’s Best 50 Bars awards. This not-to-be-missed annual gathering honours the hot spots around the world offering extraordinary client experiences. Each year, 650 anonymous voters (50% bartenders and 50% bar critics, professional journalists and expert…

Some are regulars at the bar or lunch counter, while others can chat with the bartender about cocktails or pontificate on the acidity of a coffee for hours. Some settle in for their remote work while others eagerly scout out new establishments... And all these men and women belong to…

“Master Syrup Maker”. The title brings to mind a sort of great old-fashioned kitchen where sweet fruit mixtures simmer away in copper cauldrons. Actually, the profession that Hélène Miralles has been practicing for 34 years is more about test tubes, electronic scales and bottles labelled with names that most people…

Is it really possible to talk about “mindful drinking” in the light-hearted atmosphere of a bar? In short, absolutely! London resident Camille Vidal is an expert and a world-renowned entrepreneur. Through mindful drinking, she has made it her mission to support the world of hospitality that she adores, and society…

With dalgona, bulletproof coffee, natural fermentation and cascara, the pandemic has had dazzling and no doubt short-lived effects on trends in the coffee sector, but we are also seeing longer-lasting influences. We cover all things coffee with Mihaela Lordache, chief roaster at the Brûlerie de Paris.

Eco-bars: mixing business and ethics How does caring for the environment fit in with the bar trade? We cover the topic with Nicolas Munoz, owner of Bisou bar in Paris, who explains that it’s not such a struggle to do more, and making environmental protection a genuine lever for profitability.…

At the end of last year, a zero-degree bitter beer won an Innovation Award. And the House Garden is embracing the growing trend in Paris. Specifically, it offers a 100% low-ABV selection with no compromise on creative excellence. Low-alcohol cocktails are on a bender.

Coming up in March, the first-ever edition of the Spirits of Japan trade fair will be held at Atelier Richelieu in Paris (75002). Discover a world that remains largely unknown in France: the world of authentic Japanese spirits. Shochu, umeshu, awamori, and more… The organoleptic array is extensive, diverse and…

Controlled dilution, ideal neutral taste, perfect transparency, spectacular visual : unmissable in the United States, the clear ice takes its place in french cocktails. By starting with Crillon’s Ambassadors, the Nice Company team installed bases. Tomorrow, the clear ice will be in every glass.