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Global bar icon Nico de Soto is heading to Prague. He is planning a masterclass and a guest shift at the Forbína bar Read More ...

Global bar icon Nico de Soto is heading to Prague. He is planning a masterclass and a guest shift at the Forbína bar

Prague’s Forbína continues its series of guest appearances by prominent figures from the global bar scene. On Friday 9 October, French bartender, traveller and entrepreneur Nico de Soto – founder of...
Starbucks reports a record start to its autumn range. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back Read More ...

Starbucks reports a record start to its autumn range. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back

Starbucks launched this year’s autumn range in the US and Canada on 25 August. According to the company, the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte and other seasonal products delivered the strongest...
Slovak band Apollo Nova are heading to Prague. AnonymouS Bar will welcome Maroš Potůček and Martin Hudák Read More ...

Slovak band Apollo Nova are heading to Prague. AnonymouS Bar will welcome Maroš Potůček and Martin Hudák

The Slovak beetroot spirit Apollo Nova will be showcased on 14 September at AnonymouS Bar in Prague. During the afternoon Bar Community Session, Maroš Potůček and Martin Hudák will introduce the...
Bacardi is expanding its partnership with ecoSPIRITS. The returnable packaging scheme is moving from cruise ships to the wider hospitality sector Read More ...

Bacardi is expanding its partnership with ecoSPIRITS. The returnable packaging scheme is moving from cruise ships to the wider hospitality sector

Bacardi is expanding its partnership with ecoSPIRITS, a company developing a system for reusable packaging and the distribution of spirits. The new global licensing agreement follows a pilot project in...
The Bar Education Symposium brought the global bar scene to the Czech Republic. The programme linked Karlovy Vary with Prague Read More ...

The Bar Education Symposium brought the global bar scene to the Czech Republic. The programme linked Karlovy Vary with Prague

The second annual Bar Education Symposium took place in Karlovy Vary and Prague, bringing leading figures from the international bar and gastronomy scene to the Czech Republic. The three-day...
Oreo is trialling three quirky flavours. Customers will decide which one makes a comeback Read More ...

Oreo is trialling three quirky flavours. Customers will decide which one makes a comeback

Oreo is launching three limited-edition flavours in the US and, for the first time, is letting customers decide which one will return to shelves in 2027. The new Banana Pudding, Deep Fried and...
Thomas Henry is expanding its range to include Tonic Water Zero Sugar Read More ...

Thomas Henry is expanding its range to include Tonic Water Zero Sugar

Značka Thomas Henry rozšiřuje své portfolio o novou variantu: Tonic Water Zero Sugar. Tento tonik bez cukru je určen především pro použití v míchaných nápojích a reaguje na rostoucí poptávku po...
An investigation into salmonellosis in the UK is focusing on catering establishments and egg supplies Read More ...

An investigation into salmonellosis in the UK is focusing on catering establishments and egg supplies

British authorities are continuing to investigate a widespread outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, which has been linked to several catering establishments and egg supplies. According to the latest...
Café Buddha Group and Winefriends are organising a series of wine-tasting evenings Read More ...

Café Buddha Group and Winefriends are organising a series of wine-tasting evenings

The Café Buddha Group and Winefriends are organising a series of three tasting evenings in autumn 2026, combining contemporary Asian cuisine with European wines. Two will take place at the PRU58...
Kyoto-based iXey is heading to Prague. Hiroaki Oda will combine Japanese and Czech ingredients at Taigen Read More ...

Kyoto-based iXey is heading to Prague. Hiroaki Oda will combine Japanese and Czech ingredients at Taigen

Taigen bar in Prague is organising an evening that will bring together two distinct worlds of bar culture. On Saturday 22 August, the bar’s in-house team will be joined behind the bar by Hiroaki...
Czech gastronomy is exploring a new direction: regions are gaining prominence, authenticity is prevailing, and technology is changing the way we find restaurants Read More ...

Czech gastronomy is exploring a new direction: regions are gaining prominence, authenticity is prevailing, and technology is changing the way we find restaurants

Czech gastronomy is changing. High-quality establishments are no longer confined to Prague; diners are increasingly seeking out character rather than trends, and restaurateurs are prioritising...
Stock has expanded its range to include new canned cocktails. The selection includes the Pornstar Martini, the Cosmopolitan and the Mai Tai Read More ...

Stock has expanded its range to include new canned cocktails. The selection includes the Pornstar Martini, the Cosmopolitan and the Mai Tai

Mixed drinks are no longer the exclusive preserve of bars. Stock Plzeň-Božkov has expanded its portfolio with six new ready-to-drink cocktails, bringing popular bar favourites in a handy 250 ml can. The...
Anthony Bourdain is returning to the big screen as Tony. Watch the film’s trailer Read More ...

Anthony Bourdain is returning to the big screen as Tony. Watch the film’s trailer

Anthony Bourdain was one of those people who changed the way we look at food, restaurants and travel. He wasn’t just a chef. He was a writer, a television presenter, a traveller and, above all, an...
Five summer cocktails worth making at home Read More ...

Five summer cocktails worth making at home

Summer calls for light, refreshing, well-chilled drinks. From the smoky Paloma to the floral Ruby Blossom and the tropical Flor Colada, Premier Wines & Spirits brings you five recipes that show just...
Harrison Ford has chosen his whisky. Glenmorangie has created a limited edition based on his choice Read More ...

Harrison Ford has chosen his whisky. Glenmorangie has created a limited edition based on his choice

Harrison Ford has played roles that are known all over the world. Now he has added a rather unusual one to his list: co-creator of his own whisky. He spent months working with Glenmorangie to find...
The Scandinavian cocktail scene is heading to Prague. Forbína is set to welcome Röda Huset Read More ...

The Scandinavian cocktail scene is heading to Prague. Forbína is set to welcome Röda Huset

What happens when Stockholm’s cocktail scene meets Prague’s Forbína? We’ll find out on 11 August, when Björn Kjellberg and Viktor Hauer from Röda Huset bar arrive in Prague. The Stockholm-based...
It’s not just about cocktails. The 2026 Spirited Awards revealed who is shaping the future of global hospitality today Read More ...

It’s not just about cocktails. The 2026 Spirited Awards revealed who is shaping the future of global hospitality today

The recent announcement of the Spirited Awards, held annually as part of the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans, USA, is one of the most closely watched events on the global...
Diamonds are forever. And James Bond now has his own whisky Read More ...

Diamonds are forever. And James Bond now has his own whisky

James Bond, Las Vegas, diamonds and single malt Scotch whisky. At first glance, this may seem an unusual combination, but in reality it is a fusion of two worlds that have far more in common than...
Prague’s Forbína is set to welcome Aldea, ranked 26th among Europe’s best bars Read More ...

Prague’s Forbína is set to welcome Aldea, ranked 26th among Europe’s best bars

Prague’s Forbína bar is continuing its series of guest appearances featuring some of the most prominent figures on the global bar scene. On Tuesday 28 July, it will welcome the team from Aldea in...
Starbucks spends $400 million on software. Now it wants to develop it itself Read More ...

Starbucks spends $400 million on software. Now it wants to develop it itself

Artificial intelligence is changing more than just the way baristas work or how they interact with customers. It is now also making its mark behind the scenes in the technological operations of the...
Mlýnec and Aperol Spritz are a perfect match this year. The summer brunch now includes unlimited servings of the iconic aperitif Read More ...

Mlýnec and Aperol Spritz are a perfect match this year. The summer brunch now includes unlimited servings of the iconic aperitif

Summer weekend brunches at the Mlýnec restaurant are getting a new look. Alongside unlimited prosecco, wine, beer and soft drinks, the menu now also features Aperol Spritz – the iconic Italian...
This is what the summer menu at Automat Matuška looks like Read More ...

This is what the summer menu at Automat Matuška looks like

The new menu builds on the concept of a modern pub that draws on Czech classics, reinterpreting them in a contemporary style with an emphasis on local produce.
Hotels no longer sell rooms. They sell a lifestyle Read More ...

Hotels no longer sell rooms. They sell a lifestyle

When you walk into a luxury hotel these days, it’s often no longer just a place to stay for the night. Hotel brands have gradually transformed into aesthetic and cultural platforms that define what...
Giffard: 140 years of flavours shaping the modern bar and restaurant scene Read More ...

Giffard: 140 years of flavours shaping the modern bar and restaurant scene

For over 140 years, the French family-run company Giffard has been a mainstay of the global bar and gastronomy industry. The brand was founded in 1885 in the city of Angers in the Loire Valley,...
Golden Eye presents a unique INARI menu: an Asian tasting experience overlooking Prague, accompanied by a cocktail story Read More ...

Golden Eye presents a unique INARI menu: an Asian tasting experience overlooking Prague, accompanied by a cocktail story

The Golden Eye rooftop restaurant and bar at the Fairmont Golden Prague hotel is launching a new concept that further develops its modern Asian cuisine. The new INARI tasting and cocktail menu...
Modern cocktails that are defining this summer Read More ...

Modern cocktails that are defining this summer

Every year, the summer bar scene returns its focus to lightness, freshness and drinkability. This year, however, another shift is noticeable: an emphasis on simplicity, high-quality ingredients and...
Janeček’s wreaths are the perfect way to get you in the holiday mood. The new summer flavour, Piña Colada, tastes just like the Caribbean Read More ...

Janeček’s wreaths are the perfect way to get you in the holiday mood. The new summer flavour, Piña Colada, tastes just like the Caribbean

Pastry chef Roman Janeček is introducing a new limited-edition summer flavour at his boutique on Pštrossova Street in Prague. The mini Piña Colada choux pastry was created in collaboration with...
This is what Tomáš Černý’s summer menu looks like at the Dejvická 34 restaurant Read More ...

This is what Tomáš Černý’s summer menu looks like at the Dejvická 34 restaurant

Head chef Tomáš Černý is presenting his summer menu at Dejvická 34. It is based on seasonal produce, sea fish, fresh Italian cheeses and distinctive sauces that let the natural flavours of each...
The burger is changing: fast food is becoming an artisan product, with the quality of the meat and the technique being the deciding factors Read More ...

The burger is changing: fast food is becoming an artisan product, with the quality of the meat and the technique being the deciding factors

Burgers have long been among the most frequently ordered dishes in the Czech Republic, but their role has been changing significantly in recent years. While interest in classic fast-food versions is...
Cava Day: discover the magic of Codorníu’s Spanish sparkling wines Read More ...

Cava Day: discover the magic of Codorníu’s Spanish sparkling wines

Cava Day, celebrated by lovers of Spanish sparkling wine on 12 July, is the perfect opportunity to open a bottle and remind ourselves why cava is one of Europe’s most fascinating sparkling wine...
Central Europe is reshaping the bar scene across Europe. Mirror Bar shines in the TOP 10, whilst Prague’s Alma and Forbína bars have also made the list Read More ...

Central Europe is reshaping the bar scene across Europe. Mirror Bar shines in the TOP 10, whilst Prague’s Alma and Forbína bars have also made the list

The first edition of the Europe’s 50 Best Bars ranking marked a historic moment for the Central European bar scene. Bratislava’s Mirror Bar was named the eighth-best bar in Europe and also won the...
Emirates reaffirms its dominance in luxury: First Class – a restaurant above the clouds Read More ...

Emirates reaffirms its dominance in luxury: First Class – a restaurant above the clouds

Emirates Airlines walked away with several major awards at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards – including Best Airline Worldwide, Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the...
Piper-Heidsieck Limited Edition: Marilyn Monroe, an icon of the champagne world Read More ...

Piper-Heidsieck Limited Edition: Marilyn Monroe, an icon of the champagne world

Piper-Heidsieck has unveiled an exceptional limited-edition cuvée created to mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth. This collector’s edition brings together the world of champagne...
The lost diaries come to life. Black Angel’s writes the next chapter Read More ...

The lost diaries come to life. Black Angel’s writes the next chapter

The Black Angel’s bar in Prague has long been built on a powerful story. The Gothic cellars of the U Černého anděla building, now part of the U Prince Hotel, are not merely a backdrop — they form...
Slovenia is celebrating a new Michelin star. The 2026 Michelin Guide confirms the rise of one of Europe’s most exciting gastronomic destinations Read More ...

Slovenia is celebrating a new Michelin star. The 2026 Michelin Guide confirms the rise of one of Europe’s most exciting gastronomic destinations

Hiša Franko has retained its three stars, Milka remains at two, and Galerija okusov has newly joined the Michelin elite. The new edition of the Michelin Guide Slovenia 2026 confirms that, despite...
Simplicity that tastes great: Summer 2026 is all about spritzes, Paloma and non-alcoholic cocktails with no compromises Read More ...

Simplicity that tastes great: Summer 2026 is all about spritzes, Paloma and non-alcoholic cocktails with no compromises

Forget over-the-top recipes. The summer season of 2026 is all about simplicity, high-quality ingredients and perfectly balanced flavours. According to brand ambassador Tomáš Bielčík, the cocktail...

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Robert Caldwell: Balance is the essence of whiskey — and a true test of a master blender’s skill

“I have a bottle of whiskey at home that I’ve been saving for a desert island. It’s a bit of a unicorn. I opened one like it at my wedding, and I hope to share the other with my children one day. For me, the most important aspect of whiskey is balance. I know that may sound like an excuse, but the experience of drinking whiskey is a bit like riding a roller coaster,” says Robert Caldwell, Global Brand Ambassador for Teeling, currently the world’s most awarded Irish whiskey.

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Chefs don’t go round the tables to ask for feedback. Guests are afraid of them, says Miroslav Lekeš of Gault&Millau

According to Miroslav Lekeš, Czech gastronomy is on the right track, but it is still missing something to reach the very pinnacle of the world stage. In this interview, the head of Gault&Millau for the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary discusses fluctuations in quality, the overvaluation of fine dining, the growing popularity of bistros, and why guests and restaurants still do not fully understand one another. He also explains why, paradoxically, a high rating can actually harm a restaurant.

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Tim D. Philips: The Best Way to Drink Whisky Is Your Way

Tim D. Philips: The Best Way to Drink Whisky Is Your Way

"Forget the rules.L According to Tim D. Philips, Global Brand Ambassador for Johnnie Walker, whisky isn't about how you're supposed to drink it—it's about how you enjoy it. In this interview, he...

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