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Otto Vašák: Calm before the storm? Essens cooks subtly, yet attractively

author: Ján Chovanec

Chef Otto Vašák presents a cuisine based on precision, local ingredients, and carefully constructed contrasts of flavors. Dinner flows in rhythm with the season and the region, offering a thoughtful sequence of flavors and aromas. It's not the first time we've been here, and we hope it won't be...

An unforgettable night in Týnská: Marcina and Harciník from Mirror Bar joined forces behind the bar, with Brugal in the background

author: Editorial Team

The Prague Bar & Books Týnská hosted an unforgettable evening. After a long time, the Bratislava duo Peter Marcina and Stan Harciník - the faces of the iconic Mirror Bar - stood side by side at the bar once again. Along with local head bartender Michal Ďuriník, they formed a trio that demonstrated how the...

Simone Caporale: Being named the world’s best bar is nice, but life goes on

„It’s more important to know what to do after you win than to be obsessed with winning itself — to use it as a springboard for your next step. If you don’t have that clarity, don’t chase rankings,” says Simone Caporale, one of the world’s top bartenders and co-owner of Sips Barcelona, which ranked first...

A soft drink with the signature of the world's best. The Mirror Bar tastes of purity and courage

author: Ján Chovanec

Bratislava's Mirror Bar, which this year reached the 25th place in The World's 50 Best Bars, is a symbol of confidence in the Slovak bar scene. Although its menu is among the most sophisticated in Europe, this time its Head Bartender, Katarína Nékiová, invited us to experience something different...

Marco Pierre White: Three Michelin Stars Are Boring

"We all dreamed of three Michelin stars, but not everyone reached them. And when you do get them, suddenly you start playing defensively - you stop attacking and instead focus on protecting your reputation. I always say that success is born out of luck. And luck means that someone gives you an...

Mexican elegance, Czech bar art and a tribute to Día de los Muertos. Patrón tequila in Alma put on a great show

In autumnal Prague, just a few days before the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, an enchanting evening was crafted by Pavel Sochor and Tomáš Bělčík, who fused the world of Mexican elegance with Czech attention to detail. For one evening, the Alma bar and restaurant transformed into a temple of...

Zahir cafe in Nitra: where stories are mixed into cocktails and taste of fresh herbs and friendship

author: Ján Chovanec

The legendary bar Zahir in Nitra is a must-visit on a gastrotrip through Slovakia. It's a venue recognized by the global bar scene and one of the few Slovak establishments to make the prestigious 50 Best Discovery list. Luboš Rácz, a prominent figure whose name resonates across the Czechoslovak...

Faelt Is Closing – The Michelin-Starred Restaurant That Lost Its Star. Why?

Faelt Is Closing – The Michelin-Starred Restaurant That Lost Its Star. Why?

author: Ján Chovanec

Berlin’s Faelt, run by chef Björn Swanson, will close its doors on November 30, 2025. The announcement came via a Facebook post in which Swanson admitted being exhausted from constant crises and losing personal interest in fine dining. “Ohne Stern lief es tatsächlich ziemlich gut,” or “Without the...

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Comfort Is the New Luxury: Marriott International Reveals the Culinary Future of Asia Pacific

Comfort Is the New Luxury: Marriott International Reveals the Culinary Future of Asia Pacific

Marriott International has unveiled its “Future of Food 2026” report for the Asia-Pacific region, painting a vivid picture of where luxury dining is headed. The message is clear: in today’s world,...

Hyatt to Bring the Andaz Brand to Hong Kong in 2027

Andaz Hong Kong Central to debut as part of the landmark Central Crossing development.

The new Gourmet is here. It guides the best gastronomy in Brno and South Moravia

The new Gourmet is here. It guides the best gastronomy in Brno and South Moravia

On 17 October, the ceremony for the new edition of Gourmet provided an overview of the best things to eat and drink in the Moravian capital and across the South Moravian Region. The Gourmet Brno...

Filip Bureš is the winner of the Czech final of Nikka Perfect Serve 2025. In Revír Karlín he showed what real hospitality means

Filip Bureš is the winner of the Czech final of Nikka Perfect Serve 2025. In Revír Karlín he showed what real hospitality means

The Czech final of the prestigious bartending competition Nikka Perfect Serve 2025 has its winner. Filip Bureš, an experienced bartender who has worked for years at the Habañero Music Bar in...

Slovakia succeeded in the competition of world capitals - Mirror Bar from the Carlton Hotel was ranked among the 50 best bars in the world this year

Slovakia succeeded in the competition of world capitals - Mirror Bar from the Carlton Hotel was ranked among the 50 best bars in the world this year

For the first time ever, Slovakia is among the absolute elite of the world's bars. Bratislava's Mirror Bar, located in the iconic Carlton Hotel, has been ranked on the prestigious international list of...

Ana Roš brought the essence of Slovenian gastronomy to Prague

Ana Roš brought the essence of Slovenian gastronomy to Prague

Prague hosted an extraordinary event where diners indulged in the name of Slovenian sustainability, creativity, and authentic flavors. The creative face of this event was Ana Roš, the chef of the...

The World’s 50 Best Bars Unveils Extended 51–100 Ranking for 2025: New Cities, Global Trends and a Taste of What’s to Come in Hong Kong

The World’s 50 Best Bars Unveils Extended 51–100 Ranking for 2025: New Cities, Global Trends and a Taste of What’s to Come in Hong Kong

With just two weeks to go before the highly anticipated announcement of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 in Hong Kong, the organization has released its annual extended list of bars ranked from 51 to...

Marriott International and Brigade Hotel Ventures to Open Six New Hotels in India

Marriott International and Brigade Hotel Ventures to Open Six New Hotels in India

Marriott International has signed a multi-deal agreement with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited to open six new hotels in India. The deal covers a total of 940 rooms across four key markets and builds...

A Deep Dive into Decadence: The journey of Emirates’ Caviar from source to sky

A Deep Dive into Decadence: The journey of Emirates’ Caviar from source to sky

From Persia to Poland, Emirates selects and serves some of the world’s most premium Ossetra caviar for its First Class customers. With First Class flyers invited to savour unlimited amounts of the...

Port Ellen Prism: A 46-Year-Old Whisky Poised to Break Auction Records

Port Ellen Prism: A 46-Year-Old Whisky Poised to Break Auction Records

When Diageo announced it would release a single bottle of its oldest Port Ellen whisky for the upcoming Distillers One of One charity auction, the collectors’ world took notice. Port Ellen Prism, a...

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Simone Caporale: Being named the world’s best bar is nice, but life goes on

„It’s more important to know what to do after you win than to be obsessed with winning itself — to use it as a springboard for your next step. If you don’t have that clarity, don’t chase rankings,” says Simone Caporale, one of the world’s top bartenders and co-owner of Sips Barcelona, which ranked first on the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars list in 2023.

Simone Caporale: Being named the world’s best bar is nice, but life goes on

First-Hand Experience

Jan Jančar: If you want to attract local guests to your hotel bar, you need more than an interesting cocktail menu

"The bottom line is that when guests find out we offer unexpected and interesting drinks. They often get excited and come back. We gain their interest and ideally they will talk about us to their friends. So the key to success is not to be afraid to experiment with flavours," says Jan Jančar, Bar Manager at The Artisan Bar.

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Simone Caporale: Being named the world’s best bar is nice, but life goes on

Simone Caporale: Being named the world’s best bar is nice, but life goes on

„It’s more important to know what to do after you win than to be obsessed with winning itself — to use it as a springboard for your next step. If you don’t have that clarity, don’t chase rankings,”...

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