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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
Starbucks reports a record start to its autumn range. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back
Slovak band Apollo Nova are heading to Prague. AnonymouS Bar will welcome Maroš Potůček and Martin Hudák
Bacardi is expanding its partnership with ecoSPIRITS. The returnable packaging scheme is moving from cruise ships to the wider hospitality sector
The Bar Education Symposium brought the global bar scene to the Czech Republic. The programme linked Karlovy Vary with Prague
Oreo is trialling three quirky flavours. Customers will decide which one makes a comeback
Thomas Henry is expanding its range to include Tonic Water Zero Sugar
An investigation into salmonellosis in the UK is focusing on catering establishments and egg supplies
Café Buddha Group and Winefriends are organising a series of wine-tasting evenings
Kyoto-based iXey is heading to Prague. Hiroaki Oda will combine Japanese and Czech ingredients at Taigen
Czech gastronomy is exploring a new direction: regions are gaining prominence, authenticity is prevailing, and technology is changing the way we find restaurants
Stock has expanded its range to include new canned cocktails. The selection includes the Pornstar Martini, the Cosmopolitan and the Mai Tai
Anthony Bourdain is returning to the big screen as Tony. Watch the film’s trailer
Five summer cocktails worth making at home
Harrison Ford has chosen his whisky. Glenmorangie has created a limited edition based on his choice
The Scandinavian cocktail scene is heading to Prague. Forbína is set to welcome Röda Huset
It’s not just about cocktails. The 2026 Spirited Awards revealed who is shaping the future of global hospitality today
Diamonds are forever. And James Bond now has his own whisky
Prague’s Forbína is set to welcome Aldea, ranked 26th among Europe’s best bars
Starbucks spends $400 million on software. Now it wants to develop it itself
Mlýnec and Aperol Spritz are a perfect match this year. The summer brunch now includes unlimited servings of the iconic aperitif
This is what the summer menu at Automat Matuška looks like
Hotels no longer sell rooms. They sell a lifestyle
Giffard: 140 years of flavours shaping the modern bar and restaurant scene
Golden Eye presents a unique INARI menu: an Asian tasting experience overlooking Prague, accompanied by a cocktail story
Modern cocktails that are defining this summer
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
This is what Tomáš Černý’s summer menu looks like at the Dejvická 34 restaurant
The burger is changing: fast food is becoming an artisan product, with the quality of the meat and the technique being the deciding factors
Cava Day: discover the magic of Codorníu’s Spanish sparkling wines
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
Emirates reaffirms its dominance in luxury: First Class – a restaurant above the clouds
Piper-Heidsieck Limited Edition: Marilyn Monroe, an icon of the champagne world
The lost diaries come to life. Black Angel’s writes the next chapter
Slovenia is celebrating a new Michelin star. The 2026 Michelin Guide confirms the rise of one of Europe’s most exciting gastronomic destinations
Simplicity that tastes great: Summer 2026 is all about spritzes, Paloma and non-alcoholic cocktails with no compromises
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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.
First-Hand Experience
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.