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    Benjamín Padrón Novoa

    He stands as the pioneer behind Mexico’s first cocktail bar, revolutionizing the country’s bar culture. His Limantour has been among the top fifty bars worldwide for eleven years now. How did someone who spent years as a marketing manager achieve such success, and what advice does he have for young bartenders? We spoke with the […] More

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    Ian McPherson

    Living in Edinburgh, where he owns three bars, one of which is considered among the best in the world. He became famous for his innovative approach to the craft of bartending, developing techniques like switching and sub-zero, all stemming from his love for ice cream production. Get to know the Scottish bar pioneer as we […] More

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    Exploring Peru’s Bar Scene with Louis Flores

    Originally from Chimbote, a city in northern Peru, but has been living in the capital city Lima for seventeen years now. Having worked in renowned Peruvian restaurants like Maido, Malabar, and ámaZ, he now manages La Pulpería, specializing in wine and local artisanal products. Here, Louis shares insights into Peru’s bar scene, a yet-to-be-discovered gem […] More

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    Interview with Simone Caporale

    Work has enabled you to travel the world. Which cities’ bar scene do you admire?  A couple of places spring to mind. I’ll briefly mention two – Taipei and Tokyo. Both cities have a great bar community and atmosphere. And also deliver something really unique. Sharing is caring – so today inspirational examples are easily […] More