Behind the bar scene
We asked a group of bartenders, bar managers and beverage experts to share their insights on the latest bar trends, which spirits are in demand, which new accessories are making waves and the key ingredients a bartender needs to succeed in the industry.
The Latest in Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Six industry players share their thoughts on the latest trends in alcoholic-free beverages. Here’s what they had to say.
Electric Bing Sutt toasts another victory
The World’s 50 Best Bars, the annual list that celebrates the best of the international drinks industry recently revealed this year’s winners in its 11th edition.
Grotesquely-inviting
Emile Razzouk is a concept creator, business developer and now, founder and managing partner of Grotesque, a new gastro-bar to join Beirut’s hip F&B scene. Explaining the reasoning and idea behind the restaurant, Razzouk said, “It is important to know that throughout history, out of the box thinking is almost always...
16 under 30: Jad Ballout
With a stellar resume featuring more than 10 years of industry experience, and as runner up in the prestigious Global Final Bacardi Legacy competition, Jad Ballout has established himself as not only a respected bartender, but also an international thought leader in creativity and craftsmanship…
