New cocktails will be a 'glass' act

1 week, 1 day ago

Luxury hotel invites guests to embrace the holiday spirit

Festive afternoon tea at Bvlgari Bar. As the holiday season approaches, Bvlgari Hotel Beijing invites guests to embrace the spirit of togetherness with its festive 2024 "Together We Celebrate" offerings of special menus and afternoon tea. The chef of one-Michelin-starred Il Ristorante, Niko Romito, unveils a special holiday menu curated with exceptional craftsmanship taking taste buds on a new journey. …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Festive cocktails to elevate your Christmas celebrations

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Naked and Famous open image in gallery A drink that’s as bold as its …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Weekend food plan: A pancake festival and global bar takeovers await

Live Mint

A bar from Seoul in Bengaluru The glamorous speakeasy Charles H, from the hotel Four Seasons Seoul, will be in Bengaluru’s renowned bar Copitas for a takeover on Saturday. The cocktails are borrowed from popular drinks around the world, like the Velvet Martini from London, Hotel Nacional from Havana, among others. Crowd pleasers include dishes like Truffle Linguine and the …

Singapore Bar

1 week, 5 days ago

The cityscape in a glass

New Indian Express

Imagine the sunset and the beautiful winter line created by it and top that with the falling AQI of Delhi and a breathtaking view of the Lutyens. From their rooftop bar Cirrus 9, one can soak in the views of the Delhi Golf Club, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan on any given day. Globally renowned bar and beverage …

Delhi Rooftop Bar Cirrus 9

1 week, 6 days ago

Cocktail culture oversaturation: Mixology dominates our drinking culture, but unmixed drinks have immense value.

Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Since 2009, it has been “a celebration of the diversity and universality of drinks culture and a reflection of new bar scenes developing all over the world,” according to Emma Sleight, head of content for 50 Best Bars and …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nostalgia rules

China Daily

The cocktail bar serves lap cheong among other less-typical Cantonese delights. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY He argues that there are several instances of "successfully commodified" heritage sites in Hong Kong. At his bar, cliches like neon signs have been replaced with stylish Chinese calligraphy that was a staple of Hong Kong signboards in the '50s. The obvious fish balls and …

Hong Kong

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sip on Bengaluru: Cocktails inspired by the city’s scents

Live Mint

You can see that the servers at Soka are fully invested in its complex new limited menu inspired by the scents of Bengaluru. “We sampled over 150 smells from Indu’s archive before picking five that would represent each smell through a unique cocktail," says mixologist Avinash Kapoli, partner at Soka. View Full Image 'Strictly Couples' He explains the process behind …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Agave-based tequila and mexcal’s Indian makeover

The Hindu

The evident swell of agave cocktails on menus, the mushrooming of Mexican joints, and the emergence of wholehearted bars dedicated to the category, all point towards the definitive proliferation of agave-based spirits in India, such as mezcal, and more popularly tequila. Rakshay clarifies that the practice of diluting pouring agaves/tequilas is slowly dissipating, with the increased availability of genuine agaves, …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cocktail scene in India is getting bolder (think ingredients like Maggi masala, wasabi)

India Today

Chyawanprash - the Ayurvedic herbal jam your mom used to force-feed you every winter - isn’t something you’d expect to see in a cocktail on a Saturday night outing. India's cocktail culture is undergoing a dazzling transformation, with mixologists and bartenders embracing bold flavours, unconventional ingredients, and cutting-edge techniques to elevate the drinking experience. People want to try something bold …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Ultimate Food and Drinks Holiday Gift Guide

Live Mint

-- For anyone who likes to cook or mix drinks, we’ve arrived at the best time of the year. Food and Kitchen Products Manresa Cinnamon Roll Baking KitPastry chef Avery Ruzicka helms the bakery extension of venerated, now shuttered California restaurant Manresa, and she’s behind these classic cinnamon rolls. $28 Peter Luger Steak House Porterhouse SteakThe legendary New York steakhouse …

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1 month ago

High on past, mixing with present

New Indian Express

Yangdup Lama, one of India’s most celebrated bartenders thanks to his experimental cocktails, and co-founder of artisanal cocktail bar Sidecar, recently opened Brook in Haryana’s Gurugram. The bar’s staple menu is a tribute to hill fare: Happy Himachali Hi Ball that uses blended whiskey with Himachali apple cider vinegar, the Thou Cha with gin and pinewood smoked Himalayan tea—an ode …

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1 month ago

Three hot boozy cocktails to cosy up with this weekend

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This aromatic richness is particularly interesting as it allows you to create cocktails using …

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1 month ago

Unveiling Bangkok's cocktail revolution

Live Mint

In new-age Bangkok bars, prepare for some cocktail sorcery. “Cocktails like Mango Sticky Rice, Pad Thai, or Laabh from the popular bar Lost in Thaislation are big attractions, as they offer the ability to taste the essence of a dish in a drink. “I have seen Bangkok’s drinking scene transform from older expat dive bars to a sophisticated cocktail and …

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1 month ago

Restaurants woo foodies with tantalizing menus

China Daily

Rive Gauche Bar on second floor of The PuXuan Hotel in Beijing is launching an exclusive 30-minute close-up magic performance by Max Li each Thursday and Friday night till the end of December. Rive Gauche Bar on the second floor of The PuXuan Hotel in Beijing is launching an exclusive 30-minute close-up magic performance by Max Li each Thursday and …

Beijing Maha Maha Selection

1 month ago

Restaurants woo foodies with tantalizing menus

China Daily

Rive Gauche Bar on second floor of The PuXuan Hotel in Beijing is launching an exclusive 30-minute close-up magic performance by Max Li each Thursday and Friday night till the end of December. Rive Gauche Bar on the second floor of The PuXuan Hotel in Beijing is launching an exclusive 30-minute close-up magic performance by Max Li each Thursday and …

Beijing Maha Maha Selection

1 month ago

On a gourmet cocktail trail in Chennai

Live Mint

A decade ago in Chennai, bars were the exclusive prerogative of five-star hotels as they needed to sell rooms to serve liquor. Price for two starts at ₹4000 Cocktails under palm trees at Sunset Grill The atmospheric rooftop bar with palms on the terrace by the pool is reminescent of Dubai. Price for two starts from ₹3000 Colonial class at …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Don’t dive headfirst into the Christmas Baileys before you’ve tried these late autumn and winter wines

The Independent

This point in November should be known as the “betwixt” time of autumn. Ventoux Blanc, France, 2023 Lidl £6.49, 13.5% abv open image in gallery Ventoux Blanc, France, 2023 This is a great example of what a good autumn white is – made of a blend of three autumnally perfect grapes: viognier, roussanne and marsanne – it is all about …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bartenders Craft Elevated Cocktails and Elevated Experiences in a Vibrant City

Live Mint

The article highlights the importance of bartenders in the bar industry, emphasizing their sharp memory and personalized service. It showcases the rise of bartender-owned bars in India, with successful entrepreneurs like Yangdup Lama and Arijit Bose opening multiple establishments. The article also explores the factors that contribute to the success of these bars, including the capital required, the focus on …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unleash the Festive Spirit: 5 Rum Cocktails to Ignite Your Celebration

India Today

A collection of five unique and flavorful rum cocktails is presented, each designed to elevate the festive season. Each cocktail offers a distinct twist on classic flavors, with infusions of seasonal spices, citrus, and tropical elements. From the darkest and mysterious Blackout to the most adventurous Purple Haze Shot, these drinks are sure to add a touch of excitement and …

Entertainment Food Drinks Spirit

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warehouse: A Goan Vibe in Coimbatore's Warehouse

The Hindu

Warehouse in Coimbatore offers a unique twist on Goan dishes with its sprawling outdoor space and vibrant atmosphere. Chef Baski's menu features creative and innovative dishes that combine familiar flavours with unexpected twists. From the cilantro chicken to the Pallipalayam fritters, each dish offers a unique and memorable culinary experience. The venue's focus on local flavours and international experience creates …

Entertainment Law Food Culture Coimbatore

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Cuisine Extends Its Reach to International Shores

China Daily

Chinese cuisine is experiencing a surge in international expansion, with Chinese catering brands actively opening stores and expanding their reach to global markets. The future trend of the industry is characterized by digitalization, refinement, and internationalization, with a focus on regional local cuisine and emerging brands.

International Trade Food Culture Chinese Cuisine Restaurant Brands Sydney

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Cuisine Takes the World by Storm: A Global Culinary Journey

China Daily

Chinese cuisine is experiencing a surge in international expansion, with Chinese catering brands actively opening stores and expanding their reach to global markets. The future trend of the industry is characterized by digitalization, refinement, and internationalization, with a focus on regional local cuisine and emerging brands.

International Trade Food Culture Chinese Cuisine Restaurant Brands Sydney

2 months ago

The world’s 50 best bars have been revealed – here’s the top five

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Inside Handshake Speakeasy, which was crowned the best bar in the world This magical gem is …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Bamboo Club's Fall of Romulus Cocktail

LA Times

When it came time to develop a menu of creepy cocktails for Bamboo Club’s monthlong Halloween pop-up, the Tremble Club, beverage director and longtime horror fan Dustin Rodriguez knew just what to do. One of Rodriguez’s most popular concoctions is the Fall of Romulus, paying homage to the most recent “Alien” film as well as tiki legend Donn Beach’s peachy, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Greggs to open first Champagne bar with posh sausage rolls and a yum yum cocktail

The Independent

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2 months, 1 week ago

The best outdoor restaurants, terraces and rooftop bars in London to book now

The Independent

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3 months ago

Bumipura cocktail bar opens in Mumbai’s Lower Parel serving Malaysian and Singaporean flavours

The Hindu

Picture this: It’s 2124, a century into the future, and India is an economic superpower. The space This spanking new cocktail bar in Mumbai’s Lower Parel pays homage to the authentic flavours of Singapore and Malaysia. In Mumbai, bartenders craft cocktails with passion, but the drinks often get overlooked, unlike the dedicated cocktail bars in Singapore, Tokyo, and Malaysia,” says …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Snack and sip goodbye to summer

China Daily

Japanese cuisine restaurant ITO in Beijing, is launching new drinks inspired by pear to celebrate autumn. Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen is introducing an artful twist to its afternoon tea experience by launching the "Symbiosis of Art" themed tea service at its LIAN Lounge. The Peninsula Beijing's lobby is now serving a curated selection of Naturally Peninsula themed drinks and desserts, reflecting …

Autumn Drinks Tea Drink Moon Beijing Shenzhen

4 months ago

Drinks: It’s the simplest, most perfect cocktail. Most of you are doing it wrong.

Slate

This quest began, like so many, with a crisis in the aisle of a CVS. Much has been written about quinine as a “tool of imperialism” in European colonialism, but the thumbnail story, which I’m drawing from Kim Walker and Mark Nesbitt’s definitive book Just the Tonic, has Catholic missionaries first observing the ability of local preparations of cinchona bark …

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5 months ago

13 best cocktail cans for summertime sipping

The Independent

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5 months ago

India’s Yangdup Lama wins Roku Industry Icon 2024 by Asia’s 50 Best Bars

The Hindu

Asia’s 50 Best Bars awarded Yangdup Lama of Sidecar in Delhi as the Roku Industry Icon award 2024, making Yangdup the first Indian from the industry to win the title. Asia’s 50 Best Bars, are voted by members of the bar industry, media and mixology experts and are judged by at categories like quality of drinks, level of service and …

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5 months, 1 week ago

India’s best bar for 2024 is in Bengaluru, ranked 40th in Asia’s top 50 bars: Report

Hindustan Times

The Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list was revealed during a live awards event held in Hong Kong. Lama, the visionary behind the celebrated New Delhi bar Sidecar, was recognized for his exceptional cocktail-making skills and his significant contributions to elevating India’s bar scene, the report stated. Furthermore, last week’s extended list of Asia’s best bars ranked from 51 to …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Asia’s 50 best bars for 2024 revealed

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — Bar Leone – an Italian cocktail spot in central Hong Kong – has been crowned the best bar in Asia. “Diversity and energy: those are the words we associate with the bar community here.” The Asia’s 50 Best Bars ceremony was held at the Rosewood Hotel in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district on July 16. Bar Leone …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

At Cheroot, at the ITC Grand Chola, we try Chennai’s most expensive cocktail, rich with Cognac and saffron

The Hindu

It is 9 pm. This is Cheroot’s version of black kaapi, seasoned with dry ginger, green cardamom tincture, filter coffee and Cognac — a part of Cholatails, the sparkling new bar menu stitched together with a little help from the history of the Cholas, along with beverage recipes and ingredients from the region. “While ITC Grand Chola is an ode …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Summer menus unveiled with exquisite delights and elegant flair

China Daily

Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit created by chefs from Xin Ming Yuen. One standout creation is the Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously combines the regal lobster, with its vibrant shell and succulent meat, making it an exquisite prelude to any dining experience. The lobby at Nuo Hotel Beijing launches a summer afternoon tea set that …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Summer menus unveiled with exquisite delights and elegant flair

China Daily

Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit created by chefs from Xin Ming Yuen. One standout creation is the Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously combines the regal lobster, with its vibrant shell and succulent meat, making it an exquisite prelude to any dining experience. The lobby at Nuo Hotel Beijing launches a summer afternoon tea set that …

Summer Culinary Beijing China Daily Fresh Xin Ming Yuen

6 months ago

How to bar hop across Kuala Lumpur

The Hindu

I did not expect to see a beehive in a bar. Bar Trigona A curry puff, pickle brine, and a menthol candle seem like unlikely ingredients in a cocktail bar. Reka: bar Like most of Kuala Lumpur’s hippest watering holes, Reka: bar is discreetly tucked away — a refuge for those in the know. I try Come to the Duck …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

On World Gin Day, say cheers to the weekend and shake up 5 sparkling cocktail recipes

Hindustan Times

The weekend seems like the perfect time to ring in World Gin Day. GIn and Tonic Citrus and Herb Gin and Tonic Ingredients: ● 2oz Hayman’s Old Tom Gin ● 4oz Tonic Water ● 1/2oz Lime Juice ● Fresh Basil Leaves ● Fresh Thyme Sprigs Method: ● Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Rose spritz Jaisalmer Rose Spritz Ingredients: …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinexpo Asia unveils diverse offerings and industry insights

China Daily

Vinexposium group CEO Rodolphe Lameyse; France's Ambassador to China Bertrand Lortholary; Hong Kong SAR Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Dr Bernard Chan; Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Dane Cheng. Vinexpo Asia, the renowned international wine and spirits trade exhibition, commenced in Hong Kong with a flurry of excitement and a bustling crowd on Tuesday. Rodolphe …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

National Wine Day 2024: 5 wine cocktail recipes to make at home

India TV News

National Wine Day, celebrated annually on May 25th, is the perfect occasion to uncork your favorite bottle and toast to the world of wine. Ingredients: 1 bottle of dry white wine 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange liqueur 1/4 cup simple syrup 1 orange, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 1 cup club soda Fresh mint …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing restaurants unveil culinary fusion delights of zongzi

China Daily

Cantonese restaurant Xin Ming Yuen and Japanese cuisine restaurant ITO in Beijing have joined forces in a unique collaboration, introducing a zongzi gift box featuring three distinct flavors. As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, restaurants are abuzz with creativity, concocting new variations of zongzi, the traditional Chinese sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves, to enchant their customers with novel …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing restaurants unveil culinary fusion delights of zongzi

China Daily

Cantonese restaurant Xin Ming Yuen and Japanese cuisine restaurant ITO in Beijing have joined forces in a unique collaboration, introducing a zongzi gift box featuring three distinct flavors. As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, restaurants are abuzz with creativity, concocting new variations of zongzi, the traditional Chinese sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves, to enchant their customers with novel …

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8 months ago

There’s dessert in my cocktail

Live Mint

When spirits’ consultant Pankaj Balachandran was curating the drinks menu for Mumbai’s Bandra Born, he asked the restaurant’s partner-chef Gresham Fernandes about his memories of growing up in the Bandra neighbourhood. At Mumbai’s Mexican restaurant and bar Mezcalita, the drink Strawberry Fields draws inspiration from strawberry cheesecake and features Campari, and tequila milk-washed with vanilla cream cheese. At the Italian …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Try these easy to make cocktail recipe for house parties

Hindustan Times

Come summer and it's all about sunshine, good times and drinks that can hydrate you and cool you down. Easy-to-make cocktails for summer) 1608’s Kick Whisky-based cocktail perfect for summer Ingredients ⦁ 45ml - Bushmills Original Irish Whisky ⦁ 15ml - Lime juice ⦁ 15ml - Elderflower syrup ⦁ For top-up - Soda Method Shake all ingredients with ice and …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Aqua in Bengaluru relaunches with a tequila-forward menu

The Hindu

It is 7 pm on a Friday evening. “This is the result of eight months of work,” says Kiron Kumar, Director-Operations, at The Park Bengaluru. The highlight, however, is the tequila-forward menu that features “low ABV cocktails, and drinks with foraged ingredients. V Karthick Kumar, the beverage consultant behind popular resto bars such as Sundays and Record Room, has put …

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10 months ago

One of L.A.’s 101 Best Restaurants expands to Atwater with line-worthy Thai food

LA Times

Thai restaurant Holy Basil, in both downtown and Atwater Village, serves dishes dishes such as pad see ew with pork loin and Chinese broccoli. The second location of Thai restaurant Holy Basil recently opened in the Atwater Canyon complex, and with it, chef Wedchayan “Deau” Arpapornnopparat has a new space to explore the culture-blending Thai cuisine that’s landed his restaurant …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing restaurants roll out menus for Spring Festival

China Daily

Dragon Palace offers two different kinds of luxurious family reunion dinner set menus. From Spring Festival-themed afternoon tea sets to a variety of dinners, restaurants in Beijing are rolling out special menus to celebrate the traditional Chinese festival. At Dragon Palace, located within Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center, guests can indulge in two distinct and opulent family reunion dinner set …

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