Down a hall that leads to a hotel, behind an unmarked black door, is Handshake Speakeasy. Tonight, according to The World’s 50 Best Bars, it is also the best place to drink on the planet. The bar in Mexico City is hidden behind an unmarked door; inside, the elegant, art deco-inspired speakeasy is buzzing. Marcos … Read more
The longlist of bars ranked 51-100 by the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2024 has been announced ahead of an awards ceremony later this month in the Spanish capital, Madrid. Two Hong Kong bars, The Savory Project in Central and the Four Seasons Hong Kong hotel’s Argo are placed 82nd and 58th respectively. It is … Read more
Bartenders from all over descended upon Hong Kong for the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 awards ceremony on July 16, and there was a record-breaking number of events – from pop-ups to guest shifts – to celebrate the occasion. One must wonder, when the chaos dies down, where do the best of the best usually … Read more
In a surprise twist, Coa placed 4th on the list this year; the bar’s reign was ended by none other than fellow Hong Kong entrant Bar Leone, which debuted on the list and went straight to the number one spot. Bar Leone’s interior features vintage football shirts, and photos of Italian icons, from Popes to … Read more
Wong says the judges assessed drinks from different angles: “Antonio [Lai] was more on the technical side, Jay [Khan] was more on improving the flavours and I focused more on the presentation. But of course, we had other [criteria] as well.” Lai explains that his requirements for a masterful cocktail included “a combination of performance, … Read more
Philippine-born CJ Jalandoni is the head chef of pioneering Sai Ying Pun restaurant Brut. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up eating simple, home-cooked meals, with the same dishes rotated every week. When we did eat out, my family would usually go to simple Filipino restaurants. It was not until later that I started … Read more
The Council of Architecture (CoA) has begun the registration process for NATA 2024 today, March 1. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website at www.nata.in. NATA 2024 registration process begins today The NATA 2024 Examination will be held from April 6 onwards. The examination will be held in two sessions: Session 1 from … Read more
