“Some people say that alcohol will completely disappear in the next fifty years, but I don’t think so. Alcohol is fun and not entirely a bad thing,” says Pavel Sochor, Bar Director at Prague’s Alma and the KRO gastronomy group. “Rankings like the World’s 50 Best Bars are not just marketing – they’re also a motivation. They push us to improve, pay attention to the details, and keep advancing our craft.” Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám o tom!

“Our bar is exclusive — but that doesn’t mean luxurious. It means: less, but done well. We wanted to create a community, and most of our guests are close friends. We’ve been asked to open in different places around the world — but that’s simply not possible,” says Benjamin Cavagna, co-owner of the legendary Milan bar 1930. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám o tom!

„Stává se, že restaurace v Česku umí s lanýži na menu pracovat lépe než podniky z míst, odkud lanýže pocházejí. A s lanýži lze pracovat po celý rok. Přála bych si ale, aby kuchaři lépe rozuměli sezoně jednotlivých druhů lanýžů,“ říká Markéta Hrubá, zakladatelka projektu Lanýže od Markéty. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám o tom!

“Pre-made drinks are not a problem in my view, even though many people claim otherwise. It’s true that guests enjoy the theater of a cocktail being made right in front of them, but preparing drinks in advance allows us to focus on sustainability, efficiency, and the quality of the beverage. Both traditional and modern approaches to bartending have their value,” says multi-award winning bartender and internationally recognised hospitality figure Millie Tang. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám ...

The founder of Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons — crowned No. 1 in this year’s global Top 500 Bars ranking — made a rare guest shift appearance at Prague’s Alma. Iain McPherson presented four cocktails that showcased why his approach to flavour, texture and temperature is now regarded as one of the most influential in the world of modern bartending. “We’re not going to change things under pressure from the outside,” he says in the only interview he gave during his visit to Prague. Líbí se V...

"When the Michelin Guide was about to come to Slovenia, I told my team that we would either get two stars or none at all. We’re not the type of restaurant for just one Michelin star, but zero was also a possibility. We never grew up with the rules of Michelin or any other international guides. Local ingredients are, in most cases, just a marketing trick," says Ana Roš, one of the world’s most renowned chefs and head of the three-Michelin-starred Hiša Franko. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám...

„Svůj první shaker jsem dostal ke 13. narozeninám. Flair určitě není žonglování, mladší generace k němu tíhnou méně. Kolem tohoto barmanského stylu je ale krásná komunita a kamkoli přijdu, tam někdo hází láhvemi. Koktejl nemusí mít super crazy ingredience, ale musí mi chutnat, abych si ho objednal znovu. Líbí se mi, když je barman osobností a nebojí se ukázat sám sebe,“ říká Tomáš Bielčík, barman, brand ambassador a vítěz Czech Flair League. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám o tom!

„Vařit v devítičleném týmu není levné. Fine dining je sice super, ale street food je za mě úplně top. A když někdo umí dělat špičkovou jídelnu a přitom vařit tisíc nebo dva tisíce jídel děnně, tak před ním smekám. Zkusil jsem si to a už bych to dělat nechtěl,“ říká šéfkuchař nové pražské restaurace Reason Jan Horák. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám o tom!

"At the beginning, it was important for me to learn how to ‘read’ the casks, to understand the wood, and to become a true expert and a genuine rum lover. As an expert, you know that there comes a moment when the flavors reach a rounded complexity. When you find a rum in the cask with a perfectly balanced profile, that’s the time to draw it off and savor it," says Matusalem’s master blender, Cynthia Vargas. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám o tom!

"We want to open the new bar by autumn at the latest. I already have the team and the menu, and even the address. For me, a great cocktail is one you can actually finish—and have no problem ordering a second," says Adrián Michalčík, one of the world’s most respected bartenders, who will soon be opening a new bar in Oslo, Norway. Líbí se Vám tento díl? Napište nám o tom!