Stories from behind the bar.

In the time of coronavirus…

How the pandemic affected hospitality, and how our community found ways to support one another and keep learning.

Looking back on 2017: 47 courses, around 500 graduates, travels, tastings and another year of memorable events.

Tomáš Novák shares how a popcorn maker led him from a career in law to a passion for roasting specialty coffee.

Lukáš Kubíny talks about founding Illimité, choosing exceptional coffees and building lasting relationships with customers.

Erik Šimšík on Goriffee’s beginnings in Rwanda, direct trade, cascara and the atmosphere a good barista creates.

Peter Ondrejka introduces Green Plantation’s approach to specialty coffee and its close collaboration with coffee farmers.

A year of courses, coffee festivals, whisky discoveries and bar catering with Dream Cocktail and Dream Academy.

Slovakia’s first Becherovka ambassador talks about his role, bar education and opportunities for young hospitality professionals.

The stories behind the Cosmopolitan, the changes that shaped it, and our recipe for this pink cocktail classic.

A look at the likely origins of Sex on the Beach and how travellers helped its many variations spread around the world.

Nikola Žalovičová talks about finding cocktail inspiration, life behind the bar and her own version of High Society.

How a refreshing German gin long drink found a home at Prague’s Bugsy’s Bar, plus the classic High Society recipe.

Zdenko Kysučan on opening cafés, building confidence as a young owner and his Monkey 47 Sour recipe.

The roots of the Sour cocktail family, its classic balance of flavours and a recipe with an extra-creamy texture.