Behind The Bar Filipino Bartender Wins the First-Ever Southeast Asia Patrón Perfectionists Bartender Competition Now on its 5th year, Patrón Perfectionists, the prestigious tequila cocktail competition of Bacardi-owned Tequila brand Patrón, recently concluded its first Southeast Asia finals and crowned Filipino Bartender Jason Hussein Ali last September 18 as its first-ever Southeast Asia champion during the competition in Bali, Indonesia. Every year, Patron Perfectionists challenges participating bartenders to create outstanding tequila drinks that will ultimately … Read More
Brand News What Went Down at the First Don Papa Chef and Shaker Competition (2019) Watch what went down at the First Don Papa Chef and Shaker Competition The worlds of gastronomy and mixology converged on April 8 for the first Don Papa Chef and Shaker Competition in the Philippines. The competition, held at Martin Place Social in BGC, brought together top chefs and a mix of veteran and up-and-coming bartenders in a food and … Read More
Events Bar Fight 2: Rum Night Bar Fight, a series created by FOMO Concepts, provides a platform for popular bars, bartenders, and their patrons to gather under one roof in an exciting competition. The successful first round of Bar Fight was held at Waterside Restaurant in Solaire Resort and Casino last July 24, which featured Tequila Ocho (since it was National Tequila Day). Waterside’s Michael O’Shea … Read More
Brand News 9 Local Bartenders to Compete for PH’s La Maison Cointreau 2018 La Maison Cointreau Asia bartender competition is now on its 4th year and countries in Southeast Asia are currently choosing representatives to represent their them for the finals this October. Jake Page from Employees Only Singapore bagged last year’s title after battling with 11 talented bartenders from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and … Read More
Brand News 9 Bartender Finalists to Compete for 2018 Glenfiddich’s Most Experimental Bartender in PH Glenfiddich, the World’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, recently opened its 2018 global search for the Most Experimental Bartender and this year the competition welcomes Philippine contenders. The competition kicked off in 2016 and since then it has been running annually in the US, UK, India, Dubai, and Spain to name a few. This year marks the first for the … Read More
Events 3 Talented Bartenders, 3 Bars, and a Bar Fight The local bar and cocktail scene continues to evolve and improve, with various bar concepts popping up left and right and local bartenders joining (and winning) cocktail competitions abroad. In line with this vibrant trend in the nightlife industry, many events showcase cocktails and the personalities who make them. Recognizing the rise of craft culture in the metro, Bar Fight, … Read More