After visiting Le Syndicat earlier in the evening, our plan was to grab some tacos at the front facing half of Candelaria, when our friend Matt suggested instead a place he’d been wanting to try ever since he moved here. Reluctantly, we agreed (as I’ve heard those tacos are wonderful), but it ended up being […]
The American Bar in London: A Ton of History, but Overrated?
Ah, The American Bar. Of all the bars on this quest, this bar is not only one of the most historic, but also one of the most perplexing. The history is unparalleled. The American Bar in the Savoy Hotel has been a fixture in the cocktail world since the late 19th century. Bartender Harry Craddock […]
Best Bars in Singapore: The Best Drinks and Cocktail Bars in Singapore
I’ve been to Singapore a handful of times, but it’s never been for more than 12 hours. Don’t ask me why, but apparently half the flights through Asia seemingly have a layover in Singapore, and you always get in at some super weird time that forces a very long layover. It’s given me three opportunities […]
Le Syndicat Paris Review: In Defense of French Spirits
We were tired. We were jet lagged. But a day of travel wasn’t going to get in the way of our quest to visit the top 100 bars in the world. So after arriving in Paris, sneaking in a quick nap, and wandering around for a good 2 hours, the clock struck 6 o’clock, and […]
Operation Dagger Singapore: Unlike Any Bar Cocktail Bar You’ve Seen
Of all the best Singapore bars (and there are a lot of them), Operation Dagger was the first one that was really on my radar. For one, when perusing the list of best bars in the world, the name is one that naturally sticks out at you. Operation Dagger. Now that’s memorable. But to heighten my […]