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Where to drink cocktails in Oslo? HIMKOK

- June 15, 2023 | June 15, 2023 - Forest Collins

It’s rare that I dedicate a travel post to just one bar, but HIMKOK is worth a little exception. I had the good fortune to spend a night in Norway […]

Marseille port on a sunny day with blue skies and mountains in the background

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Where to Drink Cocktails in Marseille

- October 26, 2022 | October 26, 2022 - Forest Collins

Our three favorite cocktail spots in the fantastic port city of Marseille

Fréquence / Paris 11 / €€ 9 – 13

Fréquence Bar for Cocktails & Vinyl

- June 8, 2022 | June 7, 2022 - Forest Collins

Fréquence is one of the current generation of Paris bars that mixes cocktails and vinyl with a touch of great food.

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Chic and Stylish Milan Cocktails

- November 7, 2021 | November 7, 2021 - Forest Collins

Italy’s fashion capital doesn’t just know how to dress, but knows how to drink. Next time you find yourself in Milan, keep these addresses in your back pocket for tasty cocktails in stylish spaces.

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Five ways to mix culture and cocktails in Florence

- August 17, 2021 | August 17, 2021 - Forest Collins

You may not hear me say it often, but there’s more to life than mixed drinks. I love mixing culture with my cocktails, especially in Italy. I’ve just been exploring […]

Conceptual cocktail bars with Remy Savage

Love conceptual cocktail menus or want to learn more about them? I had a great interview with Remy Savage for this month’s episode of Paris Cocktail Talk all about his experience creating world class conceptual menus both in Paris and London.

100% French Bars with Giovanni Allario of Le Syndicat

What makes French cocktail bars working with 100% domestic ingredients so special? This month on Paris Cocktail Talk, I get a little insight on that from my guest Giovanni Allaria, Head Bartender/Manager at Le Syndicat

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Worlds Best Bars 2020: Dispatches from France

- November 15, 2020 | November 17, 2020 - Forest Collins

Well, in one of the weirdest damn years I’ve ever lived, one thing remains constant in this “new normal” and that’s the announcement of the World’s 50 Best Bars. Since […]

World’s 50 Best Bars: Behind the Scenes

Love them or love to loathe them, ‘best of lists’ always get a lot of attention. This month, I talked to Mark Sansom of World’s 50 Best Bars to dig a bit deeper on how their list is compiled, what makes it different and get more ‘behind the scenes’ details.

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Little Red Door’s New Cocktail Menu and Terrace Tables

- June 13, 2020 | June 13, 2020 - Forest Collins

Little Red Door’s new cocktail menu explores the taste and sensations of flavor & they’re opening a temporary terrace

Paris Cocktail Talk Back Episdoes

Paris Cocktail Talk

The Pilot

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The Pilot

Jan 5, 2016 • 33:05

In the pilot episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we talk about cocktail trends and favorite Paris bars with local bartenders Thierry Daniel, Josh Fontaine, and Thibaut Neuman.
New Bar Openings

Jan 22, 2016 • 27:16

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we explore what's new in the Paris cocktail scene and focus on new cocktail bars opening in Paris. We'll visit three bars that have recently opened (or reopened): Les Justes, Tiger, and Les Bains.
Paris Cocktail Week

Feb 5, 2016 • 37:28

In honor of Paris Cocktail Week, we caught up with some of the participants in this year's event to talk cocktails. From brand ambassadors to bartenders we get the low down on this annual cocktail event.
Brand Ambassadors

Feb 19, 2016 • 43:58

This week on Paris Cocktail Talk we're getting to know some locally based brand ambassadors to find out more about their favorite perks (and pitfalls) of the job and, of course, their favorite cocktails.
Single Spirit Bars

Mar 4, 2016 • 41:29

In this episode of Paris Cocktail Talk we get into single spirits bars. We'll talk bourbon at The Beast, rum at Mabel, and whiskey at Sherry Butt.
Rum

Mar 25, 2016 • 39:04

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about rum. We'll get into the history of rum, debates about sugar in rum, and great places to taste rum in Paris.
Tiki Talk Part I

Apr 8, 2016 • 16:34

In Part I of our Tiki Talk series, we'll be chatting with Scotty Schuder of Dirty Dick, artist Bai Tiki, and Alexandre Gabriel of Pierre Ferrand Cognac.
Beginner Bartender Basics

Apr 22, 2016 • 41:38

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about beginner bartenders. We'll talk with local shop owners and bartenders and get advice on how to start up a home bar and equip yourself to make cocktails from the comfort of your own home!
Tiki Take 2

Jul 15, 2016 • 40:59

Part 2 of our Tiki Series! We'll talk with art historian Carol Ivory, Tiki authority Jeff Beachbum Berry, and Cédric Caer, co-owner of Le Tiki Lounge in Paris
Rhum Fest

May 19, 2017 • 30:19

This episode of Paris Cocktail Talk is all about Rhum Fest 2017. We'll talk with some of the brand ambassadors present at the Fest this year, with a focus on Rhum from exotic places like Thailand, Mexico, and beyond. We'll also catch up with some of our favorite faces from…