Ryan Dela Vega and the Gentle Evolution of AQUA
From barback in Dubai to Beverage Manager at AQUA Bangkok, Ryan Dela Vega brings a philosophy of restraint, balance, and people-first hospitality to The Secret Garden menu at Anantara Siam, where cocktails are crafted to feel calm, intentional, and quietly memorable.
Jonathan Gabbay Finding Balance and Rhythm at ARGO Hong Kong
Through his work at ARGO Hong Kong, Gabbay explores balance, restraint, and why Asia’s bar scene is confidently defining its own global voice.
Tuned, Not Themed: KT Lam at Lennon’s Bangkok
At Lennon’s, direction is shaped less by spectacle than by conviction. Under Director of Bars KT Lam at Rosewood Bangkok, the bar leans into music as structure, classic cocktails as language, and hospitality designed to linger rather than impress.
Nutmeg & Clove’s New Menu Speaks Singlish, One Cocktail at a Time
Nutmeg & Clove introduces a new cocktail menu inspired by Singlish, using illustrated stories and familiar phrases to express Singaporean culture through flavour.
A Breakthrough Year of Jakarta’s Cocktail Scene
A look back at 2025: the year Jakarta bars broke into Asia’s 50 Best and shaped a stronger, more confident cocktail identity.
The Art of Making Moments at Between The Sips
A Jakarta bar rooted in heart, humility, and thoughtful craft, Between the Sips offers a quiet, intentional approach to cocktails that celebrates connection, growth, and the meaningful moments found between each sip.