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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
How to navigate some of Asia's best bars, in Hong Kong
Leave your stilettos at home. Sure, Hong Kong cocktails bars can be dressy, but martini nights in this glittering high-voltage city seem to involve either sprinting up brutally steep stairs or standing in long, patient queues waiting for admission. It takes me a couple of days to get used to bar hopping in the mid-levels. There is a clever escalator that takes you up the hill, with a convenient pause at Tai Kwun, where you can sip a relaxed Aperol spritz. But I lose my way frequently, usually distracted by pastry (make sure you pause at Bakehouse for a sourdough egg tart, or three) and boutiques. Inevitably, every wrong turn leads me to yet another steep ladder street. Nevertheless, I am determined to hit some of the spaces that made Asia 30 Best Bars list, announced recently in Macau to try some of the continent's best cocktails. Bar Leone Naturally, I start with Asia's best bar, which turns out to be disarmingly friendly. Ranked second on the World's 50 Best Bars list, after Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico, Bar Leone has been listed as Asia's best bar once again this year. With warm buttery lighting, puddled with pools of flickering candles, the space is cluttered, but by design: I spot a green toy train and retro posters under a disco ball straight from the Seventies. The space hums with conversation, punctuated by the clink of glasses and cutlery. Founder Lorenzo Antinori defines the bar as cocktail popolari, which in Italian means 'cocktail for the people'. Discussing what sets it apart, he says, 'We're not trying to reinvent the wheel at Bar Leone, we're just making sure it rolls well. I think what makes us different than other bars is that we focus on the overall bar experience: quality cocktails and food, a curated playlist, the right lighting, and warm service.' That is evident as I settle into my seat, guided by a chatty waitress. She recommends the olives, which are big, smoked, and juicy. I pair them with an easy Garibaldi, bright with campari and orange. Then dig into warm slabs of focaccia, hefty with mortadella, creamy whipped ricotta and pickled chillies. Lorenzo says his personal favourites on the menu are probably the Filthy Martini and the Olive Oil Sour. Then adds, 'But honestly, the best part of Bar Leone isn't what's in the glass, it's who's around it. The vibe, the people, the community we've built… that's the real magic.' Coa Jay Khan has been called Asia's hottest bartender, and for a good reason. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he started bartending at 18 at a karaoke club, worked in Melbourne and then discovered the charms of Mezcal in Mexico. He ended up launching Coa in 2017, to celebrate all things agave. Coa shot up Asia's 50 Best Bars list, and is currently at No 17, while Jay won the Roku Industry Icon Award this year for being 'The agave evangelist shaping Hong Kong's cocktail culture.' I meet Jay when I am standing in a long and friendly line to get into Coa. As he walks me in, I'm captivated by the bar's seductive, shabby-chic vibe. It's like stumbling upon a particularly juicy secret: pulsing with music, mirrors and frequent peals of laughter. Scrawled across a wall, I read, 'You don't find mezcal, mezcal finds you.' A pepper smash finds me. An assertive agave-based cocktail, blending jalapeno-infused tequila, Cointreau, fresh shiso and capsicum juice, it's herbaceous with an addictively spicy kick. The food is from Chicano, a neighbouring Mexican restaurant. I try their popular Al pastor tacos, generously filled with pork and pineapple, as well as the quesadillas rich with Oaxacan cheese and cool dollops of guacamole. 'When I opened this space, I was quite naive. I was driven by passion,' says Jay, adding that it took a year-and-a-half for people to really discover them. In 2021, however, they won Asia's best bar, and then went on to top the list for the next two years. His secret? Jay's been building a culture, not just creating memorable cocktails. 'We always have something in the loop, we constantly have new things coming up...' He says, adding 'We are trying to activate the community.' Savoury Project Opening this bar took guts. Focussing on spicy, savoury notes instead of the more traditionally accepted sweet fruity flavours, Jay Khan and Ajit Gurung launched The Savoury Project in May 2023, and were quickly rewarded by zooming up the list of Hong Kong's favourite bars, Currently listed as 32 on Asia's 50 best Bars list, the Savoury Project, set in trendy Soho district, jostling with beautiful people, is dominated by a custom-made hexagonal bar that encourages customers to chat with the bartender. Realising that more guests were choosing savoury cocktails, the partners decided to create a menu pivoting on umami. While the menu is short, with just eight signature cocktails (as each one requires hours of prep), there is plenty of variety, from a salty Michelada made with clamato, habanero, pickle and lager, to the deliciously intense Pepper + Corn, heady with mezcal and cumin. 'We char the husk, and that aroma reminds you of Mexican barbeque,' says Ajit. There's also a Temperance section, which includes a nutty Teriyaki freeball, with Japanese white soy sauce, and Seed of Life that includes papaya seeds and ginger kombucha. Ajit says is getting increasingly popular as more people give up alcohol. I am not one of them. He slides across a Chilled Biryani, a cocktail made with ghee, biryani masala, tequila, plum, pineapple and peppers as we chat. It is both familiar, and intriguing. Says Ajit, 'People believe savoury cocktails are like a glass of soup, but they're actually light.' He explains why being 'commercially successful' was not enough for the ambitious partners. 'It's like selling your soul to the devil,' he says, adding that they decided it was time to try something new. 'Not because we wanted to be cool or stand out. We looked at what defines us as founders. You don't want to be too ahead of the curve, but you don't want to be too late either.' I sip on my biryani reflectively. Fortunately, like Goldilocks, their timing and flavours are just right.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Dante: Take two icons and serve over ice…
I like my orange juice fluffy. Once you have it fluffy, you won't want to return to everyday juice. New York bartender Naren Young is credited with popularising the method by which citrus is aerated in a high-speed blender. It makes for a frothier and more aromatic drink, amping up the flavour and doing wonders texturally. Young first fluffed his juice a decade ago, using it in an Italian classic, the Garibaldi. Like much of Italy's most famous food and drink, it is a celebration of togetherness, symbolising the union of Campari (from the north) and orange juice (from the south). That's all it is: Campari and orange juice served over ice. Tomos Parry's Mountain serves a good one. And yes, like the biscuit, which your nan probably puts out on floral plates come 3pm, it's named after unification big dog Giuseppe Garibaldi. Right. Young is the former creative director at New York bar Dante and his newly famous Garibaldi went on the menu in 2015. A bar of repute dating back to 1915, Dante was long a meeting post for Italian immigrants before the writers, musicians and actors of Greenwich Village — Al Pacino and Bob Dylan among them — started going. Dante topped the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2019. And now it's in London for the summer at Claridge's, which predates Italy by about 50 years. I love New York as much as I love London. The two cities, with their powerful Italian culture, are a perfect match and the bar slots seamlessly into what many believe to be the most debaucherous of our grand hotels. From now into August, there will be Garibaldis, negronis, martinis. And to eat, NYC go-tos like Caesar salad, roasted branzino, a juicy burger with pickled 'beets' and spicy mayo. But if you go for anything, go for the Garibaldi. It must be the drink of the summer: chic, understated, and... fluffy. Garibaldi, £15; 4-6 Ganton Street, W1, @ Soho boozer the Shaston Arms has been taken on by Patty & Bun founder Joe Grossman, who is to relaunch it as a gastropub after a refurb. The food menu is to be created by Sam Andrews, the former head chef at the Waterman's Arms and Ducksoup. The Shaston closed in June after 25 years of trading after the former tenants couldn't agree on a new lease with landlords Shaftesbury Capital, which presumably wanted to pursue a food concept. Still, losing another great boozer might sting. 50-52 Salusbury Road, NW6, @thesalusbury Another pub, another would-be Devonshire, at least that's what the reports suggest. Next on the scene is The Salusbury, which is pitching to become the (you know) of Queen's Park, an area I've visited quite a lot in recent times and so feel comfortable calling the Clapham of the north. Anyway, the pub comes from Gareth Cooper, who runs Broadwick Live, and music promoter Alex Payne. Both mentioned 'familiar faces appearing unannounced' as far as music is concerned. Food will come from chef Tarryn Bingle.
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Travel + Leisure
16-06-2025
- Travel + Leisure
This Scenic Train Ride in an Old-fashioned Locomotive Has Open-air Cars and Seaside Stops
On a stretch of the Oregon Coast where pine-covered hills roll to the Pacific Ocean, an old-fashioned steam locomotive chugs along the shoreline, offering an unhurried view of the landscape. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a heritage railway that runs between the small towns of Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach, carrying passengers through a cinematic slice of coastal Oregon past tidal flats, fishing boats, and weathered piers. The train's signature trip, the Oregon Coastal Excursion - Rockaway Beach & Garibaldi, departs from either Rockaway Beach or Garibaldi and ends in the opposite town. The 30-minute journey includes onboard narration that shares the history of the route and sights along the way along with nonstop views of both the Oregon seaside and thick, coastal forest. Upon arrival at your destination—be it Rockaway Beach or Garibaldi—you have 30 minutes to checkout local restaurants and shops or head to the beach before reboarding the train and returning to your starting destination. (Travelers can book a later return time if they want more than 30 minutes to explore.) Most trips are 90 minutes roundtrip, with a 30-minute train ride each way and a 30-minute layover. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad has both indoor and outdoor, open-air cars. Travelers who want to travel indoors can choose from a 'Coach Car' with cushioned seats and windows that can slide open or a 'Table Car,' which has two- and four-seat tables with chairs and windows that can slide open. The outdoor car options include a 'Covered Open Car' with bench seats and a roof and a fully 'Open Top Car,' which has bench seats, but no roof. Dogs and other small pets, like cats, are allowed on the train, but only in the two outdoor car types. The train is also wheelchair accessible via a wheelchair lift that's located at the Garibaldi Station. With that in mind, travelers in wheelchairs will need to board the train in Garibaldi and travel north to Rockaway Beach. It is important to note that there is no lift at Rockaway Beach, so wheelchair travelers have to stay on board for the 30 minute layover. If you need the lift to board, arrive at Garibaldi Station at least 30 minutes before the set departure time. Tickets for the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad start at $32 for adults and $24 for children ages 3 to 12. Seniors are $27 and infants are free. Tickets can be purchased online, in advance at Typically, the train is pulled by a 99 year-old steam locomotive, but occasionally, the steam locomotive is replaced with a historic diesel locomotive. The locomotive type is noted at checkout.
Time Business News
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Corrado Garibaldi: The Contrarian Trader Who Profits When Others Panic
In the high-stakes world of Trading Invest Celebrity Italy, where herd mentality often leads to costly mistakes, one investor has built his success on a simple but ruthless principle: When others zig, zag. Corrado Garibaldi—better known in finance circles as Lord Conrad—has carved a reputation as a maverick trader who thrives on going against the grain. His mantra? 'Buy the fear. Sell the euphoria.' The Unconventional Path to Trading Mastery Unlike Wall Street's typical Ivy League-educated financiers, Garibaldi is a self-made trader with no formal finance background. An Italian native, he entered the markets out of necessity, driven by a desire to take control of his financial future. 'I never studied economics or attended business school,' he admits. 'I learned by doing—making mistakes, refining strategies, and realizing that most people lose money because they follow the crowd.' The Contrarian Edge: Why 99.9999% of Traders Are Wrong Garibaldi's core philosophy is rooted in contrarian investing—a strategy that capitalizes on market overreactions. 'When everyone is buying, I'm selling. When panic sets in, I'm buying,' he says. 'The masses are almost always wrong at extremes. That's where the real opportunities lie.' This approach has allowed him to profit from major market swings, whether during the crypto crashes of 2022 or the AI stock frenzy of 2024. Two Sides of the Same Coin: Trader by Day, Investor by Night Garibaldi operates in two distinct modes: As a trader, he's a speed-focused tactician, scalping the Nasdaq and executing swing trades with military precision. As an investor, he's a patient wealth-builder, holding long-term positions in giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla while diversifying into bonds and crypto. His portfolio strategy? 99% long-term holdings, 1% high-octane trading—a balance that maximizes growth while keeping risk in check. The Trader's Mindset: Why Psychology Beats IQ For Garibaldi, trading isn't just about charts—it's about mastering fear and greed. 'Most traders fail because they let emotions drive decisions,' he says. 'The key is to stay mechanical. Follow the plan, not the panic.' He enforces strict rules: ✔ Never risk more than 1% on a single trade ✔ Always use stop-losses ✔ Ignore hype—trade the data, not the narrative 2025 and Beyond: Adapt or Die In an era of AI-driven markets and geopolitical volatility, Garibaldi remains agile—constantly refining strategies and engaging with traders worldwide via social media. 'Markets change. If you're not learning, you're losing,' he warns. Final Word: The Slow Road to Trading Success For aspiring traders, Garibaldi's advice is refreshingly honest: 'This isn't a get-rich-quick game. Consistency beats luck. Small, smart gains compound over time—that's how real wealth is built.' Want to see his strategies in action? Visit Trading Invest Celebrity Italy. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Forbes
24-05-2025
- Forbes
10 U.S. National Parks That Won't Be Crowded This Summer
Thinking about an American national park trip this summer but worried about the crowds? While half a dozen of the most popular parks now require reservations just to get in, and others are plagued by bumper-to-bumper traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are still a handful of natural treasures that haven't (yet) been discovered by the masses. Here are 10 national parks where you might actually find yourself alone along a trail, beside a lake, or on a mountain peak: It's not as wide or deep as the Grand Canyon, but many landscape aficionados say this narrow gorge in western Colorado is even more dramatic. Among its claims to fame are the steepest cliffs (more than 2,700 feet), the oldest rocks (1.8 billion-years) in North America, and a Gunnison River with gnarly Class V rapids that only the most experienced paddlers can run. What to do: Gazing into the depths from viewpoints along Rim Drive Road; easy hikes on the south rim and more challenging trails into the inner canyon. Where to stay: Drive-up campgrounds on both rims and at East Portal in the canyon bottom; various overnight options in nearby Montrose (20 minutes). How to get there: 1.5-hour drive from Grand Junction, CO and five-hour drive from Denver. This archipelago of five wild islands is renowned for its rich underwater life, from bright orange Garibaldi (California's state fish) to six species of seal and migrating whales. There's plenty on land too: Remote beaches, wilderness trails, ranching history and rare endemic species like the island fox. What to do: Diving and snorkeling, board surfing and sea kayaking, day hikes and multiday backpacking. Where to stay: The only place to overnight in the national park are primitive campgrounds at Scorpion Canyon on Santa Cruz Island and Water Canyon on Santa Rosa Island. On the mainland, Ventura and Santa Barbara offer plenty of lodging options. How to get there: Island Packers runs ferries from Ventura Harbor to all five islands, with almost daily service to Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and Anacapa between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Some boats are large enough to carry personal kayaks and camping equipment. The haunt of 'Swamp Fox' Francis Marion during the American Revolution, the largest old growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the Southeast offers an almost untouched mosaic of woods and wetlands believe Charleston and Columbia. What to do: Paddling the park's wilderness canoe/kayak routes along the Congaree River and Cedar Creek; hikes ranging from the short Boardwalk Trail to the 12-mile out and back Kingsnake Trail. Where to stay: Two developed campgrounds and lots of backcountry camping. Loads of accommodation options in nearby Columbia, SC. How to get there: Half-an-hour drive from downtown Columbia and two-hour drive from Charleston. The only part of the Lower 48 states that truly looks and acts like the Caribbean, the Dry Tortugas are a group of small tropical islands at the far western end of the Florida Keys (no, the chain doesn't end at Key West). The park harbors coral reefs, copious bird colonies and massive Fort Jefferson, a Civil War-era bastion that's also the largest brick structure in the western hemisphere. What to do: Diving and snorkeling, beach camping, sea kayaking, birdwatching, self-guided tours of Fort Jefferson, swimming in warm tropical waters. Where to stay: Primitive campground on Garden Key beside Fort Jefferson. Otherwise, take your pick of the digs in Key West. How to get there: Without your own boat, the only ways to reach Dry Tortugas is the daily Yankee Freedom ferry from Key West (2 hours, 15 mins) or flights with Key West Seaplane Adventures (40 mins). It's quite a schlepp to get there, but the payoff for those who make the long drive to Great Basin is experiencing what much of the American West was like before it was 'conquered.' Nevada's second highest mountain (13,065-foot Wheeler Peak) rises high above a landscape spangled with wildlife, wild caves, and 5,000-year-old bristlecone pines (the world's oldest trees). What to do: Hiking, camping, stargazing, ranger-guided tours of Lehman Caves, winter snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Where to stay: Five front country campgrounds for RVs, cars and tents. A few modest motels in nearby Baker, NV and various lodging choices in Ely, NV (one-hour drive). How to get there: Around a four-hour drive from Las Vegas or Salt Lake City, and six hours from Reno. Many people cruise U.S. Highway 180 along the edge on their way between El Paso and Carlsbad Caverns. But few stop to discover its diverse desert flora and fauna, or summit one of the Lone Star State's four highest peaks. What to do: Canyon and mountain trails, multiday backpacking trips, sand dunes, Frijole Ranch Museum. Where to stay: 10 backcountry wilderness campgrounds, RV/tent campground at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon, equestrian camping at Frijole Ranch, multiple overnight options in El Paso. How to get there: Highway 180 from El Paso, TX (1.5 hours) and Carlsbad, NM (1 hour). Another national park that you can only reach via boat or floatplane, Isle Royale floats along the upper edge of Lake Superior, much closer to the Ontario shore than the Michigan mainland. Renowned for its moose and wolf inhabitants, the park offers gorgeous woods-and-water landscapes and splendid isolation. What to do: Kayak, canoe and boat camping; day hikes and multi-day backpacking and bikepacking trips; wildlife watching. Where to stay: Rock Harbor Lodge, Windigo Cabins, waterfront and inland campgrounds. How to get there: Ferries from Copper Harbor (3.5 hours) and Houghton (6 hours) on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and Grand Portage in Minnesota (1.5-2 hours). Seaplane from Houghton (35-45 mins). Tucked up in California's remote northwest corner, Lassen marks the transition between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Cascade Range. This geothermal wonderland is home to numerous volcanoes, geysers, smoking fumaroles, and hot springs. What to do: Auto touring along the main park road; day hikes to lakes, waterfalls and thermal features; stargazing after dark; horseback riding. Where to stay: Historic Drakesbad Guest Ranch, cabins and glamping at Manzanita Lake, five campgrounds. How to get there: Lassen lies around a three-hour drive from airports in Sacramento, CA and Reno, NV. In addition to more glaciers (circa 300) than any other national park in the Lower 48 states, North Cascades boasts dozens of jagged snowy peaks, wild rivers, tranquil lakes, and among the highest biodiversity of any U.S. park. With no road access, the only ways to explore North Cascades are hiking or horseback trips from adjoining Ross Lake or Lake Chelan national recreation areas (NRAs). What to do: Hiking dramatic portions of the Pacific Crest Trail; climbing peaks that few others have summited; boating and swimming in the adjacent NRAs. Where to stay: Backpack camping in the national park. Ross Lake Resort, North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin, drive-in and boat-in campgrounds in the NRAs. How to get there: The North Cascades Visitor Center in Ross Lake NRA is around a 2.5-hour drive from Seattle. Named for the 17th- and 18th-century French explorers and trappers who frequented the region, Voyageurs is a watery wonderland along the boundary between Minnesota and Canada. Both the mainland and islands are covered in wildlife-rich boreal forest, while the park's many waterways are ideal for both motor- and muscle-powered boating. What to do: Houseboating, kayak camping and scenic boat tours; hiking mainland and island trails; various winter activities including driving the park's two ice roads. Where to stay: Boat-accessible campgrounds, Kettle Falls Hotel, many lodging options along Rainy Lake and Kabetogama Lake outside the park. How to get there: 2.5-hour drive from Duluth and five-hour drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul. There are exceptions to the rule — like bus tours along Denali Park Road, scenic boat tours at Kenai Fjords, cruise ships in Glacier Bay, the salmon-fishing grizzly bear viewpoint in Katmai — but Alaska's nine national parks offer plenty of wide-open spaces and wilderness places.
