Special congratulations to our friends at Handshake Speakeasy for the award of best bar in the world. Handshake Speakeasy is a world-renowned cocktail bar in Mexico City, famous for its inventive, high-end drinks, Prohibition-era decor, and intimate, two-level atmosphere . It's known for its unique cocktails, often featuring unusual ingredients like blue cheese or mushrooms, and offers a theatrical experience with synchronized service and a focus on culinary-style mixology. R

Small towns often hold secrets that big cities cannot match. Among these hidden treasures are speakeasy bars—intimate, cleverly concealed spots that offer a unique blend of history, craft cocktails, and cozy atmospheres. Unlike the crowded, flashy bars in urban centers, speakeasies in small towns provide a personal experience where every detail feels intentional and every visit feels special. This post takes you on a journey through some of the best speakeasy bars tucked away

Several distilleries and related spirits brands have filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and 2025, driven by factors such as overcapacity from a previous boom, shifting consumer preferences toward canned cocktails, high inflation, and supply chain issues .  Here are the distilleries that filed for bankruptcy or entered receivership in 2024–2025: 2025 Bankruptcy Filings (Chapter 11)  Westward Whiskey (House Spirits Distillery LLC): Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2025. Luca Mariano Di

Deep in the glass-walled corridors of 1 Hacker Way, Arjun Mehta  was known as the "Architect of the Infinite." As one of the first ten engineers hired by Mark Zuckerberg, Arjun hadn’t just written code; he had built the very scaffolding of the social graph. For nearly two decades, Arjun had been the quiet force behind the scenes. But by 2021, the company was facing an identity crisis. The name "Facebook" felt too small for a company building digital universes. The Vision in t