Speakeasy: The Most Secrets Bars Around the World: Secret Bars Around the World - Hardcover
Hidden entrances, dark places, low volume music, smoke, women, crime and obviously alcohol. In the days of Prohibition (1920-1933), these were the explosive ingredients of the American speakeasies: clubs that served alcohol illegally, when the government prohibited even its production and transport. They were frequented by gangster such as Al Capone and Lucky Luciano and have become the symbol of an epoch immortalized by many movies. The "new" speakeasies are inspired by the typical unmistakable atmosphere of the beginning of the 20th century, when it was necessary to speak under your breath not to arise the suspects of the law. These trendy bars have often been conceived by keen bartenders, who rediscovered the tastes of the mixed drinking of the '20s and '30s. Specially-made furniture, refined cocktails, entrance by invitation only, themed dress code, locations without address, vintage atmosphere... nowadays the speakeasy is living a second life, a renaissance that is, first of all, a matter of taste. Cocktails are now high-quality, sophisticated and above all legal, but entering these clubs we jump into the past. This book will lead you to the discovery of the most famous current speakeasies, opening you the doors of a hidden but charming world.
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Maurizio Maestrelli has been a professional journalist since 2004 and he has specialised in enogastronomic journalism. He has written for Mondo della Birra, Locali Top and Gulliver, he conceived the guide Birrerie d'Italia and wrote Birra ai fornelli. From 2001 to 2006 he was the editor of Civilta del bere, the first magazine dedicated to Italian wine. At present he works as a free-lance journalist, writing for Gambero Rosso, Dove, Il Mondo della Birra, Locali Top, Barbusiness, ViniPlus di Lombardia, Travelstory.it. He is a judge at the International Beer Challenge in London, at the Brussels Beer Challenge, at the World Beer Cup, the Dutch Beer Challenge, the Mondial de la Biere and the Italian competition Birra dell'Anno.
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- PublisherWhite Star
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 8854413127
- ISBN 13 9788854413122
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages208
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From the US to Asia, discover the world's most innovative modern speakeasies and their signature drinks! Hidden entrances, dark spaces, low-volume music, smoke, women, crime, and obviously alcohol: that was the speakeasy in the days of Prohibition. These once-clandestine spots have now inspired keen bartenders to create their own contemporary versions, which evoke the vintage atmosphere and cocktails of the original. This book guides you to the most famous and trendy modern speakeasies, opening the doors of a hidden but charming world. It includes bars throughout the US, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia and even provides some of their signature drink recipes! AUTHOR: Maurizio Maestrelli was editor of Civilta del bere, the first magazine dedicated to Italian wine, and he now writes for various wine and travel magazines. He was the first Italian journalist admitted to the British Guild of Beer Writers, was named the best Italian "beer journalist" by Unionbirrai, and judges various beer challenges. He created the first Italian beer blog, This book will lead you to the discovery of the most famous current speakeasies, opening you the doors of a hidden but charming world. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9788854413122
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