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South China Morning Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Bartender's travel show about ‘amazing stories and the people behind them' begins in Japan
In the first episode of television series Mr Lyan's Taste Trips, the eponymous British bartender goes behind the scenes at the first malt whisky distillery to open in Japan a century ago. Advertisement The host, whose actual name is Ryan Chetiyawardana, meets Shinji Fukuyo, master blender at Yamazaki Distillery in Osaka. He also chats to Hidetsugu Ueno, one of Japan's best known bartenders, who makes him a White Lady cocktail at his Bar High Five in Tokyo, and visits a convenience store to recommend his pick of RTDs (ready-to-drink cocktails). Chetiyawardana, who has won dozens of bartending awards, owns multiple bars. His Dandelyan establishment, now closed, topped the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2018. Ryan Chetiyawardana, host of Mr Lyan's Taste Trips, samples a dram of whisky with Yamazaki Distillery's master blender Shinji Fukuyo. Photo: Mr Lyan's Taste Trips Each 30-plus-minute episode of his travel show is available on the Mr Lyan's Taste Trips YouTube and Instagram channels and is screened in the United States on ReachTV, the airport TV network that claims a viewership of 50 million.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
After and Mr Lyan Studio Unveils Rotating Seasonal Cocktail Menu Collaboration, Reinvented Come-As-You-Are Bar Experience
"World's Best" Bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana Teams Up With Two-Michelin-Starred Chef Curtis Duffy To Launch Long-Term Cocktail Partnership CHICAGO, March 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After, a come-as-you-are neighborhood bar known for delivering unmatched hospitality, today unveils a long-term partnership with London's Mr Lyan Studio, a collaboration between the award-winning creative team of "World's Best Bartender" Ryan Chetiyawardana and Two-Michelin-Starred Chef Curtis Duffy. The After x Mr Lyan Studio Collaboration is inspired by seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary techniques, featuring a rotating beverage menu curated by Mr Lyan himself. Available starting the first week of April, the Spring 2025 menu showcases 12 new cocktails, including four spirit-free selections, carefully crafted to evoke creativity, imagination, and a sense of rebellion. "We strive to create the ultimate guest experience, which is centered around technical elements, leading to a flavorful menu," said Chef Duffy. "By using carefully selected spirits and the highest-quality ingredients, paired with culinary expertise, this collaboration emulates After's focus on the guest experience." Richie Farina returns home as Chef de Cuisine, debuting new shared plates. "After is fun and loud and boisterous. It's rock and roll," said Alex Lawrence, Managing Director of Venues at Mr Lyan Studio. "Like a music collab, this partnership allows us to each take our expertise to the next level, push the envelope, and constantly evolve. Guests can come in, let their hair down and create memories with the 'World's Best' pairing." To learn more, visit About After After is a cocktail bar inspired by the knowledge and experiences of Michelin-Starred Chef Curtis Duffy. Featuring cocktails and shared plates, the service and experience emulate high craft and low-key vibes. In the pursuit of excellence, we challenge expectations, focusing on the joy that unique experiences create. We are not subtle. We seek bold flavors and big characters. After is a bar that evolves with the seasons, designed to be elevating – delivering the unexpected while showcasing the best of ingredients and technique. Learn more at About Mr Lyan Mr Lyan Studio is a strategic consultancy based in London, UK. Combining the expertise of a design agency with the experience of seasoned F&B operators, the team creates compelling and commercial F&B concepts for clients in Europe, the US and Asia. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact Danna TabachnikEver@ Sign in to access your portfolio
