Speakeasy: Secret Bars Around the World

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,

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