There are bartenders who follow trends. Then there are those who create them. Simone Caporale belongs firmly in the second category. If you’ve ever poured a drink with a story, crafted a cocktail with intention, or thought of hospitality as more than just service, chances are you’re walking a path he helped pave.

In the world of progressive cocktail culture, Tony Conigliaro stands as a true visionary — a man who didn't just evolve bartending, but revolutionized the language of flavor and sensory design. Often dubbed the “Heston Blumenthal of bartending,” his work bridges the gap between science, art, and emotion, and his influence is felt in every bar that dares to go beyond the ordinary.