We had the great honour of welcoming Krisztián Csigó for his fabulous masterclass and brilliant bar takeover during his guest shift at Blue Fox The Bar. Krisztián, originally from Hungary, currently works as the Assistant Bar & Restaurant Manager at Dean & Nancy on 22 in Australia, which is ranked Nr. 201 by TOP 500 Bars.
D&N has also received the following precious awards:
• 2023 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence: Hotel Bar of the Year
• 2022 50 Best Discovery.
Biography
“When I turned 20, I got my first bar job as a barback at Boutiq’Bar, Budapest. Through a year of apprenticeship, I immersed myself in bartending and found that I was drawn to the similarities between cooking and creating beverages.
After five years of bartending at various venues, I felt the urge to leave the country, expand my vision and bartend while travelling.
A short stop-over in Germany led to an invitation from a friend to join a new project in Sydney, Australia.
When hospitality in NSW reopened, I rejoined the team as a supervisor at Dean & Nancy on 22, our newest opening at the time.”
After his much-anticipated Masterclass held at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus on the afternoon of 12 September 2024, Kris took over the counter at Blue Fox The Bar. In a spirited mood, he prepared two exclusive cocktails that showcased his unique flair and expertise: ‘Starry Night’ and ‘Avallen’, featuring the award-winning Triple Juniper Gin by Never Never Distilling Co.
In the Spotlight: 'Starry Night'
Guest Shift in Pictures
For those who missed this one-of-a-kind night, let us share some highlights. Stay tuned for future events and bar takeovers!
The guest shift was organised in collaboration with Budapest Cocktail Week and Collective Warehouse.
