Molecular Cocktails. Appreciating one of our teachers' best performances.

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Have you ever heard about Molecular Cocktails? Easier said than done! Nevertheless Ferran Adria's molecular cuisine is not the one and only. In fact , one or two weeks ago, one of our Bar Service teachers simply gave the best of herself . Enjoy the slideshow!
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