Month: November 2009

CHIVAS STUDIO: Gallantry

A showcase of six Chivas cocktails created by Ben Davidson, Pernod Ricard Brand Ambassador, for the Chivas Studio Event, which was held in conjunction with the GQ Man of the Year Awards.

CHIVAS STUDIO: Spiced Pear Bellini

A showcase of six Chivas cocktails created by Ben Davidson, Pernod Ricard Brand Ambassador, for the Chivas Studio Event, which was held in conjunction with the GQ Man of the Year Awards.

EDITOR’S BLOG: Black Pearl Magic

Melbourne’s Black Pearl has been in the spotlight for lots of the right reasons lately. What’s the magic recipe at this Melbourne bar?

Most Influential Top 50 Announced

The votes are in for Bartender magazine’s Most Influential List in association with Diageo’s Alchemy. Read on to find out the who made the Top 50 based on your trade votes…

Adi Ruiz joins Black Pearl Team

Adi Ruiz, bartender extraordinaire, is leaving his post at Seamstress/Sweatshop to join the team at Black Pearl…

Cracking New Site for Melbourne Drinkers

www.broadsheet.com.au is an all new online, entertainment, food and drink site dedicated to the Melbourne scene. While normally, this in itself wouldn’t be enough to get us excited, Broadsheet also includes the editorial stylings of oft time Bartender contributer and ex-bar manger of Seamstress/SweatShop Adi Ruiz.

399 Bar, Perth

Opened in June, 399 is the brainchild of experienced barkeep and operator Gary Beadle and Robin Jackson. 399 aims to be a true European style of venue: “Where all are welcome as long as they behave appropriately the complete opposite to a trendy fashionable venue”

Bootleg Bar & Italian Food, Sydney

This busy little bar and eatery is nestled away from bustling bright lights on the Kings Cross side of Victoria Street. Owned and operated by first timers Rob Gal and Elliot Krass they describe the interior as being like and old pair of jeans.

Sydney Rum Club – Ron Zacapa

Join the Sydney Rum Club on Monday 16 November, 2009 for an in-depth, interactive presentation…