Month: October 2010

CRU54

With a fresh, new look for her venue, Cru54 Executive Chef and owner Catherine Andreo expects a revelation in the dining experience.

Poor Old Absinthe

Poor old absinthe, the much maligned and ostracised liqueur of the late 20th century

Neutral Bay Bar and Dining

Chef and restaurateur Alex Kearns’ food reflects his desire to keep things semplice. Glebe Point Diner opened in 2007 with the philosophy of chasing the best produce and keeping it simple.

The Little Press Club and Cellar

We all know him from the reality TV genre but George Calombaris has been a key player on the Melbourne eatery scene for some time.

Golden Rum Barrel Awards

The inaugural Golden Rum Barrel Awards pulled together rum aficionados from all corners of the globe to vote for the bests rums of 2010.

Cloudland ‘Cellar’

Cloudland has opened a new sliver of space – adding to its already smart setup. The newly opened cellar area showcases limited edition examples for wine and whisky.

Absinthe Cocktails

Needing some inspiration for absinthe cocktails? Check out these concoctions from October’s Bartender magazine.

Royal Saxon

“We wanted to give people a quality everyday experience,” said Paul Olynk, owner of the completely overhauled Richmond pub, the Royal Saxon.

A Good Reason to Look Up

Want your bar to have some seriously sleek and cool looking pendants for customers to…

The Mary Pickford

Born in 1892 as Gladys Smith, Mary Pickford – and indeed the cocktail that bears her name – may well have faded from the limelight had it not been for her smart decision to adopt a stage name. Pickford was a legend of the silent movie era staring in hundreds of movies until her retirement in 1933.