Long before ‘small bar’ was the industry catch phrase in Australia, Auckland had small bars without the inverted commas. And small bars will continue to open in the City of Sails. It has very little to do with the fact that they’re trendy and more to do with practicality and lower overheads.
Month: June 2011
Jim Beam Black, the rich and full flavoured Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, has undergone a significant change in appearance that is aimed at driving the driving the premium Bourbon category forward.
Tamborine Mountain Distillery has landed another knockout. Hot off the production line (Bartender magazine got one of the first looks at their newest offering) is a bespoke range of cocktail bitters for every travelling bartender.
The Redfern area is really starting to ramp up it’s offerings when it comes to food and drink, and The Fern is the latest new kid on the block. Julian Serna, of Pure Drinks Design, is behind the helm and the venue is showing its creative side mixing retro style themes and an eclectic mix of décor and design. On offer are sumptuous food treats that’ll sort you out from dawn till dusk and match up well to the drinks on offer.
Last night saw the culmination of Reserve’s year long World Class program on Australian shores. And taking out top honours after three long days of fierce competition was Tim Philips from ivy’s Level 6 in Sydney. Runners-up in this epic bartending battle were Phil Gandevia of Sydney’s Eau De Vie and and Marco Nunes from Brisbane’s Canvas.
Voting for this year’s Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards has smashed all previous returning a record number of votes tallied for 2011! The count was tireless and numbers came a whopping 23 per cent higher than last year proving that this valuable industry initiative continues to be the focal point of the bar industry’s calendar.
The Swedish Cider masters at Rekorderlig are once again set to deliver something pretty special with a limited edition ‘Winter Cider’, set to hit bars soon.
The Strong Black Stuf: A Clearly Opaque Debate By Edward Washington For the untrained eye…
By pre-registering and purchasing a $40 Theatre Pass you’ll save $30 as well as receiving a free bar blade.
Berri Açaí is the latest addition to the Absolut range of vodkas. This expressive and complex spirit is a vodka that’s blended with açaí, blueberry and pomegranate flavours, inspired by the berries and fruits from around the world.
Mosman, the really dark, dark side of the Harbour Bridge has finally got its own wine bar – and it’s proving to be a little hit. Open throughout the day, the Hawthorn turns it on at night time with a great drinks list (the first thing noticed was a German Riesling by the glass – rare to say the least in Sydney) and a passionate sommelier who is on the floor driving his products.
Interested in the latest international cocktail trends? Sydney BarShow Week will be hosting a barrel aged cocktail seminar during which you will be able to taste and debate this latest trend.