As part of the Havana Club Grand Prix Cocktail Competition you could win the chance to head to Havana, Cuba for a trip of a lifetime.
Month: November 2011
Ben Walsh and Dan Rice (Goldfish, Kings Cross & Hunter Valley and the Lansdowne Hotel) have been joined by Jules Damjano in their latest venture – The Bligh Bar, on the inner CBD hub of Blight St.
When Jason Williams (The Keystone Group) approached us about ‘Introducing’ one of his bar managers, Ben Hicky, his obvious passion got him across the line.
While the style of the venue’s name might loose some of it’s Italian gusto with the Australian drawl, Il Patio is adding a touch of southern Italy to Sydney’s after hours scene. You’ll find this little gem nestled at Bourke Street’s Centre Courtyardand Naple-born chef, Francesco Armillis, is offering up some eclectic and modern Italian style fare.
Ah Tequila – one of the bartenders’ favourite poisons. You already know Margaritas, Tommy’s, El Diablos, Tequila y Sangritas and Palomas, but have you ever sampled the exotic wonders of Dale DeGroff’s Copa Verde (literally the ‘green cup’)?
The industry is led by government regulation, consumer demand and the Big Four drinks firms: Diageo, Pernod-Ricard, Bacardi and Fortune Brands/Jim Beam (soon to split). Innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking are nigh-on impossible when you work for such a big firm, the more enlightened ones are even gracious enough to admit it.
Greg Sanderson (ex Black Pearl & The Attic) is heading up the new EDV in Melbourne as General Manager and co-owner.
I was in the middle of reviewing the recipes that have been sent to me during the year when I came across a cluster of drinks submitted by the good folk at Rickhouse in San Francisco.
A new malt from the Glenfiddich distillery is available through William Grant & Son – the Glenfiddich Rich Oak. Aged for 14 years the spirit then undergoes a finishing period in both new American and new Spanish oak for a further three months.
The north side of the bridge continues to hot up with another tippling haunt recently opening. Honey Rider is located just down from the Pickled Possum and is sure to bring a finer touch to the area.
Blended from 100 casks of rare, aged whiskies that have reached their peak this expression exhibits deep rich flavour, mellow smokiness and some exceptional fruit sweetness.
Some might say that flavoured vodka has come, gone and long had its day – but after seeing some of the cocktail creations that theLoft team whipped up recently it’s obvious that a bartender’s heart can still beat for this flavoured tipple.