Month: August 2012

South Australia Win 42Below Cocktail World Cup National Final

Chad Hanson (Eden Bar), Shaun Pattison (Cushdy) and Eoghan O’Neill (Casablabla) from South Australia win the 42Below Cocktail World Cup National Final. Held at 42Below first-pour venue and all-round hipster hive, Bondi’s Beach Road Hotel, SA now go on to represent Australia, in The Land of The Long White Cloud, at the International Final…

Classic Cocktail – Crimean Cup á la Mamora

This treat is Cocktail 172 in Jerry Thomas’ The Bartender’s Guide etc. But, if you read the fine print, you’ll notice it’s attributed to Alexis Soyer – a 19th century French gastronomic and celebrity chef…

Palmer & Co.

This latest launch from Merivale is a case-in-point example of Justin Hemmes’ attention to detail and creative savvy. Taking over a section of Tank’s underground space – what used to be the VIP area – Palmer & Co…

Paul Schell back in Sydney

Paul Schell has reentered the Sydney nightclub scene, as General Manager of AND nightclub “I am very happy to be back in Sydney,” Schell stated…

Isfjord Premium Arctic Gin & Vodka

Isfjord Premium Arctic Gin & Vodka, the new super premium beverage spirits distilled with the super soft and pure iceberg water from the Ice Cap of Greenland, has now travelled across the globe to be enjoyed by Australians…

Win a trip to Amsterdam with Grolsch

This year at Sydney Bar Week, Grolsch will be running a competition to find the bartender with the most interesting, creative and engaging way to open a swingtop bottle. Creativity, flair and theatre are encouraged!

QT Sydney wants you!

A brand new designer hotel is about to launch in Sydney and they want you to be a part of their team. Read on to find out more…

Spend Big in Sydney

Sydney has never been a bargain town, but when it’s cheaper to eat, drink and travel in places like New York, San Francisco, Dublin, Tokyo and Hong Kong then we’re in trouble. Dave Spanton lets loose on the high cost of living in Sydney…

Short brings oysters to Sydney CBD

Fraser Short, partnered by Sean Connolly (ex-Astral, Sydney) has re-launched The Brooklyn Hotel as The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room giving Sydney’s bustling George Street a premium drink and dine offering