The Bartender of the Year Competition which is proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin & Monkey Shoulder is getting a bit of a shake-up in 2023. With a whopping prize of a trip to Scotland on offer, the format of the comp has also been changed, meaning the entire event will run over one day.
Young Hearts 216 High Street, Windsor, VIC younghearts.melbourne Led by Nic Coulter from Neptune Food…
Just as we no longer baulk at the idea of using a high-end single malt or artisanal mezcal in a cocktail designed to showcase the unique attributes of that particular bottle, perhaps we should approach sherry cocktails in the same way – allowing them to be the star of the show.
The 45 self-serve drink taps include a curated list of craft beers, natural wines, house-made cocktails and also some non-alcoholic options. Guests simply need to grab a Buddy’s venue card and pre-load their desired amount to allow them to indulge in the self-serve beverage wall.
If you haven’t voted already in this year’s Bartender Magazine Bar Awards, now is the time as voting closes at the end of May.
“If you can afford to pay your staff more I believe you have an obligation to do so – especially those who have worked for you a significant amount of time or have gone through the necessary training to become a skilled lynchpin on your team.”
Myrtle is led by Chris Smith and Kirsty McAteer, who have relocated from South Australia after a two-year exploration of short-travelled produce and wine. They believe Australia’s small hands-on artisanal producers deserve to be showcased.
Society, in Melbourne is home to the nation’s largest vintage spirits collection, including a carefully procured and impressive selection of rare and unique bottles from the 1930’s through to the 1970’s.
We sat down with Kayla recently for a behind-the-scenes look at the menu creation for the Speakeasy’s soon-to-open The Sanderson and the reopening of iconic Sydney bar Eau-de-Vie. In the ambitious project, both venues located at 285 George Street will open simultaneously in early May.
The acquisition means PUBLIC (including Oxford House, The Strand Hotel, Lady Hampshire) and The Maybe Group (Maybe Sammy, Maybe Frank, Sammy Junior) will be able to bring venue concepts to life with exceptional food and beverage propositions.
THE 86 CLUB Sunday May 7th, Black Bear Lodge FREE ENTRY | FACEBOOK EVENT ~…
The Maybe Group & Public Hospitality venues are hosting 16 international bars over the next week. Here’s the schedule of events.