You’ve heard of pop-up bars, but what about pop-up menus? Well the team at Lui Bar lead by David Nguyen-Luu (ex-Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney & Perth) and consulted by cocktailian extraordinaire Sebastian Raeburn have unveiled plans for their new look menu.
If you’re a fan of peaty Scotch whiskies you’re going to love the drink that I’m featuring today. And, surprisingly enough, if you’re not a fan of peaty Scotch whiskies, then there’s a good chance that you’ll like this one, too.
Presented by World of Whisky, their inaugural Whisky Show will take place at the Tattersalls…
A lusciously rich and expertly hand-crafted blend of quality single malts and grain whiskies this platinum expression is targeted toward the increasingly sophisticated and progressive whisky consumer.
York Lane is, by standards of a small bar, small. It’s virtually a hole in the wall, and when I was trying to hunt down this little gem I’ll admit I walked past it. Twice. That probably says more about my eyesight than anything, but nevertheless once you’re inside it’s a great little venue to hang out and enjoy a few post work drinks. Of course they’re open all day, so the night time tipple isn’t the only reason to come down – but it’s what we’re all really interested in so I’ll leave the day time vibe for you to suss out. I hear they do a good coffee.
Jim Beam Honey will give Australian bartenders a versatile and mixable product to incorporate into their cocktail range and this new release is helping to reshape Jim Beam’s flavour portfolio.
Are you a Sydney bartender? Just create a cocktail using Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur and a complimentary canapé, for the total set price of $20 per person.
David Broom is a man whose business it is to get around the world of whisk(e)y and he recently launched theworldmasterclass.com so that he might share his vast knowledge with those who dare. “The aim of The World Masterclass of Whisky is simple,” Broom told Bartender. “To educate people around the world about spirits! And whisky is just the start!”
The Laneway, 181 Mary st Brisbane (07) 3229 3686 urbanerestaurant.com/the-laneway Featuring in last year’s Top 11,…
It’s an encouraging sign when any operator can open one bar in any state or suburb, let alone two. However Perth entrepreneur Tony Tricarico (Malt Supper Club and Duchess) is on the verge of a small empire with his third venue, Lost Society, set to have just launched.
Recently I took the Bartender team out to see Anthony Bourdain, former New York chef, come travel writer and TV presenter, who has developed a cult ‘foodie’ following over the last decade. His profile is huge and people love his no bullshit approach to food and to all things hospitality.
By all means this is not the complete ‘who’s who’ of cocktailing royalty, but it is a pretty good selection which showcases a few past – and still present – contemporary craftspeople. who are worthy of being celebrated.