Gitano is the latest venture from Eastern Suburbs hospitality experts Eric Jury, Julian Tobias, and Poata Okeroa, who are also partners in the Sydney nightspot Sussudio in Potts Point.
Spontaneity is the spice of life, as they say, and the team at Bar Spontana have put both at the forefront of their newly opened venue in Brunswick, pairing a bar offering focussed on spontaneous/wild fermentation with spicy, regional Thai food – literally, take my money.
Once home to The Victoria Room and Emerald City Motors Brandon Martignago and Joshua Pullen from Harbour City Hospitality (Dulcie’s) have birthed The Emerald Room, a hotspot showcasing a nightly mix of cabaret, live music, and more, alongside top-notch dining, bringing the old school tradition of ‘Dinner & A Show’ back to the ‘Cross.
The winners of The 18th Annual Spirited Awards will be announced at the ceremony on Thursday, July 25th at The Fillmore New Orleans. It is all part of the Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) conference, which is celebrating its 22nd year in New Orleans from July 21-26, 2024.
The B.A.R. was created with the sole purpose of making a significant impact in an industry known for its demanding and high-stress, sleep-deprived environment as well as, let’s say, some unhealthy practices that have become the norm.
The team behind Idiot Savant (Charlie Lehmann & Alice Newport) know that things can seem a little Sydney-centric sometimes, so they’re giving everyone in every state the opportunity to call their humans out, share the best Kooks, and celebrate all things Idiot Savant.
The Margarita is one of those renowned classic cocktails with a formula that opens the door to an endless list of variations, twists on classics and contemporary cocktails galore.
Upon entering through a monogrammed red door, guests are transported to an old dressing room filled with vintage decor, leading to a secret bar area adorned with Victorian furniture and a gleaming copper-topped bar.
It brings together elements from trips to Ireland, Scotland and England – like the green-hued bar, whiskies and Guinness – as well as saloons and dive bars from New Orleans to New York.
Kenney is polite, fun and loves to joke around. He’s an incredible young talent with a breathtaking sense of style. We sat down with him to learn about his career and what brought him to the City of Lights.
When I walk into a bar, I look for a combination of factors that make a great bar experience: customer service,
a welcome atmosphere, a well-crafted cocktail list, knowledgeable staff and attention to detail.
We love a bit of drink history, and the story goes like this. Sometimes referred to as ‘Cuba Libre Del Pobre’ or poor man’s Cuba Libre, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Cubans came up with it.