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

Classic Cocktail – Honey & The Brown Derby

Sticky, unctuous and sweet – honey has been humankind’s sweet treat for thousands of years. Ancient cave paintings in Valencia, Spain give evidence of humans collecting honey as long as 9000 years ago with corroborative evidence pointing to ancient Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Chinese and Mesoamerican peoples all being sweet on the honeybee’s handy work…

Chiswick

By its site in Sydney’s Woollahra precinct alone, Chiswick is certainly a destination spot for people in the know. From early reports too, everything on offer is proving its worth and the venue is securing itself a solid reputation…

Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2012

On Saturday night, New Orleans played host to the 5th Annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, which recognises bars, brands and books from around the world. Check out all the winners…

Classic Cocktail – The Lion’s Tail

I used to look quizzically at punters coming up to the bar asking for a wedge of lime in their Scotch and soda or bourbon and coke. I mean, who does that? Lime with whisky? You must be off your rocker! But take the time flick through some old recipes and you’ll find that there is indeed a historical, mixological precedent. The Mamie Taylor – a Scotch highball with lime and ginger ale – is a fine and delicious example and the Lion’s Tail, printed below, shows bourbon to be a simpatico partner to lime also.

Vok Liquid Chocolat Liquor

Made with fine European chocolate and blended with a perfect balance of rum, this new decadent liqueur is now available through Vok Beverages.