“But only recently, I felt like I’ve needed to engage others to help me in my professional and personal life. People to mentor me. Life coaches, if you will. For anything troubling on a deeper personal level, there’s always therapy. But I, like many others, are navigating an uncertain future in our industry…”
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WA’s Gage Roads Brewing Co launched the Atomic Beer Project in Sydney in late September. Housed in a renovated mid-century warehouse in the heart of Redfern, the microbrewery and Thai-inspired restaurant is a brewpub at heart.
“Ever since I began working in decent cocktail bars many moons ago, bartenders have been trying to push the dark, bitter and overtly aromatic onto unsuspecting customers, who for the most part, were just looking for a glass of boozy juice and a good time.”
Running from Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 November, Sydneysiders can enjoy exploring Australia’s oldest precinct as it transforms to host incredible experiences from the world’s best whiskies thanks to Yakusan and The Rocks precinct
“During this same period we have seen the non-Cuban hand rolled cigar industry boom. Many of these now well-established factories were set up by former Cuban cigar workers and families who owned factories before the Cuban revolution.”
“This pairing of no bullshit with a taste of luxury has given us the opportunity to bang out the good stuff with a limited edition 5 Star Menu. It includes the Coup De Grâce… a 5 star Balvenie 30yr cocktail only available at Ramblin’ Rascal. Style and grace and straight to the face.” – Charlie Lehmann
“While relative newcomers, we have definitely done our bit for the brewing world. The landscape of beers in Australia has never been more exciting; with 740 active breweries, and only 6% of that number captured by the biggest brewers, there is now a beer for every occasion.”
The latest addition to Top Shelf International’s Australian spirits portfolio is set to shake up the vodka market this summer. From the silo to the serve, it’s vodka the Australian way.
Speaking with Eros Pedone, again he mimics this notion that often creative thought comes from outside of the bar, allowing originality to shine. As Eros has said, to ‘live a continuous brainstorming life’ will allow us the opportunity to continually find ways to do things differently.
“I believe these products being labelled as “non-alcoholic spirits” is a clever marketing ploy allowing producers to charge a premium for what essentially is distilled and flavoured water.” – Sven Almenning, founder of Speakeasy Group, talks about the non-alcoholic ‘spirits’ trend
The range of t-shirts and prints are ‘for badass, bottle smashing night-owls’ and are inspired by the tattoos seen on many a bartending arm. Popular slogans like “No one cares Karen”, “Say Please” and “Call me Old Fashioned” have been a hit with patrons and staff alike.
Situated in the old Redfern Continental, The Sunshine Inn is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar. The drinks are Australian focussed with a wine list showcasing the best of Australia’s budding natural wine scene.