Nestled atop Melbourne’s iconic Curtin House, Mesa Verde has been a fixture in the city’s culinary landscape for over a decade. Since opening its doors in 2013, this rooftop agave bar and restaurant has been delighting diners with its unique blend of Mexican flavours and Melbourne flair.
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Bianca Wendt (along with her husband Ric Divola) had a solution when wanting to move back to their childhood stomping ground on the Coffs Coast — open their own place.
Our QLD finalists were treated to a day on Loop Growers Farm, just north of Brisbane CBD, to learn about regenerative farming and the importance of soil health to flavour development in produce.
To launch the cocktail challenge in Australia for the first time, Jordan Bushell, the global Hennessy brand ambassador, will host a series of exclusive events and masterclasses throughout Australia and New Zealand, joined by Alex Zanarini, the ANZ ambassador.
“What’s special about hospitality in Sydney is owner-operated venues, and this was the case at Porteno; it was and still is the coolest mother fuckers I’d ever seen working their arses off to make their dream venue come to life, which really drew me in.”
On Tuesday morning, the third Regional Final for The Perfect Blend Cocktail Competition 2024 was held in Melbourne. Bartenders flocked to BYRDI, meeting their host for the day, Luke Whearty, before embarking on a day of outdoor adventures at Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, O.My.
On Sunday 10th of March, Bar Planet in its first Brisbane takeover, took over the reigns at Frog’s for an epic night of long pours, Cucumber & Lemon Sgroppinos as well as other Hendrick’s Gin bangers, and unlimited bags of their famous popcorn
Western Australia was the second of the six Regional Finals, and it took place on March 11th and 12th. Finalists began the competition days with the Beam Suntory Blind Tasting and Product Knowledge Test at the QT Perth.
“The cocktails feature native/foraged ingredients from Dee Why surrounds and take guests on a journey through classic styles of drinking in our own ULLO way.”
Flecha Azul Tequila, the additive-free and authentically crafted spirit backed by actor, producer, and entrepreneur…
Ice cream in cocktails actually has quite a venerable history. It’s unsurprising that the US, home of the soda parlour, was an early adopter. William Schmidt’s ‘The Flowing Bowl’, which was published in 1892, included quite a few ice cream cocktails, including the brandy and rum-laced Glorious Fourth.
Al Robertson from Sonny in Hobart stocks hard-to-find and surprising Japanese wines, while in Sydney, you can sip on Sake to a vinyl soundtrack at Ante or tour Japan’s finest whiskies at Bar Besuto.