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Justin Marmot & Louka Marmot: The couple behind Dean’s Lounge in Kellett Street, Potts Point talk time-consuming cocktails and the future of Dean’s

When I’d finish service in the kitchen at Yellow restaurant in Potts Point, a few of the chefs and I would head to Dean’s for a cheeky cocktail and it was always good to see the faces of Justin and Louka Marmot (who co-own the bar together) along with the rest of the crew.

Table Service Cocktails: Having a cocktail made especially for you directly at your table, is one of life’s great joys writes Jono Carr

Perhaps one of the best examples of this tableside service is the famed Martini Trolley at The Connaught. A white-gloved bartender preparing a Martini to your specs is the level everyone hopes to achieve, the theatre adding to the beverage and the admiring looks from other diners around the room.

The Magic of the Milk Punch: When cloudy liquid runs clear

“There’s something magical and very cool (or maybe I’m just very simple!) about taking this absolute mess of a liquid and through the clarification/milk-washing process ending up with a silky and plush liquid that can be a finished drink or an ingredient in another drink. It’s also an easy way to wow your guests…” – Darren Leany, Capitano