After taking Caretaker’s Cottage to NYC to host the first EVER takeover at Attaboy NYC, the team at William Grant and Sons thought they needed to do the return leg! Celebrating 10 years of Attaboy, Sam Ross and Haley Traub will be hosting an invitation-only trade seminar and takeover event in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Saito’s career is also notable for her focus on conscious bar practices. PARCS, which she oversaw as beverage manager, is literally ‘scrap’ backwards, and sought to minimise food waste. The Mulberry is notable for their dedication to sustainability, far past lip service.
“Everyone talks about the practicalities of opening a bar – like concept, construction, finances etc – but rarely do they discuss the emotional side of it.”
“It’s the people that make hospitality so addictive to me! The sense of community that comes from working in hospitality is so amazing and the people in our industry are so much fun that I couldn’t imagine not enjoying this line of work.”
Kennedy’s hospitality first ethos really shines through his presentation, whether it’s his personable touch, attention to detail or welcoming attitude. Best of all, Kennedy has taken this and applied it to both Beau and Nomad in Sydney.
Gonzo Group (Jon Di Pinto, Sean Howard & Michael Keogh), the legends behind Memphis Slims House of Blues, Shotgun Willie’s and Cry Baby et al, have taken over the operational reigns at an Adelaide institution; Sugar nightclub.
Prepare your loved ones. Oh god. You will be busy 100% of the time for many, many months. You will forget to return phone calls, forget to eat, forget birthdays, forget your keys.
Growing up out west, I’ve always loved how honest and uncomplicated country pubs are. History oozes through the walls, you can smell it…
“Cameo is a one of a kind bar, at least for Melbourne if not the rest of Australia. Our entire focus is around these Antique Classic Cocktails utilising our Vintage Spirit collection.” Josh Hampshire
Back in June, Lachlan Gunner, who was a longtime employee of Sydney-based group Liquid & larder opened his very own venue in Adelaide’s West End, a 30-person underground cocktail den called Trap.
We take some time to catch up with the inspiring bartender in Sydney to find out how, why & what’s to come in here career to date
Hospitality entrepreneur, Kurtis Bosley, announces his new ready-to-go cocktail business in conjunction with a brand new Northern Beaches venue slated to open in October