“Don’t feel betrayed like I did if someone is drinking a Balvenie 25YO and Pepsi Max. Understand that everyone has a different taste; don’t try to impose yours, but try to understand what’s theirs. It will help you next time to upsell the 30YO.”
People
People
“There are plenty of amazing human beings on the scene: hard-working owners, managers, bartenders, waitstaff, and kitchenhands. We love to support each other’s businesses, it’s a wholesome community that I love to be a part of.”
The cocktail list is small and concise. Nicolian says there are cocktails but it’s not a massive focus, so everything is quality but not taking itself too seriously. Think sangria, Rebujito (sherry and lemonade) and Menta Julip, which is, you guessed it, the Bar Louise take on a Mint Julep featuring rye whiskey.
To get true and honest feedback, we shared our entire bartender engagement plans for 2024 with the Campari Hive Mind group at Waremah/ Cockatoo Island. Over the course of the day, we etched out what we could do better with insight from 12 of the industry’s most creative and influential bartenders to help us understand what we don’t know.
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.
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.
“It will be the perfect place to sit and enjoy some oysters freshly shucked for you right at the bar, a few ice-cold martinis and live jazz piano tunes.” – Dave Spanton, Owner, Spanton Hospitality
“We will have different events daily, including sponsored drink specials, our collab whisky release, bar takeovers, live music, bands, oh and free massages to end the week. It’s gonna epic so pack your Hydralyte and Nurofen for a full fun packed Rascally week! – Cosmo
“People, it’s all about the people for me. The ones I work with, learn from and serve, it’s what keeps me in the industry and it’s what I adore about it.” – Trinity Bird
“We won’t get anywhere having secrets in this industry. Share everything and ask people how they do things.” – Wunna Coleman-Goddard
“I was always inspired by the customer service workers who had the power to change my mood or make my day within short interactions, and I wanted to have that ability as well.” – Jac Landmark
“You can draw a lot of similarities between Nashville and Enmore – especially the venues on Nashville’s Broadway that surround the Ryman Theatre. And now, with the council actively supporting the Entertainment Precinct, I think we have a real opportunity to support live music in the area.” – Dylan Howarth, owner