Tag: Melbourne

Kodiak Club

If Bourbon focused cocktails and a hankering for the Americas are your thing, then this is a place for you to certainly check out. Nathan Debritt is heading up this now ‘not so old’ Melbourne bar and is proud of the driving Bourbon influence that they’re showcasing to their guests and the reports are that the mix of drinks and food are really turning the tables with the humble little venue bustling from open till close.

Whisky Education From The Left Bank

The Left Bank Melbourne recently played host to an intimate whisky education experience. Greg Sanderson – master of ceremonies – enlightened and educated guests on the origins of whisky and how it has evolved over time.

Mamasita

Opening its doors in February this year Mamasita occupies the site that once held the café/bar Recorded Music Salon. This authentic Mexican bar and restaurant – read no burritos or nachos – is a meeting of the minds between Matt Lane (ex-owner of The Poinciana and ex-GM of New York’s La Esquina) and Jason Jones (former executive chef at Orange in Windsor).

Mick Formosa Moves to Moet-Hennessy

After more than three years with Suntory, Mick Formosa, the Brand Ambassador of the Year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards 09 , has decided to move on. Mick will be joining the team at Moet Hennessy Australia in the Victoria as in an account manager/brand ambassador role made vacant by Robb Sloan’s migration to Behind Bars in Sydney.

Sou Soul

A soulful offering to reinvigorate palates south of the Yarra

Chez Régine

Open Thursday through Saturday Chez Régine is inspired by the Parisian singer and ‘Queen of the Night’ Régine Zylberburg.

666 Pure Tasmanian Vodka

The latest home grown product that will soon be hitting the shelves of bars around Australia is the premium 666 Pure Tasmanian Vodka.

‘Walk for Haiti’ Charity Cocktail Event

On 6 May, 2010 Melbourne’s hidden bar community will be recreating ‘forgotten classics’ to raise money for disaster stuck Haiti with their ‘Walk for Haiti’ charity cocktail event.

Red Bennies

Red Bennies, an exciting new live music and performance venue and cocktail bar opened its doors early February.