Archive for February, 2009
CLASSIC: The Caipirinha
Brazil is hot right now. From Havaianas to Giselle and of course their unique approach to waxing; the world can’t seem to get enough of all things Brazilian. And that includes its native spirit cachaça and its most popular cocktail, the Caipirinha.
Australian Bar Awards
Wednesday, 23 September, 2009. This year heralds a few new changes for the awards with the introduction of the new ‘Small Bar of the Year’ category to recognise the recent legislative changes and reward small bars with a capacity for less than 100 patrons. There have also been a couple of amendments to the Cocktail Bar of the Year category with an emphasis on quality ingredients - including bottled mixers (no post-mix!) and top notch ice.
Sydney BarShow Conference
The Sydney BarShow Conference will be back again in 2009 with a full schedule of business sessions tailored to leading bar operators. The event will be held on the first day of Sydney BarShow – Tuesday, 22 September, with the venue still to be confirmed. Once again, the schedule will be jam-packed with inspirational ideas and top notch [...]
International Design Project - PDT (Please Don’t Tell)
PDT (Please Don’t Tell), 113 St Marks Place, New York, USA. Phone: +1 212 614 0386 (call for reservations) Hours: Mon-Thurs 6pm till 2am, Fri-Sat 6pm till 4am, Sun 6pm till 2am
One Cool Customer
All too often one the most simple and yet important components of the bar is over looked: Ice
OPERATOR FOCUS: Re:Love
How did three lads from the UK come to open two of Bondi’s newest, and hottest, venues in the space of a year? Andy Ives speaks to Re:Love hotshots James Hudson, Mark Tarrant and Mark Bowey to find out.
Mixological Mayhem at theloft
Darling Harbour’s theloft has unveiled a new scheme for its more adventurous punters; a Cocktail Masterclass. The scheme offers packages that not only include cocktail making, drinking and snacking on delicious canapés, but also offers a forum where theloft bartenders are able to show off their latest drinks list additions like…
Flak Jacket Not Required
If The Sydney Morning Herald, The Telegraph and the mainstream media in general are to be believed, a night out in Sydney is best experienced wearing a flak jacket and Kevlar helmet.
Australian Bartender of the Year 2009
The quest to find Australia’s top bartender is now under way! Bartender Magazine’s Bartender of the Year Competition is the most challenging bartending event in Australia. We test all facets of the bartending craft to ensure that our winner is worthy of the title.
World Class
World Class
February 09 – July 09
Multiple Locations, Australia. Finals in London.
www.weareworldclass.com
Bartenders from 26 countries around the globe will compete in their home countries for the honour of participating in the global final in London in July 2009. Reserve Brands will be facilitating several competitions in Australia throughout the year. Firstly, [...]
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