Archive for June, 2011
Rock Lily
Rock Lily is an intimate live music venue that’s got a taste for the hard edge of rock and roll and the sweet smooth side of tequila; the heavenly tipple that’s turning heads around the world. Off the back of the millions of dollars that are being injected into Sydney’s Star City casino complex it was only time before a new and exciting venue rose from the ashes, rearing its head to take stage on the Sydney bar scene.
Bundaberg’s ‘Distillatorium’ to launch at Sydney BarShow Week
Bundaberg Rum will be exhibiting their ‘distillatorium’ at this year’s show - a transportable replica of the operational distillery that comes in at a molasses crushing 196m squared!
The Wharf Hotel, Melbourne
Sitting proudly on the banks of the Yarra River and only a stones throw from Melbourne’s CBD, The Wharf Hotel is located in a prime area to capitalise on the recently developed waterfront precinct. “‘The Wharf Hotel is the only true pub on the Yarra River in the CBD. Enjoy the unique combination of a friendly local pub with waterfront views,” says Kylie Moncur Marketing Manager.
Black Pearl Expands
With any great bar comes the need to keep on developing, not only for the customers but for the staff as well, says Natalie Conte (owner Black Pearl). The team recently unveiled their new upstairs Attic addition with a ‘very soft opening’ for family, friends and a few bartenders. “It’s been pretty crazy,” said Conte of the build up. ‘I waited three months for my Hoshizaki ice machine and then it got dropped off the back of the truck in front of the bar and it fell apart.’
Calling all Canberra bartenders!
Brown-Forman and Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack will be hosting a cocktail competition for the Canberra bartending community on the 1st August, 2011.
The Knightsbridge Penthouse will accommodate the local bartending fraternity and will see six finalists on the night battle it out for cash prizes through their own interpretations of the perfect Gentleman Jack serve.
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No More Wobbles!
Flat is a new technology that instantly stabilises tables and also includes a unique function that levels and aligns table tops. Six years and $10 million worth of research and development has produced this levelling and stabilisation technology that adjusts to any surface, locking into position to keep the table stable.
June Issue Out Now!
The June issue of Australian Bartender magazine is out now - so be sure to grab your copy and check out some of these great stories.
Elements of Islay Available
Islay is a place of tradition and heritage and this new offering of Scotch showcases a young, contemporary and innovative side of the island’s world renowned whisky.
Internationalist: On your best behavior Part I
I promise this won’t be another bullshit piece about how we should all throw away our mobile phones and go back to the days when an evening’s entertainment consisted of standing around the piano singing vaudeville songs before a spot of light incest and some pipe smoking.
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