G’Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012

G’Vine Gin de France has recently announced the launch of the G’Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012. What is it? A global quest for the world’s best gin bartender.

In 2010 Martin Lange (Sling Lounge) made it to the global final, however 2011 saw a lack of Australian ‘tenders promoting their botanicals and it was enough to get Philip Duff seriously concerned.

Mikee Collins Support Night

Mikee Collins, veteran hospitality identity, owner and managing director of Alira Moorish Food and Wine Bar, (Sydney) and friend to many suffered a terrible accident late last month when he fell from an eighth-floor balcony.

His condition continues to be critical but stable and while he will be in intensive care for quite a few more weeks followed by many months of hospitalisation and rehabilitation, we are hopeful for a positive outcome.

Get set for Parched March 2012 - bigger & better than ever

Sydney’s month-long charity bar odyssey is back for the third year running - and it’ll be our biggest celebration yet. Parched March 2012 will pack the month with an exciting calendar of activity and entertainment in Sydney’s bars. The good times for a good cause just won’t stop coming.

There are more exciting venues involved, more events to join in and more excuses to have a great drink, so grab a team and sign up now.

TMD bags a big year!

The crew at TMD have had a stellar year with 40 medals have been won in 2011 bringing their total to an impressive 197.

Schweppes Australia’s Best G&T Competition Wrap-Up

If you missed the show, then you missed an opportunity to see some standout bartenders take each other on.

Sam Spurr to host a second cigar masterclass at La Bodeguita del Medio

Join cigar writer Samuel Spurr for a fun, informal cigar appreciation session where he will share his extensive knowledge of cigars.