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Jay Lambert joins Behind Bars Brisbane(0)
Since Barry Chalmers move from Brisbane to Sydney, Jay Lambert has joined the Behind Bars team and taken over the role of RESERVE Brand Ambassador for Queensland.
OPERATOR FOCUS: Vernon Chalker, Melbourne
After snaring Operator of the Year (multiple venues) at the Australian Bar Awards in September 2009 and then snatching the top spot in the inaugural Most Influential List in December, Bartender mag saw fit to catch up with this leading Aussie bar industry personality to search for the secret behind his success.
BARTENDER: Lee Potter-Cavanagh, Sydney
Introducing Victoria Room Bartender and one of the Top Ten in the 2009 Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Competition, Mr Lee Potter-Cavanagh…
Tim Wastell leaves Blue Diamond
The man we all affectionately know as Tim ‘God Damn’ Wastell and last year’s Bar Manager of the Year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards is leaving Blue Diamond.
Alex Ross moves to Order of Melbourne
One of Australia’s favourite (and Most Influential!) bar personalities, Ms Alex Ross, has left Match Bar & Grill to work Mr Influential himself, Mr Vernon Chalker, at his venue, Order of Melbourne, kicking off next week.
OPERATOR FOCUS: Pierre Van Der Heyde, Melbourne
Pierre Van Der Heyde from Australian Bar Holdings (Murmur, Portello Rosso, Mint, Phoenix and Penny Black) lays down his cards…
The New Who’s Who at Byblos, Brisbane
Last year, Byblos in Brisbane took out the Best Drinks Selection Prize at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards. This year, General Manager Gareth Eden has been recruiting a team of new staff to inject some new life and a new perspective into the mix.
More in this category:
- David Hobbs to manage Seamstress/Sweatshop
- BARTENDER: 2009 Bartender of the Year, Chris Hysted
- DRINKS WITH Morgan Guerra-Heuwetter - Anchor Distilling
- DRINKS WITH Jim Meehan, PDT, New York
- DRINKS WITH Dennis Potter - Maker’s Mark
- OPERATOR FOCUS: Paul Glen and James Hiller, Adelaide
- Pierre Fajloun joins Alchemy
- OPERATOR FOCUS: Michael Delany, Sorry Grandma, Melbourne
- Adi Ruiz joins Black Pearl Team
- Fred Booker Noe III - Great Grandson of Jim Beam and Family Distiller
- Merlin Griffiths - Global Brand Ambassador Bombay Sapphire Gin
- Copper Cup Ambassadors Announced
- Outstanding Contribution: Sven Almenning, Behind Bars
- World’s Oldest Bartender Retires
- DRINKS WITH Desmond Payne, Beefeater Gin
- INTERVIEW: Clint Hillery talks Wine Storage
- OPERATOR FOCUS: Bria Sydney, Braddon Cocktail Bar, Canberra
- Alchemy Recruits New Training Talent
- INTERVIEW: Fraser Short on the NSW Top 48 Hotels
- OPERATOR FOCUS: Taj Hospitality
- DRINKS WITH Xavier Padovani, Hendrick’s Gin
- DRINKS WITH Max Warner, Chivas Regal
- BARTENDER: Nick Edwards - The Lark, Brisbane
- DRINKS WITH Jason Bowden, Ketel One
- DRINKS WITH James Hayman, Hayman Distillers
- OPERATOR FOCUS: Andy Freeman and Michelle Mok, Luxe Bar
- OPERATOR FOCUS: Re:Love
- DRINKS WITH Lorne Mackillop, Mackillop’s Choice Whisky