Tag archive for ‘Melbourne’
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.
Mezzo Bar & Grill, Melbourne
‘Mezzo’ meaning half in Italian, aptly describes this new venue being half about the wine and the other half about what’s coming off the grill. This bar and eatery occupies the site that once held Oyster Little Bourke and is still run by the same team
Maeve Fox, Melbourne
Maeve Fox opened for trade in September last year taking over that space once held Platform 3. The venue is owned by Simon Pratt and Carlyle Gannon (behind South Yarra’s Katuk) as well as John Broderick and Leon Kopp.
New Guernica, Melbourne
New Guernica is the newest and certainly one of the most unique nightspots to open in Melbourne. Occupying the space that only months ago held FFour, New Guernica is an eclectic mix of Hansel and Gretel meets Alice in Wonderland with just a sprinkling of Beowulf thrown in for good measure.
Der Raum Summer Menu Edition 2010
We’re always excited to see what the guys at Der Raum are up to with their drinks. The guys are particularly excited about the new technique applied in the Velvet Fog, and promise they will be looking at further ways to develop this through the year with some more interesting stuff coming out for autumn & winter.
Vic Government eases Laws for Live Music Venues
Following the closure of The Tote in Collingwood and outcry in the press about the dismal outlook for live music venues , Liquor Licensing Victoria has opened the doors for such venues to have costly security conditions eased, reported the Geelong Advertiser (28 January).
Liquor Laws threaten Melbourne’s Live Music Scene
What is happening to Melbourne’s vibrant live music scene? A recent report in Melbourne’s Herald Sun charts the success of some of Australia’s best known music acts who’s careers were fuelled by the plethora of pubs willing to showcase their talents. Think AC/DC, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil and more recently The Whitlams, who started out playing at pubs on Sunday afternoons.
Operation UNITE Sees 204 Arrested in Victoria
The Herald Sun reported yesterday that 204 people were arrested for drunkenness over the weekend as part of a national crackdown on alcohol related violence that has been given the handle Operation UNITE.
The Baden Powell Hotel, Melbourne
Located only a few minutes from the Melbourne CBD, The Baden Powell Hotel occupies a prominent corner and Victorian Terrace which dates back to 1878. A historic landmark in the Collingwood area, it has been trading as a pub for over 130 years. Purchased by a couple of local publicans in 2008, the Hotel has undergone extensive renovation
OPERATOR FOCUS: Michael Delany, Sorry Grandma, Melbourne
Nightclub personality Michael Delany-Korabelnikov sat down with Bartender mag Editor, Simon McGoram to chat about the industry, Third Class and new project Sorry Grandma!
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