Tag archive for ‘Sydney’
Mixxit’s Magnificent 7 Final Shootout
Mixxit’s Magnificent 7 Competition has announced its finalists after an intensive 12 month search. The seven finalists are set to compete on World Cocktail Day (13 May) at Sydney’s Ivy for the chance to attend the World Famous B.A.R course in New York!
Shady Pines Saloon
Now once in a while something special graces bar scene becoming an instant classic. Shady Pines Saloon might just be one of those places. Is it the cocktails? Is it the food? Is the über-chic design? Not on your Nelly!
Ravál, Sydney
Ravál located at the top of the stairs above Sydney’s historic Macquarie Hotel (or ‘The Mac’ as it is popularly known) is named after Barcelona’s infamous nightspot El Ravál; an area bordering La Rambla know for its cabaret, nightclubs, and more lascivious businesses of the night.
Is it the End of ‘Bayz?
The Bayswater Brasserie, a 28 year old Sydney institution and one of Australia’s most awarded cocktail bars, may be facing a difficult future after all the staff were given their marching orders on Monday.
Bye’s Liffey Valley Pinot Noir 2008
Admittedly wine releases aren’t what we usually focus on in these pages, but when we got the call from Nathan Cairns about his family wine label ‘Bye’s’ we thought we’d make an exception. Nathan, for those of you old enough to remember, was one of Sydney’s original cocktail bartenders who set up Longrain’s bar in 1999. Furthermore, Nathan was featured in Bartender magazine for being second runner-up in Bartender of the Year (while at Middle Bar) at the inaugural Australian Bar Awards in 2001.
City Hotel Relauch - This Friday
The Deconstructed team who previously oversaw the revamp of the Shelbourne Hotel in Sydney’s CBD have embarked upon a new venture; the City Hotel or just ‘The City’ as they envisage the venue becoming known. The launch event for step one of the project is set for tomorrow night.
Eau-De-Vie, Sydney
Well it’s here and it’s making waves: Eau-De-Vie, the bar by the dynamic duo Sven and Amber Almenning, has already been subject to rave consumer reviews - and you thought it would just be an industry bar!
Bloody Mondays at Tatler
Tatler are kicking off an all new hospo night this coming Monday (15 Feb) entitled ‘Bloody Mondays’. The evening sponsored by Patron will also see the return from bartending retirement of Mr. Lenny Opai of Bayswater Brasserie fame.
Tokonoma Sochu Bar and Lounge
Tokonoma Sochu Bar and Lounge is the much-anticipated third venture from the team behind the neighbouring Toko restaurant. The popularity of Toko and the ensuing demand for space has been huge, increasing exponentially over the last couple of years.
The Ocean Room, Sydney
After two months of renovations, the iconic harbour front restaurant Ocean Room re-opened late September with a spectacular new interior and cutting edge menu.
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