Tourism Australia has announced its role in a ten-week relocation of one of the world’s best restaurants, Noma, to a space in Sydney’s Barangaroo beginning January 2016. Noma will temporarily close in Copenhagen, Denmark to open its new waterfront home at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour, as part of an exciting collaboration with Tourism Australia and … Continued
Over 400 venues have nominated their U.G.L.Y. Bartender in the Leukaemia Foundation’s 2015 U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year campaign and are gearing up to show how creative they can be with their fundraising for this slightly ridiculous and mostly hilarious fundraiser. Launching the race to be U.G.L.Y.-est in their state is Queensland, with their official … Continued
In an intimate dinner at iconic venue Café Sydney, House of Mumm Champagne re-released a limited quantity of magnums to signify the launch of a new Collection du Chef de Caves, Mumm Cordon Rouge Millésimes of 1985, 1990 and 1996. Chef de Cave Didier Mariotti hosted the tasting, where the wines were previewed for the … Continued
Rhianne Lewis of Hamilton’s Grand Central Hotel participated in the 2014 U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year campaign, having such a fantastic time she’s signed up again! The town of Hamilton, the community and patrons, along with her work colleagues really got behind fundraising efforts and were so supportive of raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation. … Continued
Following huge success in 2014 and a sell-out month this year, Suntory’s House of Suntory Melbourne pop-up continues by popular demand throughout winter, with a rollout expected in Sydney by August. The pop-up activation in Melbourne will continue on each Wednesday of July and August, with the Sydney extension to begin 5 August, hosted by … Continued
In June, Hudson Whiskey took four international bartenders across to America to take part in an immersive work experience program at the brand’s distillery in the Hudson Valley. The Hudson Bartender Working Week was aimed at giving the bartenders the opportunity to experience and understand everything that goes into the production of whiskey – from … Continued
Distinction Wines, Accolade Wines’ newly established on-premise distribution business, will nationally represent some of Australia, New Zealand and Italy’s premier fine wine brands from July. Brands include South Australian icons Hardys and Grant Burge Wines, Tasmania’s House of Arras and Bay of Fires, along with Leasingham from the Clare Valley and seminal Western Australian … Continued
The Drinks Industry Show has welcomed industry partner Australian Bartenders Guild (ABG) to the inaugural programme, held November 16-17 at Luna Park Sydney. A non-profit, non-union organisation with membership drawn from throughout Australia. The ABG is recognised by and affiliated with the International Bartenders Association (IBA). As an independent body, the ABG provides bartenders with … Continued
Being U.G.L.Y. is a fashion statement in SA, with Erin Zeuner the first to sign up to be U.G.L.Y. at the Bridgeway in 2015! Long-time U.G.L.Y. Bartender, and Bridgeway Hotel VM Luke Somerville is right behind Erin’s U.G.L.Y. Cause, and the whole team at the Jones Group venue will be U.G.L.Y.-fying a host of fundraising … Continued
Liquid Rewards, SouthTrade International’s annual trade competition, has returned for 2015 with an emphasis on bar teams collaborating to win a share in the $100,000 prize offering. Open to all Australian on and off premise venues, bars can now register online via www.liquidrewards.com.au. The program has been designed to incentivise venues and encourages consumer education … Continued