Sam Ross, of the prestigious Milk & Honey bar and 2011 American Bartender of the Year knows how to captivate his audience. Presenting to a group of elite bartenders at theloft in Sydney, he speaks of the Milk & Honey ethos and approaches the cocktail session as if the audience is a new member of [...]

Sydney has well embraced the pop-up concept and one of the latest to grace our shores is The Bucket List. Occupying a prime position at Bondi Beach along the Bondi Pavilion, the pop-up bar and eatery with an indoor and outdoor space is proving very popular with Sydney-siders. The Bucket List – outdoor seating Leather [...]

Coogee Beach put on a spectacular 20 minute fireworks display to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Starting at the family-friendly time of 9 pm, darkness had not yet set before the sky was set ablaze with fireworks that painted the sky with colour and movement. Coogee Beach NYE Fireworks For the first year, [...]

Update: Review of Wild Bunch Food & Wine 2012 It is the night before the opening, and friends, family and guests of the Wild Bunch Seaforth are gathered inside the newly-refurbished premises to toast the launch of this unique café and wine bar concept on the Northern Beaches. You’ll easily find Wild Bunch Food & [...]

The interior of Lotus restaurant in Potts Point is transformed into a tasting room where industry and media guests are gathered for a Chivas Regal Tasting Session with whisky ambassador, James Buntin. Prior to the commencement of the sessions, guests are gathered at the intimate Lotus Bar where Bravery and Chivalry cocktails are served on [...]

Rain, hail or shine, the party was going ahead. The Cargo Lounge At the newly-refurbished Cargo Lounge, the Keystone Group launched the Keystone Summer Festival with a summer-themed party. Guests were welcomed at the harbour side venue with a summer-inspired cocktail made with Bundaberg Five Rum, mango, caramel syrup and bitters. Sporting a brighter new [...]

“Have you been to the Baxter Inn yet?” Every bartender, brand ambassador, spirit rep and whisky aficionado has asked this of us in the last week. The Baxter Inn, the latest CBD venture from the Shady Pines Saloon crew opened its doors, and the accolades have followed. The whisky menu board at the Baxter Inn [...]