Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

FEROS GROUP CHEF SET TO REPRESENT OZ IN U.S. BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP

Posted on February 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Last Saturday saw the inaugural BBQ Festival in Sydney sponsored by the world’s largest BBQ enthusiast club, with the Feros Group’s head chef’s team taking top honours. The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a near cult institution in the

HISTORY REFLECTS ADVANCING NEED FOR ‘ADULT’ ATTRACTIONS

Posted on February 3rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

On 2 February, 1955, New South Wales enjoyed its first day of ‘late’ trading in hotels since 1916. The Herald reported “brisk” trade during the new trading hours up to 10pm, and a grateful, diverse demographic of patrons enjoying the

BEACHIE HOTEL CLOSING “DUE TO CLUBS” – KINGSTON

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Hotelier David Kingston is closing his troubled Beachcomber Hotel, blaming local clubs and ‘changing times’ for it being unprofitable. News Local reported that Kingston presented to Wyong Council last Wednesday, citing “a fundamental challenge with four large venues around us,

MARKET SEES MELBA’S ON THE MARK

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

A Sydney publican is divesting his booming Surfer’s Paradise pub, as Queensland hotel assets greet a thirsty 2016 market. George Fleming has owned Melba’s on the Park for a number of years, and following its massive reinvigoration has determined to

LION BREWING UP NEXT CONSUMER FAVOURITES

Posted on February 1st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Lion continues to drive opportunity in consumer insights, releasing new products and styles that tap the minds of Aussie beer drinkers. Last October Lion’s segment-leading James Squire brand launched its new Summer Ale – The Swindler – in venues nationally.