A bartender from the world-famous Baxter Inn* has taken out the Australian chapter of the bi-annual Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge. Five top bartenders from around Australia each represented their State at the national finals of the prestigious competition, which was held at Castle Hill’s Hillside Hotel on Wednesday night. As the current title holders and […]
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Over 70 of Perth’s on-premise fraternity gathered at Universal Bar for the inaugural Citrus WA Cocktail Competition. Citrus WA supplies fresh produce to Perth licensed venues, and ran the competition to further engage with its on-premise clients and allow bartenders to showcase its range of fresh products. Bartenders had to work at a venue supplied
One of Sydney’s best-loved beer pubs is taking its ‘Fight Club’ to the next level, with a bigger “Sunday arvo” timeslot and the first Trans-Tasman clash for the Golden Growler. Kick-starting over two years ago, Surry Hills beer mecca the Dove & Olive hosts a ‘battle’ between two crafty brewers every month. Furthering the goal
The 2015 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) is underway, with attendance reflecting the interest in the hospitality gaming sector and hospitality innovation. The AGE threw open the doors yesterday to an eager crowd. Operators of the big show, the Gaming Technologies Association, report an 18 per cent increase on last years’ first day attendance. Visitors to
Some of the next 20 years’ greatest opportunities lie within hospitality – according to top economic advisory firm SGS Economic Planning. Hospitality specialist builder Rohrig commissioned SGS to present a forecast on suburban growth over the next 20 years, focusing on the future and merits of Sydney and its unfaltering growth. SGS’ Terry Rawnsley captivated
The 2015 Australasian Gaming Expo begins next Tuesday, with “more of everything”. Guests will see more exhibitor space, products, innovation, food and bev and every type of hospitality industry business across three days – 11-13 August – in the Sydney Exhibition Centre on Glebe Island. With gaming venues setting new highs, the recent announcement of
The Greenwood Hotel in North Sydney has embraced the season of cold and trucked in 60 tonnes of snow for a massive winter party. Yesterday 30 tonnes of the powder was delivered to the 1892 former church in the heart of the North Sydney CBD for night one, and today another load has arrived to
The US Navy gravy train has just rolled out of another Australian city after further boosting of relations and the hospitality sector. A flotilla of American naval vessels have been docking in Australian ports ahead of the biennial Talisman Sabre (2015) joint exercise between the U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defence Force this month. Brisbane
The Gaming Technologies Association is bringing the tech to this year’s big show – with live updates for savvy visitors through its new-generation AGE app. The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) will take place 11-13 August at the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island, showcasing the latest and greatest in gaming technology, products and services. Following
Back for its ninth big year – South Australia’s Beer & Cider Festival at the Arkaba Hotel continues to pioneer, in the home State of fine beverages. Originally started by a somewhat precocious marketing manager, as a spin-off of the long popular celebration of beer – Oktoberfest, the Arkaba Festival was originally held each October.
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