Kings Cross, circa 1935 – Ted Hood. Image courtesy New South Wales State Library Last week mainstream media incited another round of liquor industry bashing, after the mis-quoting of a routine announcement by the NSW Premier’s office. The statutory review of Sydney’s CBD lock-out laws is scheduled to be revealed in February 2016, after input […]
Positioning itself as the ‘World’s most refreshing beer’, Coors is backing up its colour-changing bottle label with the colour-changing can – and unleashing Jean-Claude Van Damme. Now enjoying a second immensely successful phase in the UK, Coors is running in Australia its series of TVCs featuring the action movie tough-guy, drawing attention to the unconquerable
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Australian Brewery beer is continuing its global export run with Japan, exceeding demand expectations with two large supermarket chains stocking the crafty product. Working with highly respected Japanese importer Konishi, the brewery has added to its growing list of exporting nations of India, Singapore and Malaysia. Brewed locally in Sydney’s west at the purpose-built Australian
Daniel ‘Rant’ Leroy is a pseudo-veteran of the Australian hospitality scene, having strutted about as a licensee, general manager and operator at some impressive Sydney venues. These days he consults privately to operators in Europe, maintaining his persona of a mouthy, cigar-smoking wanker – now residing in France. Itʼs 5 oʼclock somewhere. And that means
The NSW branch of the Australian Hotels Association held its annual Awards of Excellence night in late November, with deserving winners across 43 award categories. BEST BOUTIQUE BEER OFFERING WINNER: Potters Hotel Brewery Resort, Nulkaba BEST COCKTAIL/LOUNGE BAR WINNER: The Bourbon, Potts Point BEST TRADITIONAL HOTEL BAR WINNER: HPH – Hotel Pennant Hills, Pennant Hills
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Former CUB beer boffin Vic Testolin is distributing a premium European line cleaning product that makes perfect results quicker and easier for beer specialty venues. A microbiologist turned brewing expert, Testolin’s Dr Draught business has partnered with Austria’s Thonhauser to make available in Australia for the first time the Desana Max product. The key benefits
Australian comedic stalwart Mikey Robbins launched a service to leverage the power of digital marketing to fill empty restaurant seats. Known as Lunchalot, the service brings together hungry bargain-hunters and eating establishments with unfilled chairs. Users of the service get the option of 50 per cent off food or 25 per cent of food and
A long-term disability pensioner hit cloud nine in August after a massive Keno windfall at a pub in the Dandenong ranges. A local resident scored a $2.78 million win at the Jim Dandy Hotel playing $1 10-number Keno games. The Macedonian migrant known as Kenedi is hoping to keep his identity private, but has found
The Coogee Bay Hotel relaunched its wedding offerings in time for Spring 2014, and boosted promotion by hosting Vintage Bridge magazine’s first wedding fair in Sydney. The symposium included discussion and displays by vendors and experts in the subject, paying tribute to classic interpretations of the vintage wedding as well as more modern expressions such
In July Sydney’s Waugh Group launched its concept for the former City Hotel, offering a taste of Mr Tipply’s savoir fare to the inner-city markets. Spread over two levels, the eclectic designer-styled venue aims at ‘relaxed yet sophisticated’, with rich fabrics, African wallpaper and a comprehensive drinks list including a range of classic cocktails. The
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