Your guide to Australian craft spirits & Melbourne's cocktail culture
See these pretty little gilded cones of gelato up there? They’re even better than you think. The dainty desserts are all grown up; having been infused with The Sticky Italian dessert wine. They are part of a trio of bespoke flavours – alongside Aperol + Campari spritz and Two Italian […]
In between various equine distractions and the realisation that Xmas is next month, another Good Food Month has just begun. There’s a plethora of cider and slider matching, drinks with (or literally in) dinner and good pub food for those of us who rank sipping above snacking. And then there’s […]
Once upon a time… Fall from Grace ran away to the circus. To launch their new series of cocktail degustations the underground bar presented a Circus themed one-night-only menu in theatrical fashion. Cocktails inspired by trapeze artists, human cannonballs, jugglers, carousel rides and the ubiquitous ringleader were matched with a dinner smattered […]
Champagne is synonymous with fashion week darlinks! But usually what the in-crowd sips is an afterthought. At ‘Blend’ this Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, wine is the muse of the show. Six of Yering Station’s Yarrabank Wines have inspired outfits by fashion designer Matcho Suba (either pulled from his archives or […]
Suntory is planning to take over Australia with their whiskies. But first, they are taking over wonderful Japanese bar Hihou for one night only. This Wednesday 18 June, Suntory is exclusively flooding the space with “omotenashi” or their special brand of Japanese hospitality. You can book three ($45) or an […]
The sixth annual World Gin Day is upon us; tomorrow, Saturday 14 June. Below you’ll find some ginspiration on exactly how and where to celebrate this momentous occasion in Melbourne… – The lovely Gin Queen is hosting a refined-yet-boozy afternoon tea complete with wonderful Hendrick’s tipples at The Kelvin Club. Adore the […]
The National Trust of Victoria will soon host their inaugural mini Whisky Festival in collaboration with the good folk at Whisky & Alement; Grain to Grass. Three days of whisky-centric events – amid sumptuous history-soaked surroundings – shall provide the perfect excuse to start our weekends early. Rare & Limited Edition Tasting – […]
What’s a dedicated cocktail bar to do during Good Beer Week? They pay homage to the third most drunk beverage in the world and follow in the footsteps of classic beer-spiked cocktails like the Shandy, Michelada, Black Velvet, Lagerita or Black and Tan. The Understudy has developed a trio of […]
Don’t get me wrong; I don’t mind the odd sip of beer. I adore cooking with it (chocolate stout cake is on high rotation) . I just don’t think I could comfortably down a whole pint by myself. And so this blog – catering to my personal tastes – tends […]
I grew up just outside the Yarra Valley. So attending the Grape Grazing food and wine festival became a right of passage once my friends and I came of age. I’ve been many times but, as with many events, the more popular they become the more the allure wanes. I […]