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 […]
Upcoming Event | World Gin Day
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 […]
Now Open | The Underground Experiment | Collingwood
In the belly of prohibition-era beast that is The Noble Experiment comes a brand new bar. And it’s one that will always be somewhat “new”. The Underground Experiment, headed up by Noble’s barkeep Linus Schaxmann and Dominique Cacioli (ex-Saigon Sally), will emerge in different incarnations every nine months or so. To […]
Upcoming Event | Grain to Grass
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 – […]
Hello Mister Bitters
Finally sipping a true blue lemon, lime and bitters has become a reality with the introduction of Mister Bitters – the anthropomorphic incarnation of Australia’s first dedicated bitters company. Originally invented for their medicinal properties, there have been countless bitters flavours over the centuries, however many local drinkers may only […]
Beer Cocktail Degustation | The Understudy
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 […]
Good Beer Week 2014 for the Cocktail Lover
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 […]
Now Open | Zhou Zhou Bar | South Yarra
Say hello hello to Zhou Zhou. It’s the new bar that’s secreted away in the loft space above Oriental Teahouse. Zhou Zhou claims to have the most extensive Asian beer list in the nation, while the cocktail line-up leans towards “fun” tipples with classic Asian ingredients such as lemongrass, aloe […]
Diary: Grape Grazing Festival 2014
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 […]
WIN the 2014 Campari Calendar
Actress Uma Thurman follows in the footsteps of fellow screen sirens such as Penelope Cruz, Milla Jovovich and Salma Hayek to star in 2014’s iconic Campari calendar. Next year’s calendar in inspired by global celebrations with Uma and photographer Koto Balofo (who has shot for the likes of Burberry, Hermes and Vogue) […]