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Matt Portillo at Dawn in Brisbane. Photo: Sam Bygrave
Better Know Your Bartender

“People are getting back to that pre-Covid idea of normality,” says Matt Portillo

The Brisbane bartender talks Dawn, being a people person, and the city's bounce back.
24 May 2022 5 min read
'We can spot insincerity a mile off,' says Evan Stroeve
Drinks At Work

'We can spot insincerity a mile off,' says Evan Stroeve

The World Class winner on whether cocktail comps are necessary, bringing Rhubi Mistelle to life, and more.
20 May 2022 3 min read
Our pick of 10 top Aussie spirits during Australian Cocktail Month (& where to find them)
Tips

Our pick of 10 top Aussie spirits during Australian Cocktail Month (& where to find them)

Australian Cocktail Month is showcasing some great spirits — here’s our pick of the local stuff.
19 May 2022 5 min read
Liv Kelly from Canberra's Bar Rochford. Photo: Supplied
Better Know Your Bartender

“It’s still where I come on my day off.” Bar Rochford’s Liv Kelly on Canberra’s exciting, youthful bar scene

Bar Rochford's bar manager talks about Canberra's vibrant scene, and what to expect from one of Australia's best bars.
17 May 2022 7 min read
What is Amaro Montenegro? What you need to know, and how to use it
Primers

What is Amaro Montenegro? What you need to know, and how to use it

What is Amaro Montenegro? It’s a bartender favourite for a reason.
13 May 2022 5 min read
From bartender to owner, educator, brand founder and consultant — Philip Duff has  advice
Drinks At Work

From bartender to owner, educator, brand founder and consultant — Philip Duff has advice

On the importance of being an asshole (sometimes), starting a spirits brand, and being a portfolio person.
12 May 2022 4 min read
“A lot of people don’t see what is behind the scenes,” says Sarah Proietti
Better Know Your Bartender

“A lot of people don’t see what is behind the scenes,” says Sarah Proietti

The Maybe Sammy venue manager talks life changes, hospitality and more.
11 May 2022 6 min read
Stefano Filardi at dean & Nancy on 22. Photo: Supplied
Better Know Your Bartender

The American Bar showed Stefano Filardi why being humble matters

Today he’s bringing old world hotel charm to Dean & Nancy on 22 in Sydney.
10 May 2022 6 min read
Paradiso in Barcelona. Photo: Supplied
Bars

The world’s #3 bar is in Sydney this Sunday

Giacomo Ginanotti from Barcelona’s Paradiso comes to Dean & Nancy and Maybe Sammy.
09 May 2022 1 min read
Why are people drinking Martinis again?
Recipes

Why are people drinking Martinis again?

The Martini is in vogue, again; it might be the panacea for modern life.
06 May 2022 3 min read
James Irvine thinks that “you’ve got to go in with some humility.”
Drinks At Work

James Irvine thinks that “you’ve got to go in with some humility.”

James Irvine talks cocktail comps, creativity, and his unique role at Four Pillars.
05 May 2022 4 min read
Shirley Yeung on finding career purpose in a pandemic
Better Know Your Bartender

Shirley Yeung on finding career purpose in a pandemic

When the pandemic saw people leave hospitality, Shirley Yeung doubled down.
03 May 2022 8 min read
What is Chartreuse? What you need to know, and how to use it
Primers

What is Chartreuse? What you need to know, and how to use it

Drinking Chartreuse is like time-travelling to an era long gone.
29 Apr 2022 6 min read
Bartending helped Dr Anne Brock be Bombay Sapphire’s master distiller
Drinks At Work

Bartending helped Dr Anne Brock be Bombay Sapphire’s master distiller

How Dr Anne Brock went from med student to bartender, to distiller and more.
28 Apr 2022 5 min read
Coffee, passionfruit, and a hit of smoke: Maybe Sammy’s Dancing Queen
Recipes

Coffee, passionfruit, and a hit of smoke: Maybe Sammy’s Dancing Queen

A glittering, moreish cocktail inspired by Cher from Maybe Sammy's new menu.
27 Apr 2022 2 min read
“Things are getting back on track,” says Kate Bartlett
Better Know Your Bartender

“Things are getting back on track,” says Kate Bartlett

The Cobbler venue manager on why things are looking up, how they decipher 400-plus whiskies, and why she loves training people.
26 Apr 2022 7 min read
Jameson brand ambassador Nick Miles wants to get to know you, not sell you
Drinks At Work

Jameson brand ambassador Nick Miles wants to get to know you, not sell you

The award-winning brand ambassador for Jameson does the role his own way.
21 Apr 2022 3 min read
The French 75 cocktail asks two crucial questions
Recipes

The French 75 cocktail asks two crucial questions

Though there are many incarnations of the French 75 cocktail, only two decisions really matter.
20 Apr 2022 3 min read
Penny Sippe on how she's growing a drinks events business
Drinks At Work

Penny Sippe on how she's growing a drinks events business

How a clear direction helped Australian Cocktail Month expand and grow into year two.
14 Apr 2022 4 min read
Maybe Sammy's Stardust menu: how they make the Milord cocktail
Recipes

Maybe Sammy's Stardust menu: how they make the Milord cocktail

The latest list is something of a departure for the award-winning Maybe Sammy.
13 Apr 2022 2 min read
Lucy Pallett-Jones will show In The Weeds on Sunday 1 May. Photo: Supplied
Better Know Your Bartender

How does a bartender see the world? Lucy Pallett-Jones explores that with In The Weeds

Lucy Pallett-Jones is both photographer and hospo professional; In The Weeds takes place Sunday 1 May.
05 Apr 2022 3 min read
Michael Bascetta on Melbourne Cocktail Festival and building sustainable hospo businesses
Drinks At Work

Michael Bascetta on Melbourne Cocktail Festival and building sustainable hospo businesses

Why emphasising quality is a recipe for sustainable hospitality and drinks projects.
01 Apr 2022 3 min read
Whisky ambassador Ross Blainey knows what a good story can do for a great whisky
Drinks At Work

Whisky ambassador Ross Blainey knows what a good story can do for a great whisky

Ross Blainey on how he got his ambassador role, and how the wider whisky world works.
24 Mar 2022 3 min read
Frog's Hollow Saloon is open now; here’s everything we know and a look inside
Bars

Frog's Hollow Saloon is open now; here’s everything we know and a look inside

“The goal is just to show everyone a f--king great time,“ they say.
24 Mar 2022 6 min read
The bar at Caretaker's Cottage, Melbourne. Photo: Supplied
Bars

Bars of Note: Look inside Caretaker’s Cottage

It’s early days, but Melbourne bar Caretaker’s Cottage might be something special.
22 Mar 2022 4 min read
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