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Becca Wang

Becca Wang is Boothby's Brisbane correspondent, writing the week Sidecar No Sugar newsletter. She's a Brisbane-based writer, editor and columnist who writes for Broadsheet, Gourmet Traveller and RUSSH, and founded food and culture magazine Hawker!.

Sbagliato, anyone? Photo: Boothby

What do the Dirty Martini, Bloody Mary and Sbagliato have in common?

It’s time to hedge your predictions for summer drink trends again.

Expect proper Negronis at Corbins in Maroochydore. Photo: Supplied

This bartender opened his first bar by flipping a restaurant

Corbins is your new destination for classic cocktails in Maroochydore from Tuncer Tokmak.

Charlie Hunter at Dark Blue during the build back in April. Photo: Boothby

How I got here: Charlie Hunter on what makes Brisbane’s bar scene so rewarding

“The misconception that men don’t enjoy cocktails and women don’t enjoy whisky – all of that is garbage, people like what they like.”

Barry Parade Public House in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

Seven of the best places to eat after service (or on your break)

Skip the packet ramen – tuck into tom yum noodles, kimchi pancakes and crispy chicken skin at these late-night Brisbane venues.

Veteran bartender Tony Huang is known for his neo cocktail approach. Photo: Boothby

How I Got Here: neo cocktail creator Tony Huang on the importance of fundamentals

Talking creative processes with the veteran Brisbane cocktail bartender, and why he thinks “craftsmanship is a bit lost.”

On Repeat: Brisbane bars’ Spotify echo chamber

On Repeat: Brisbane bars’ Spotify echo chamber

Think your bar’s playlist is unique and interesting? It probably isn’t – here’s why you should switch things up.

Matt Baker during his stint at Dr Gimlette in 2022. Photo: Boothby

How I got here: bartender (and iceman) Matt Baker thinks you should ask better questions

A stalwart of the river city’s bar scene and his advice on better service; where to find a local food writer’s favourite Martini; and the current Brisbane goings-on.