Better Know Your Bartender

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How you can back a one of a kind bartending book (and help bartenders along the way)

It's not every day that a 1924 Japanese bartending book is resurrected and translated.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 17 Aug 2022

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Emma Bernardi talks dream weaving and the Bar Planet experience

“It’s just the little things that you do for people that make them feel valued.”

By Sam Bygrave

/ 29 Jul 2022

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“Back yourself.” How hosting prepped Sarah Mycock to manage one of Sydney's best bars

The Old Mate’s Place manager on how hosting prepared her to work the bar at one of Sydney's best.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Jul 2022

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“It’s an evolution.” Alex Gondzioulis on The Rover, and overseeing drinks at 4 venues

As The Rover — nee The Wild Rover — approaches its 10th birthday, Alex Gondzioulis sheds light on how they revamped the drinks, and how he’s tackled the move from managing three people to 40.

By Boothby Staff

/ 28 Jun 2022

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“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.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 24 May 2022

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“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.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 17 May 2022

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“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.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 11 May 2022

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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.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 10 May 2022

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Shirley Yeung on finding career purpose in a pandemic

When the pandemic saw people leave hospitality, Shirley Yeung doubled down.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 May 2022

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“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.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 26 Apr 2022

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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.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 5 Apr 2022

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‘There’s no plaque here. We’re not about that.’ Cantina OK!'s Harrison Kenney on genuine hospitality

How does a bar as small as a single car space make the World's 50 Best Bars list?

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Feb 2022