I have a serious soft spot for the crew at BarNone (and East of Everything). After they hosted a $30 whisky and cheese matching night, that soft spot has turned into a sink-hole of love. The event highlighted Balvenie single…
I must confess, I am a little bit of a wine snob. I’m by no means an expert though, and I love any opportunity to develop my knowledge and treat my palate to something new. Naturally, I was very excited…
The best food and wine from Van Diemen’s land is front and centre at Vin Diemen 2016. The event previously known as ‘Tasmania Unbottled’ is back in Melbourne, bringing some of Tasmania’s finest wines to the mainland for a one-day…
For many, it’s a Sunday sesh. For others, it’s an excuse to prink oneself to the nines. For me, Boozy Brunch is about learning. Whether it was skilfully negotiating expected versus realistic alcohol limits or improving how to optimise table…
With more bartending awards than almost all other Australian bars, it is little wonder Eau-de-Vie remains one of the hottest bars in town many years after opening. Looking for a fresh challenge, the team has devised a fresh new Spring…
Could you think of a better way to spend an afternoon than sipping on Perrier-Jouët and tasting some of the best English treats Melbourne has to offer? Well, the Intercontinental Hotel Rialto has just the experience for you. Mrs D’Ebro’s High…
Imagine walking into a lovely riverside venue on a sunny day that sticks out amongst Melbourne’s dreary winter, getting handed a gin and tonic, and suddenly hearing that you will be here, in this alternate reality for the next five…
I’m a distiller! Or more accurately, I have a personalised bottle of gin that tastes like I’m a juniper boss. Master Distiller William McHenry combined science and botanicals to teach participants how to distill their own gin. This special event…
When The Terminus Hotel announced their IPA Craft Beer Showdown, I couldn’t click ‘attending’ on Facebook fast enough. Manager Dave Langlands assembled a mighty list of Victorian craft brewers to showcase their IPAs. The showdown was a good-natured IPA smackdown…
Campari has always been a household name, from a cheeky nightcap to the classic cocktail favourite, the Negroni. The ruby red Italian aperitif is also popularised through the reproduced art works that adorn many interiors from cafes to homes throughout…