A Man At The Bar..

A Man At The Bar..

My local, the Corner Store has been a welcome lounge room on many a night. Recently I commented to Chase (bar manager, extraordinary bartender) that often when I bring new friends in, it feels like they’re coming to my lounge room. Therefore I end up buying rounds of gorgeous concoctions I really don’t need to. But there’s nothing quite like introducing people, especially cocktail newbies to a level of service, knowledge, creativity and pleasure that they’ve not met before. Usually one meeting is all it takes. (more…)

A Few Good Spots

If there’s one thing that ought to be done in preparation for the one day, soon to be opened McGills… it’s imbibing at a few favourite locals.

A few places & sources you should know and take note of:
http://www.thesauce.net.nz – website of Beam Global Brand Ambassador Ben Stuart, it’s a sweet little website with history, news and a few mini-rants on the hospitality trade

http://yeastieboys.co.nz – amazing beer and these boys are nailing it in the digital world. Full credit to them. Along with Epic Beer, I am enjoying the craft beer mentality I came to love in San Diego. (more…)