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Beverage Director Ivan Papic’s Vision: The Classics with a Japanese Twist

Chilled Magazine

Using his new passion as fuel to grow, he went on to work at the renowned establishments of Pastis and Balthazar, and later ventured into the nightclub business at The Beatrice Inn. Papic first dabbled in the bar management side of the spectrum during his seven years at Macao Trading Co.

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We chat with Michael Pattison, the Bar Manager of late-night Brisbane boozer, Alice

Australian Bartender

The back bar features a 150+ bourbon list for the corn-whiskey lovers. We asked Bar Manager Michael to answer a few questions about life behind the late-night bar just a couple of weeks after the doors had opened, and here’s what he had to say.

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Bartender’s 24th Annual Bar Awards are back, and voting is now open!

Australian Bartender

Cocktail List of the Year Bar of the Year Cocktail Bar of the Year New Bar of the Year Best Rookie Bartender of the Year Proudly Sponsored by Club Suntory Pub of the Year Proudly Sponsored by ALM Host of the Year Small Bar of the Year Nightclub of the Year Bar Manager of the Year Regional Bar of the Year Bar Operator of the Year Bar Team of the Year (..)

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The Collective opens new dining and drinks hub in The Rocks this friday

Australian Bartender

Located where the late Argyle nightclub used to be, now resides a sprawling dining and drinks hub. Developed by Hunter St Hospitality and featuring three restaurants, four bars, and smaller venues that blend the areas heritage with a fresh, modern atmosphere. Hospitalitys Beverage Director, Ali Toghani.

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All the winners for the 23rd Annual Australian Bar Awards Announced!

Australian Bartender

Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co., Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co.,

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Bar Marketing: 10 Ways to Attract Customers and Build Loyalty

Sculpture Hospitality

Bars and pubs face stiff competition to attract and retain customers. In fact, the market size - measured by revenue - of the bars and nightclubs industry reached $35.3bn in 2022 , an increase of 10.8 percent from the previous year.

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It’s Everywhere, It’s So Julia — Midori Is Brat

VinePair

Picture this: The year is 1978 and “Stayin’ Alive” is blasting from the speakers at New York City’s hottest nightclub, Studio 54. You somehow gain access to the exclusive discotheque and, after sweating with your fellow clubbers for a few songs, you make your way over to the bar.

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