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  • New Zealand Alcohol Free Bar Closed

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    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au

    If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from a New Zealand bar, it’s that non-alcoholic bars don’t work.

    After being opened for just 5 weeks the bar which served no alcohol, was forced into closure by the fact that it had no customers.

    Would you go to a no-alcohol bar?

    See more at Metro.co.uk

  • Tasmanian Hospitality Skills Shortage

    The hospitality industry in Tasmania is experiencing a skills shortage, particularly among chefs, putting its fine dining reputation at risk, a recent article on Abc.net.au explained.

    Apprentices are in high demand and literacy problems seem to be hampering progress among apprentices.

    To find out more, read the article here.

  • Pilots fail Alcohol Test – Flight grounded

    A flight was recently grounded after five crew members on the AirBaltic flight failed alcohol tests.

    Police were tipped off by a passenger that the crew may have been intoxicated and upon testing 5 of the crew failed alcohol tests including 2 pilots.

    The flight was delayed and the crew members were arrested.

    Source: Telegraph.co.uk

  • Caffeine and Alcohol – A Potentially Lethal Combination

    Drinking responsibly is more than just drinking in moderation. It also involves ensuring you don’t consume any dangerous combinations that could be bad for your health, perhaps even deadly. Caffeine and alcohol is one such combination, and in particular alcohol and energy drinks. Watch this video to learn more.

     

  • Binge Drinking Raises Long Term Health Risks for Young Women

    Binge drinking could be even more of a health risk for women than it is for men, according to Canadian academics.

    The Canadian Cancer Society says that drinking even one more drink a day can raise the risk for breast cancer by 1.5 times. Binge drinking can also increase women’s risk for head and neck, liver and colorectal cancers.

    Make sure that when you drink, you do so responsibly and stick to the recommended daily limit. Find out more here.

  • Metropolitan Pubs Do Better Than Regional Pubs

    Corporate Advisory firm Ferrier Hodgson recently reported that only 69 per cent of regional pubs were confident about future trading profitability, yet the majority of pubs in the metropolitan were more optimistic.

    Most of the country’s hospitality sector is booming, with pubs in metropolitan areas confident about future trading, whereas pubs in regional areas cited declining populations and the aging of hoteliers as part of the problem.

    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com

  • Finding Your Best Wine Could Lie in Your Chocolate Preference

    A subscription service that’s been developed by 2 MIT grads and has been running for about a year now, could be the answer to getting to know your wine preferences.

    The service called Bright Cellars, asks your favourite chocolate and flavour preferences, like dark chocolate, milk chocolate, orange, strawberry, peach etc. without asking direct wine questions. It then uses an algorithm to determine what wines you would like best.

    Does it work? Click here to find out.

  • Hire The Best Hospitality Staff with These Tips

    Isn’t it strange that the unemployment rate is rising, yet the hospitality industry is finding it difficult to recruit and retain staff?

    I recently came across an article on Hospitality Magazine which claimed to have 3 easy steps to choosing the right hospitality employees. Click here to find out for yourself if they work.

    One thing is for sure, all staff, if working in a licensed venue should be in possession of a valid RSA certificate. The RSA or Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate is proof of having completed mandatory training to be able to serve alcohol in Australia. Find out more about the online course here.

  • $15,000 For This Pricey Burgundy

    Looking for a good wine to celebrate one of your life’s milestones? You may want to consider the Richebourg Grand Cru. There must be a reason this is the world’s priciest wine!

    The Burgundy from the Bordeaux region in France will set you back  $15 195 (€14 254) a bottle.

    The region has reason to celebrate with it just being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July.

    Click to read more.

  • Best Wine and Steak Pairings

    Master Sommelier, Brahm Callahan, the wine director at Grill 23 and Bar in Boston, Massachusetts is one of only 147 in the world.

    If you aren’t an expert like Mr Callahan, just order a dry riesling – this goes well with all cuts, he says.

    In a post on Hospitality Magazine, Mr Callahan gives his choice of 4 of the best wine and steak pairings.

    Click here for more.