A punch is such a good choice for a party or dinner because its quick, easy and low maintenance. You don’t need to stand at the bar all day serving your guests, simply put out the bowl and let people help themselves.
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You’ll Only Find Victorian Wines on This List
What better way to celebrate Spring than with a seasonal menu and perfectly paired wines, exclusively from Victoria? That is exactly what Taxi Kitchen in Victoria is doing.
Taxi Kitchen is located in Melbourne’s Federation Square and this month its launching its very first all Victorian wine list.
Wines included on the list include Mt Langi Ghiran of the Grampians region, Bindi of the Macedon Ranges, Jasper Hill of Heathcote and Coldstream Hills of the Yarra Valley.
The wine list aims to showcase bespoke and local Victorian wineries, while pairing them with the new, Asian influenced spring menu.
Source: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/taxi-kitchen-launches-victorian-only-wine-list
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Revised Lockout Laws To Tackle Alcohol Fuelled Harm
Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au Improving personal safety is the main priority Queensland government have warned and this is the motivation behind revised lockout laws.
The state government says revised lockout laws which would result in a 1:00am lockout and 2:00am last drinks call would help save lives by minimising alcohol fuelled violence.
Nightclubs would be able to apply for an extension of the last drinks to 3:00 but would still be required to abide by the 1:00 lockout.
The new laws are expected to be implemented by mid-2016.
Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-08/revised-lockout-laws-will-curb-alcohol-fuelled-violence-ag-says/6922240
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People Think it’s Okay to Give Your Kids Alcohol
According to research by FARE (The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education) many people tend to think supplying alcohol to other people’s children is okay.
In fact they think it is less wrong morally than supplying these underage children with other illegal alcohol related behaviour such as drink driving.
Researchers found that there’s an idea amongst Australians that not drinking or not providing alcohol to people is just not the norm.
Researchers advise that people need to be made aware of the risks associated with underage drinking.
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Summer Winelist Suggestion
As the weather heats up its time to put away those winter wines and celebrate summer with one of the following wines suggested by Christine Salins in a post on HospitalityMagazine.com.au
- Logan 2015 Moscato, $20
- Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch 2014 Riesling, $34.95
- Domaine Chandon 2015 Pinot Gris, $25
- Windowrie 2015 ‘The Mill’ Verdelho, $18
- Briar Ridge 2015 Limited Release Fiano, $28
Read the rest of her summer suggestions at: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/10-summer-sips
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Hospital Staff Pleased with Reduction in Alcohol Woes
Following a spike in alcohol-related violence in Kununurra in WA’s north-west, police introduced liquor restrictions which hospital staff have welcomed.
Police recently banned the take-away of full strength alcohol for 5 days from last Tuesday and in that time hospital staff say they have seen a 50 per cent reduction in alcohol related attacks.
Police say the intervention led to a decrease in crime reports from 26 to 10 and also reduced the number of calls to police for assistance by half.
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Victorian Man 5 Times Over Blood Alcohol Limit
A 42 year old Victoria man has recorded a blood alcohol reading of more than 5 times the limit. The man was tested after a collision in Melbourne’s southwest.
The man returned the positive breath reading after the crash on Saturday in Werribee around 2:45pm.
It is believed the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.301 per cent.
Read more at http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/11/14/19/58/vic-man-s-alcohol-content-five-times-over#XWxUj9YjWbQ0EASl.99
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$10,000 Fine for Serving Alcohol to Underage School Leavers
Eighteen year olds that supply alcohol to their underaged counterparts in WA may receive a $10,000 under a new law that comes into effect on Friday.
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Even those that have just turned 18, who give their underaged mates alcohol without their parents’ consent, could face a $10,000 fine.The new laws which ban adults from supplying alcohol to minors in a private setting without the permission of their parents come into effect this week.
These secondary supply laws impose a maximum fine of $10,000.
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An Entire Bar Built Around Bloody Marys
The first bar dedicated entirely to Bloody Mary’s has opened up in Sydney. The menu is dedicated to the humble Bloody Mary together with some cool American inspired cusine.
The Darlinghurst bar’s team are really pushing the boundaries of food and cocktails with a menu that provides 10 different Bloody Mary variations.
The cocktails are made with gin, tequila, dark rum or vodka, whatever you fancy.
Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2015/07/01/article/Bloody-Marys-spices-up-Darlinghurst/WVBKYHBPFO.html