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.
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Police and airlines are warning that the number of disruptive incidents on airplanes has increased drastically over the past 5 years and limiting the amount of alcohol passengers drink may be the answer.
Authorities are warning flyers that drunk and unruly passengers may be prevented from boarding and possibly detained, so the next time you’re flying, you may want to skip that round at the airport bar.
Find out more here.
Did you know there is so much to learn about wine from its appearance, even more than just its colour. The wine’s appearance can help you deduce its age, texture, alcohol level and even the grape used to make it.
If you want to learn more about wine and how to appreciate it, read this article on The Australian today.
New liquor laws have been passed by the ACT state government which aim to crack down on parents who supply their children or other minors with alcohol irresponsibly.
The Liquor Amendment Bill brings the state in line with liquor laws in other states and territories.
Not everyone is in favour of the amendment, The ACT Opposition says the laws are too vague.
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After 2 years of development the Retail Savvy Group’s cocktails on tap are finally ready for the public.
Father’s Office was the first venue to offer the 12 different cocktails on tap and bartenders at the venue have been busy practicing to serve the tapped cocktails which make service of cocktails much faster and more convenient.
Asian Beer Café is the second venue to offer the tapped cocktails.
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Heading out for a night on the town? Forget the aspirin and reach for pear juice instead.
Australian researchers looking into the health benefits of pears have found that the fruit can lower blood alcohol levels and help ward off a hangover.
According to researchers consuming pear juice before heavy drinking will help you avoid a hangover.
Source: www.abc.net.au
If you live in Melbourne and love whisky, chances are you were at Hawthorn bar The Kilburn last Wednesday when a rare bottle of whisky was opened and served to patrons.
The tasting of the Glenrothes 1968 Single Cask is most likely the most expensive public tasting of a whisky anywhere in the world.
On Monday, the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Council launched a framework to prevent and intervene on the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Entitled “Everybody’s Business’’, the plan calls for a review of the legal drinking age and the legal blood alcohol level for driving to 0.00. It also calls for restrictions on alcohol at sporting and other family events.
What do you think about these possible measures?
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The OLGR is cracking down on bottle shops that sell alcohol to under 18’s after 3 venues were caught by police in an after school holiday compliance operation.
The blitz was held over the last 2 weekends and 42 bottle shops were checked, with a number of serious breaches detected.
OLGR Director of Compliance and Enforcement Anthony Keon reminded licensees that serving alcohol to minors is illegal with no exceptions. Find out more here.