Grape Vine Blog

  • Winterhalter XS Romatik wins Best New Hospitality Product at Fine Foods Show 2011
    Andrew Brett

    The Winterhalter XS Reverse Osmosis Water Filter has been awarded the Best New Hospitality Product at Fine Foods 2011.

    This compact filter is designed to fit in small areas, giving glasses and cutlery a perfect finish without the need for polishing. Benefits of this unit include the reduction in labour costs due to elimination of the need for polishing, reduction in breakages, better hygiene and overall health and safety as there are no cuts from broken glass.

    The Winterhalter XS Reverse Osmosis is perfect for Bars and Clubs, adapting to small spaces.
  • H @ Old Fitzroy Hotel, Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo
    Roger Dedman

    H @ Old Fitzroy Hotel in Woolloomooloo.  New hawker menu & chef $4 -$15 beef short-rib with rice / greens, excellent worth a visit
  • Sergio's Cake Shop shortlisted in major design award.
    Judy Lezon

    Sergio's Cake Shop designed by Forward Thinking Design, has been shortlisted in the Retail Category of the (INSIDE Magazine) Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011

  • ATO aims for rich pickings
    Jamie Borruso

    This year the ATO will be cracking down on coffee shops, earth-mover operators, flight attendants, plasterers, real estate agents, churches, carpenters and joiners.
  • R & C Awards of Excellence 2011

    It is predicted that the awards will be the biggest ever this year based on the amount of entries.

     

    The latest dates for the diary as follows:

     

    ACT - Monday 6 June

    WA METRO - Monday 20 June

    Northern NSW - Monday 4th July

    SA Monday - 25th July

    VIC Metro - Monday 8th August

    Far North QLD - Monday 15 August

    Southern NSW Monday 22 August

    SE QLD Monday 5th September

    NSW Metro Monday 19th September

    National - 24th October
  • Amnesty International - Taste of Freeedom 28th May
    Jonn Close
    Amnesty International celebrates its 50th anniversary on 28 May. Join the celebration with a night of food, friends and freedom.

    You can host a candlelit dinner at home, dine at one of our participating restaurants or register your eatery as a Taste of Freedom venue.
  • Gold Licence Accreditation Scheme 25th Anniversary

    25th Anniversary Gold Licence Caterers Accreditation Scheme & 2011 Caterers Breakfast

    Restaurant & Catering would like to invite you to the 25th Anniversary Gold Licence Accreditation Scheme / 2011 NSW Caterers Breakfast being held on Tuesday the 17th May 2011.

    For more information, please contact the Membership Department on 1300 722 878
  • Kings Cross Hotel Sydney
    Jonn Close, Close Encounters

    Solotel purchased the Kings Cross Hotel last year, rumored for less than the previous renovation and immediatly re-engineered the pub to create the latest reincarnation.

    The pub consists of five 1/2 levels with a good well priced pub food offering available throughout the property.

    The interior has transformed the property creating unique must see venues in every space.
  • Coco Bar - Potts Point Open Today
    Jonn Close, Close Encounters

    Simplicity is the key to success and Coco Bar located at Shop 4, 165 Victoria Street Potts Point is an excellent example of capitalising on what works being the KISS principal with a massive change from the traditional cafe operation.

    The principal is to:

    Specialise and offer the very best product in the market 

    Offer the very best in personalised service, engage with your customers and make them welcome
  • Maggies of Potts Point

    Maggies in Potts Point was opened by Maggie the former owner of Una's in Victoria Street Darlinghurst.

    The food is the same menu as Una's with a lot more room inside and out for seating opposite the Park which features the famous fountain.

    Maggie is an Industry icon watching over the business to ensure everyone is served and looked after as they should.

    Good draft German beer is featured and the Bangalow Pork knuckle and the famous Jaeger Schnitzel chicken or veal with rosti is a must. 

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