This week’s news round up with Jamie Oliver at Sea, Sail & Anchor The Bloke, Luxe Woollahra and The Rook’s G&T week.
Sail & Anchor’s The Bloke
Sail & Anchor has partnered with Karl Strauss on a Limited Edition Red Ale. Called “The Bloke“, the latest limited edition seasonal release follows from ‘Jack Tar’, ‘Changing Tides’ and ‘Devil Dodger’. The red ale has a deep amber colour and an aroma of butterscotch, with warm caramel and toffee notes that make it ideal in the autumn months. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and toasty with a lingering bitterness. You’ll find it at on tap at Sail & Anchor Hotel in Fremantle, selected ALH venues across NSW, QLD, VIC and WA and at all Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores nationwide. RRP $8 for a 640mL bottle.
The Rook’s Gin & Tonic Week
The Rook has created Gin & Tonic Week and is currently underway from 7-12 April. Monday night saw the Juniper Society meeting dedicated to the G&T with Ben Davidson chatting about the drinks history, and bartenders Jimmy Irvine from Hinky Dinks, Mischa Bonova from Rockpool Bar and Grill and The Rook‘s own Rollo Anderson reworking the classic drink. Wednesday 9 April (7pm) is Tanqueray Night with ‘copa’ style G&T’s and the sounds of Rainbow Chan. Friday 11 April (from 7pm) will go all French with G-Vine gin with grape-inspired G&T’s and So Frenchy So Chic crew doing their thing.
Luxe Woollahra
The Luxe Brand has made a name for itself in Sydney with bakery, cafe and catering services to the likes of Chur Burger and the Solotel Group. Luxe Woollahra opened in September 2013 on the former site of Bill’s and features a courtyard area suitable for private events. Check out their delectable Hot Cross Buns next time you’re in the area. Luxe Bakery Queens Court, 118 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025
Jamie Oliver Ventures at Sea with Royal Carribean
Cruise liner, Royal Carribean’s Quantum of the Seas will have the opening of Jamie Oliver‘s first restaurant at sea in November 2014. A new class of dining will bring to the Quantum class ships a new restaurant concept including the internationally popular, Jamie’s Italian. The food will be ethically sourced and the freshest dishes possible will be served on the cruise. Quantum class will debut in northern hemisphere autumn in 2014 with Quantum of the Seas, followed by Anthem of the Seas, a year later.
