Anyone game to try the nano wine created by Koert van Mensvoort, Hendrik-Jan Grievink, and Ruben Daas for Amsterdam-based design studio next nature? The wine uses the principles of nano encapsulation to produce a wine whose taste can be modified by the activation of different flavour particles via microwave. Check out the video below. Is this the future? (more…)

The World Class Bartender of the Year competition is back for its third year in Australia. Celebrating cocktail culture and the art of bartending across almost 40 countries, the competition this year is challenging Australia’s finest mixologists to push the boundaries of their imagination to create incredible drinking experiences inspired through two exciting heats. Each cocktail creation entered will be available through the bartender’s venue and in a new twist this year, consumers may vote for their favourite cocktail and bartender by visiting the World Class Facebook page with a chance to win a $500 bar tab at the venue they voted for. (more…)

To celebrate the festive season, we have one Johnnie Walker Blue Label Porsche Design Chiller Pack to giveaway (valued at RRP $299). Find out how to enter further below!

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift for the modern man that embodies luxury and finesse, you’ll love the unique collaboration of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, one of the world’s rarest whiskies with Porsche Design Studio, one of the world’s best known and exclusive design houses.

The two iconic brands have partnered to release a special collection which includes the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Porsche Design Chiller Pack, which brings together state of the art packaging with a bottle service vehicle in one. (more…)

Being greeted by bagpipe as I walked up to the looming historic tall ship, the James Craig, fitted with a Johnnie Walker Blue Label sail at half mast, I knew this would not be another run-of-the-mill product launch. I was down at Circular Quay for a twilight voyage to witness the relaunch of a legend – Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch. (more…)

In its first year, Ormeggio has already been awarded One Chef Hat in the Sydney Morning Herald 2011 Good Food Guide plus you may have recently spotted top chef Alessandro Pavoni as guest on Channel 10′s Masterchef. We were fortunate to be invited to sample Alessandro’s carefully developed new winter dinner menu as well as the Masterchef challengenger dish, including some favourite flavours from his home region of Lombardia in northern Italy. Enjoy some photos and our Q&A with the Chef. (more…)

The just launched Philips Airfryer claims to provide a revolutionary way on cooking with 80% less fat and without the mess. We tested it out and are rather impressed that you can cook everything from chicken drumsticks to chocolate brownies with this thing while we are still working on perfecting our chips… (more…)