HOSPITALITY businesses around the Central Highlands are doing it tough as Melbourne remains closed and inside limits remain at just 10 people per building. Many have chosen not to reopen, or to continue with just takeaway, while others are doing all they can to keep their doors opening by extending outdoor spaces for another 20 […]

Welcome to Barry & Co. Travelling Libations Cocktail Hour. We’ve finally been let out of the house and had a great time mixing up a cocktail storm for a few friends here and there over the last week. It’s been so nice to catch up with everyone, but still a bit awkward with the social […]

Does anyone else feel like time is flying by? It seems like only yesterday I was testing out and writing last week’s cocktail. It’s been a week of good news in regards to lockdown restrictions easing. Kids are slowly heading back to school, which should take some of the stress off our mums and dads […]

Another week has flown by, lockdown restrictions are easing and we’ve all finally had the opportunity to catch up with friends and family. How good is that! Life is feeling like it is slowly getting back into the swing of things, the new normal so to speak. With lighter restrictions, Quarantini O’Clock seems like it […]

Welcome to another Quarantini O’Clock, the print edition. Restrictions are beginning to ease in Victoria and we can now see people other than those we live with. Finally, I’ll get to see someone better looking than just my face in the bathroom mirror. If you like a tart and fruity cocktail, here’s one to try […]

Another week goes by in this strange new world we find ourselves in, and I’m just longing to go to the pub for a pint of Guinness. It looks like it’s going to be a while until we can, but they’ll eventually open up again and we’ll all sit around and tell stories and tall […]