Kicking off our 28-day ‘Businesses of Bayside’ spotlight series with Side Bar Food Wine – the perfect place to start our local business journey.
Day 1 of 'Businesses of Bayside
Introducing Rob, Bar Manager at @sidebarfoodwine. Owned by @mikeymikehoyle from @thelimoncellocafe. 39 Melrose St, Sandy.
Rob is from New York and made his way to Australia a number of years ago – “to move as far away from America as possible!”
He has since fallen in love with Melbs and is here to stay. And we in Bayside are pretty happy about that! I had an opportunity to chat with Rob:
How long have you been working in hospo?
Literally all my life!
Strangest experience
A woman left me her knickers as a tip!
What is your favourite cocktail?
Negroni
What’s your ‘secret sauce’ as a bar manager?
My in-depth knowledge of spirits and how they come together to make amazing cocktails. The alchemy
What is your signature cocktail?
Big Basil
What is so great about Sidebar?
Everything! Amazing food, wine, cocktails, vibe.
What’s Mike like as a boss?
Honestly, he’s a great boss. So down to earth. A humble guy.
Thanks for your time Rob!!
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