BEER GLASSES(AVAILABLE IN POT & SCHOONER SIZES)TUMBLER GLASSESWINE GLASSESSHOT GLASSESCHAMPAGNE FLUTESJUGSTHE SAFE SOLUTIONThe safety of patrons in pubs andclubs has become a much talkedabout topic due to an increasingincidence of violence in venues acrossthe country. The media has been filledwith stories of glassings and violentbehaviour. This has lead to recentrestrictions and glass bans beingenforced in NSW and Queensland,with other states soon to follow suit.EXTENSIVE RANGEThis Swan range of polycarbonateglassware provides an ideal solution –products that look and feels just likeglass, but cannot be accidentally orintentionally broken. Venue ownerscan finally feel more assured thatthey are doing everything possibleto protect patrons, as well as theirown business.CONSIDERABLE SAVINGSGlass breaks, so even in the mostcarefully run venues, breakageshappen regularly and result inunnecessary costs. Withpolycarbonate glassware, the costsof replacing breakages and damagescan be avoided – they are highlyresistant to chipping, scratching andbreakage even if they are knocked,dropped or thrown. Plus they’redishwasher safe, so they can becleaned and reused day after day.For more information, or to place your order for Swan Drinkware, contact Swan Street Sales.p. 61 3 9428 0677 f. 61 3 9427 0498 info@swanstreet.com.au www.swanstreet.com.au
BENTLEIGH RSLChallenging the traditional modelWhen career chef and café owner Michael Hoyle openedSalute@Bentleigh RSL in April 2010, he was keen toreinvigorate the concept of an RSL restaurant andappeal to new customers.Mike has focused on attracting regular customers by modernisingthe restaurant menu, offering family-friendly dining and specials,investing in the Salute@Bentleigh RSL brand by advertising inlocal newspapers and communicating regularly with regularcustomers and friends. Key to Michael’s approach has beencommunicating that both non-members and members arewelcome.Changes to the menu have included mixing up traditionalfavourites with modern inclusions such as zucchini fritters; Thaivegetable salad; wild mushroom risotto with parmesan and truffleoil; Wagyu, chicken and vegie burgers and curries. A dedicatedgluten-free menu offers this growing dining population theirown menu and dishes specially tailored to their requirements. Toencourage groups there are sharing plates from $14, while mainsstart from only $18. Young families are well catered for, with an $8kids menu, an indoor playground.Salute offers regular specials from market fresh seasonal additionsto the menu through to regular offers such as a 2-course lunchduring the week for $15 for members and $17 for non-members.Function areas cater to both large and small groups, corporates,community groups, family and friends.Michael has invested significantly in the brand and the Salute@Bentleigh RSL name, logo, colour palette and brand styleguidelines draw on service heritage, with a contemporary edge.Marketing initiatives to spread the word include advertising inlocal papers, letterbox drops, a micro-website, Facebook, anddeveloping a direct marketing program.Salute@Bentleigh RSL is seeing diner numbers rise, despite achallenge environment. They must be doing something right asthey have noted local pubs are also ramping up their advertisingin response to what Salute@Bentleigh RSL are up to. The freshapproach has been such a success that Michael has expanded withanother RSL restaurant – St George’s Dining Room located withinthe Caulfield RSL. cChttp://www.saluterestaurant.com.au/Microbreweries are typically small industrial operationsthat craft fantastic beer; the Richmond based MountainGoat Brewery is a good example of what the growingmarket is now offering the increasing discerning taste of beerdrinkers.Mountain Goat has collected a swag of awards over the yearsfor their traditional, all natural ales and now has about 80 barsin Melbourne pouring their beers on tap plus bottled beerdistributed nationally.Their Hightail Ale is an English inspired amber ale. It has a richmalt body and floral hop aroma. Alcohol content comes in at4.5% (1.2 standard drinks per bottle). Mountain Goat handcrafttheir ales with the utmost care and avoid all preservatives,additives and pasteurisation.Recent reviewers have reported:“Nose offers a mixture of toffee and fruit aromas with a lovelyaromatic lift. Complex palate offers burnt phenolic characters thatare complemented by fresh slightly sweet flavours.” - WinestateMagazine.“the Hightail Ale has plenty of grassy and floral tones to tantalisethe fussiest olfactory system, a drinkingdelight.” - The Melbourne Palate.“this ale has a robust, fruity flavour, wellrounded and lively on the palate.” - TheAge.“this dark yet slightly fruity <strong>Victoria</strong>nbeer, produced by a tiny microbrewery,kicks like a mountain goat and isprobably my favourite Australian ale.”- Pints of View Magazine (CAMRA),Scotland.AWARDSFood and BeverageSmall Brewery.....big BeerThe Hightail has collected a smallbag of awards at the AustralianInternational Beer Awards over thelast 8 years including Trophy for BestDraught Ale (Small Brewery section)as well as numerous gold, silver andbronze medals.More Information at:Mountain Goat Brewery80 North Street, Richmond, VIC 3121Telephone: 03 9428 1180<strong>Victoria</strong>n RepresentativeTom Delmont 0432 826840CLUBConnect <strong>February</strong> 2012 23
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