Sunday, July 29, 2007

The Results Show

So..curious on what happened at the Bartender's of the Year (BYC) gala dinner on Wednesday night?

well..i'm glad to announce that i got 2ND PLACE for the BYC student category. "Golden Salutations" will follow me down as an experience of a lifetime.

So during the dinner, there were LOADS of bartenders, flairers and people with years of experience from the industry. Over 30 tables were setup at the Goodwood park Windsor room. With 4 large pull down screens displaying the final events from Clarke Quay on Tuesday.

The best part of the whole dinner, besides getting to meet new friends and all, was FREE FLOW ALCOHOL!!!!! w00t!

There were suppliers displaying their products and giving away free drinks. For example, the Choya Martini was a great insight on inspiration and making a new cocktail from a base that has been loved by millions world wide.

The dinner wasn't that good, but the experience gained from the whole thing and the accomplishment's that i achieved was more than enough. I MAY join again next year, but not for the student category anymore, this time it will be the open category. The open category will be much more difficult and much much more challenging. So, lots of thought has to go in before i decide anything.

After the dinner, a bunch of us headed to China 1 @ Clarke Quay. Played some pool, drank and hung out.

After that, we headed to Dragon Fly @ St. James Power Station and well, drank some more.

Got pretty buzzed when i took the cab home. Everything just rushed up at one time lol. Luckily, i still made it home safe and sound. Got home super late and hence no school for the second time in a row.

Here are all the pix i have. Thx to Aisah and Elliott for the photography. Some are repeated from one of the last posts. so enjoy!



Before the competition!



Another Shot before the competition!



Awaiting the judges!



prepping the cocktail!



About to shake!



Garnishing the cocktail!



Top 4 Finalists!



The Competitors!



After the competition!



On stage at the finals!



Shake Shake Shake!



Stage @ Goodwood Park Hotel!



The 4 Finalists @ Goodwood Park Hotel!



Elliott, I and Brandan!



Elliott and I!



Elliott, Natalie and I! (Natalie is a competitor for Asia Pacific Cocktail from HK and also attended the John White course!)



I and Natalie!



Happy Celebrations!



Awards Ceremony! "Golden Salutation 2nd Place"

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