Venue Spotlight: June 2016

We regularly provide POS and CCTV solutions for some of Perth's best businesses, this month we've had the privilege of being selected to with the following fine establishments;

• Stablehands
• Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club
• The Local Shack - Rockingham
• Caffissimo – Port Coogee
• Meat Candy
• Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club
• Uptown Coffee & Food
• Panda Oriental
• The Kings Above & Henry On Eighth
• Roma Cucina

UPTOWN COFFEE + FOOD

Brothers Phillip and Anthony Arnold, previously of Velvet Espresso, have opened Up Town on Cottesloe’s Napoleon Street.

Named after the New York neighbourhood, the cafe’s fit-out is a study in less being more. Grey banquettes and white furniture decorate the fresh-faced room. Walls are unadorned save for photos of Brooklyn street dancers taken by a friend of the Arnolds. But while America informs the cafe’s name, the menu draws influence from closer to home.

Uptown Coffee + Food have chosen ImPOS for their POS solution, as speed is of the essence when getting you your coffee.  Watch out for their next project opening in a few weeks in Fremantle – Stablehands!

21st Century News: June 2016

Come see our new office!

21st Century service and support department renovations complete!

 After a 6 week complete gut out of our existing workshop area, we are very happy to show off our new Service and Support department. Fitted with new ceiling, lights, Phones, desks, staging and repair benches, and about 20km of data cable, the area has been transformed to a modern and productive work space.

Make sure you check out our new space on your next visit to our office

21st Century Team Win Award

21st Century Business Equipment were the winners of W.A.'s Best Hospitality Technology Supplier (Regional) award at the recent AHA supplier awards night.

It was with great pleasure and excitement that Chris and Daniel accepted this award on behalf of the team at 21st and thank all of our loyal and valuable customers for their support. 

In 2012, 4 years earlier the 21st team won the best technology provider for W.A. Metro and with more and more regional pubs and restaurants making their mark in the hospitality scene, it was a fitting reward for all the hard work and effort put in by the team.

Well done to the all the team and special thanks for the support of our regional customers!

June Special Offer

FREE Paper Rolls with every NEW POS SYSTEM purchased

Get you venue ready for the new financial year with this great deal. 

Sign up with 21st Century before the end of June 2016 and receive $500 credit to go towards consumable purchases such as Paper Rolls, EFTPOS rolls and printer ribbons.

* This offer applies to all new POS system purchases (hardware and software with deposit received) between 1st June 2016 and 30th June 2016. This offer does not apply to cash register purchases and is not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

Dan's Update: June 2016

Well a big congrats to the State Government and Tourism WA for finally getting some marketing push to bring people to WA.

This video was shown to international visitors at the Australian Tourism Exchange earlier this month. One of our favourite Clients Scott Taylor and a team of WA Hospitality Crew have teamed up to showcase what WA has developed and what we now have to offer.

So even with the ongoing downturn WA is growing and so are the opportunities. We have had many new venues lean on us in the latest development which include:

• Elizabeth Quay - Elizabeth Quay will create a magnificent precinct returning the city's focus to the iconic Swan River.
• Perth City Link - Perth City Link is the most significant inner city transit oriented development in Australia. The project will reconnect the city centre with Northbridge for the first time in over 100 years.
• Riverside - Riverside will deliver a redevelopment unique to Perth - one that embraces the natural beauty of the Swan River. The project will transform the eastern gateway to Perth and deliver a bustling, vibrant place with entertainment, commercial, retail, recreational and residential opportunities. 
• Scarborough - Scarborough is set to be transformed, with a major revitalization to help the popular tourist area fulfill its enormous potential as one of Australia’s best beachfront destinations. 
• Chinatown - Perth’s Chinatown is being brought back to its former glory, with work underway to transform this area into an exciting destination for families, locals and tourists.
• New Northbridge - Northbridge has transformed a formerly under-utilised area into a thriving residential and business precinct that is safe, friendly and enjoyable for the community to live, work and play in.

Want more good news? Read the latest news from TECSEC

Enjoy the winter sun and all that Perth has to offer with new Bars, Restaurant and precinct on offer!

- Dan

Staff News: Welcome Ryan and Joseph!

We recently welcomed two new members to the 21st Century Team:

Ryan Graham – Sales consultant

Ryan comes with a wealth of hospitality background, having managed bars and cafes around Perth such as Torch Bar and The Cabin; he understands hospitality and knows how the technology plays a vital role in front of house and back of house operations. His most recent experience as an on-premise Wine Rep allowed him to grow his networks in hospitality. He is interests include NBA, Golf, Rugby and Cricket.

Joseph Frugal – Technical Team member.

Joseph will join our support team to assist with new POS system builds and Technical Support. Joseph has many years of Computer and Help desk Experience as well as a love for helping customers. Joseph gained much of his POS experience working as a IT and software Helpdesk Engineer for Mcdonalds in the Phillipines. Joseph enjoys basketball, biking and tennis

Welcome to the team, guys!

Venue Spotlight: March 2016

We regularly provide POS, IMPOS and CCTV solutions for some of Perth's best businesses, this month we've had the privilege of look after the following venues:

• BLUZOU Vodka Bar
• The Reveley Elizabeth Quay
• Subiaco Football Club
• Mary Street Bakery Highgate
• Academy Claremont Quarter
• MCDonalds Melville
• McDonalds Harrisdale
• The Local Shack Joondalup, City and Scarborough
• El Grotto

BluZou Vodka bar– Located at 26 Queen street underneath restaurant 1907, has had a major refit to a Vodka bar by Owners Jeff Grubisia and Rob Giordani who took over the restaurant November. The vodka bar opened with a clean fresh and funky vibe after extensive renovations in January. The bar has a fantastic cocktail selection and  extensive vodka list with the option of Bottle service. 1907’s award winning Chef Alan De-Sousa offers fantastic Bar snacks created in the upstairs restaurant to be served at the Bar. The POS solution was provided by the team at 21st for not only the Restaurant but also the Bar. The Clipp App was one of the great new integrations that was utilised at this Venue through the POS.

21st Century Office Renovation Update: March 2016

Our new space will have workstations around the perimeter and a series of repair and staging benches in the middle, along with a dedicated customer training room.

This required a full strip out of old partition walls  as well as new carpets, power and data cabling and new custom built furniture. The good news is we are only 2 weeks away from relocating back to the area, and everyone in the team is looking forward to the bright new practical layout and feel that we will be proud to show our customers.

Make sure you ask us to show you around next time you are in to see our state of the art workshop and POS setup and training facility!

Dan's Monthly Update: March 2016

Fringe World, Perth International Arts Festival and many more events have kept the Perth CBD abuzz with things to do and see. While it have been great for some other venues have struggled to maintain numbers with so many new and exciting options on offer.

Recreating and rebranding is an important part of any hospitality venue's existence; recently the Colonial Group announced the remodelling of the Print hall to provide a more affordable offering. Along with these new owners, Academy has taken over Atomic in South Perth, La Lola Michael De Martes' successful Italian restaurant will re-brand to a trendy café. Elizabeth Quay is almost set for the opening of The Reveley. Tim McLernon's (Operator of the well-known Stables Bar) latest venues are fully decked out with our latest ImPOS and CCTV offering and the rooftop bar is definitely worth checking out.

Last week we met up with Michael who is the new proprietor for the historic Pagoda building (pictured) earlier this week we can share his expected open in mid-June.

The venue also boasts 360 degree views of the city and river and is set to provide the wholesome foods they have presented at Voyage Kitchen for many years. 

The warmer weather might be on the way out, but Perth diners will have no shortage of choice for Autumn dining experiences with so many great venues to experience in the coming season!

ANDREW BENNETT WINS BACARDI LEGACY AUSTRALIA

Andrew Bennett claims his award

Well, after five months of promoting their Bacardi Legacy drinks, the Australian leg of the Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition is done and dusted.

The winner? It is none other than Andrew Bennett, from The Classroom, WA, with his winning drink, The Seventh Art.

At a gala dinner held at the Cell Block Theatre in Sydney on Tuesday night, the crowd and extended Bacardi familia gathered to taste each of the Three Most Promising’s drinks, and watch as the Australian winner was unveiled.

This now means that Bennett is the Australian 2016 Bacardi Legacy champion and will go on to San Francisco to compete against the world’s best – and hopefully bring home the title to Australia. Take a look at his recipe below.

THE SEVENTH ART by Andrew Bennett

50ml BACARDÍ Carta Blanca
10ml Yellow Chartreuse
20ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15ml Sugar Syrup
1 handful of Popcorn
1 pinch of Salt

METHOD
Muddle popcorn in Boston shaker and combine all liquids with ice before shaking hard for 10 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a small ramekin of popcorn beside.

INSPIRATION
Cuba has a golden history of cinema dating back to 1897, when silent movies were first shown on the Island. Known as the ‘Seventh Art’, cinema has been influential in defining the changing Cuban identity and how they view their place in the world. Celebrating this legacy, this cocktail is refreshing, modern and will remind you of your favourite movie experience with that quintessential popcorn flavour, while keeping the classic taste of BACARDÍ Carta Blanca front and centre.

This article originally appeared on Australian Bartender on Feb.16th, 2016.