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.

Venue Spotlight: February 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:

For POS:

•  The Globe Hotel Perth
•  Bluzou Bar Perth
•  Odyssea Beach Café City Beach
•  Batch Brewhaus
•  The Meatball Bar
•  Alabama Song
•  Sandy Cove Tavern
•  Cava Restaurant and Bar
•  Littleway Bar 
•  Coogee Surf Lifesaving Association

The view from the Odyssea Beach Café City Beach
Picture Source: The Urban List

The stunning interior of Bluzou Bar
Picture Source: bluzoubar.com.au

A selection of the 'produce' available at Alabama SOng
Picture Source: Yelp

Dan's Monthly Update: February 2016

Welcome to 2016!
Though it come as a late welcome we can report we have been busy with all the new venues opening around town; Congratulations to:

Globe Hotel, Rambla on Swan, Back Beach Bar, Margaret River Brewhaus, Ivy and Jack, Odyssea Beach Café – all major venues opening over the festive season.

As the resource industry continues to slow, the hospitality sector continues to grow with new development at Elizabeth Quay, City Square and Perth Stadium. Keep an eye out for the new Perth Stadium venue of which I have seen some grand plans. Also the new Ku De Ta function centre managed through Palmer wines will add a new mix of City venues.

On a surprising note, Venueswest has selected Stadium Australia as the operator for the new Perth stadium, leaving the consortium of WA companies eager to manage the venue with many questions to be answered.

Across the River to South Perth, Michael from Atomic is working on his new brand – Automatic is underway. With the Rush of New apartments being built this precinct look to evolve as much as our city skyline is looking across the river.

Looking forward to an exciting year!

Dan

February Offer: Free Casio G-Shock Watch

Be one of the first five orders of paper consumables (to the value of $1,100 (inc. GST) or more) and receive a CASIO G Shock watch!

Secure a special gift for someone this December, while stocking up on paper rolls, ribbons and consumables at our special bulk pricing!

Contact us to place your order today to redeem this special offer!

Dan's Christmas 'Wrap - up'

I am particularly proud of the 21st Century team this month; with the mad rush of venues opening before the Christmas rush we are proud to say our team managed to make all systems Go! - on time and on budget.

January 2016 brings the opening of the Hampton, Odyssea and Globe Hotel, just three of a growing list of great Perth venues to come; along City Square and the New Perth Stadium.

Santa stopped by 21st Century early this year to gift our Technical Department with a full office refurbishment! It will be business as usual in early 2016, with renovations due to take place between January and March. 

“Our Opening Hours for the Christmas / New Year Period will be as follows:

December 24th -
December 25th - CLOSED
December 26th - CLOSED
December 27th -
December 28th - Open
December 29th - Open
December 30th - Open
December 31st -
January 1st, 2016 - CLOSED
January 2nd, 2016 -
January 3rd, 2016 -
January 4th, 2016 - Open

Our team will be on-call during the festive season to assist your business.”

While it's easy to get to excited about the future, we're grateful that 2015 has been a prosperous and stimulating year for us. As the final weeks of 2015 approach, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients, staff, partners and associates a very happy and safe festive season.

Safe travels to all and see you in 2016!

Dan and the 21st Century Team.

Venue Spotlight: December

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:

For POS:

• Margaret River Brewhouse
• Shoalwater Bay Cricket Club
• Sandy Cove Tavern
• Mandalino
• Venues West Stadiums: HBF Areana, HBF Stadium, Bendat Basketball Stadium, WA Althletics Stadium
• Black Tie Co.
• Falcon Bay Beach Café
• Pitstop Cafe

The Falcon Bay Beach Cafe

The HBF Arena (formerly Arena Joondalup).

HBF Stadium (formerly Challenge Stadium).

Andrew Bennet: Award Winner and ImPOS Advocate

Andrew Bennet and his venues are both Industry award winners, with two of his venues and the man himself, taking out several awards at Australian Hotels Association (WA) Awards for Excellence.

When Andrew's first venue installed IMPOS several years ago, the team at 21st Century Business and ImPOS have supported Andrews venues installing ImPOS at Lucky Chan’s Laundry and Noodle bar and the recently opened Dutch Trading Company (DTC) in East Vic Park.

At the awards ceremony, the Classroom won Cocktail Bar of the Year while Lucky Chan’s Laundry and Noodle bar took out the Themed Venue Award. To top it all off, Andrew himself was awarded Cocktail Bartender of the year.

21st Century and ImPOS is also proud to partner with Andrew as a sponsor for The Seventh Art Bacardi legacy.

Congratulations, Andrew!

Venue Spotlight: November

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:

For POS:

• Rambla on Swan
• Yelo Cafe Subiaco
• The Beaufort Local
• Meatball Bar Mt Lawley
• Coogee Surf Lifesaving Club
• Subiaco Football Club
• Hola on the Beach
• Ostro Eatery
• The General Sherman
• Little Angel
• Telegram Coffee

The Meatball Bar, Mount Lawley

For CCTV:

• The Dough Room
• El Grotto Scarborough
• Overland Hotel
• Sheraton Four Points Hotel
• McDonalds Dalyellup
• Smile Dental

The Sheraton Four Points, Perth CBD.

Want to see your business on the list? Contact us today to see what solution we can provide for you!