b'CROOKED TAILOR WAS A NATURAL EVOLUTION, BUT ITS NOT ABOUT THE NAME, ITS ABOUT GIVING THE PEOPLE WHO VISIT US WHAT THEY WANT.Karl says he met a number of people in his city bars who were from the Hills District, so decided that instead of them coming to him hed find a venue and go to them.Most people find it too expensive to live near the Sydney CBD but still want the same choices when they go out at night, he says.Welookedatthedemographicandthegrowth potential of the area and thought it would be a good move. That was three years ago and were still here.Its really resonated with locals as they can pop in for a drink after work, go on a date with their partner, or meet up with a group of friends on a Friday night.Its all about focusing on what the customer wants and delivering on that.Likethefood,thecocktailmenuisseasonaland updated every six weeks. It includes pre-and post-meal drinks and a range of aptly-titled cocktails, starring the King Kunta, a boozy and delicious drink featuring Plantation OFTD rum, Plantation 3-star rum, apricot brandy and an abundance of tropical fruits. The menu suggests its not for the faint-hearted, and the bar can only serve one of these per person, per order.Karls 20-plus years in the industry has been honed throughworkasaconcierge,incasinosandnight clubs, but he understands that to be successful its all about people power.Weve opened another venue in Terrigal called Pocket Bar and were about to open another one in Chatswood, so we must be doing something right, he says.The number one rule in business is to keep your customers happy, and thats what well always strive to do.Open every day from 4pm until midnight, Crooked Tailor is also available for functions and events, and provides a variety of banquet menus to suit any occasion.16AUTUMN2019'