A sustainable, zero waste ethos has been the genesis for RE-, but Stroeve is quick to add this is a place for everybody, not just the environmentally inclined. Acutely aware of the neighbourhood they’ve joined in South Eveleigh, an inner-city suburb bordering Redfern and Surry Hills, RE- plans to work with the local community to source indigenous produce, celebrating Australia’s native flora flavours and paying homage to the rich cultural tapestry of the area. 

For now, RE- source the bulk of their produce direct from local growers in Flemington, diverting food from landfill that is overripe, blemished, or has been considered "secondary" in some way; “anything that aesthetically might not fit on the shelf of a supermarket or restaurant, that’s the kind of stuff we’re looking for”. The team then work creatively to find the best delicious use for it on the cocktail or food menu. 

We’re not food waste aficionados, but we’d like to be, which is why we came to RE- to work our way through a cocktail list curated from ingredients destined for unnecessary decomposition. After righteously rescuing edible produce via delicious drinks and dishes, we asked RE- to share their favourite zero-waste cocktails to kickstart your next environmental soiree.