We’ve all been there (maybe a few more times than we’d like to admit) Sunday morning… The great news is, there’s no need to fear the dreaded Sunday hangover any longer. The Passage has just launched Casualty Sundays – the complete hangover remedy. Come in for a juice and a burger (greasy food helps, it’s a [...]
Win a Mother’s Day lunch for two at The Sydney Mint Café. Enjoy a three course meal from award-winning Head Chef Brad Jones. Dine alfresco on the sweeping verandah or in the private dining room, and treat mum to an indulgent afternoon in Australia’s oldest classically detailed building. To enter, tell us (in 25 words [...]
A Potts Point icon, The Bourbon, has recently embarked on a new chapter paying homage to it’s heritage with a unique food and live music experience. The rebirth has seen a tasteful reinvention of the interior blending New Orleans flair and timeless elegance. Head Chef, James Metcalfe, prides himself on exquisite food influenced by New [...]
Nespresso has taken inspiration from the rich coffee culture of Italy to create two new Limited Edition Grand Cru coffees. Napoli and Trieste are two unique Italian cities that are equally passionate about coffee yet have distinctly different coffee cultures. Nespresso has chosen to celebrate the two cities with the release of its latest Limited [...]
Andrew “Thommo” Thomas is winemaker and director of Thomas Wines. Since their first vintage in 1997, Thomas Wines have grown to become one of the Hunter Valley’s top producers specialising in Semillon and Shiraz. Sourcing his grapes from some of the Hunter Valley’s most distinguished sites, Thomas Wines produce world class, uniquely regional wine styles. He’s also [...]
ANZAC day is one of the most important days in our country’s history. Being a public holiday, we’ve trawled through what’s happening around Sydney and put together our top picks of ways to spend your day. Whatever you do, make sure you cast a thought to the ANZAC’s and their families as their legacy lives on [...]
Recently, we caught up with Head Chef Chris Cranswick-Smith of Emmilou in Surry Hills. A Secret Foodies favourite (read about SF’s experience at Emmilou here) we got the good oil on the best places to EAT, DRINK and PLAY in Sydney from one of this city’s most accomplished chefs. Chris has been cooking since the age [...]
There’s no stopping the Merivale group… with such a large presence in the drinking and dining scene here in Sydney, it almost feels as though they’re going to take over. Paling’s Kitchen & Bar is one of the latest additions to the empire, located on level one of the ivy. It is an open air [...]
Australia’s favourite portrait prize, the Archibald Prize, is now on and to celebrate we’re giving away tickets to the exhibition and lunch for two at The Restaurant, Art Gallery of New South Wales. Enjoy a three course meal and select wines while overlooking spectacular views of Woolloomooloo and the Botanic Gardens before you check out this [...]
Bottleneck Bar and Eatery, has made quite a splash since opening in Darlinghurst earlier this year. Specialising in meatballs and bloody mary’s, it has quickly developed a reputation for having the best Marys in town. You can now try making their signature bloody Mary at home with this special recipe that bar manager, Kass Hill, [...]
Argyle Xchange is making a huge splash in down at The Rocks this month and last week I was lucky enough to take a friend down to try the Premium Xchange, a concierge-hosted full three-course dinner accompanied by matching cocktails and wines, beginning with entrée at Sake, main at The Cut and dessert at Ananas. [...]
These little cakes are moist, dense and almondy mouthfuls, flavoured with a touch of cocoa. A natural partner with a shot of espresso or maybe a couple to accompany a latte. The flavourings can be changed to include lemon zest and poppy seeds, swirls of pureed raspberry or finely diced apple – perfect to share [...]
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