An unsuspecting new bar has popped up on the main King St drag of Newtown, where Funky Bar once stood. Blacksheep quietly opened its doors a few weeks ago, adding to the steadily expanding portfolio of quirky small bars in Sydney’s inner west. Dimly lit by chandeliers and tea candles in mason jars, the décor is a [...]
It’s time to bust out your best Mexican wave as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo, Mexico’s national day of celebration this Saturday 5 May. Sounds like a pretty good reason to throw a party to me! Check out the celebrations happening around Sydney: El Loco www.elloco.com.au Excelsior Hotel, 64 Foveaux Street, Surry [...]
“The hair of the dog”, a saying I loosely throw around often at hung-over friends I’m trying to persuade into backing up the next day. Only last night did someone actually clarify where this saying comes from. Apparently it originates as far back as Shakespeare days with a popular belief that a few hairs of [...]
It’s not every day that you find yourself eating and drinking like a member of French royalty. One Wednesday evening in March I was lucky enough to experience the ‘Ruinart Sensory Journey’. The invitation described it as a one-off luxury dining experience expressing ‘Beauty, Purity and Luminosity’. That’s exactly how I’d describe the event. Held [...]
Located just 40 minutes south of Adelaide, South Australia is where you’ll find McLaren Vale, one of the most unique wine regions of Australia. Its peaceful Mediterranean-style climate and close proximity to spectacular beaches makes this destination so appealing. I can see why so many food and wine lovers seeking a relaxing escape are heading [...]
Nespresso launched their new top of the range Maestria machines in style last week at very swish private home in Woollahra with a breakfast-inspired canape menu by the renowned Justin North. The new machines have a cute retro vibe, with a classic design look coming in cream white and a funky red. Described as “the [...]
Hendrick’s Gin know how to throw a party. Where else would circus performers, skulls, cucumbers come together in a night of eccentric fun? The Theatre of Curiosities came to life last Wednesday night at the Darlinghurst home of cabaret, Slide Bar, where no expenses were spared in acts of inspired oddities. Dwarves welding giant cucumbers greeted us [...]
Potts Point bar and bistro The Village has been quietly operating for the last few months, after being refurbished from what used to be Favela Nightclub. Situated a skip away from The Cross on a nondescript corner of Kellet Way, the multi-level establishment officially kicked off its training wheels in style with a packed out [...]
There are many things you can do with a slice of cucumber. I prefer it in my Hendricks and tonic. Some prefer to compensate for their lack of ability to grow a moustache. That aside, there are plenty of things to keep you occupied at Bondi Hardware so most normal patrons shouldn’t need to invent [...]
A unique collaboration between Penfolds and London-based creative agency Studio Toogood, sees Sydney’s last remaining undeveloped wharf building, Pier 2/3 in Walsh Bay, transformed into THE BLOCKS. In a surreal, multi-sensory environment designed to explore wine palates through different senses, the exhibition combines sight, smell and sound in the form of multimodal sculptures created to [...]
The Drambuie launch went down as smoothly as the original blend, mixed with a simple splash of lime that I devoured upon arrival. The Ivy’s Den set the scene with a laid back atmosphere, the pianist took me back in time to the late 50’s, as I sunk into a vintage armchair to join the [...]
“The Hedgehog” may not stand tall but with 24.8 centimetres tucked in his pants Ron Jeremy is a human tripod. Ranked by Adult Video News Magazine as number one in their “Top 50 Porn Stars of All Time” list Jeremy has appeared in more than 2,000 pornos. He holds the Guinness Book of World Records [...]
