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Three things to do with your mum this week

admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:25 +0000

This week. You and your mum doing these three things. Read more

Painting for me is a release of tension and pressure of everyday life

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:50:49 +0000

Caryn Griffin is a Sydney based artist inspired by the charisma of quirky figures and interesting sorts of people. Coming from a Fine Art… Read More

Four places you should be this week

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:40:42 +0000

This week. You and these four things. Read More

Five warm and cheesy places

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:01:48 +0000

We’ve spent the last month trying / revisiting 5 places that we think are just perfect for a crisp wine and cheese plate. Read more

Comp winner Hayley Brown reviews a Sydney favourite

admin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:00:51 +0000

Comp winner Hayley Brown reviews a Sydney favourite Read more about Pony at The Rocks

X marks the spot

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:21:45 +0000

They call this the ArgyleXchange and it’s a concept, space, dining experience(s) featuring Japanese restaurant Sake, the steak lovers… Read more about ArgyleXchange

It’s all about tea

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:21:40 +0000

Discussing the topic of tea seems to always revolve around two areas; its health and its origins. We’d like to add one more to that, its… Read more about It's all about tea

Where foodies go to worship

admin — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:00:38 +0000

Salt Meats Cheese is a temple. A food temple. It’s in a warehouse in Alexandria and it may possibly become your new place of worship. Read more about Salt Meats Cheese

This weekend features you eating.

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:00:02 +0000

Brooklyn Boy Bagels, Bottleneck Bar & Eatery, The Urban Bee Hive, Summer of Riesling Read more about The Weekender

Valentine’s Day at Gazebo

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:05:29 +0000

So the old V-Day has yet again crept up on you and you've got nothing planned. Enter Gazebo in Elizabeth Bay. They've catered for two… Read more about Valentine's Day at Gazebo

Chocolatiering at it’s best

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:58:11 +0000

Rebecca Knights-Kerswell is lucky enough to be a chocolatier and the genius working behind the cauldron at Coco Chocolate. She’s a local… Read more about Coco Chocolate

Crap weather… weekend sorted

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Monopole, Naked Indiana, Aboutlife, Destino Read more about The Weekender

Small cows and cheese

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:34:07 +0000

Small Irish Dexter. We’re not referring to a wee lad named Dexter, we’re talking about an awesome little cow that makes velvety smooth… Read more about Small Cow Farm

Your long weekend is planned

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:00:08 +0000

Festival of The Voice, Bondi Openair Cinema, Water Polo by the Sea, Wine and Cheese Festival at the WInery Read more about The Weekender

Your weekend is looking a lot like summer

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:00:32 +0000

Senyai, Manly World Food Market, Flickerfest, Paradiso, Read more about The Weekender

Weekends. We like them. You like them.

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:00:43 +0000

El Loco at the House, The Cove at Sydney Opera House, Meliora Farm @ EQ Markets and Beached as Sunday Sessions with Gastro Park and Rochdale… Read more about The Weekender

Our competition winner visits Farinha

admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:57:09 +0000

When my girlfriend spies a Brazilian / Italian restaurant in Coogee, it’s so new we can’t find anything about it online, except a… Read more about Farinha

Because weekends were made for summer

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:00:17 +0000

The Bondi Deck, A fish called Coogee, Sydney Festival Day 1, Wendy's Secret Garden Read more about The Weekender

The five to see before you die… tonight

admin — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:34:52 +0000

The world will end tonight. We call this list, the five to see before you die. Just opened for those who list drinking as a hobby Monopole… More about the five places to see before you die

A York St bar that’s not in a basement

admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:10:43 +0000

We all know York Street has more basement level bars than you could throw a vodka tonic at. But what if we told you that the latest edition… Read more about The Rook

A new ramen king

admin — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:39:05 +0000

There’s a new ramen king in town and there’s a few things you probably want to know. Like are the noodles perfectly cooked? Is the broth… Read more about Ippudo

Weekends…for people who work

admin — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:27:02 +0000

Aquavivas Men riding upon fish, an antique organ pump and as many quirky little el fresco areas as you can poke a stick at. Modern… Read more about The Weekender

Pizza and rock ‘n’ roll in the city

admin — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:25:47 +0000

Stepping into a domain that’s been mostly monopolised by dodgy kebab shops, Frankie’s Pizza has launched on Hunter Street. But serving a… Read more about Frankie's Pizza

Not just a hotel restaurant

admin — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:32:46 +0000

If we were to tell you that a new restaurant had opened at a hotel in the city you probably wouldn't be interested. Fair enough... Perhaps… Read more about The Woods

4 things to get your weekend on

admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:22:31 +0000

New: Rooftop cocktail bar. Modern Southwest Mexican. A bright shock of colour through hand painted tiles and murals.Shopping centre. Huh?… Read more about My Weekender 7 December '12

Your new favourite wine bar

admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 23:23:06 +0000

Listen... can you hear? That's the sound of Annandale residents breathing a sigh of relief. Everyone's a wee bit excited about the opening… Read more about Sede

Korean. Mexican. Chinese. American. Hawaiian.

admin — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:38:44 +0000

Ah Santa Barbara. How do we describe you? The best we could come up with is US-Asian, tropical Tex-Mex trailer park, Chinese takeaway, with… Read more abou Santa Barbara

4 things this weekend

admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:39:39 +0000

New: Vasco in Surry Hills. They say: “It’s only rock’n’roll but I like it,” we say – dark, grungy, yet still a tad classy, like… Read more about My Weekender, 30 November

Where to go for great Japanese in Sydney

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:06:18 +0000

Meet Leigh Hudson, he owns the Chef’s Armoury store in Alexandria. The place you go to for quality Japanese knives or hard to find… Read more about where to go for great Japanese in Sydney

Kirribilli’s new small bar

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:10:37 +0000

If Tintin and Snowy needed a refreshing beverage on the North side they would head to The Botanist. It’s jungle chic. It’s Californian… Read more about The Botanist

4 ways NOT to waste your weekend

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:45:48 +0000

New: Baccomatto Osteria has opened in Surry Hills and is welcoming everyone who wants to stuff themselves silly with fine Italian fare,… Read more about My Weekender Nov 23 '12

Shanghai Speakeasy in Sydney’s CBD

admin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:16:06 +0000

Uncle Ming’s is different. There’s no other way to describe it. But that’s not a bad thing. This Shanghai speakeasy joint is hard to… Read more about Uncle Ming’s

Tapas meets Asian hawker food in Kirribilli

admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:01:48 +0000

You don’t usually see the word ‘tapas’ next to the word ‘Asian’. But before images of potatas bravas with Pad Thai chucked on top… Read more about Street Market Asian Tapas

Get your weekend on, Sydney

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:34:22 +0000

New: Barbeque. Rooftop. Cocktails. Can’t get much more summery than that. It’s not quite Bali (unless you pack a blow up kiddies pool to… Read more about My Weekender 16 Nov '12

The godfather of Italian cuisine comes to Sydney

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:31:54 +0000

When a 3-Michelin star chef hits town it’s worth a standing ovation. When that 3-Michelin star chef has made his name by cooking for Di… Read more about the Exclusive Heinz Beck Dinner at Caffé Sicilia

Five of Sydney’s Best Desserts

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:42:12 +0000

You love a good dessert. You read menus backwards and look for the word 'chocolate' obsessively. You're our kind of person, which is why… Read more about Sydney's Top Desserts

Top five spots for a sanga in Sydney

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:16:56 +0000

Co-founder of Brasserie Bread, Michael Klausen, started cooking when he was 12-years-old. By the time he was 20, he was a professional cook.… Read more about the Top 5 sandwich spots in Sydney

Because art should be fun

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:13:21 +0000

Everyone loves a good pop-up, and as of yesterday, Startled Art popped up their very first exhibition in Sydney. Art can be playful. Art… Read more about Startled Art Playful Pop-up Exhibition

It’s Prosecco Time

admin — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:32:21 +0000

Summer is coming and the sun is beginning to shine - it must be ‘Prosecco Time’. #proseccotime Brown Brothers Prosecco is zesty and… More about Prosecco Time

Greek animals and rock ‘n’ roll at Newtown Hotel

admin — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:08:17 +0000

Stripper pole. Greek food. Graffiti.You'll find it all on the second level of the Newtown Hotel, where eccentric, rock ‘n’ roll-style… Read more about The Animal at Newtown Hotel

6 things to make your weekend a better place

admin — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:30:47 +0000

New: Kaya has opened on the old Rambutan site. It's decked out in pine and graffiti and it just might be your new Japanese hangout. Oldie -… Read more about Your Weekender 2 November '12

The best thing since sliced bread

admin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:30:35 +0000

After hours.There’s a deliciously naughty ring to these words. The thought of being allowed to run amuck in a bakery after closing time.… Read more about After Hours at Bourke Street Bakery

Sip and a clip in Redfern

admin — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:30:18 +0000

You’re hanging for a coffee and something to eat... but your beard also needs a trim. What a dilemma. If only there was a place that… Read more about Cleveland’s Salon & Cafe

5 things to get you through the weekend

admin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:30:35 +0000

Something New: The Rabbit Hole Bar & Dining is just that, your very own rabbit hole in the city. One that's full of cocktails, boutique… Read more about My weekender 26 October 2012

Five ways to eat more ethically and sustainably

admin — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:54:57 +0000

So, you love animals.... eating them that is. Ethically and sustainably of course. But it's oh so confusing sorting out the good from the… Read more about Feather and Bone

Voodoo diner with a side of jungle Jamaican jerk

admin — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:36:21 +0000

So we're thinking you should pay a little visit to The Forresters this week. Head up stairs and you'll notice that there’s been a little… Read more about Queenies

7 things to make your weekend a happy place

admin — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:13:31 +0000

New: The G.H. Mumm Champagne Spring Carnival Bar has popped up at the Bellevue Hotel Drop in on Saturday to catch the Caufield Cup over some… Read more about Your Weekender 19 October 2012

Our 52 dinners competition winner visits Paper Planes

admin — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:33:00 +0000

I admit, I had already decided what we were eating before we entered the self-proclaimed ‘Tokyo Pop’ paradise adorned with neon colours… Read more about Paper Planes

Small bar meets LA Club Lounge

admin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:50:34 +0000

Is this new nightspot a small bar, an LA style lounge or a Kings Cross club? We think it’s neither. Yet all three of these things at the… Read more about No Vacancy

Classy Americano fare with some incredibly naughty alcoholic shakes

admin — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:30:59 +0000

Bayswater Diner is the latest and greatest American style restaurant to open. It's the love of Peter Lew and Nicole Galloway - the guys… Read more about Bayswater Diner

5 things to make your weekend a better place

admin — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:30:29 +0000

New: The folks from Youeni Provides in Darlinghurst have opened Youeni Foodstore in Surry Hills with Chris Starke (ex- Marque pastry chef)… Read more about My Weekender 12 October '12

Spud means business

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:46:45 +0000

Yep another food truck in Sydney. But wait, this one's different! It's called The Veggie Patch (or Spud) and it's pretty much a movable barn… The Veggie Patch

Movida comes to Sydney

admin — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:30:09 +0000

Their own Spanish inquisition now complete and a decision finally made...MoVida just had to open in Sydney. The move North took quite some… Read more about Movida

6 things to make your weekend a better place

admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:30:34 +0000

New: The Carrington opened a new little 70s inspired bar upstairs last month. Think cute Spanish home stuck in a 70s time warp. Head there… Read more about Your weekender 5 October 2012

Drink like Bob Hawke, eat like you’re in Mexico and dance like you just don’t care

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:30:56 +0000

Anywhere that has tartan picnic rug fabric as carpet, a faux buffalo head on the wall, over sized images of ex-Labour pollies plastered on… Read more about The Workers

So Frenchy so chic, with a dash of pineapple on the side

admin — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:30:32 +0000

If you like pineapple then you're in for a treat. Annans Bar & Brasserie is the latest from the Urban Purveyor Goup (Sake Restaurant Bar and… Read more about Ananas Bar & Brasserie

6 things you need to know this weekend

admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:55:16 +0000

New: Gowings Bar & Grill @ QT - We like that the entrance is through the old State Theatre facade, and it’s the old site of the Gowings… Read more about My Weekender 28 Sept '12

Top five pub-dining experiences

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:02:43 +0000

Brad Sloane is the head chef at Balmain’s The Riverview Hotel, nose-to-tail geek, and therefore probably a bit of an expert when it comes… Read more about Brad Sloane's top five pub dining

Discover the fine craft of drinking

admin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:22:57 +0000

Word of a new bar opening in the CBD is always cause for celebration and with summer just around the corner, we think this newby artisan bar… Read more about Grain

9 Things you need to know this weekend

admin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:41:34 +0000

Vacanza and their pizza oven move on into the Hills

admin — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:30:06 +0000

After being a little bit obsessed with the Bronte joint, we simply had to go and check out the latest Vacanze offering. This one has taken… Read more about Vacanza

Our 52 Dinners comp winner visits Azafran

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:30:38 +0000

I’ve walked past Azafran Tapas on Crown Street many times, and it’s usually buzzing with excitable 20-something conversation. What I… Read more about Azafran

A little piece piece of Paris, in the heart of the city

admin — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:30:49 +0000

Put down the mini cupcake and forget about the croquembouche, the latest sweet to take Sydney by storm is the macaron. But haven’t we… Read more about Ladurée

5 things you need to know this weekend

admin — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:31:12 +0000

NEW We're pretty excited about the latest Kurtosh in Surry Hills. Who doesn’t love a slab of cake you can buy by its weight? OLDIE As… Read more about My Weekender 14 Sept '12

Five places to get a Paris fix in Sydney

admin — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:30:46 +0000

Chef and owner of Claude's, Chui Lee Luk gives us her five ways of reimagining Sydney when she crave a fix of Paris. "Going to Paris is an… Read more about Five places to get a Paris fix in Sydney

Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire – A Two Truck Live Music Pop Up

admin — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:33:47 +0000

This Saturday Al Carbón and Firetruck BBQ are joining forces for a Mexican Independence Day two truck Live Music Fiesta! For a cost of $67… Read more about Al Carbón & Firetruck BBQ

6 things you need to know this weekend

admin — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:30:41 +0000

Top 5 places to drink raki in Australia

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:33:39 +0000

Somer Sivrioglu is head chef and owner at popular Turkish eatery and AgendaTables partner, Efendy in Balmain. He's also an fan of raki.… Read more about Somer's top five places to drink raki in australia

Surry Hills’ new polished local

admin — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:30:01 +0000

Chef Paul Cooper (ex Botanical Melbourne and more recently Executive Chef of South Melbourne’s O’Connell Hotel) has teamed up with… Read more about Crown St Assembly

6 things you need to know this weekend

admin — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:36:41 +0000

New - Princess Coco has opened up in the heart of the city and it's decadence at its best. If artisan chocolate is your thing and the La… Read more about My Weekender 31 Aug '12

For the love of champagne

admin — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:38:51 +0000

This bubble bar has opened at the old site of the Phoenix Hotel. Expect art deco inspired touches, decadent lounges, champagne bottle… Read more about One Moncur

A mariachi band in your mouth

admin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:30:54 +0000

Hola Chica Bonita! What’s that hiding over there in the backstreets of Manly? It looks like a new addition to the eating and dining scene… Read more about Chica Bonita

7 things you need to know this weekend

admin — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:03:33 +0000

New - If, like us, you love the whole food truck concept, but can’t ever seem to be in the right place at the right time, never fear:… Read more about my weekender 24 August '12

The CBD’s red-hot temple of Canto cuisine

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:30:18 +0000

Dan Hong and Jowett Hu, we salute you. The two chefs – one Chinese, the other Taiwanese – have been kicking goals ever since their… Read more about Mr Wong

A decadent box delivered monthly

admin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:43:44 +0000

uTaste is a decadent subscription for $29 per month. It’s quite simply a delicious collection of gourmet treats in one box. Instead of… Read more about uTaste

7 things you need to know this weekend

admin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:52:32 +0000

New - Just 10 days ago, Surry Hills newby Cowbell 808 opened its doors. Think retro 80s flashback, with bright bursts of colour, a giant… Read more about My Weekender

Our competition winner Hayley Browne visits Busshari

admin — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:44:24 +0000

This week I received a hot tip from an Australian food personality who shares my love of Japanese cuisine. Why hadn’t I heard of… Read more about Busshari

The Five Best Places to Support Your Leaf Habit

admin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:11:31 +0000

Tomtelife.com founder and chief taster, Paul Bennetts, is bringing together a community of tea lovers. His mantra is that “Our best… Read more about Tomte

Shanghai meets Mad Men in an inner city laneway

admin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:30:26 +0000

"Shanghai meets Mad Men" is how China Lane has been described so we decided to pay her a visit. She showed us the 88 bottles of wine in her… Read more about China Lane

Crazy Wings