Day: 22 April 2020

Yarra Valley has launched a virtual cellar door series

Victoria’s famed Yarra Valley are rounding up their many award-winning wineries for a bit of an interactive virtual experience that should keep enthusiasts satisfied while on lockdown. 29 of the regions’ best producers have come together from this, a Virtual Cellar Door platform which is taking place every Thursday from now. The concept is simple….

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Recipe: Green Magic Smoothie from Melbourne’s Green Cup

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Mike McEnearney launches “Kitchen by Mike at Home” online delivery

Mike McEnearney has officially launched Kitchen by Mike at Home, a brand new offering from the stalwart brand with pre-cooked meals available for delivery. Like many other businesses, the award-winning chef and restaurateur has adapted to the current restrictions with a one-stop online shop for people in lockdown can order in there weekly meals and…

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Steve Smyth “Yours Sincerely” (2020)

Last week Steve Smyth released the second single, “Yours Sincerely” off his forthcoming EP, Blood. This follows on from “Stages” which was released back in February. Steve calls Barcelona home these days, and the song was recorded in live takes in a church. He had the idea of recording Blood in a church, so wandered…

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Recipe: Scallops Chartreuse from Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Track of the Day: The Jaded Hearts Club “This Love Starved Heart of Mine (It’s Killing Me)” (2020)

Who doesn’t love a supergroup? They don’t come any more turbocharged than this. The Jaded Hearts Club is comprised of Matt Bellamy (Muse), Graham Coxon (Blur), Miles Kane (Last Shadow Puppets), Nic Cester (Jet), Sean Payne (The Zutons) and Jamie Davis, a totally mind-blowing array of talent. They’ve recorded a lesser-known Marvin Gaye song, “This…

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4K Ultra HD Review: 1917 is visually spectacular and undoubtedly a polished feat of filmmaking craft

Given 1917‘s rather simplistic plot – a pair of infantrymen having to cross the treacherous No Man’s Land in order to prevent a doomed attack during the height of World War 1 – it makes sense that director Sam Mendes (Skyfall) would opt for a more complex manner to detail the story.  Single camera shots…

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Women's Prize

Shortlist for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction announced

The shortlist for the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been announced overnight during a special online event (Covid-19 strikes again!).  Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the prize was previously known as the Orange Prize for Fiction and until recently was the Bailey’s Prize for Fiction. It is awarded annually to the best work of…

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Recipe: Fratelli Fresh’s Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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