Author: Chris Singh

It’s the first weekend of autumn for 2016 but that doesn’t mean the carefree summer nights are going anyway. Just two days ago it was reported that March will be mostly hot, leaving a traditional autumn to start sometime in April instead. It’s good news for Sydneysiders, especially those heading out this week since there…

This month, on Thursday 10th March, Parramatta’s local Riverside Brewing Company will be heading to the inner-city to take over 13 tapes at craft beer-hub Keg & Brew, offering up free tasters, giving away their merch, and talking all things craft beer. The Parra brewery, which opened up in 2012, is the area’s first craft…

Whether you know them for their decadent high teas sessions or their highly textured, famous macarons, it’s hard to deny world renowned French bakery brand Ladurée, especially with celebrations like Easter coming up. This year, the brand are preparing for for Easter by announcing a collaboration with famous Japanese painter Yuko Higuchi, who has done…

Some of the best international and local surfers will be trading in their boardies for chef jackets once again as the exciting SurfAid Cocktail Party makes it’s return next week, located at postcard-worthy bar-diner The Bucket List by Bondi Beach. Amongst the surfing talent joining some of Australia’s best chefs is former world surfing champion…

In the wake of the tragic Cyclone Winston, Fiji’s tourism leg announced a series of discounts in the hopes of attracting visitors back to the idyllic collection of islands to show them that the stunning stretches of sand and crystal clear waters are still waiting, ready and able to present everyone one would need for…

English stand-up Eddie Izzard once famously joked about what Death Varder and the stormtroopers would eat on board the iconic Death Star from Star Wars. In a routine titled Death Star Canteen, Izzard laid out a vision of sandwiches and coffee in a galaxy far, far away, not knowing that in 2016 the man behind…

The latest small bar from Applejack Hospitality, Della Hyde on Oxford Street are starting to settle into the old Phoenix Bar now, inviting a loyal following down to the grand, hotel lobby-themed bar for fruity cocktails and three-cheese jaffles. Now that they’re established on the strip, the team think it’s about time to introduce one…

Towards the end of this month, Glebe will be turning into a hub of live music, craft beer, food, and culture as debut concept Coloursound Festival takes over from March 24th to 27th. That’s four days of seriously good times, organised by local Joshua McBeath in partnership with vinyl, burger, and beer joint The Record…

Converse have obviously had a bit of fun with their Chuck Taylor All Star II series, reworking the sneakers with their latest Reflective Print Collection, moving the Chuck II series forward with several street-ready prints that bounce striking patterns when hit by bursts of light in low-light environments. This latest incarnation of the classic All…

Kirribilli’s super popular underground small bar The Botanist are making the move into autumn with their very first “Grains vs Grapes” dinner, a partnership with two renowned Australian producers of beer (Endeavour Vintage Beers) and wine (Printhie Wines of Orange NSW) for a special dinner pairing food with both beverages. Taking place on Wednesday 9th…

It’s always interesting to watch one of your favourite restaurant’s in Sydney quickly adapt to an event for a one-off menu. In this case it was the excellent Ananas Bar & Brasserie shaping itself for the home release launch of 2015 film Burnt, the slice of culinary cinema about Bradley Cooper’s Adam Jones and his…

Multi-faceted cultural festival Spectrum Now has come around for it’s second year in Sydney (1-16 March), bringing with it a diverse 16-day program of events across arts, music, theatre, food, talks and more, adding more than enough to the city’s March to-do list. The vast array of things to do during Spectrum Now has grown…

Best Western in Hobart makes for an easy, comfortable stay that’s not only good value but delivers the kind of uber convenience one can benefit from whilst on a trip down in Hobart. Hobart is already one of the easiest, major Australian cities to navigate, with a beautiful layout so that you’re pretty much always…

“Knots Untie” was a big, important episode for The Walking Dead, not because anyone of note died, or because any intense action scene occurred, but because the show’s universe has started to an large expansion with more implications than ever before. For five and a half seasons we’ve been following Rick and co. through safe-spot…

March Into Merivale’s ultimate showcase of various Asian cuisines, dubbed Wok On, will take place this Wednesday 2nd March at Establishment Main Bar, calling on some of the group’s top venues and chefs like Mr Wong and Ms.G’s to offer up a selection of their best dishes at a market-style event. The mix of Asian…

The name says it all; reputable Sydney brewery Rocks Brewing Co. plan to debut a new event this week on Wednesday 2nd March with the very descriptive title of “Beer, Cheese, and Chocolate”. It’s a simple as that as those heading along can expert an adventurous look at various Rocks Beers matched with different cheeses…

Stan have certainly beefed up their exclusive offerings this year, snagging not only the rights to stream content from Showtime but also currently going through Hulu original series 11.22.63, a period-drama that benefits heavily from having J.J Abrams serving as producer and Bridget Carpenter (of Friday Night Lights) as showrunner. The miniseries event throws James…

Really sticking to their #BeautifullySwedish aesthetic, renowned premium cider brand Rekorderlig have launched a multi-layered social campaign ad that gives us a bit of an entertaining glimpse at Sweden’s famous Torneträsk lake from the perspective of two unlikely skaters named after the brand’s founders, Henrick and Anders. The skating duo perform a short routine choreographed…

Urban Purveyor Group are expanding their multi award-winning Saké brand in a big way this year, as Melbourne is set to get not one, but two new venues that fall under the renowned contemporary Japanese restaurant, first with Saké Restaurant & Bar in Flinders Lane, and then with new concept, fast-fine venue Saké Jr launching…

This past Saturday saw Cuckoo Callay’s inaugural Bacon Brewfest take over Central Park for a full day of over 30 food and drink stalls dishing up their best bacon-centric creations. From 12pm to 9pm, two areas throughout the unique precinct (aMBUSH Gallery on the top floor and the lawn area downstairs) were packed out with…

Still a new kid on the block but with a reputation beyond it’s years, Silverye, will be teamed up with the world renowned Evil Twin Brewing to stage an exclusive craft beer dinner this month. Head Chef Sam Miller (who earned his stripes at Noma in Copenhagen) will be collaborating with Evil Twin founder Jeppe…

A dizzying 36 floors above Sydney, atop the famous Shangri-La Hotel, now sits a one-of-a-kind handcrafted telescope thanks the team behind single malt The Balvenie. From March 1st to April 10th, the masterfully crafted telescope, which has been handmade by Mark Turner of Moonraker Telescopes and master wood maker Paul Cruickshank-Inns, will be facing the…

Ex-Nomad, future-Mercado Chef Nathan Sasi now has his very own ice creamery, Good Times, a joint venture with wife Sali which, for it’s first week (now unfortunately over), had it’s entire menu curated by culinary goddess Christine Manfield. Now in it’s second week Good Times’ official menu will launch on Tuesday 1st March, ready to…

One of the most delicious and eye-opening months on the city’s busy calendar is back this March as the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) returns from 4th to 13th March. Over a week of exploratory culinary events and wine showcases will take place throughout the city, with a very loaded program featuring some of…

Miami-based Sushi Master Hiroyuki Terada, who owns a restaurant named Nove Kitchen and Bar, went viral last year when he skillfully chopped a Big Mac into some delicious looking maki sushi for YouTube channel Will it Sushi?. Now it seems that Terada isn’t done taking life too far because he has just flipped a whole…

The last thing anyone would have expected was Rob Thomas’ current Australian tour to be steeped in controversy. The man who came up in the 90’s as the voice of Tabitha’s Secret and Matchbox 20 falls into the category of inoffensive pop-rock that some may find inauthentic and fairly ordinary in the 2010’s – a…

This is the last weekend of summer Sydney and while the weather keeps turning the heat up it’s best to go get outdoors and explore all the awesome events on across the city over the next three days. An absolute must is the Sydney Cellar Door in Hyde Park, but there’s also a big festival…

Footwear giant adidas have finally brought their Originals Neighborhood concept store to Sydney after successful openings in Shanghai, London, Berlin, and Seoul, seeking to draw inspiration from the local community and youth culture. The concept is designed to flow seamlessly with the city it’s based in, so those heading along can expect a unique sneaker…

In addition to announcing the lineup for it’s big opening night at The Domain, Sydney-based arts and culture event Spectrum Now has released a delicious program of all the food and drink on offer throughout the festival, calling on some of the biggest, best, and most loved outlets in Sydney and from across Australia to…

One of Australia’s most celebrated brewing companies, Little Creatures have hopped into spring with the release of Dog Days, a brew that continues their seasonal series, which began with winter’s Return of the Dread. While ‘dread’ was a strong beer with a lot of punch to warm you up, Dog Days is somewhat of an…