Chris Singh is an Editor-At-Large at the AU review, loves writing about travel and hospitality, and is partial to a perfectly textured octopus. You can reach him on Instagram: @chrisdsingh.
Justin Lin’s Star Trek: Beyond looks like a hell of a lot of fun in the first official trailer for the 2016 film. Lin, who is best known from the Fast & Furious series knows his way around cutting-edge, tense action and it looks like we’ll be getting a lot of that, hopefully working in…
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It sure has been a big month for film teasers. As studios rush to release first-look trailers before all the attention turns to Star Wars, we have been given some pretty exciting looks into films like the new X-Men, a new Independence Day, Tarzan, The BFG, and even Star Trek. Now it’s time to return…
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Sydney hospitality juggernaut Merivale have teamed up with Corona Extra to bring in the new year with a packed program of live music featuring some of Australians best established and rising talent across three of the group’s waterside venues. A total of 39 Aussie (and some international guests) artists will be taking part in this…
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The Tongue has just made history with the music video for his latest single “Never Going Down”, taken from his currently available fourth album Hard Feelings. The veteran Elefant Traks emcee has become the first ever Australian artist to make use of the technology necessary to produce a 360 degree video, joining the likes of…
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Mosman favourite Cala Luna was forced into closure earlier this year due to a devastating fire at Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Following extensive work, owner and Executive Chef Michel Rossetti has re-opened the adored venue, once again bringing a premium Italian, harbour-side dining experience to the area. Those heading to Cala Luna will be met…
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Noodle spinning and stretching just may be that undiscovered talent you had hiding inside all along, and to bring it out of you loved hot pot brand Simmer Huang are hosting ‘noodle challenges’ are all of their venues, across Sydney and Melbourne. The restaurant has become known for unique and theatrical cooking methods, with a…
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It is the sequel to one of the biggest blockbusters in history, and it’ll be released in cinemas two decades after the original; Independence Day: Resurgence is one step closer to release today, with our first full look at the apocalyptic epic in the form of one very ominous, action-heavy trailer. Liam Hemsworth will be…
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Now that we’re in December, Sydneysiders are no doubt scrambling to lock in those perfect NYE plans, and with so many options available around the famed Harbour City, one is definitely going to need some help sorting through all that’s on offer. Pretty much every venue around Sydney will be trying to coax you through…
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Local Woollahra fav The Light Brigade Hotel has undergone quite the impressive transformation, joining the long list of contemporary pub makeovers that have been strung throughout Sydney this year. The venue’s spirit has been refined and re-imagined with a vibrant, modern approach from new owners The Bayfield family, who are most known for their long-running…
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Fresh off a successful, inaugural Dog Show, Sydney institution The Beresford has released their summer calendar for this season, bringing in weekly events to fully showcase their new menu and refreshed interiors. Most notably on the schedule is the return of The Monday Jam and Movie Night in The Beresford Courtyard. The Beresford has always…
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Single Malt Scotch Whisky Mortlach launched a new expression in Australia earlier this year, offering an entry level to add a bit of elasticity to their reputation as “The Beast of Dufftown”. Mortlach has always had that rich, powerful body that has made the Whisky ideal for use in blends, but this new expression, the…
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2015 is ending with a burst of exciting new openings for Sydney and front and centre is Lot.1, a lush three-level establishment in the heart of the CBD that offers a premium dining experience, leaning towards classic Italian favourites and focused on local seasonal ingredients handled with a refined modern twist. The venue has a…
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Here is our first look at Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows, the sequel to his 2014 reboot which went on the make a cool $493 million worldwide. It looks like Bay will continue to dip into the rich mythology that has been built since the mid-80s, bringing out new…
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Tasmanian sparkling is an MVP every time NYE comes around, due to the region’s famously cool climate, offering an alternative to French sparkling that is now widely known to be just as good – if not better – for big occasions. Two varietals have remained the brand’s most acclaimed, the classic Premium Cuvée NV, and…
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Since 1978 Ben & Jerry’s has been a constant in discussions about good quality ice cream, and the brand has certainly delivered on that reputation time and time again. They remain once of the most loved ice creams brands in Australia, so whenever they introduce a new flavour to their ever-evolving Legendairy range it’s always…
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What do you get when two of the kings of Sydney’s brimming burger scene collaborate to the benefit of hearts and minds across the city? You get a brilliant summer residence from Pub Life Kitchen and Barrio Chino at inner-west fashion-slash-cafe staple Deus Ex Machina, propped up in the large space that has become known…
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“You are all my children, and you’re lost, because you follow blind leaders”, Oscar Issac’s villainous Apocalypse states in the first trailer for Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Apocalypse. It’s looking like a large-scale power struggle with the resurrected godlike mutant, giving this first trailer a lot of material to build with, making Issac’s antagonist look like…
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Sacha Baron Cohen resurrected Borat, arguably his best character to date, on a recent addition of Jimmy Kimmel Live to premiere the trailer for his new film Grimsby. Poking fun at Kimmel’s name, pulling out stock Borat jokes, and hilariously implying that Donald Trump is a Baron Cohen character, Borat jokes with the show’s host…
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Famed, forward-thinking fashion label Romance Was Born will be making Sydney fans very happy this week as the team host not one but two sales throughout the week, each at different locations, both in darlinghurst. The first sale will be hosted by Lyn Balzer and Tony Perkins on Thursday 10th December, 6pm-8pm at the Australian…
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Earlier today we reported the huge news that soul icon D’Angelo will be augmenting his appearance at Byron Bay Bluesfest (Thursday; Saturday) with a performance at the Sydney Opera House as D’Angelo & The Vanguard. Now it seems that Sydney isn’t the only city in our part of the world that will be getting a…
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After a sold-out collaborative tour with fellow hip hop producer Pete Rock, the legendary DJ Premier is ready to make a return to Australia for a string of shows across the country as part of his whirlwind “Boom Bap” tour. Australia will be the first country on his schedule, once again giving us access to…
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As the first single off the forthcoming Rubble Kings: The Album, due January 2016, Run the Jewels have delivered “Rubble Kings Theme (Dynamite), a characteristically ferocious offering from the imposing hip hop duo. The actual single was released earlier this year, but now there’s an official video to go with, giving us a look at…
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At Coachella in 2008, Prince delivered a very Prince cover of Radiohead’s classic “Creep”, gifting those in attendance something very special and exclusive, seeing that the purple one issued takedown notices for every video of the performance that made it’s way online. Following the disappointing take-downs, Thom Yorke implored Prince to put the video back…
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Renowned UK artist Grayson Perry is going to have a big presence at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney this summer season, with his exhibition My Pretty Little Art Career featuring from 10th December 2015 to 1st May 2016. To accompany and celebrate this big moment for MCA, the street-level entrance has just grown…
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Few things are as summer-appropriate as a nice, crispy Italian Prosecco, and as the weather heats up in Australia we take a look at some very fine, straight forward Prosecco from northern Italy, specifically: Veneto. The Il Colle 46 Parallelo Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG has been spread throughout the nation by Euro Concepts in…
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Relatively new craft brewery Stockade Brew Co. in South West Sydney stayed true to their promise of continual forward movement this year by introducing an entirely new line-up of beers earlier this year. Their commitment to using only high quality ingredients, no sugars for high speed fermentation, and no compromises on purity has, in previous…
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Relatively new Leichhardt restaurant Capriccio Osteria & Bar has officially entered into the flavours of summer with their latest seasonal menu, bringing with it the introduction of all-day dining from Tuesday to Sunday. Now that the restaurant has built up a local following around Sydney, it’s time for third generation restaurateurs Matteo Galletto (son of…
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Ramsay, Cersei, and Daenerys feature in the very first footage released from Season 6 of Game of Thrones. HBO have released their yearly trailer showcasing what’s in store for the channel next year, and while our look at GoT is very, very brief, we do get to see at least some of the focus of…
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With Australia’s biggest popular culture exhibition, Supanova returning in April/June of next year to Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Perth, anticipation is high for the rounds of line-up announcements that bring in big, upcoming, and niche stars from all over the world. Next year’s Supanova have managed to lock in some pretty impressive names, spanning…
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As the music industry prepare for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2016 we once again come to the first announcement of nominees, the groups of artists who will be up for some of the biggest awards in contemporary music. The ceremony will take place in L.A at the Staples Centre on February 15th,…
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