In addition to turning Japanese for four nights next month, Bondi icon Icebergs Dining Room & Bar have switched things up with their daily offerings, offering a specialised crudo menu alongside their existing options, a big nod to the restaurant’s sublime location and the local seafood suppliers they regularly deal with. An extensive seafood supplier…
The long awaited QT Melbourne has finally arrived and the quirky hotel’s entrance point to the world’s most liveable city is through adopting and blending with the city’s vibrant laneway culture. This of course means that QT needs a bar with an attitude, hence Hot Sauce, a 60-seated drinking den that drips with Korean and…
Following the reveal of who won big at the Time Out Melbourne Food Awards for this year, Sydney has taken the spotlight as the global publication has announced who from the harbour city was crowned at the annual ceremony, held last night at Merivale’s est.. The Time Out Sydney Food Awards are always a reliable…
Why make one negroni when you can make a whole batch of them? Big batch cocktails are becoming a huge trend for the amateur mixologist, and there’s little surprise as to why. Not only does this technique allow for high volumes of cocktail ingredients to be pre-prepared, allowing time for botanicals to infused and richer,…
Following a successful return to Splendour in the Grass earlier this year, Sydney’s premiere grungy burger joint Mary’s will once again be heading up coast, but this time they aren’t stopping until they hit the Gold Coast. Owners Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham will be taking their cult burgers and popping up for one night…
Whether you classify it as casual or fine-dining, it’s sure going to be hard to look past Bouche on Bridge, the brand new restaurant and bar from English-born ex-Rockpool, ex-Marque chef Harry Stockdale-Powell on – you guessed it – bridge street. The long CBD street is no stranger to culinary excellence, and it’s looking like…
Canon Australia and National Geographic‘s partnership photography docu-series, Tales By Light, will return for Season 2 in next month. A locally developed series, Tales By Light follows four master photographers as they travel around the world, and focuses on some of the humanitarian and moral dilemmas when faced with issues affecting communities from around the globe….
12 years. 12 years is a long time to carry an MMO, or any game at all. I should know, I’ve been playing the thing since launch. Having learnt from some of the mistakes made in Warlords of Draenor, Blizzard have ensured that expansion 6 of World of Warcraft takes the game in a very…
You may remember the case as it unfolded some years ago, however, Joe Cinque’s Consolation tells the true story of the death of Joe Cinque. In early 1997 Anu Singh, a law student at the Australian National University, confides in friends that she plans to kill herself to put an end to a mysterious illness….
Fresh from covering the role of Jean Valjean in the recent national production of Les Misérables and previous international tours as a member of The Ten Tenors, Daniel Belle is now taking on the role of ex-vaudeville talent scout and agent Terry Connor in Hayes Theatre’s Side Show. We caught up to chat about this premiere production and his experience as a finalist…
Side Show is a stunning story of sisterhood based on the remarkable real-life story of Daisy and Violet Hilton- identical ‘Siamese twins’ who were joined at the hip. The sisters grew up touring America in a travelling ‘freak show’. But when their spectacular talent and charm was discovered, they became a national sensation and the highest-paid stars of…
The most recent production of A Midsummer Nights Dream I had seen was The Australian Ballet’s interpretation last year, “The Dream”. The ballet was full of whimsical fairies and enchanted forests, the dancing light and airy as it retold Shakespeare’s fanciful story of love and folly. Here again in the Sydney Theatre Company’s latest adaption…
Go grab a Saffron Gin based Good Time Geisha cocktail at either Saké Restaurant & Bar in Sydney and you’ll be joining the acclaimed modern Japanese restaurant in celebrating the arrival of spring and the stunning Japanese Sakura flowers that come with the season. Once again, Saké have introduced a few specials to mark the…
Hong Kong’s Yardbird will be taking flight and landing in Surry Hills this weekend to co-run the kitchen at Harpoon Harry with the one and only Morgan McGlone. It’s the latest in McGlone’s “Friends of Harry’s” series which he launched shortly after he took up residency in the inner-city hotspot, bringing in the likes of…
Paddington’s famed Five Ways intersection has welcomed a new tenant with Tequila Mockingbird, a contemporary Latin American restaurant and bar that’s been gaining some serious traction with locals and visitors since opening a bit over a month ago. Co-owner Michael Fegent (ex-Sake) and Executive Chef Regan Porteous (Riley Street Garage) sit at the head of…
Never a brand to rest on their laurels, Johnnie Walker have announced that they will push forward with a number of limited edition releases in the near future with their “Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch” range. The acclaimed scotch whisky will use this as a change to offer experimental expressions, lifting the lid on the skill…
Now that $60 million development The Gateway has opened in Circular Quay, it’s time for the notoriously touristy area to start building a quality dining scene to fully integrate into the new-look harbour city. The Gateway has a wide enough scope to welcome in some really big openings, as well as some smaller ones that…
12 years in and Australian Beer Festival still remains one of Sydney’s most loved brew-focused events, bringing more than 120 beers and ciders from across the country to the historic surrounds of Cumberland and Gloucester streets in The Rocks. 30 different breweries are on board this year, preparing to set up stalls for the two-and-a-half-day…
Now a few weeks into operation, Paddington’s revitalised Goodbar has breathed some necessary new life into Sydney’s nightclub scene, representing a move forward despite the weight of lockout laws still looming over the city. Owner Scott Robertson and Division Agency are behind the big refresh, taking on the iconic building at 11a Oxford St –…
“We eat with our eyes first”, a famous saying taken to the next level by The Middle Brighton Baths, one of Melbourne’s most scenic fine-dining venues. Situated just above Port Phillip Bay, The Baths’ upstairs restaurant recently underwent a full interior renovation under the creative vision of Wendy Bergman from Eades and Bergman Interiors. Teaming…
Who knew that everyone would be as excited for Patti Smith as we are?? After the huge demand for her Sydney and Melbourne show at just the presale stage, Bluesfest Touring has allowed more people to bask in Patti Smith’s live presence by adding two more shows! Known as the ‘godmother of punk’, Patti Smith…
This week in album news: The Weeknd announces Beauty Behind The Madness’ successor, Kings of Leon return with WALLS, Warpaint celebrate their album release, KLP prepares her EP and more! THE WEEKND The Weeknd has this week announced the follow up to his acclaimed Beauty Behind the Madness album in 2017’s Starboy. The album is out this November 25th and has already…
Tonight in Sydney, 18 plaques will be unveiled across the city in front of shut down venues, a move by Keep Sydney Open to further highlight how damaging the Callinan review of the State Government’s lockout laws have been to Sydney’s live music culture. The venues involved have been integral to many artists and represent poignant…
CL is continuing to break into mainstream commercial success out in the US, with the Korean songwriter and vocalist nailing the follow up to the popular “Hello Bitches”, with “LIFTED”. Co-written by CL, TEDDY and Asher Roth, the single uses interpolations of “Method Man” by the Wu-Tang Clan all the while continuing to explore CL’s hectic and captivating style. The…
New Rolls Bayce for your weekend? No problems at all. The Brisbane trio have come through with their new single in “Inside Out” – the first taste we’re getting from their yet to be released debut album. Synths, guitar, plus percussion that simply won’t quit, “Inside Out” is 2:59 minutes of rhythmic goodness that we’d expect…
Brisbane indie outfit Shag Rock have come through with a striking, fun new music clip for their single “Sunbleached Girl”. As a taste of their upcoming debut album, the tune is soaked in groove and energy; a number primed to flourish into a live favourite for sure. Edited by Thomas O’Dowd, the music video follows the lads through…
Lost Paradise, the music and arts festival returning to the lush Glenworth Valley for its third year running, has just revealing the latest round of artists joining the already stellar line up. Betty & Oswald, Planet, Majun Bu, Mo’funk, Flowertruck and Sex On Toast will be helping bring in the new year, along with the…
It may have been 34 years in the making, but Aussie fans will finally be treated to a night with English alt-rock group James. And better late than never, right? A sense of anticipation and mystery that has no doubt been building patiently in all our hearts since we heard 90’s classic “Laid” in the…
And that’s everyone for the Queenscliff Music Festival! Festival goers can expect loads of laughter, because Denise Scott, Dave O’Neil and Dilruk Jayasinha are some of comedians confirmed. Other highlights of the Queenscliff Music Festival include its popular yoga classes from True Spirit Revival Yoga, as well as family fun with activities like Krazy Koala…
Melbourne’s leading boutique festival celebrating the latest in music, visual art and new media is back! Sugar Mountain 2017 will be happening on 21st January and we are looking at the most impressive lineup yet. You don’t want to miss this, especially with the promise of world premieres, exclusive collaborations and (best of all) food…
