A day out of the city is just what was needed after a week of tight deadlines and too much time in front of the computer. The Blue Mountains, 75 km west of Sydney, is a…
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As a coffee enthusiast, I am willing to travel for an impressive cup, and often plan my days around the best the city has to offer. Coffee Alchemy in Marrickville is justifiably praised for its commitment to…
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Quality Tea are purveyors of a broad selection of black, herbal, Japanese and Chinese teas located on the ground floor of Sydney’s iconic Strand Arcade. In business for over 15 years, husband and wife team Tony and…
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AeroPress, an immersion method of brewing filter style coffee, is for many of Sydney’s best baristas their preferred method of brewing coffee at home. We talked with Dylan Johnson, 2014 Australian AeroPress champion, head barista at Paramount Coffee…
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Cullachange are masters at reinvigorating tired and faded garments. These trousers, one an unfortunate purchase in pale stone have been dyed a spectacular ‘jungle’ green—the other dyed ‘indigo’—are now both in constant wear having been completely transformed….
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Maroubra is a beachside suburb in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, 10 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district. While nearby Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama get the tourists, this is the best place to surf in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Historical note: Maroubra is…
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The urban regeneration of Sydney’s inner city continues to fascinate me. Sub-Station No 152 in Alexandria is an excellent example of repurposing a derelict space and making it useful once more. The No 152 electricity sub-station…
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Last night, Grain at the Four Seasons played host to Wild Turkey master distillers Jimmy and Eddie Russell’s small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The father and son team have over eighty years combined distilling experience…
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A dawn ride or run through Sydney’s Centennial Park is a great way to start the day at anytime of the year. Shot here on a sunny winter’s morning, the air was crisp and ideally…
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The Incinerator is smart Willoughby cafe somewhat vaguely related to The Grounds of Alexandria. Taking over the old Walter Burley Griffin designed facility, you can expect good food, well-made coffee and a family friendly atmosphere suitable…
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The Lotus Dumpling Bar, an ever popular choice for the Walsh Bay theatre crowd, has opened a stunning 270 seat venue in the city. Beautifully designed by Paul Papadopoulos of DS17, the space features a…
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Paramount by The Office Space has to be one of the sharpest, most spot-on office suites we have ever come across. Designed by the prolific Domenic Alvaro of Woods Bagot, it perfectly executes owner Boris Tosic’s vision for…
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I love this piece of work by Mulga the Artist along the promenade on Bondi Beach. Titled ‘Cap’n Flouro Phil at Bondi Beach‘, it has whimsical feel and features ‘An Ode to Cap’n Flouro Phil’; The…
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The Victorian town of Trentham is home to one of the most charming garden and cooking implement retail establishments I have ever seen. Beautifully presented, Phillip & Lea is full of well-healed customers choosing from a wide variety of brands including Far Holland oven…
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“Let’s go to Hawaii for the weekend!” Non-stop flight with the new Dreamliner, Sydney’s getting cold, why not? A fun spontaneous thought that seemed impossible in the beginning, became reality. Time was on our side….
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‘Posto’, translating to ‘place’ in Italian, has been satisfying diners with their modern take on Italian dishes since opening in 2013. Situated in the chic neighbourhood of Rushcutters Bay, this casual eatery is surrounded by art…
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Vivid Sydney is now into its seventh year and continues to be a remarkable showcase of the artistic use of light. Running until June 8, hundreds-of-thousands of Sydney-siders turn out to see the varying installations. As per last year, the focal points…
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The Reformatory Caffeine LAB, winner of the SMH Good Cafe Guide’s 2014 ‘best brew bar’ award, is Simon Jaramillo’s hyper-focused brewhouse. Born on a Colombian coffee farm, he has a depth of knowledge and passion for coffee…
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The Golden Age Cinema has reinstated the fun of going out for a movie with a glamorous cinema and bar in the old screening room of Paramount House. Well-made cocktails and tasty snacks accompany an…
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Hot Dub Time Machine is DJ Tom Loud’s Time Travelling Dance Party. Performed at festivals, rooftops and venues all over the world, Hot Dub takes you on an energetic dance through pop music history. Since debuting in 2011,…
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