Nespresso has new digs on George Street Sydney and the boutique is as stunning as you’d expect. The legends in coffee announced the opening of their new Sydney flagship Boutique on George Street recently, putting a spin all their own on the unique retail experience they offer, allowing their loyal fan base to explore the journey of Nespresso. They’re all about the journey and story of coffee, and with the new shop, are making an effort to bring their customers high quality coffee – from farming through to production and recycling – reflecting their commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. See inside the new shop in the images below, or head over yourself, to 345 George Street. See more at Nespresso’s website.
Back when the Chocolatory first opened, people panicked. And in the spirit of keeping things interesting, KitKat has now teamed-up with Melbourne locals, the Melbourne Gin Company, to create something sure to do the same again. From November 15, KitKat Chocolatory is infusing the wafer bar with gin for Christmas. Because, you need grog to get through it, to be honest. The ginny KitKat comes in two limited flavours for hardcore enthusiasts, developed in partnership with the Melbourne Gin Company. They incorporate Australian native botanicals paired with deliciousness like caramelised macadamia nut and juniper berries or candied citrus and rosemary. It’s a smooth, but bitey take on the traditional KitKat, but one that Melbourne Gin Company founder and master distiller Andrew Marks said pays homage to London Dry Gin and its classic ingredients like citrus, coriander seeds and rosemary, paired with Australian Native botanicals for a Melbourne twist. Find out more and order your own at the KitKat website.
Vision Direct sell glasses, sunnies and everything else eye-related and this Black Friday, they have a cracker deal for anyone who’s thinking about investing. To the tune of free designer frames for the first 50 people who book an eye test in their Sydney store from tomorrow, Wednesday 21st November, they’ll score a pair of designer frames worth $100. Also for the biggest sale day of the year, they’ve got this on offer… GIVING AWAY 50 FREE FRAMES IN SYDNEY STORE ON WED 21st 2018 – FRI 23rd 2018 Flash Sale Up to 90% off (limited selection) 10% OFF CONTACT LENSES 10% OFF EYE + SUN 50% OFF LMNT, Arise Collective, Oh My Woodness! Free LMNT sunglasses, pay for the shipping Free shipping on all other brands Free returns for 100 days Two Year warranty. No minimum order value Black Friday is one of the biggest sale days in the world. An American tradition that’s made its way south, it struck a chord with Aussies. We spent $200 million on it last year alone! The Black Friday online promotions start on the 23rd of November 2018 and end on the 26th of November 2018. See more at the Vision Direct website.
Beefeater London unveils a tantalisingly fruity gin in a millennial-friendly shade. Following a successful launch in the UK, Beefeater Pink is coming to Australia this month, ready to be incorporated into your summer G&Ts. Urging customers to ‘Pink your Gin’, the newest addition to the Beefeater London family is a fresh, vibrant take on the much loved Beefeater London Dry Gin. Beefeater Pink’s oh-so-aesthetic rose hue is attained through the addition of strawberries after the distillation process, seamlessly mingling with the citrus and juniper notes to create a delicate and refreshing gin. Pink is a sensory experience, with the strawberry infusion lending the gin a sweet fragrance sure to delight Beefeater London’s younger audience. The newest addition to the Beefeater London repertoire, Pink follows the success of its acclaimed predecessor, Beefeater 24. Though it differs from the classic Beefeater London Dry recipe, Pink retains elements of traditional gin-making, with Master Distiller Desmond Payne drawing inspiration from Beefeater’s founder, James Borrough. A pharmacist by trade, Borrough’s creative curiosity was exemplified by his innovative concoctions, including raspberry gin, cherry brandy, British Brandy, bitters, and mint. Payne channels his spirit through constant experimentation, resulting in the creation of the strawberry infused spirit. The contemporary London inspiration behind Beefeater Pink was epitomised by the launch at Catalina Restaurant in Rose Bay. Guests were treated to a modern high tea; in lieu of cucumber finger sandwiches and deviled eggs were pork belly skewers and Welsh rabbit on sourdough toast, though the classic scones and jam provided the perfect gastronomical end… Read More
Chef Neil Perry is bringing Blue Water Grill back to Sydney diners after a 30-year hiatus with a six-day pop-up in the heart of Sydney city. Blue Water Grill will open up for the limited time at 11 Bridge Street from Monday 19 November to Saturday 24 November with lunch and dinner sittings daily. On the menu will be seafood with Asian flavours that Blue Water Grill was renowned for, and foods that defined Neil Perry’s reputation as a champion of sustainable catches. They’ll have around 20 hallmark dishes on the menu, complete with an ‘80s-style cocktail list and a list of Australian wines. Neil Perry will be hands-on in the kitchen, frying fish, stir frying squid, char-grilling seafood and mustering up fragrant green curry, coconut sambal, chilli sauces and salsas. They’re all the quintessential dishes that put his first restaurant and super-fresh seafood straight off the boats on Australia’s culinary map. See more and the new menu at the Rockpool Dining website and the menu below: Freshly shucked oysters with candied ginger $4 Fried goats’ cheese, beet salad, Sichuan pepper $19 Sugar cured Ocean Trout, tomato, onion, chilli $19 Raw tuna, avocado, sweet sesame dressing $25 Mussel, garam masala noodle soup $19 Char-grilled baby octopus, mint, chilli salad $19 Stir-fried king prawn, lettuce, tamarind dressing $24 Stir-fried squid, water spinach, black pepper, curry leaves $25 Pipis, black bean, chilli $25 Leather Jacket green curry $25 Char-grilled Swordfish, mango chilli salsa $29 Char-grilled tuna, spicy cucumber peanut salad $29 Pan-fried Red Throat Emperor, coconut sambal $29… Read More
Taylors Wines is is serving up their finest in all-day tastings on board a world-first floating Cellar Door on Sydney Harbour. For one weekend only, the award-winning Clare Valley winery will host what is set to become one of its most memorable tasting experiences aboard a custom-built glass-lined tasting room set upon a floating barge in the middle of the harbour. Flaunting some of its most recognised wines, Taylors will show people how important temperature is to enjoying a wine at its best. They’ll prove that popping your red wine in the fridge actually isn’t taboo, but necessary to achieving the perfect balance of flavour and aroma in your Shiraz or Pinots all year round. Complete with a custom-fit 40-foot shipping container, where Taylor’s Wines will share iconic views from within the glass-lined walls. Once inside, you’ll enjoy a temperature-themed wine tasting using the newly released Riedel Extreme range of glassware, all guided by British chef-duo and friends to Taylors, Will Stewart and Steve Flood. Taylors Cellar Door at Sea sets sail Friday 7 December to Sunday 9 December with bookings for 60-minute group temperature tastings between 11am and 9pm daily. Check it out here.
Food, drink and dining are back on at the NGV this summer, into the late hours for the gallery’s loved Friday Nights arrangement. Complete with a music line-up fusing classical and contemporary influences, exclusive late-night access to Escher X nendo / Between Two Worlds, this summer’s headline electronic artists and DJs include songwriter and producer Andy Bull, Melbourne duo Confidence Man, Sydney’s Nicole Millar, record producer Jonti and Australian/Filipino artist Chela are ones to see. Creative collaboration platform anon. will also present Bach X Reimagined, an immersive music installation featuring live classical musicians in the Gallery Kitchen. Head along any Friday from 7 December 2018 – 5 April 2019 + 6 April, 6pm – 10pm. Get tickets here.
Sydney’s latest inner-city dining oasis opened this week. From the group that brought you Butler and The Botanist, Applejack’s latest venue, the sophisticated Bopp & Tone, doesn’t disappoint.
KitKat now does gin and it’s better than life. Y’know; if gin’s your thing. It’s divisive, sure, but alcoholic chocolate is no new thing, but it’s KitKat’s first dip into the big pool of grog and it’s going down well. Exclusively at the KitKat chocolatory in Melbourne this Christmas, there are two new limited release creations that have been developed in partnership with the Melbourne Gin Company. They’ll be individually handcrafted at the Melbourne Central boutique. Incorporating Australian native botanicals, the whole thing stars gin-infused milk chocolate paired with caramelised macadamia nut and juniper berries or candied citrus and rosemary. The new KitKat Chocolatory Candied Citrus and Rosemary and KitKat Chocolatory Caramelised Macadamia with Junipercreations are available exclusively from KitKat Chocolatory. Same day delivery to Melbourne metro via the KitKat website.
