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What to know about the Monaco Yacht Show Superyacht Awards ceremony

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Posted: 04/10/2018

Sure, Sydney Harbour is nice and all, but have you seen Le Méridien Beach Plaza Hotel in Monte Carlo? It kind of takes the cake when it comes to the yacht game, which is why in the recent iteration of the event, three superyachts stood out above the competition at the 5th Monaco Yacht Show Superyachts Award Ceremony, the inaugural gala event of the world’s most prestigious superyacht show. Just check out the winners… SOLO, winner of the 2018 MYS/RINA Award The award honours the superyacht whose construction complies with the environmental standards established by the Italian classification company RINA. Winner: SOLO (71.9-m motoryacht, delivered in 2018 by Tankoa Yachts).   ILLUSION PLUS, winner of the 2018 MYS Interior Design Award This award recognises the beauty, comfort and functionality of the exceptional interior. Winner: ILLUSION (88.5m motoryacht, delivered in 2018 by Tankoa Yachts).   DAR, winner of the 2018 MYS Exterior Design Award DAR, winner of the 2018 MYS Finest New Superyacht Award (pic above) The jaw-dropping megayacht DAR, built by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco, won two awards yesterday evening. The MYS Exterior Design Award and climax of the ceremony, the MYS Finest New Superyacht Award which pays tribute to the beauty and luxury of a new superyacht at the MYS, her exterior and interior design and functionalities as well as her highly technical and state-of-the-art performance. Winner: DAR (90-m motoryacht, delivered in 2018 by Oceanco).

Category: CITIES, LIFESTYLE, MONTE CARLO

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Bhoomi is the new exotic Indian restaurant in Glebe that’ll have you hooked

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Updated: 26/03/2022

Bhoomi is the step-up for Indian restaurants the cuisine needed. And once you’ve tried it, you’ll know why. Bhoomi has so many elements that all harmoniously come together in the semi-recessed bunker restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe, it’s no wonder it gets as busy as it does. They’re playing along with the whole Indian colonial-era war bunker theme in terms of the restaurant’s situation, which surprisingly, wasn’t purpose-built and already existed in the space. Exposed brickwork makes the bulk of the aesthetic of the restaurant, split into a little bit of a maze of two large dining rooms, punctuated with looming columns, partition walls, purple fluorescent lighting and a divine concave ceiling that really give you the sense of being hidden away. Bhoomi means ‘earth’ in Hindi, so a lot of elements of the natural world come into play, too. Looking around the restaurant can easily eat-up a quick 20-minutes from when you first sit down. The menu is a continuation of the dream, too, which does Indian food, but not like you know it. Created by Head Chef Chanaka Nalin Gunasekarage, they have the curries, they have the papdums, they have the jalebis, but it’s how it’s done that makes the difference, not what it is. The menu at Bhoomi covers the whole Indian subcontinent, from the north in Nepal – they have the country’s famed momos on the menu – to the middle, working with dishes hailing from Hyderabad like biryani, to the south, offering goat curries and coconut rich vegetable kormas…. Read More

Category: ASIAN FOOD, CITIES, FEATURES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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There’s a screamfest coming to Kensington at the Ritz Cinema

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Updated: 02/10/2018

Dead sailors and sea men and monsters, oh my! Kraken Spice Rum is putting on a screamfest for Halloween at the infamous Ritz Cinema to plunge visitors into a true terror abyss. From 6pm on Halloween, Wednesday 31 October, every element of the recognisable movie-going experience will be turned on its spinning head, leaving audiences with non-stop scares and nowhere to hide. To ensure phobias of even the most hardened connoisseurs are catered to, the cult-favourite film Creature from the Black Lagoon, which launched one of the most successful horror trilogies in history, will be screened for devotees of the horror genre. But, there’s more. You’ll be screaming the night away with a wall of undead, possessed hands; an inked out pick’n’mix; and a spooky selection of The Kraken Black Spiced Rum cocktails including The Kraken Storm, The Oceans Have Eyes, and The Bride of Krakenstein. Event details: Wednesday 31st October, 2018 6pm 45 Paul St, Randwick, NSW, 2031 Ticket price: $20 + booking fee

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Sydney Night Noodle Markets: Where to go in Hyde Park for what

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Posted: 02/10/2018

If previous years have been anything to go by, the Sydney Night Noodle Markets – much like the Melbourne Night Noodle Markets – are going to turn it on for food lovers. As always, in Hyde Park from 4-21 October it makes one of the biggest events of Sydney Good Food Month.  Complete with forty sizzling hawker-style stalls showcasing Asia’s best cooking techniques and flavours, the Night Noodle Markets will turn it on with the likes of Mr. Bao, Chat Thai, Mr Miyagi and Wonderbao (both coming to Sydney from Melbourne for the first time), Chur Burger, Donut Papi, Gelato Messina and Black Star Pastry. And here’re the best hawkers to get your fill from for the whole three weeks: For a taste of Thailand: Khanom Jeen Nahm Ya at Chat Thai – A favourite amongst Sydney chefs, Chat Thai’s fermented rice noodles with coconut curry and fish dumplings is a classic not to be missed. For a taste of Taiwan: Gua Bao Trio at Mr Bao – Mr Bao always keep it fun and flavoursome offering a ‘Gua Bao Trio’, including crackling pork belly, karaage chicken and Korean beef served in a cloud like taco shaped bun. For a taste of China: Dim Sum with Chinese Dim Sum King – Steamed to perfection these prawn, pork, chives or mushroom dumplings accompanied with spicy dipping sauces will cure any craving. For a taste of the Philippines: BBQ Pork Skewers at Hoy Pinoy – Hoy Pinoy is a constant star of the Night Noodle Markets, drawing a crowd with their fiery, smoky barbecues grilling succulent skewers. For a taste of Sri Lanka – Chicken Biryanai at Foods of… Read More

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International chefs are coming to Sydney for The Blend with Chivas Regal at Ms G’s Potts Point

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Posted: 01/10/2018

Executive Chef Dan Hong will collaborate with some of his favourite chefs to launch The Blend in Sydney. It’ll be an exclusive series of international chef collaborations, bespoke cocktails and whisky blending at Ms.G’s in Potts Point, overlooking some pretty sweet views of the Sydney city skyline. Ms G’s fast became known for its quality food and good times, but now, they’re cracking her wide open, inviting-in guest chefs to come and cook with Dan Hong to create an experimental menu that will be served for two nights only, and see one signature dish available for the month. The events will be become the ultimate weeknight parties with DJs, roving snacks, bespoke Chivas Regal cocktails that have been created for the event to match the menu especially and whisky stations throughout the venue where you can sample and learn more about the different blends if that’s your thing. LA chef Kris Yenbamroong of Night + Market fame will be in town on 10 and 11 October. Also, Jowett Yu of Hong Kong’s Ho Lee Fook and Louis Tikram of LP & EP, LA will be kicking around on 12 and 13 November. Here’s what you ned to know: October  Dates: Wed 10th and Thu 11th Oct Chef: Kris Yenbamroong Restaurant: NIGHT + MARKET, LA  November Dates: Mon 12th and Tue 13th Nov Chef: Louis Tikram & Jowett Yu Restaurant: LP & EP, LA and Ho Lee Fook, Hong Kong Get tickets from Merivale.

Category: ASIAN FOOD, AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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Sydney’s got a new Back Alley bar with a salon quality difference

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Posted: 01/10/2018

It’s one thing to open a new cocktail bar in Sydney, but it’s another to pair it with stylemasters from Christopher Hanna and turn it into a 65-seater salon and watering hole, right in the middle of town. The Christopher Hannah bar is an intimate space tucked away in Sydney’s Bridge Lane. The cocktail bar features both well-known houses and artisan producers, offering a place to sit and unwind with a classic-driven cocktail list, unexpected spirits and premium refreshments. Complete with espresso martinis on tap, the New York-inspired interior comes with moody lighting and grand finishes, offering up to 50 wines on the drinks list including boutique wines from Australia, France and America. A solid fine spirits list and humble focus on champagne with caviar and well thought-out share plates, they also offer a bottle service where you can purchase a bottle of their favourite poison and then keep it there until their next visit. So basically, drinking plus a blow-dry, haircut or beard trim is the new thing. And it’s good.    The heritage-listed building has been completely reimagined by award-winning interior designer, Melissa Collison, featuring brass, copper and natural stone, each area is completely unique. Check it out when you’re next in Sydney. 

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Why you need to eat at Pelicano Double Bay

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Posted: 01/10/2018

Pelicano is the restaurant, club and bar in the heart of Double Bay Sydney, known for its top music, bougie crowd and even bougier food and drinks menu. So, if you’re in the area, it’s worth heading underground for. Pelicano is just on Bay Street, clandestinely hidden underneath the strip shops, your only way in and out are the stairs that take you down and through the glass doors. Inside, you’re welcomed by mood lighting, an upmarket casual feel and a range of staff that are as good to look at as the food and drinks they serve. You know you’re in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The menu is pretty far reaching and wholesomely done. With a little from the east, a little from the west, you;re treated to such things as mac and cheese croquettes and sashimi for starters, cheeseburgers and yellowfin tuna tartare for larger items and a wide range of sweet-inspired cocktails for dessert. They believe the treat to cleanse the palette after an onslaught of flavours is a cleansing hit of alcohol. They’ve had no complaints yet. See the full Pelicano menu here. They serve until 10, usually. After then, the demands of the customers move more from food to drinks and the music gets louder, lights get dimmer and table service commences, offering the after hours club to really fire up well into the night. See more about Pelicano Double Bay and get involved. Pelicano Restaurant & Bar 24 Bay St, Double Bay, Sydney Wednesday – Thursday 6pm-12am Friday – Saturday… Read More

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Ford Ranger Wildtrak and XLT – Difference between wildtrak and xlt

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Updated: 19/11/2022

Luxury sports car meets tough off-roader in the new 2015 Ford Ranger. With Ford’s advanced technology and state-of-the-art design, delivers a utilitarian vehicle with the capability to perform. As their tagline suggests, the ‘smarter ranger is here’ and driving this car really makes you feel like you’re driving a car like no other. RELATED: We put the Mini Clubman through its paces and this is what happened…  Ford have explained that the XLT has placed an emphasis on luxury, while the Wildtrak is more of a sport-luxury model. The top-end features don’t come as standard, with prices looking far upwards of $46,690 plus on-road costs, as well as most of the driver assistance technology as optional extras. However, after having a test drive in the high-end models, you won’t want to look anywhere else. The Ranger came to Sydney recently, as a stopover on its Ford Australia road trip. A beach to bush experience meant a way to showcase its high tech and durable capability, in a friendly and community based experience. MORE: The latest beast from Rolls Royce will make your knees weak Neil McDonald, product communications manager, places a strong emphasis on the tougher, smarter and more efficient Ford Ranger, with a modern and ‘beefy’ exterior and its jam-packed functional driver assist technology. The car was designed to serve two purposes. A reliable, family-friendly, everyday drive, with the most modern and innovative technology, aswell as a tough, functional off-roading vehicle, perfect for a weekend drive and the capability to handle anything it encounters…. Read More

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Stuffed Beaver in Crows Nest is doing an awesome Bottomless Brunch

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Posted: 27/09/2018

If there’s one thing that goes down a treat in Sydney, it’s a Bottomless Brunch. And the latest one to join the fray is at Stuffed Beaver in Crows Nest. They’re known for their poutine and quality comfort food, but this spring season, they’re known for bottomless wine, too after they’ve launched an exciting new brunch offering. Starting from Sunday 23rd September from 12pm to 3pm, the Beaver Bottomless Brunch will offer customers an unforgettable experience, serving bottomless pulled pork tacos, poutine, mimosas and Beaver Brew. Do it for $49 per person and enjoy pulled pork tacos, poutine, mimosas and Beaver Brew. Bookings essential: Phone 02 9437 9746 to book

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Sydney is getting it’s own island dedicated to wine this summer

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Posted: 27/09/2018

Wine Island is coming to Sydney, transforming Clark Island right in the middle of Sydney Harbour into a wine-sodden haven. For three days from Friday 2 November to Sunday 4 November 2018, the island will transform the stunning island into Australia’s most tropical and unique wine festival. What began as an event encouraging its ‘holiday-makers’ to discover a piece of paradise filled with good wine, food and music has evolved into a 3-day experience offering 3 exceptional packages. Complete with superyacht, serving-up satiable sustenance for the islanders, the delicious menu is jam packed with juicy burgers, loaded fries, Mediterranean pitas, fluffy boa buns by Chur Burger along with cheese platters and oysters galore. A tropical island destination heralding the arrival of our Aussie summer, it doesn’t get much better than that. See more at the Wine Island website.

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