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Celebrate State of Origin the Krispy Kreme way

State of Origin doughnuts

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Updated: 10/06/2021

If you purchased NSW Blues doughnuts for tonight’s game, you could be on a winner (sorry QLD!). But there’s always game two, right? To celebrate the legendary State of Origin matches, Krispy Kreme is treating Aussie rugby league fans to two new limited-edition game day doughnuts, to sweeten the bitter cross-border feud.  It’s game on with QLD Maroons – Original Glazed doughnut dipped in maroon icing and finished with a caramel truffle drizzle VS NSW Blues – Original Glazed doughnut dipped in blue icing and finished with a divine white icing drizzle.   State of Origin supporters can order these Krispy Kreme doughnuts online for next day click and collect, ahead of each game day during the 2021 series or in any Krispy Kreme store on game day. Fans in Victoria will only be able to order take away, which is subject to change as per Victoria Health restrictions. WA fans – doughnuts will only be available for click & collect and delivery. Delivery not available on the weekends. Online pre-orders will be available until 17th July for a final click and collect date of 18th July. Available in selected stores on the following dates: Sunday 27 June Wednesday 14 July Not available in SA. Not available at 7-eleven, BP, Woolworths, Jetsers or via UberEats, Deliveroo or Menulog.

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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New Hill St Baking Mixes have just made at-home baking a breeze

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Updated: 19/11/2022

Baking doesn’t get any easier than this – even if you’re rubbish in the kitchen! Say hello to no-fuss baking with New Zealand baking company Hill St officially launching their collection of easy-to-use baking kits in Australia. Now there is no excuse not to bake up a storm AND have fun doing it! Available from Woolworths, the base range gives you the flexibility to make chocolate brownies, chocolate cake, scones, vanilla cake, biscotti, chocolate cookies and more! It’s the perfect solution to your next Sunday baking session. There are three easy to create recipes on the back of each pack, so it’s no one-trick pony. For instance, with the Vanilla Baking Mix, you can make a zesty lemon loaf, party cupcakes or a delicious vanilla cake.  Is dairy-free? As for your vegan or dairy-free friends, they’re covered as well, as the Hill St Base range is dairy-free and vegan, with options for allergies, intolerances, and dietary preferences.  The Hill St Base range is built on classic flavours that take you back to your childhood and includes Chocolate, Vanilla, Dough and Choc Chunk Cookie Baking Mix, as well as Kids Cupcake Baking Kits in Cosmic or Jungle themes.  Hill St is also committed to using clean, simple ingredients and single-ingredient foods that are mostly unprocessed, free of chemical additives and rich in nutrients. Their packaging is either recyclable or compostable with sustainably sourced materials.  The baking mixes start from $6.50 and are available exclusively in Woolworths.  If you’re looking for more inspo, head to the New… Read More

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Get better water in the UK: Zerowater is the way

Zerowater

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Updated: 06/07/2021

Know what’s scary? A recent survey by Zerowater UK revealed that 70% of people in the UK are still drinking unfiltered tap water. It also turns out that while we know bottled water contains a tonne of microplastics – obviously – unfiltered UK tap water does, too. This is why we need a suitable alternative for hydration that’s a bit more environmentally sound than bottles and can live stylishly on our kitchen benches. Enter the Zerowater 12 cup filter worth £39.99, the absolutely foolproof water filtration system for your home that removes as much as 99.6% of all toxins, solids and contaminants, such as lead, chlorine, mercury, aluminium and plastic particle. It is so good it makes tap water the closest thing to pure H20. A list of what it removes is here. Zerowater rates what it does so highly, that they even asked famous UK TV personality Philip Schofield to step in a demo the gunk-extracting power of Zerowater – with a bottle of red wine. And the results? Well, have a look…

Category: CITIES, LIFESTYLE, LONDON

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Sydney cocktail bars: Billich Champagne bar

Billich champagne bar Sydney

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Updated: 16/11/2022

While Melbourne’s locked down and Brisbane is on the back foot, make the most of the freedoms in Sydney and celebrate with champagne! Escape the mundane and embrace luxury in the Billich Champagne bar, where glasses of Pommery champagne are served with sparkling diamonds and you can snack on truffle fries dusted with 24 karat gold.  In light of keeping it bougie, enter this European-like oasis – as close as you’ll get until 2022 – and spend an hour or two soaking up the sun on the patio, strolling through the illustrious gallery of Charles Billich, or listening to captivating live music performances from renowned artists all with a glass of champagne in hand.  The bar was created to breathe life back into the Rocks, offering something more refined for visitors, including those with a ridiculously expensive taste. On offer’s the most expensive cocktail in Sydney with a pricetag of $7500 – that was sold in the first week! For more info, check out Billich Champagne bar’s website.

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Winter igloos are back at The Winery and Cargo Bar Sydney

Igloos

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Updated: 16/11/2022

The days are getting darker, but we’re trying to keep our moods brighter: enter igloos right in the heart of Sydney, to drink away the dark. Back again after previous years’ success, Surry Hill’s favourite, The Winery and harbourside destination, Cargo Bar are bringing back their Winter Igloos, popping up this June for you to escape into a winter wonderland under the sun and stars. The Winery, Surry Hills Sydney The igloos have taken over the iconic Winery laneway path and transformed it from its summery Instagrammable vibe, to a wintry one. Each igloo holds up to 8 guests, with a minimum booking of 4. The 2 hour Igloo package includes a menu of marinated olives, Sydney rock oysters, crispy spinach, ricotta and pine nut ravioli, The Winery Sausage Roll, baked Camembert with grilled sourdough and a Triple Chocolate Brownie with vanilla-bean ice cream and chocolate sauce. Dates: 8 June – 26 September Opening Hours: Daily Bookings: 12pm, 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.30pm Pricing: Private Igloo – $59pp, 2 Hour Bottomless Beverage Igloo – $89pp Book here Cargo Bar, Darling Harbour Sydney Intimate, but with some quality views and atmosphere all conveniently close to the water, these igloos are as warming as they are trendy. The 90-minute Igloo package includes a bespoke menu of mac and cheese balls, birria tacos, buffalo wings, margherita pizza and the choice of hour beer or wine. Guests can also opt to indulge in a $10 Espresso Martini upon their arrival. Each igloo holds 2 – 8 guests. Dates: 17 June –… Read More

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

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2021 Fashion Week hair predictions, according to hair expert

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Whip out your Grams – it’s Australian Fashion Week time! While we don’t know what exactly designers will be presenting, we know they’ll be serving up a smorgasbord of delicious hair inspiration for the year ahead. Luke Munn, up-and-coming Australian barber who won the 2020 global American Crew All Star challenge (making him one of the best young barbers in the world), has gazed into his crystal ball and shared some predictions about what we might expect on the runway, which he thinks will then filter into the mainstream over the next few months. Unsurprisingly, as barbers were closed for a decent part of last year, men have gotten used to the idea of growing their hair out. Luke predicts that length will translate into the continued reign of the mullet and thinks men’s bangs will soon be a big thing; bold, fresh and modern. Not only that, but Luke has daring colour on his radar, as men bring their personality to the forefront. See below for a bit more detail on Luke’s hair predictions ? 2021 Fashion Week hair predictions according to hair expert Luke Munn Mullet Everyone is still in love with the mullet (that hairstyle in which the hair is shorter at the front, but long at the back!) and I think it’s here to stay for a while longer. The trend has even reached the stars with the likes of Zac Efron rocking the look also. And it has also been popping up in high-fashion campaigns. So, the mullet is king again for 2021, back… Read More

Category: CITIES, FEATURES, GROOMING, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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5 places to eat out, while staying in, this Melbourne lockdown

Mr Miyagi

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Posted: 02/06/2021

We’re here again. We all knew it’d happen and thanks to that, plenty of Melbourne restaurants and cafes made plans to react to when lockdown number-whatever-it-is finally took hold. Here they are: Beggs & Acon 24 Chatham St, Prahran VIC 3181Opening hours: Friday-Thursday 8am-3pmBeggs & Acon will be open during its normal hours for takeaway only, with a special lamb toastie also on offer – ‘Lamb for Locky’. Customers can order at the venue, online at mryum.com/beggsacon or via UberEats. Mr. Miyagi 99 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181Opening hours: Friday & Saturday 5pm-9:30pmMr. Miyagi will be offering takeaway from 5pm on Friday & Saturday night. Available for pre-order via the website now, with the duck taco back on the menu for takeaway.  Good Times Milk Bar 83 Tucker Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204Opening hours: Friday-Thursday 8am-3pmGood Times Milk Bar will be offering its full menu for takeaway during the lockdown period unless sold out. All online orders can be placed in-store, over the phone and via HungryHungry goodtimes.hungryhungry.com/goodtimes/menu Green Cup Green Cup is still open for takeaway, in addition to continuing its UberEats and Deliveroo offering, giving consumers the luxury to still enjoy their delicious, healthy meals from the comfort of their own home. Menus are displayed on the front window, and your order can be collected from the stores’ dedicated pick-up zones.  Green Cup South Yarra593 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141Opening hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8:30am-4pm Green Cup Armadale1242 High St, Armadale VIC 3143Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8:30am-4pm Green Cup Hawthorn763 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm,… Read More

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE

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Brisbane Good Food Month is back this July!

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Posted: 27/05/2021

Covid-what? Brisbane’s annual Citi-sponsored Good Food Month is back with a vengeance, returning this July and reminding locals and visitors why the city’s known for fab feeds. With everyone turning out for the event, think Queensland’s own Alanna Sapwell brings her pop-up restaurant Esmay back to Brisbane after touring around the country; Ben Williamson’s fire-fuelled Agnes will be welcoming Melbourne’s own master of fire, Dave Verheul of hatted Embla into the kitchen for the perfect fiery feast; Louis Tikaram is set to mentor some of the region’s brightest up-and-coming chefs as they put on a fine four-course lunch at Howard Smith Wharves; Shane Delia joins forces with fellow hatted chef, Adam Wolfers at Gerard’s Bistro for an inspiring Middle Eastern feast; and Shannon Martinez will pay tribute to the vibrant Tel Aviv dining scene with a tantalising plant-based menu at Za Za Ta Bar & Kitchen. Tickets will be available from 27 May from goodfoodmonth.com/brisbane. You should start planning your attack now. Here are 5 must-do events while you’re there and where they are: Inchcolm Bar | 3 Martini Lunch 12pm – 3pm, Fridays throughout July for $59 Celebrate Good Food Month with a 3 Martini Lunch at Inchcolm Bar every Friday throughout July. Enjoy three signature martinis with a choice of entree and main for just $59 per person. Walter’s Steakhouse | Chefs Table No. 3: Smoke 6pm – 9pm, 27 July for $120  Bringing a timeliness charm to downtown Brisbane, Walter’s Steakhouse serves up premium, dry-aged sizzling steak, prepared and cooked with specialised… Read More

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40 years of the rich, famous and fabulous: Robert Rosen’s exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum Sydney

Paul McCartney

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Updated: 26/05/2021

Coming this August, the work of renowned, polirte paparazzi, Robert Rosen, is on display at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo. Over the course of his 40-plus year career, Robert Rosen documented glittering parties, concerts, fashion events and nightclubs across Australia, London and Europe. He captured the rich, famous and fabulous for the fashion and social pages for leading newspapers and magazines. He defied the perceived image of the pushy, intrusive paparazzi, instead approaching with a polite and discreet approach that earned him the respect and trust of his subjects. Carrying two or three cameras around his neck, with a glass of champagne in hand, he became a fixture in the social scene, capturing intimate portraits that conveyed the mood and energy of the times.  With huge names in his spread, his work’s some to be seen! Think Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry CBE, Elle McPherson, Peter Morrissey, Divine, Paul Capsis, Nina Simone, Boy George, Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol, Grace Jones, Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, Luciano Pavarotti, Barry Humphries, Lady Sonia McMahon, Elton John and Michael Hutchence. See the ‘Glitterati’ exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo from 6 August 2021 – 25 April 2022. Free entry. See more at the Powerhouse Museum site

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New modern Chinese restaurant, Lucky Kwong opens in Eveleigh

Lucky Kwong Sydney

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Posted: 22/05/2021

From Potts Point to Eveleigh, you can’t escape Kylie. Lucky Kwong is a casual Australian-Cantonese cafeteria-style eatery, featuring some of Kylie’s best-known dishes for dine in or takeaway. This is the first time since Kylie’s beloved Carriageworks Farmers Market stall, that her food will be so accessible. Named after a child she and her husband lost, Lucky’s got some emotional roots, helping Kylie on a personal journey of rediscovery and the benefit’s in the output. he menu will be small, with daily specials showcasing producers and fellow chef collaborators and will feature some Kylie Kwong favourites – from prawn dumplings and Uncle Jimmy’s noodles to caramelised pork belly with Davidson’s plum, stir-fried Boon Luck Farm vegetables with tofu, and steamed savoury pancakes with toppings like Fish Butchery’s yellowfin tuna and XO. Kylie will continue to work with small, sustainable producers, many of whom she has long-standing relationships with, and will incorporate native edible plants as she has done for the past 10 years. Find out more and make a booking at the Lucky Kwong website. Lucky Kwong  2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, 2015 NSW  02 8377 1878 Open: Monday- Friday lunchtime 11am- 2.30pm for walk-ins and takeaway

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