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Black Star Pastry reveals new cakes and brand refresh

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Updated: 14/12/2021

Black Star Pastry has been super busy this month, with the reveal of a brand refresh, two new additions to its line-up of legendary cakes, its first international store opening in Shanghai in mid-December, and the launch of a Melbourne flagship store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. Melbourne’s newest store, created by architects March Studio, pays tribute to Chadstone’s standing as Australia’s fashion capital with a design concept celebrating one of high-end fashion’s enduring trends, logomania. A kiosk site with 360-degree frontage set among Chadstone’s luxury brands, this maximalist design aesthetic comes to life with a three-dimensional halo of jumbled letters that reveal elements of the brand as you circle the store exterior. “Since we first brought Black Star Pastry to Melbourne, with a Carlton pop up in 2017, this city hasembraced our cakes,” said Black Star Pastry’s General Manager, Josef Murray. “This Chadstone store brings our cake closer than ever to our fans and with over two million visitors to Chadstone each year, this promises to be Black Star Pastry’s busiest ever outpost.” The store will serve the full range of Black Star Pastry’s iconic cakes and pastry, plus ST. ALi coffee. It will also serve as a cake collection point for pre-ordered celebration sized cakes; perfect for Christmas, Black Star Pastry’s cakes are available in sizes from four portions to four tiers serving over 100 people. Black Star Pastry’s emerging base of Melbourne fans were the first in Australia to taste two new cakes, released to celebrate the Chadstone opening: Black Sesame Zen Cake… Read More

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

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Limited edition desserts by Reynold Poernomo x Ferrero Rocher

Reynold Poernomo x Ferrero Rocher

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Posted: 08/12/2021

Are you looking for some dessert wow factor this Christmas Day? Then look no further as acclaimed pastry chef, Reynold Poernomo has partnered with Ferrero Rocher to create limited-edition mouth-watering masterpieces that will be for sale at his KOI Dessert Bar in Sydney. The Ferrero Rocher ‘Bell’ ($17) dessert is a heavenly dark chocolate mousse, which hides a luxurious spiced raisin caramel filling inside, and is topped with a golden whole roasted hazelnut, delicate dark chocolate feathers and a Ferrero Rocher. Two limited-edition Celebration Cakes – the Golden Christmas ($130) and the Ferrero Rocher Bell ($65) – are now available for pre-order throughout December and is available for pickup and delivery until the 31st of December.  “These limited-edition recipes celebrate my favourite things about Ferrero Rocher – from the crisp wafer to the smooth centre, and the touch of luxury in the gold wrapping. Managing a family-run business over the last year of the pandemic has been a challenge, as it has for most people. The end of lockdown is an incredibly exciting chance to finally share those golden moments we’ve all missed with the people we love. I hope eating and recreating these recipes at home this Christmas will bring families together in the kitchen or around the dining table to make new, very special memories,” said Reynold Poernomo.   And now, let’s introduce you to these stunning desserts….. Ferrero Rocher ‘Bell’ Reynold’s signature Christmas creation is crafted in partnership with Ferrero Rocher, and is inspired by the delicious tastes and textures of the… Read More

Category: FOOD & DRINK, SYDNEY

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Sparkling Sydney harbourside drinks this March 2022

Sparkling Sydney

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Posted: 08/12/2021

As the city opens up again, the time has come to get excited and planning now! Sparkling Sydney; the major food and wine event celebrating all there is to love about Australian gastronomy, paired with the best of Australia’s and just a hint of International sparkling wines and much much more. The event celebrates all things effervescent with more than 60 sparkling wines to enjoy, from 20 local regional wineries to enjoy an array of varietals that includes; Blanc de Blanc, Petit Verdot and Moscato, Sparkling Malbec, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Sparkling Rose, Verscato, Prosecco, Sparkling Zibbibo, and Zinfandel Shiraz. There is plenty of local gourmet food on offer as well, meticulously paired with bubbles and other sparkling treats including Six String Brewing Co craft beers, a Fever Tree Garden Bar, Brix Distillery spiced rum cocktails and refreshing Sparkling spritz. We even have a range of non-alcoholic sparkling wines from Spain with Vinzero. Located on the water’s edge of Pirrama Park right in the heart of Sydney, you’ll be able to enjoy a sparkling wine matched with wild and fresh Signature Oysters, take part in wine and artisan sparkling wine bath soak or sugar scrub masterclasses, or just relax in the sun and enjoy live bands and DJ line up while sipping on a selection of the best bubbles Australia has to offer. There’s more, too. Head to the website for more info and to get tickets! WHEN: Saturday 12 March 2022, 11am – 6pmWHERE: Pirrama Park, Pirrama Rd, PyrmontTICKETS: Over 18yo. Pre-sale $29 +… Read More

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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There’s more to Heart Cafe at Bondi Beach than just incredibly fabulous food & coffee

Heart Cafe Bondi

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Posted: 03/12/2021

If you’re looking for a cafe at Bondi that’s unique, offers awesome hospitality and serves up some of the best fish tacos this side of the bridge, then you should definitely slip into Wayside Chapel’s Heart Cafe, which is located a short walk from iconic Bondi Beach.  The most incredible part of Heart Cafe’s story is that it goes far beyond serving quality coffee and healthy food. It’s Bondi’s first social enterprise cafe where you can enjoy mouth-watering, wholesome food while supporting new employment opportunities for young people facing barriers to employment.  Whilst Wingspan participants receive employment and on-the-job training within a supportive workplace, conscious customers can feel good knowing that every dollar spent goes straight back into The Wingspan Project. By visiting Heart Cafe, you play a vital role in the community that offers these young people a helping hand into the workforce. About Wingspan Wingspan engages participants in a two-year-long comprehensive employment pathway taking its foundation from Wayside Chapel’s holistic case management framework, additionally giving participants opportunities to undertake training certificates, on the job learning, and then transition into mainstream work opportunities via a network of supportive employers. Participants, aged from 17-25 years, come from across Sydney – many of whom have faced substantial barriers to employment – mental health issues, addiction, unstable housing, family breakdown, and/or limited education.  The Menu The latest menu by Chef Pascale Rose (formerly of Byron Bay’s The Bay Leaf and St. Elmo) features modern Australian cuisine with highlights including the popular Heart Breakfast Bowl, Slow Cooked Persian… Read More

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Christmas cannoli treats in Melbourne

Cannoli

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Posted: 03/12/2021

Cannoleria, the cannoli royalty in Melbourne is ensuring that everyone will have a sweet December and Christmas this year with its limited edition Christmas range. From GIY (Garnish It Yourself) ricotta filled panettone that includes a gluten free version to a Christmas Tree Kit that’s perfect for kids and Panettone infused Flavour of the Week Cannoli throughout December, it ‘cannoli’ mean it’s time to be festive! Complete with two flavours this Christmas, the Panettone available, plus a delicious gluten free Pandoro. ·       Pistachio Panettone: traditional panettone layered with pistachio ricotta and coffee ricotta, comes with pistachio spread and cannoli shell crumbs ·       Rocher Panettone: traditional panettone layered with hazelnut ricotta and chocolate ricotta, comes with white gianduja spread and cannoli shell crumbs ·       Gluten Free Pandoro: gluten free traditional pandoro layered with traditional Sicilian ricotta, comes with a vegan chocolate and hazelnut spread and icing sugar For more and to buy some while you can, head to their website

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

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Love Peking Duck? Then get yourself to Lotus The Galeries immediately!

Lotus the galeries

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Posted: 25/11/2021

Tucked away on Level 1, The Galeries on George Street in Sydney’s CBD is Lotus The Galeries. Unassuming yet sophisticated, this venue has been one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets and our only regret is not knowing about it sooner. The menu boasts some of the best Shanghainese dishes with a nod to Cantonese cuisine and the unique table-side Peking Duck experience is truly a highlight.  For a Wednesday night, the venue is surprisingly busy and is buzzing with guests – a joy to observe after what has been a horror year for the hospitality industry. Restaurant manager Ryan Bishell is busy greeting guests who are excited to be out and about again and you can see Ryan’s enthusiasm rubbing off on the rest of his friendly team as they go about their business looking after hungry and thirsty patrons.  But back to the Peking Duck experience…. what a great way to share a meal with friends! This incredibly delicious journey starts with thinly sliced duck skin from the breast served with white sugar. The duck skin is full of flavour and literally melts in your mouth. And this is just the first part of this exquisite experience. It’s then followed by duck pancakes and served table-side with three special sauces, thinly sliced red onion, cucumber, and leek. A half-duck is a very reasonably priced $59 and a whole duck is $108 and can be enjoyed Wednesday – Saturday.  The range of mouth-watering dishes on the menu to accompany the duck is impressive. For example, the… Read More

Category: ASIAN FOOD, SYDNEY

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Take a tour of Buckingham Palace this winter

Buckingham Palace tour

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Posted: 02/11/2021

At the time of year when the British Royal Family’s headquarters of Buckingham Palace isn’t usually open to the public, they’ve decided to do something different. The State Rooms are open for tours with friends and family. Now you can see in real life the gilded ceilings and glittering chandeliers, providing a magnificent setting for ceremonial occasions and are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection. A Buckingham Palace Guided Tour (available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 5 November and 30 January) gives visitors the opportunity to explore rooms used by members of the Royal Family for official entertaining. These include the Throne Room, used for the wedding photographs of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; the Ballroom, created during Queen Victoria’s reign and still used today for Investitures and State Banquets; the Music Room, often used as the setting for royal christenings; and the White Drawing Room, with its concealed door that allows members of the Royal Family to enter and leave the State Rooms discreetly. Buckingham Palace Guided Tours cost £65 for adults and are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5 November 2021 to 30 January 2022. Family Guided Tours cost £65.00 for adults and £37.50 for children (under-fives go free) and are available on Saturdays and Sundays (one per day at 11am) from 6 November 2021 to 31 January 2022. Family Guided Tours between 18 December and 2 January are Christmas themed. Tickets and visitor information: rct.uk, +44 (030) 123 7300.

Category: CITIES, LIFESTYLE, LONDON

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What’s on for Christmas at the Royal Palaces in 2021

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas

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Posted: 26/10/2021

It’s been a while since any of the Royal palaces and estates were open, but now they’re on, there’s a whole spread of events tog et excited about this Christmas. Christmas decorations will transform the State Apartments at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and a special display at Windsor Castle will bring together costumes worn by Her Majesty The Queen and Princess Margaret during wartime pantomimes. Not to mention at Royal HQ, Buckingham Palace will give guests and visitors a behind-the-ropes experience for kids and adults. Here’s what’s on at Windsor Castle, Holyrood House and Buckingham Palace Christmas at Windsor Castle From 25 November 2021 – 31 January 2022 See the Princesses’ Pantomimes: During the Second World War, Her Majesty The Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) and Princess Margaret spent much of their time in Windsor, safely away from the bombing in London. Between 1941 and 1944 they performed in and helped to stage a series of Christmas pantomimes to raise money for the Royal Household Wool Fund, which supplied knitting wool to make comforters for soldiers fighting at the Front. Visitors to Windsor Castle this Christmas will have the unique opportunity to see six rare surviving costumes worn by the teenage Princesses during these wartime performances. Brought together for the first time, the costumes will be displayed in the Waterloo Chamber where the pantomimes were originally performed 80 years ago. And if that trip down memory lane’s not enough, from 25 November and 3 January, the State Apartments will be decorated with shimmering… Read More

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Sydney, it’s time to get out again and enjoy new waterfront Mexican-inspired venue Tequila Daisy at Barangaroo

Tequila Daisy at Barangaroo

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Posted: 22/10/2021

It’s warming up, the days are longer and we’re all starting to come out of hibernation after the Sydney lockdown, so what better timing for Tequila Daisy to officially open its doors to Sydneysiders looking for some harbourside fun and a mouth-watering Mexican menu, to boot! Oh, and of course there is a very long (and impressive) drinks menu to accompany the bar and food menu. Tequila Daisy was originally due to open in August, but due to the stay-at-home orders, the launch was delayed until October, giving customers a little teaser during the lockdown with a takeaway only menu.  However, last night saw the launch of the restaurant’s terrace dining, with ‘good times’ back in full swing. There was music, laughter, incredibly tasty shared plates and frozen watermelon margaritas that will have you coming back for more. Yes, we are back in business, Sydney!  Owners of Tequila Daisy – husband and wife duo Rebecca Lines and Hamish Ingham – said they were excited to be able to officially welcome diners into the venue to enjoy the full terrace and bar dining experience.  “Our Bar Taqueria takeaway was a great way to introduce Tequila Daisy to Sydney, but the full experience is all about sitting around a table with friends and feasting on fresh Mexican flavours with a cocktail in hand,” said Hamish.  “We’ve created a long drinks list that will work regardless of if you’re enjoying a quick beer or settling in for an afternoon of margaritas,” added  Rebecca.  The drink list features more… Read More

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UK Coffee Week: 5 other espresso martini cocktails to try

Espresso martini

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Updated: 21/10/2021

It’s UK Coffee Week and there’s no better way to celebrate the occasion than with some delicious caffeinated cocktails courtesy of the masterminds at The Bottle Club. Cinnamon Espresso Martini An autumnal take on the traditional Espresso Martini, a Cinnamon Espresso Martini is just the thing you need to get you through those rainy days and cold nights. Credit: Pxfuel  Ingredients  60ml Monin Cinnamon Syrup  60ml vodka  60ml espresso  1-2 tbsp cinnamon sugar  Cinnamon sticks and coffee beans for garnish How to make  Start by pouring roughly 30ml of the cinnamon syrup on a small plate and covering it with your cinnamon sugar. Then, gently run the rim of the martini glass over the mixture – your cocktail glass is now decorated and Instagram ready!  Once the all-important presentation is out of the way, it’s now time to make your drink! In a cocktail shaker, combine your vodka, espresso and 30ml of syrup and give the contents a good old shake. Finally, strain the drink into your glass and garnish with your coffee beans and cinnamon sticks.  Espresso Tonic Forget a gin and tonic, ever heard of an espresso tonic? Made from two simple ingredients, this booze-free drink will ensure that you won’t miss out on that espresso martini kick, even if you are the designated driver.  Credit: Unsplash Ingredients 100ml tonic water 50ml fresh espresso   How to make Begin by brewing your espresso in a shot glass or small jug and letting it stand. While this is happening, fill your chilled glass with big… Read More

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