Category: SYDNEY

The world’s first energy exchange cafe is open – pay your way with steps

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Updated: 28/08/2018

Until 30 August, Concrete Jungle cafe in Chippendale, Sydney will be turned into a world first. It’s launching the ‘Energy Exchange Cafe’, where you’ll be able to pay for your grub with the steps you’ve accumulated on your Fitbit. From today until Thursday, you’ll be able to purchase food simply by showing your accumulated step count from the previous day on your smartphone or step trackers, or if you sign an ‘energy pledge’ for the steps you intend on doing (from gardening to picking up the kids). Then, you eat! Here’s how much effort a small meal will set you back… These menu items cost between 3,000 – 10,000 steps and come with a free coffee: Savoury Turmeric Porridge with Poached Egg & Kale Blue Algae Smoothie Bowl Mixed Berry Hotcake Fruity Oat Bircher Oat Energy Balls Oaty Banana Bread Avocado on Oat Toast Creamy Porridge with Mixed Berries Find it at Concrete Jungle, 58 Kensington Street, Chippendale between 8am and 2.30pm.

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Raise a fork for our farmers with Rockpool this drought season

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Updated: 16/11/2022

We need food to live. And we get food from farmers. Without farmers there’s no food. Without food, we die. So you can see how this major drought that is affecting more than the livelihood of Australian farmers has a very real and very horrifying knock-on effect for all of us, yeah? That’s why the likes of hospitality group Rockpool Dining Gruop, directed by Australian chef Neil Perry, are putting on the first ‘Raise a Fork’ initiative to help Australian farmers and their rural communities. The Bavarian and The Bavarian Beerhaüs restaurants in the drought-affected states of NSW and Queensland will host the Raise a Fork For Our Farmers drought relief fundraisers on the last Sunday in August, ensuring all profits made are donated to Aussie Helpers, which supports Australian farming families in need of assistance. The Raise A Fork For Our Farmers campaign is part of an broader commitment by Rockpool Dining Group to support farmers struggling to cope with devastating drought conditions, with more fundraising to follow. Australian farmers are at the frontline of record dry conditions that have plunged the entire state of NSW and over 50 percent of Queensland into drought. Rockpool Dining Group’s affinity with and reliance on farmers and local producers is what is driving their commitment to the cause. Raise A Fork For Our Farmers drought relief fundraisers will be held here, if you want to participate: New South Wales The Bavarian Beerhaüs: York Street, Sydney The Bavarian: Bondi Beach, Castle Hill, Chatswood, Entertainment Quarter, Manly, Miranda, Parramatta,… Read More

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Paolo Bordogna in The Turk in Italy by Opera Australia will make you actually laugh

Paolo Bordogna in The Turk in Italy

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Posted: 23/08/2018

So, if there’s one thing you notice about operas that some of the world’s best opera companies like Opera Australia produce, is that a lot of them are really sad. Like, really sad. Everyone dies, there’s lots of heartache and you leave wanting more, but feeling sad about it. In an insatiably excellent way. It’s one doozie of an emotional rollercoaster. But from time-to-time, you come across comedic productions that turn all that around for the better part of two hours, transforming the stage of Joan Sutherland Theatre in the Sydney Opera House into a source of laughs, brought-about by a cast lead by – fastly-becoming favourite – singers, Paolo Bordogna and Melburnian diva, Stacey Alleaume. The latest production by Opera Australia, The Turk in Italy (on until 1 September 2018) is just that and so much more. With new import, Bodogna, alongside the likes of Alleaume, Virgilio Marino (who plays Narciso) and Warwick Fyfe (Geronio), the cast, choir and conductor Andrea Molino do a stupendous job in bringing a 50s-themed tale of sexual tension, debauchery and mischievousness to light for the laugh-out-loud enjoyment of the audience. It’s basically a tale of a bored housewife, a sycophantic husband, a sexy Turkish visitor, a nymphomaniacal gypsy and a poet who’s just after a good storyline, all of whom culminate in a comedic explosion that really does wonders to punctuate the winter season for the opera company. We spoke with Bordogna, the Italian tenor, who admits though it’s a funny production, there’s a hell of a lot of finesse… Read More

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Looking into the future: How Aida is changing the game for Opera Australia

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Going up against the traditionalist lovers of classic opera is no easy thing. You have to be one ballsy creative with a great vision and a lot of grunt. Good thing that the artistic director of Opera Australia, Lyndon Terracini is just that and has taken this month’s production of renowned opera Aida as the first stepping stone on the way to the future for the Australian opera company. Aida is the story of the enslaved Ethiopian princess in Egypt, who’s got a thing for a guy called Ramades. Ramades is sent off to conquer her homeland of Ethiopia and he returns with her Dad – the King – as a slave. Ramades is then given the Egyptian princess’ hand in marriage, but he doesn’t want it, so the two meet-up for one last hurrah on the banks of the Nile before it all comes crashing down. It’s a dramatic love story that, if any other productions of it around the world would indicate – is one hell of an effort by the costume and set design team, let alone the director and singers themselves. Just look at the production on Coolangatta beach by Opera Australia in 2017. But in 2018, Opera Australia is doing something different for now and for the future, working with a unique set, incredible cast and costumes and the world-class, ‘knee-weakeningly’ incredible voices of the singers – as per usual – and a production that is as much appealing to the younger generations of screen-addicted millennials as it is for the… Read More

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Vision Direct just opened a shop in Sydney for all your eyewear needs

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Posted: 19/08/2018

For all your sunglasses and opticals needs, Vision Direct is where you need to go. But now, thanks to it being 2018 and the company branching out, you don’t need to only visit their online offering, you can now head down to George Street Sydney – or their shop in Melbourne – because they have officially opened the doors to Sydney’s first Vision Direct Optical Centre. Vision Direct is known for its world-leading catalogue of high end designer products, both in-store and online, including Marc Jacobs, Garret Leight, Calvin Klein, Mont Blanc and Porsche Design to name a few. After the successful opening of their shop in Melbourne this year, it’s obvious that 2018 is not only the year that VisionDirect.com.au, but shakes things up a little bit across the board, with it being their 10 year anniversary. The shop will echo the offering of the high-quality products that are available online, with the added bonus that customers can try on the styles and see how they look in real life. Designer frames and lenses aside, the new Vision Direct shop in Sydney will also offer eye testing and examinations by qualified opticians to really round-out the experience. Find the Sydney Vision Direct optical centre at 220 George Street, Sydney.

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Dr boom Bondi: Dr. Boom Communications has your tech sorted

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Updated: 28/11/2022

For the times you drop your phone, scratch your screen, crack the cover, or just need something new to listen to your beats with, Dr. Boom Communications is there. After a long 20-year run, they’re the retail one-stop-shop for all things relating to the most sought-after brands, pieces of tech and tech protection devices to essentially save you from yourself. And not to mention, they’re the quintessential lifestyle brand for basically all of us, working with all kinds of odds and ends that make your life that little bit better; or more functional; or easier; or whatever. Feeling a little blue? @jabra #JabraMoveWireless has you covered || available now at #drboomcommunications • • • • • #drboomcommunications #mobile #cellphone #smartphone #phonecase #iphone #ipad #photography #samsung #android #camera #repairs #electronics #communication #tech #gadget #instatech A post shared by Dr Boom Communications (@drboomcommunications) on Jul 5, 2018 at 1:15am PDT With 15 Dr Boom shops across NSW and Queensland, they’re doing something right and it’s easy to see why. They offer the most credible and highly regarded brands in mobile phone accessories such as  Bodyguardz, Otterbox, Life proof, Tech 21, Diesel, Kate Spade and House of Harlow as well as their own Dr Boom range of premium products, Dr Boom is now also being recognised as the go-to destination for premium portable audio solutions with brands such as Beats By Dr Dre, Jabra and JBL joining our range. The proof is in the pudding. Walk past any of their outlets, like at Bondi Junction in Sydney for example, and they’re inundated with customers,… Read More

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Why you need to drink Wild Turkey at new Sydney rooftop bar Old Mate’s Place

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Posted: 17/08/2018

The back story of Wild Turkey goes something like this: mates had drinks, went out, hunted turkeys, branded their bourbon after it and went global. But it’s the art of mateship that gave birth to one of – clearly – the most delicious bourbons in the world that the folks at Wild Turkey are worried we’re losing touch with. If you look back at olde Van Dieman’s Land, real moments in the great outdoors with mates has traditionally been how Aussie blokes unwind, but ‘mateship’ is on the decline as new research reveals half of Aussie men (48%) have lost touch with their mates. Because dudes are busier than ever before, they’re forgoing mateship as a result – 40% are too time-poor to see their mates, while a further 42% blame increased workloads, which is why a drink themed Into The Wild at brand-spanking-new rooftop bar in Sydney, Old Mate’s Place, is so what the proverbial doctor ordered. To help this dire, dire situation of shit friendliness, Wild Turkey is bringing together the spirit of mateship, with a touch of the wild, in a bespoke watering hole – the Spirit of the Wild. Inspired by the Australian wilderness, Spirit of the Wild is a hidden oasis where people can escape the distractions of everyday life and experience the real outdoors with mates, without leaving the CBD. The pet project of Gabrielle and Andres Walters and Daniel Noble, they bring their collectively pretty varied list of experiences around the Sydney hospitality scene to make a bar that is… Read More

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The truffle menu at InterContinental Sydney’s 117 restaurant is incredible

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Truffle season is upon us and Sydney’s InterContinental Hotel at Circular Quay is turning it on for those of us who’re as die-hard as the very providores that bring the little morsels to our plates. Senior sous chef Luke Fernley – and master of the sweets, Simon Veauvy – have developed a five course set menu degustation that showcases not only the desirable truffle, but the luxuriousness of the 117 dining room, tucked away in the secludes of the hotel. Subtle, rich and very much what you want from a degustation, the menu at 117 at the InterContinental has been created to the integrity of the truffle to really showcase what they are as a standalone thing, but primarily, how they work with such foods as simple as brie cheese, to the more robust wagyu short rib – and everything in-between.   Each course has truffle grated, shaved or infused with absolute finesse, in a way that only their expert chefs know how. What’s on the menu? You start with a truffle fettuccini, made with fresh pasta, which is arguably the best vessel to carry a truffle’s heady aroma. You then move on to a Piccolo Farm pastured quail, complete with fresh truffle shavings. Followed-by a wagyu short rib,because why not, with truffle shaved and permeated throughout a potato puree. Included are the likes of Simon Veauvy’s ‘Nutty Black Truffle’ brie which combines macadamia, malt and black truffle ice cream. Complete the meal with artful pairings of wine, all sourced from regions near and dear. With an… Read More

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Desserts by Cremeria De Luca to try at Ferragosto before you die

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Updated: 17/08/2018

When it comes to Italian treats in Sydney, there’s really only one name to know. Cremeria De Luca is the family owned and operated – in true Italian style – Italian gelato place over in Five Dock, NSW that does so much more than gelato. They’ve quickly moved from the favourite Sicilian treat to a whole lot of everything else, making a quick name and loyal following for themselves with their now renowned gelato brioche burger, which, yes, is every bit as devilishly good as it reads. This Sunday at the City of Canada Bay’s annual Italian street fair, Ferragosto, Cremeria De Luca will be serving-up its gelato from an age old recipe, gelato brioche burgers, It’s the national Italian holiday that celebrates the middle of summer, so it only makes sense for you to head along armed with nothing but cash, an empty stomach and an open mind as you eat, drink, spend and enjoy yourself silly around the six-hour-long festival. What’s happening at the Five Dock Ferragosto this year From 10am to 4pm, performances, cooking demonstrations, vintage Italian cars like Ferraris, Fiats and Alfas, kids’ activities and food stalls will line the streets. Sagra della Granita: Canada Bay Council will be working together with Cremeria De Luca to bring the first Sagra della Granita, a stand dedicated to celebrate the wonderful Sicilian Granita in all its glory. There will be a degustation of granitas available at stand 23-24 served all day. Arancini everywhere: They’ll be serving savoury traditional Sicilian arancini, fried iris sweet buns filled with Nutella,… Read More

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Beyond Cinema are hosting a Baz Luhrmann-inspired Great Gatsby shindig at Curzon Hall Sydney

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Updated: 15/08/2018

Think iconic Sydney mansion, immersive acting performances, live music, fireworks, jazz, swing, burlesque, the Charleston and the finest Tanqueray gin. Just like a party from the hit Great Gatsby movie with all the bell ‘n’ whistles the Beyond Cinema ‘The Great Gatsby’ party is taking place on 19 August in Sydney and everyone is invited (if you get a ticket). You can grab tickets for yourself right here, but it mostly involves enjoying a three-course meal at the dining table in Gatsby’s Grand Dining Hall with plenty of Tanqueray gin cocktails, Gatsby glamour and mobster bootlegging as you fancy. What a gas. It’s going to be on heck of an opulent affair, as the realisation of Baz Luhrmann’s stunning take on the movie come to actual life around you. The party will star three new gin bars from Tanqueray, offer you the chance to see and be seen at the central Tanqueray bar in Gatsby’s Dining Hall, drink Tanqueray Gin Fresh Apple Martinis, or find yourself sipping on a Tanqueray Signature Gin & Tonic at one of two outdoor bars set in Curzon Hall’s meticulous landscaped garden surrounds. You can even see how they mixed moonshine back then with New Jersey mob at the Speak Easy – a cellar-based prohibition-style bar below the grand banquet hall. Now the ultimate question… Will you see Baz? Clearly you have to find out. Beyond Cinema and Tanqueray Present: The Great Gatsby Sun, Aug 19, 2018, 7:00 PM – Mon, Aug 20, 2018, 10:30 PM AEST 53 Agincourt Road Marsfield, NSW… Read More

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