Category: LIFESTYLE

Eat cheap in Sydney with Dimmi this July

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Posted: 02/07/2018

July is a quiet time in restaurants around the country. With it being winter, cold, miserable and nothing but stay-at-home-worthy, Dimmi is taking the bull by the horns and throwing down a 50% discount on many of the country’s most beloved restaurants. From 2-31 July, Dimmi’s access to the hottest restaurants ensures that every social occasion is covered; catch up with friends for dinner at Longrain in Sydney, in Queensland book a mid-week lunch at Comuna Catina, Adelaide residents can enjoy a long lunch at The Kitchen Door or indulge the taste buds with dinner at Melbourne’s St Luja. Here are some of the restaurants participating for you to get excited about… SA Lindes Lane Bar & Eatery Rigoni’s Bistro The Kitchen Door Level One @ Electra House QLD Caffe Primavera Comuna Catina Motion Bar and Grill Moda Restaurant VIC Henry and the Fox Hunter & Barrel – Eastland Time Out Fed Square St Luja NSW Longrain Fratelli Fresh Manta Restaurant & Bar Berowra Waters Inn WA The Harbour Master Julio’s Hunter & Barrel Whitford City Tom’s Italian Reservations open on Monday 2 July via the Dimmi website and the Dimmi app!

Category: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, HOBART, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

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Sydney has a new restaurant, Apera in Castlecrag

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Updated: 08/11/2018

A little bit north of Sydney lies Apera, which is the newest restaurant addition to its area and arguably the best. And here’s why: The restaurant is new to Sydney, in Castlecrag, about 25 minutes north of Sydney and sports a menu led by Jenny Shaw and Ryan Blagrove, who have drawn upon a plethora of local and international experience to produce a seasonal menu of uniquely Australian dishes. Jenny comes from the likes of the Palisade Hotel and Ryan’s history at The Queensbury by Marco White, means what they offer together is something truly sensational. At apera, it’s all guided by the chefs’ shared and evident love of Australian produce and commitment to sourcing ingredients as locally and ethically as possibly. Their short, but ever-changing shared dining menu features a selection of small plates to start, alongside rotisserie and wood-fired mains – the latter being a nod to their childhood summers spent cooking over campfires. Think Sydney rock oysters with finger lime and Tasmanian pepper, New South Wales clams with samphire and nduja oil, cauliflower with Birch’s Bay manchego, sage and Riverina hazelnuts, Cowra pasture-fed lamb shoulder with Warrigal greens and chimichurri, and Bannockburn salted chicken. Native ingredients also shine in the desserts with red gum fired pear, lavender crumble, vanilla ice cream and iron bark honey; rhubarb, lemon curd, shortbread and river mint; and chocolate mousse, mandarin, hazelnut and wattleseed praline. With an interior that is as stunning as the food is sumptuous, Apera is all about the bar, the comunal dining spaces, the outdoor picnic option and the native flora, all an homage to the Australian lifestyle. It was inspired by the site’s history as a florist… Read More

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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Glenlivet has a new whisky you probably can’t identify

The Glenvlivet Code #7

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Posted: 02/07/2018

Unless your nose and taste buds and entire existence are finely tuned to all things ‘whisky’, then there’s about a 99% chance (probably) that you’ll have no idea what went into the new Glenlivet Code whisky. At 48% ABV, the new bev is all about mystery, being released later this month without tasting notes or cask info. meaning you’ll have to rely on your senses to get to the bottom of this complex new batch. Called ‘The Glenlivet Code’, it’s a limited edition – only 10,000 have been made, 2,000 of which are in Oz – range. It’s been made with a funky new technique the master distiller, Alan Winchester, has never used before. They’re giving it such accolades as ‘innovative’ and ‘unique’, so you know it’s likely pretty good – even if you have no idea what you’re drinking. Though, the good news is for purists, that it’s said to be staying true to the brand’s smooth and fruity tasting notes while presenting an entirely new flavour experience. The whisky is presented in a sleek, opaque black bottle so no secrets are revealed. To coincide with when this baby hits the shelves (at Dan Murphy’s), you’re being challenged to embark on a digital flavour journey, inspired by the iconic British code breakers of Bletchley Park. By scanning a code on the back of the whisky bottle using the Shazam app, participants enter an interactive tasting experience where they are joined and greeted by Winchester. Here, with your glass of whisky in hand, you’ll be able to select… Read More

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Great news for lovers of the Wolfenstein franchise and Nintendo Switch players

Bethesda Wolfenstein Colossus game

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Posted: 30/06/2018

For those gamers out there, gird your loins – Bethesda’s favourite Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch. Spearheaded by veteran studio Panic Button with guidance from MachineGames, you can now experience the complete, uncensored, award-winning story and signature gameplay whenever and wherever they want. In the game, you take on the role of BJ Blazkowicz to experience an action-packed story, brought to life by extraordinary characters. As you go through the semi-open world, you’ll reunite with friends and fellow freedom fighters as they take on the evil Frau Engel and her Nazi army. The game has been lauded for its awesomeness in general, being named winner of multiple awards, including Video Game Awards’ ‘Best Action Game of 2017’ and more. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is rated M for mature by the ESRB and is priced at $59.99 for Nintendo Switch.

Category: LIFESTYLE, TECH & GADGETS

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Top 5 tips to the perfect poutine by the Stuffed Beaver restaurant

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Posted: 27/06/2018

If there’s one of the best exports from Canada the world needs to know more about, it’s poutine. Potato chip, cheese curd and gravy, it’s possibly the best creation of food ever since the damn of time (opinion) and something you can even try cooking at home now thanks to the Crows Nest masters of it, the Stuffed Beaver in Sydney. Here are their top 5 pro tips to making the morsels. 1. Make sure your Dam gravy is the right consistency.  It should be medium thickness so it pours nicely just like nana did on her roast veggies 2. Make sure you use Dam thick cut fries like steak fries and make sure you cook them dam well done so they are Dam golden and crunchy.  That way they will retain the crunch to the end! 3. Make sure you use a Dam good quality cheese like a fior de latte mozzarella or even buffalo mozzarella if you feel like a Dam tasty gooey experience. You can make you own cheese curd if you like! 4. Pimp your dam poutine!  You can pimp It with anything!!!  Try the 3 little pigs with chopped Frankfurt, crispy bacon and pulled pork!!  You will be a dam happy little piggy at the end of that meal. 5. Remember not to burn your dam mouth when you eat on them. Blow little piggies! Or if you can’t be bothered giving it a DIY job, try celebrating Canada Day with the masters of it this July. WHAT:  Celebrate Canada Day at Stuffed… Read More

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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Exercise is good for your brain, as well as your body

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Updated: 18/07/2018

For those of us whose busy lives always accommodate a healthy whack of exercise on the daily, it can often be felt long before you’re even told by “experts”. For those who don’t, it doesn’t matter who you ask, but you’ll fast learn that exercise equals mental happiness and clarity, according to clinical psychologist Emma Spencer. We spoke to Emma about all things exercise and just why it’s so good and it turns out, there’s more to it than just going for a run… There’s no denying exercise and its merits have been around for decades, but why is it so big now? Over the last two decades there has been an increase in interest and accessibility of research related not only to exercise, but healthy living itself. Further, the last decade has seen shows such as ‘The Biggest Loser’ gain popularity as well as documentaries related to healthy lifestyle including ‘That Sugar Film’ and ‘Forks Over Knives’. Although these aren’t related to exercise per se, their focus is on making healthy lifestyle choices. People are seeing the value in exercise and experiencing it’s benefits and are making it a priority for themselves. How has exercise helped YOU? Working out at gyms has helped me in managing the stress of being a working mother. Feeling physically fit and healthy also promotes positive self-esteem which has allowed me to make life changing decisions such as starting my own business. The self-confidence it has promoted has allowed me to see my worth and not be held back… Read More

Category: HEALTH & FITNESS, LIFESTYLE

There’s now a way to stop sugar cravings in a second

Krave Gone

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Posted: 27/06/2018

If you’ve ever tried dieting, then chances are, you’ve tried all sorts of tips and tricks to get your body off the sugar cravings that can cripple even the most diligent of us. There’s a new one to now add to your arsenal, new to the range – difference being, this one is meant to actually work. It’s called Krave Gone and is ideal for helping to curb those cravings, able to be used alongside those other natural problem solvers. Gymnema is a herb used in traditional medicine to lessen sugar cravings. We conveniently bottled it up and packed it into every spray of KraveGone, so you can stop that sweet tooth no matter where life takes you! A post shared by Krave Gone (@kravegone) on Jun 8, 2018 at 11:03pm PDT Gymnema –  Traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine, Gymnema works to desensitise your taste buds to sweet tasting foods, when placed directly on your tongue. Gymnema is a woody, climbing shrub native to the tropical forests of India and Africa that has been traditionally used in Ayurveda medicine to reduce the sense of taste for sweet foods. Natural oral sprays such as KraveGone work a treat. Find out more about how KraveGone works here. Avocados – A great source of plant fat, this is a natural high–fiber food. Healthy fats, especially when creating sugar detox recipes, help keep you satiated. They also will help reduce your caloric intake, improve brain function and reduce inflammation. Include avocados in your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Nuts – Especially walnuts or cashews, are high in… Read More

Category: LIFESTYLE

There’s a new Japanese pop-up in Melbourne this winter serving the best hot pots

Japanese hot pot shabyu shabu

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Posted: 26/06/2018

Melbourne is known for its food – just ask the chefs at this year’s Melbourne Good Food Month – so it seemed like the right place for Master Den to temporarily set-up shop on the site of the old Kappo restaurant for all things ‘Japanese hot pots’. The pop-up – or ‘poppu uppu’ in Japanese – has been open since 20 June and with the likes of the renowned Izakaya Den and Hihou in the mix, is offering a unique take on ‘nabemono’ dining experiences of Japan, where a pot is filled with broth and allowed to simmer, before vegetables and protein are gradually added to cook. The poppu-uppu offers dozens of varieties of hot pots, each with a distinguished flavour and style, and Master Den has created his own special versions of shabu shabu, a Hokkaido-style seafood nabe, and an elegant Japanese mushroom hot pot, that guests make themselves at the table guided by the friendly staff. What’s on the menu? The Shabu Shabu features a konbu flavoured broth, with a plate of wagyu rump, topside and sirloin 6+, with the option to add speciality cuts like rump cap, scotch fillet and Japanese favourite, Cube roll. The Hokkaido style Seafood Nabe has a light miso flavoured broth, and is filled with Tasmanian Salmon fillet, local mussels and Mackeral, or add local flathead fillets, New Zealand pippies, Coffin Bay Oysters, Crystal Bay prawns and Harvey Bay scallops. The Special Mushroom Hot Potcomes with a konbu, sake and soy flavoured broth, silken tofu, and a selection of Japanese mushrooms including shiitake, enoki, shimeji,… Read More

Category: CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE

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What Maggie Beer, Dame Nellie Melba and soprano Jessica Pratt all have in common

Maggie Beer Jessica Pratt Opera

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Posted: 25/06/2018

It was the iconic Dame Nellie Melba who started the trend at the height of her career and has since left the trend unmatched. Until now. Australia’s favourite kitchen legend, Maggie Beer has joined forces with the Sydney Opera House to craft a dessert – much like in the way of the famed ‘peach Melba’ after the Dame herself – after soprano Jessica Pratt thanks largely to her debut this season as the lead in the Lucia Di Lamermoor production by Opera Australia this month. When Dame Nellie Melba was at the height of her worldwide fame in 1892, legendary French chef, Auguste Escoffier of the Savoy Hotel created a dessert in her honour, especially for a dinner party held by the Duke of Orlèans and named it Peach Melba. To be served at Aria by Matt Moran on Sydney’s Circular Quay, Maggie and Matt will serve her creation, aptly named La Dolce Jessica by Maggie Beer during Jessica’s season of Lucia di Lammermoor. The bougie dessert is a decadent deconstructed trifle, the dessert consists of a lemon curd base, fresh raspberries and raspberry jelly, crystallised macadamia nuts, an Amaretto crumb, and toffee tuile. Find out more about Aria and the latest production by Opera Australia at their websites.

Category: ARTS & CULTURE, CITIES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, OPERA, SYDNEY

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What to know about Lucia Di Lamermoor this season by Opera Australia

Lucia Di Lamermoor Opera

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Updated: 25/06/2018

Opera Australia’s Sydney winter season has kicked-off and first cab off the rank is the renowned Lucia Di Lamermoor by Donizetti back in the 19th Century. Here’s what to know about this season’s production by Opera Australia and director, John Doyle. What is the story about? A tale of love, not well-received, resulting in the gradual decline into insanity. Lucia is truly, madly, deeply in love with a man her whole family despises. When her brother Enrico discovers their love, he is furious, and devises a plot to drive the lovers apart. He does it without thought for her heart, but it is Lucia’s mind that will pay the price for his actions. What is the big music you’ll know from the performance? The tale is known for a lot of reasons, but musically, it’s the sextet, ‘Chi mi frena tal momento’, that probably deserves the title of biggest hit. It’s the aria known for its positioning in the most pivotal point of the production, taking place happens at the height of the story and all of the emotional and dramatic tension of the opera is caught up in this lovely, complex ensemble, as each of the characters sing of their part in the tragedy that is to follow. Have a listen below… For more about Lucia Di Lamermoor and to get yourself a seat, try Opera Australia here.

Category: ARTS & CULTURE, CITIES, LIFESTYLE, OPERA, SYDNEY

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