2015 Auckland photographer of the year Ilan Wittenberg will present his latest portfolio Bare Truth as part of this year’s Head On Photo Festival, exhibiting his work in Sydney in late May. Photographed over a year, Wittenberg’s pieces feature striking monochrome portraits of a diverse selection of New Zealand men, all stripped to the waist. The men are made…
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The entrance to the Mecure Potts Point is tucked away on Victoria St in the heart of Sydney’s King’s Cross. As the quiet, unassuming ground floor lobby gives way to the reception on the second floor, the Mecure’s appeal is clear and present – it’s an oasis of class in an area renowned for debauchery….
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If you’ve been partaking in this month’s Bavarian Brewfest at participating Bavarian Bier Cafés in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, as well as Munich Brauhaus in Sydney and Melbourne, you’ll be happy to know that the month of welcoming a range of new craft and seasonal beers isn’t quite over just yet, and there are…
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Our national day of remembrance is upon us once again, and as Sydney prepares to commemorate the ANZACs with its annual ceremony on 25th April 2016, we’ve looked to some of the city’s most loved hotels and pubs to put together this list of seven essential events celebrating the memory of our fallen soldiers. Martin Place…
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On the one hand you have cheap eats, and on the other hand you have really cheap eats; we’re talking one slightly rusted gold coin cheap. Sydney is surprisingly full of them – $1 eats that actually don’t make you feel like you are desperately scooping up rejected leftovers. Surry Hills’ institution The Soda Factory…
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“Simplicity is the key to brilliance” Bruce Lee once said and it seems Kansas City Shuffle in Sydney’s Rocks has taken this ethos to heart. The city cafe crew has opened up a dumpling and beer pop-up bar inspired by the martial arts legend and good times with an idea so simple it seems incredible…
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The 787-9 Dreamliner is commonly referred to as one of the best aircrafts possible for consumer travel right now, and luckily enough it features on the service LAN offers between Sydney and Santiago, with a stop in between for Auckland. I took a recent trip to Auckland to give this service a spin, made possible…
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We return domestically with an East Coast capital city service from Virgin, who have kicked things up a notch in recent times to compete with Qantas more aggressively on the domestic market. Airline: Virgin Australia Route: Sydney-Brisbane, VA931 Seat: 7A (Window) Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Flight Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes On Schedule? Yes, departed aircraft…
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Splendid. Spectacular. Superb. Smashing! If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, you’ll be pleased to hear that Saké Restaurant & Bar are now running Saké, Sushi & Sashimi Masterclasses from their restaurants in Double Bay and The Rocks. Led by Saké’s resident drinks experts, guests will be taught the history of saké (Japan’s national beverage), learn about its different flavours, and…
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The first of 4 events that make up the A Moveable Feast series of dining experiences occurred on Saturday, 12th March on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, and kicks of a series of events that will take Sydneysiders on seasonal dining journeys. The most recent event sent a warm (because it was certainly that!) farewell to summer. Guests donned pastel beach chic attire, revelled under the…
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Sydney winery Cake Wines, since appearing on the scene five years ago, have been consistently sharing their love of wine culture with the wider public, with a commitment to accessibility, and now they have their first permanent Cellar Door in Sydney to spread that love even further. Staying true to their social approach, they’ll continue to hold exclusive…
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Melbourne’s popular Gauchito Gil’s Malbec World Day is making its way to Sydney for the first time, with the event set for Saturday, 23rd April. Named for the legendary, Robin Hood-like Argentine character, Gauchito Gil (who was also known as the Patron Saint of Thieves), the event is organised through Bottle Shop Concepts, who have also run events Game of Rhones and…
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Next weekend, on Sunday to be exact, the stunning Wulugul Walk by the water at Barangaroo will be the location for an unprecedented burger war dubbed “Burger Kings”, pitting six of Sydney’s best against each other to be judged by a panel made of ravenous Sydneysiders, including you – yes, you. It’ll be a free…
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The Haven Inn, on 196 Glebe Point Road, has been given a roughly AUD$3 million facelift by Best Western Hotels & Resorts . This makes Best Western Haven Glebe the hotel group’s fifth Sydney hotel, alongside the Best Western PLUS Hotel Stellar in Sydney CBD and Best Western Twin Towers in Artarmon. Listed as a 4-star boutique hotel, the Best Western Haven…
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In today’s Flight review on AU Abroad, we take you on Singapore Airline‘s iconic Airbus A380 journey from Sydney to Singapore, which was recently reduced to one service a day. Airline: Singapore Airlines Route: Sydney to Singapore, SQ232 Seat: 34G (Aisle Seat, of a 3-4-3 configuration in Economy) Aircraft: Airbus A380 Scheduled Flight Time: 7…
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Time for the 1% to get their hands dirty! The fifth annual OzHarvest CEO CookOff is back again on 7th March, and it means 50 of the country’s top chefs, alongside 150 business leaders, will feed 1,300 homeless and disadvantaged people from Sydney and, for the first time ever, Brisbane. The events will take place at The Cutaway…
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Big Head Mode’s “Bonus Stage” is back, two days before GX Australia, where they’ll be joined this time by GX founder Matt Conn.
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When boarding a long haul flight, there are few greater moments of jealously one experiences than seeing someone in business class enjoying a glass of champagne on a seat that you know lies flat and ensures no one is going to be climbing over you for the entire duration of the flight. Well, last year I…
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As most Sydneysiders know, it’s pretty hard to find a decent curry in this city, but that’s quickly changing across town, with a great example being the truly authentic fare at Manjit’s in Balmain. The reputable dining destination has built up a large local following with traditional but distinctive Indian food whipped up by a…
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Just how right was and/or is Paterson 213 years later about the enchanting great open plains that conquer New South Wales? With the help of Destination NSW (visitnsw.com) and a Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander, Lachlan Mitchell and his mate Eashan Vijayakumaran, close out their 5 day round trip across New South Wales to Deni Blues…
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We return to Australia for today’s Flight Review, for the rather brief journey from the Gold Coast to Sydney with Qantas’ discount airline, Jetstar. Airline: Jetstar Route: Gold Coast to Sydney, JQ409 Seat: 12F (Window seat, exit row, of a 3-3 configuration in Economy) Aircraft: Airbus A320 Scheduled Flight Time: 1 Hr 30 Minutes (Approx.) On…
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The Langham, Sydney has been in soft launch phase since it re-opened its doors following a multi-million dollar redesign at the end of last year, and now the highly anticipated official launch of Australia’s newest five star hotel is set to take place this month… The redevelopment of the internationally designed hotel, which was purchased…
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In this week’s Flight Review on AU Abroad, Johnny Au takes us from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 on board their A330-300, looking at the food, entertainment and service. Airline: Malaysia Airlines Route: Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, MH122 Seat: 15F (Aisle) Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 Class: Economy Flight Time: 8 hours 45…
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Four Seasons is one of the most recognised luxury accommodation properties in all of Sydney, and with them now housing Mark Best’s acclaimed Pei Modern, it makes sense for them to up their game when it comes to their Whisky-loving Grain. Situated off George Street and right near The Rocks, the warm, welcoming bar has…
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Indian food isn’t hard to come across in Sydney, but whether or not that Indian food is good, unique, and worthwhile is a different story. Amidst all the excessively creamy take-a-way butter chickens and greasy cheese naans (always a guilty pleasure), there are some truly fascinating dishes to be had in Indian restaurants from Woolloomooloo…
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Luke Mangan’s grand Glass Brasserie is still one of the most reputable in the area, attached to the lush Hilton Sydney with it’s thousand-deep list of wines and award-winning food. A dining experience here has a premium feel but unlike many other restaurants of a similar ilk, there’s still something charmingly casual and easy-going in…
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Barrio Cellar, near the corner of Martin Place and Elizabeth Street, is unarguably one of the best late-night bar and diners in the area; an underground hub of Tequila, Mezcal, and Mexican eats that keeps drawing people in like flies unable to tempt the bright red neon “Everything with Tequila” sign which greets you before…
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Cheekyburger, once a Paddington-only exclusive, has opened up shop a little closer to the CBD locale. You can check out their fresh new look at The Chippendale Hotel, located a stone’s throw from Broadway. One can get nice and cosy in the dimly lit interior of the pub or make like my friends and I…
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Little is done in half measures at Coco Cubano. The Cuban restaurant with locations across Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle sprang from the Surry Hills institution which has sat on Taylor Square for decades. Perhaps reflecting the country’s love of a good time excess is the order of the day with this satisfying Cuban fare. The…
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Acclaimed Ghanaian artist El Anatsui’s first major exhibition in Australia has opened at Sydney’s Carriageworks as part of Sydney Festival, marking the first Schwartz Carriageworks project. Running until 6th March 2016, the exhibition showcases more than 30 works from Anatsui dating all the way back to the 1970s, bringing in a range on ceramics, drawings,…
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