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On a boat, with a goat, I do like Spice I Am

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One of my favourite Dr Seuss books is the one about green eggs and ham, and the thing about Spice I Am, is that like the aforementioned dish you can eat Spice I Am anywhere.

May 20 2013 | Posted in Featured Slider,Food,Sydney | Read More »

Bringing back the hat

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Baz Luhrmann’s visually lush – yet much delayed – adaptation of The Great Gatsby will undoubtedly showcase a golden age in American style including one particular accessory – the headpiece or the hat.

Mar 22 2013 | Posted in Australia,New South Wales,Sydney,What's On | Read More »

A trend-setter in Kings Cross

Crunchy ... Marinated Zucchini

A fusion of pop-art and industrial design gives Concrete Blonde an edgy, chic feel – making it a stand out for all the right reasons in Sydney’s party haven Kings Cross.

Dec 3 2012 | Posted in Food,Sydney | Read More »

Taronga Zoo – a retreat wrapped in a sanctum

Culinary king... Sean Connolly

The overused phrase ‘best kept secret’ may possibly apply to Taronga Zoo, in Sydney Australia. And a little known, undisclosed enigma in the heart of this hole in the wall, nestled among bushland, is the Zoo’s Taronga Centre.

Nov 28 2012 | Posted in Asia Pacific,Australia,Food,Sydney | Read More »

Shangri-La ‘appy about hi-tech presence

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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched the Android version of its smartphone application. The free mobile app is available in English or Simplified Chinese and offers all the functionality of the luxury hotel group’s website, plus additional features such as location-based offers. The Android version follows the recent launch of the first-generation iPhone and iPad [...]

Nov 28 2012 | Posted in Australia,Hotels,Sydney | Read More »

Tapas with a twist

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Tapas, typical of Spanish cuisine, are a favourite when dining with a group of friends or enjoying a light snack before dinner, but now there’s an even better way to feast on this culinary classic.

Oct 31 2012 | Posted in Australia,Sydney,What's On | Read More »

Taking tea in a Westin wonderland

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It’s called 3:30itis. That time of day where a cup of tea and a sugary treat can really perk up a dreary afternoon and carry you through the rest of the day (or week).

Oct 30 2012 | Posted in Asia Pacific,Australia,Food,Sydney | Read More »

Wildlife feats at Taronga feast

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"Would you like an oyster sir?''   Accepting one and putting it betwixt my lips there is a dark flurry before my eyes before a sharp sting.   "Bloody kookaburras,'' I say.   The raptor had swooped just as I prepared to slurp the tasty Sydney bivalve, missing his aim and causing me to cut [...]

Oct 25 2012 | Posted in News,Sydney,Uncategorized | Read More »

A taste of Macau

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The number of Australians heading to Macau is on the rise, but if James Packer’s latest gambling multiplex isn’t enough to sway you, Macanese cuisine will ensure a trip to the former Portuguese colony is well worth it.

Oct 24 2012 | Posted in Food,Food news,Macau,Sydney,Uncategorized | Read More »

High tea with a twist

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The term ‘high tea’ often conjures up images of elderly women sipping from delicate porcelain teacups, eating cucumber sandwiches and speaking with very English accents.

Oct 18 2012 | Posted in Australia,New South Wales,Sydney,Uncategorized,What's On | Read More »
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