Thought you knew Bali? Think again. The island is jumping with new bars, restaurants and luxury accommodation options. Ubud is still delivering, with consistent culinary gems and nature embracing experiences. But could Seminyak be about to lose its crown as the ‘city of cool’ to the islands more sophisticated south? Here’s our destination guide to...
If Destiny Child’s Independent Women lyrics strike a chord with you, then let us introduce the ‘man-gagement’ ring. For the ladies too impatient to wait for him to pop the question, or for those wanting to stake claim on your man before saying “I do”, Essential Groom thinks these rings could be for you. More...
History tells us the Bishop of Ostia was the illegitimate son of Pope Joan, the woman who hid her gender during the 11th century to reign the church. These days, most consider this entire story a work of fiction. Fortunately, however, the newest bar in Melbourne’s north is very real. Chef Matt Wilkinson and business...
What could be more adult than learning the secrets of one of the most fetishised foodstuffs on the planet? The Sydney Chocolate School is located in a veritable den of iniquity, the Coco Chocolate Studio. Manned by Rebecca Knights-Kerswell, a skilled graduate of European cacao tradition, the shop is stocked to the rafters with real...
Calling all lovers, secret admirers, husbands, wives and friends with benefits – Valentine’s Day is around the corner and it’s time to get gushy, pucker up and turn your romanticism ‘on’. Here’s our hand picked gift guide to spoil your Valentine this year. For all the lovers If your stars cross in Sydney: pull up...
Just when you thought nothing could knock Eau de Vie off its best cocktail bar block, along comes The Roosevelt – an even more impressive (is that possible?) restaurant and cocktail bar by the same small bar mastermind, Sven Almenning. With a nod to yesteryear, this place oozes old Hollywood glamour. Imagine the charm of...
