How fortunate we are to live in Melbourne. The central hub of all different cultures and traditions, celebrated with energy and pride. And of course the ultimate cause for celebration is a wedding where two people coming together to declare their unconditional love and vow to spend their lives together. On 22nd August, Q Events...
Author: Darielle Ben-David (Darielle Ben-David)
Chapel Street’s beautiful Stella, is a multi level Italian playground – bar, sophisticated restaurant and a rooftop with stella views
Elegant, poised, and an abundance of mischievousness, the ever so glamourous Stella was born in the heart of Chapel Street two years ago. This chic beauty was created by her suave and stylish father Ali who comes from an Italian heritage. Ali has an extensive background in property development but as he grew up in...
There’s a wine bar in South Yarra that out shadows…. its name. This is Shadowboxer
There’s something alluring about a wine bar. Shadowboxer, the petite spot in South Yarra, has been around for a while, but has kept a low profile. Now re-discovered, its very likely one of Melbourne’s best kept hidden treasures. When I arrive on a typical Melbourne freezing winter evening, and spot the gorgeous outdoor terrace, I’m...
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard Musical hits Melbourne
What a treat, a night at the theatre. No matter your age, an evening at musical is always magical. Walking into the stunning Princess Theatre in Melbourne, I get a glimmer of excitement. Currently on stage is Sunset Boulevard, an epic show by Andrew Lloyd Webber with stunning effects, dramatic music, and a heartfelt, twisted...
An international multi level paradise at Hotel Nacional…
Oh, to be young wild and free, it’s the dream isn’t it. As fabulous Melbourne is with all its nooks and haunts, in the peak of this biting cold Winter, most of us are dreaming of those youthful adventures on a tropical paradise somewhere exotic. Walking out of the stinging weather into Hotel Nacional, is...
Get your Glow on this Winter…with Glow Winter Arts Festival in Melbourne
One thing is certain about Melbourne – we get to experience all 4 seasons. Right now, we’re in in the thick of Melbourne Winter. But as true Melbournians, instead of hibernating, we proudly embrace the chilly season and flourish. The Glow Winter Arts Festival is a glorious celebration of Winter with an experience like no...
Say farewell to the Blues and hello to Greencup being, well, green….
There’s no denying it, Melbourne Winter is hard! The biting cold, the chilly wind, the electrifying hail. What’s even harder, is trying to keep slim and fit when all our bodies want to do is hibernate and carb-load. And, the thought of anything remotely healthy is actually rather nauseating. (RIP summer bod). So while Green...
An enchanting affair at Luci…
There’s a fine line when it comes to being opulent and fancy, overly indulgent, and still personable. Particularly when it comes to restaurant hotels. Luci- the newest kid to hit the block in the centre of CBD is adjoined to the ever so famous Hilton hotel. Part of it screams hotel chain. The bright bold...
If you think Melbourne winter mornings are cold, you haven’t tried an ice bath…till you have tried Sona Rooms
Sona Rooms, the latest wellness destination in Prahran is not a gym, nor a fitness centre (although definitely a sweaty calorie burner). Instead, it’s a space for restoration and rejuvenation, offering several services with modern technology. This includes an infrared sauna, a dry sauna and the ever so popular contrast therapy. If you’re a novice...
Scrub up your cooking skills at the Home Cooking Show
Put your hand up if you have attempted to replicate one of the dishes that you’ve either; a. Eaten at a restaurantb. Seen on a cooking show; orc. Looked delicious in a cookbook (but seemed rather complicated) Keep your hands up, if that attempt didn’t go as planned. If you’re still reading, like many of...