Karen Lawson

Karen Lawson’s corporate job back in the UK had included entertaining clients in some of the best restaurants. This ultimately sparked a curiosity ‘Just how do they do that?’ (she confesses she was brought up on meat and vegetables, so this was all very exciting). She’s the ex MD of Spotify, Peloton and has been a Mr & Mrs Smith ‘Tastemaker’, she’s flashpacked around the world, learning about wine, experiencing different cultures and cuisines and had a two- year love affair with it all. Originally from England, she’s settled in Australia and continues to be besotted by food, wine and travel preferring to focus on the luxury end of town (thread count does matter).

The Gopher, Manly: Former Boatshed Live Music Room Just Got an Irish Glow-Up. Bands, Guinness and great Irish found at cracking prices

The Gopher Manly bar review: This iconic basement venue at 40 The Corso has had a stunning glow-up — think warm timber, curved booths and a legendary live music stage. From flaming Irish whiskey cocktails to beef cheek Yorkshire puddings, it’s one of Sydney’s best nights out. Our full Gopher Manly bar review inside.

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