Sydney loves it’s afternoon teas. Every venue has its own approach; whether it is a modern, contemporary affair or a nostalgic romp through history – much like stepping into the …
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Sofitel Darling Harbour reaches sustainable heights with a new sky high luxury spa
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonHow long does it take a person to recover from a massage coma? At my local massage joint, not long, the bed isn’t comfy, my head is squeezed into an …
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Hatted Lorraine’s Bistro – A bougie toastie, the best woodfired chicken you have tasted and a grilled cabbage you won’t forget
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonWhen we first heard rumours of Lorraine’s decadent bougie toasty made of crisp brioche, with layers of oozy savoury Comte and Gruyere cheeses, topped with zingy zucchini pickles and premium …
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Australian natives menu launches at Pumphouse Sydney Darling Harbour
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonA few years ago the Pumphouse in Darling Harbour got a fab do-over, it shook off its dark woods and ladish interior and said ‘Hello Sydney’ with a more approachable modern style and the changes are still coming with a new menu dedicated to showcasing not just Australian produce but our natives.
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Hong Kong style Ni Hao Bar launches fun new menu, crunchy tacos, Sichauan burrata, pot stickers with laksa and more!
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonThe vibe is like going back in time to the 70’s and to another continent- to Hong Kong. The space is buzzing, moody, sexy with black and gold chairs, dark floors with red hues and low lighting. The music is pumping as couples and groups of friends share large jugs of happy hour cocktails from colourful teapots. The outside bar has sections of an old movie theatre with lights and overhead daisy chains of fake hanging peking ducks!
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Henry Deane launches bottomless lunch in the clouds
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonWhen it first opened its lift doors in 2015 Sydney had never seen anything like it. A rooftop cocktail bar majestically perched in a remote corner of the Rocks with …