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Italy in the City

Italy in the City

Dining alongside a living wall of 11,000 plants might have you reaching for your hessian pants and rubber shoes – but it’s all suits and heels at this CBD eatery. Located in Australia’s most awarded ‘green’ building, Janus reaches skyscraper heights for those who love a bit of Italy in the City. Make your way...

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The Forresters Lands in Surry Hills

The Forresters Lands in Surry Hills

You might wonder where to tie up the horse and hang your Stetson at this Surry Hills newbie as the fit out is more western saloon than Italian Stallion, but the The Flinders/Norfolk/Carrington boys know how to mix things up. Red tiled high tables, rattan ceiling, wagon wheel chandeliers and quirky wall hangings have created...

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The Stoned Crow

The Stoned Crow

The iconic Stoned Crow has seen it all during its 30+ years; Irish style pub with sticky carpets; the shiny aviary look with a reputation as a cougar hang out; and its newly launched ‘back to nature’ vibe following five months of preening. Crows like a mixed habitat, and there’s no shortage of places to...

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Oh Darling!

Oh Darling!

Do you chill easily? Would you like conversation during your treatment? These are not your run-of-the-mill tick box questions, but then nothing about The Spa at The Darling is. With no shortage of choice, make sure you’ve been doing your tricep curls to cope with the weighty 31-page menu of experiences. A global range of...

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Destination Guide: Bali

Destination Guide: Bali

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...

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The tastiest bird in town

The tastiest bird in town

Pull out the party poppers, two-hatted Ortolan has left Leichardt’s land of spaghetti and moved to party central in the former Bayswater Brasserie site at the Cross. Lovers of French food rejoice! Whilst fine diners enjoy front row viewing, it’s the bistro situated in the glorious indoor garden area which will be the first choice...

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From Bar Stool to Lounge Room

From Bar Stool to Lounge Room

A small dose of healthy neighbourhood competition has hit Glebe as The Little Guy and Mr Falcon’s fling open their doors (within a bottle top throw of each other) on heaving Glebe Point Road. With a blink and you miss it location, The Little Guy is proof that size doesn’t matter. Small and sexy, they...

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Pork Star at Wilbur’s

Pork Star at Wilbur’s

There’s certain irony eating pork in a restaurant affectionately named Wilbur’s (after the pig saved from the slaughter house in Charlotte’s Web). However one bite of the Porchetta Roll at Wilbur’s Place and your conscience goes out the Potts Point virtual window. This luscious combo of pork marinated overnight in fennel, rosemary, thyme and confit...

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