Stop, rewind, and think back to the good old school days. Denis the Menace, the latest café to hit the streets of Cremorne (code for Richmond) is like a fun school for big kids. As you walk past the fresh herb garden into the atrium-like warehouse, you’ll find playful toys such as Lego tractors and...
Author: Daily Addict (Daily Addict)
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Smooth summer sounds
2011 Peninsula Summer Music Festival When you think of music festivals, a bunch of young teenagers waving their ray bans, dancing in denim hot pants and wellington boots spring to mind. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a more sophisticated music festival for the summer overlooking the stunning vineyards, churches and restaurants of the Mornington...
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Dining at Ms. Gs
Fans of New York rock star chef David Chang won’t have to wait until next year’s casino redevelopment is complete to get a taste of down and dirty, modern Asian food, with Ms G’s set to rock Potts Point from this weekend. Situated on the bones of iconic restaurants past, this multi-level establishment houses communal...
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Excellent track record
Country Racing Any country kid will tell you that a day races is a good excuse to pack the Esky, pop on a hat and head down to the track for a picnic. What? No spray tan? No high heels? No standing in line at the bar/bathroom/ticket line/taxi queue for hours and hours? Uh, no...
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Porsche Design
We get what you’re thinking. There are bills to pay, pressies to buy and people to get silly with at this time of year. Best to leave the Porsche purchase for another day. In the meantime, you can get your fast lane fix at the new Porsche Design store, recently opened on King Street alongside...
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Up on the roof
A lot of cool cinematic moments occur on rooftops. First kisses with semi-arachnids, edge-of-your-seat helicopter escapes, meaningful eye contact with giant gorillas and general bad guy evasion. Whatever genre you subscribe to, you can get your piece of the action this summer with Melbourne Rooftop Cinema. Watch the sun set over the CBD, kick back...
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Flight 001
Jet setters, frequent flyers and global citizens, this is your boarding call. Everything you need (and a whole lot you didn’t know you needed) to make your pre-flight, in-flight and post-arrival more convenient can be found at brand new Surry Hills destination, Flight 001 (pronounced ‘Flight One’). This global travel concept store will elicit plenty...
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Make, do and mend
If you’re a fan of the Mad Men style like us, you might be dreaming of a full 50’s floral dress, liquid eyeliner and bold red lips or perhaps the three piece suit and dapper hat for the gentleman? It’s this exact mentality of appreciating the details and having an outfit tailor made that will...
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Louboutin paints Sydney heels red
If you were a modern day Dorothy, in a heartbeat you’d swap those ruby slippers for Christian Louboutin’s scarlet-soled shoes. Euphorically click your vertiginous heels together and celebrate yesterday’s opening of Christian Louboutin’s first Australian boutique. Inside the Westfield Sydney store you’ll find pockets of covetable couture – arched niche walls full of glamorous stilettos,...
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Isika Spa sky-high indulgence
Up amongst the clouds on the 27th floor lies a secret sanctuary. Forget about flying or driving to experience retreat tranquillity, it’s here right on your doorstep at Isika Spa. Simply valet park and within moments you’re immersed in the breathtaking views of the city skyline and (deep breath) the serenity. Isika offers reflexology, yoga...