God that smells, and tastes so very good. That earthy, roasty goodness, deep and rich in the body and balanced well on the tongue. The aftertaste lingering and pleasant, and not at all sour… You must have found Sydney’s first Cupping Room, just launched by coffee epiphany specialists Campos Specialty Coffee. This is the room...
Don’t know the differences between your Bourbons and Scotches? Want to appreciate the smoothness of single malts and the complexities of a 12-year-old blend? Blame Mad Men – whisky is back, so prepare for an enlightening journey through all the colours of the Johnnie Walker rainbow with a Johnnie Walker Tasting Session. These Scotch 101...
Following Porgie & Mr Jones and Snow Pony notoriety, comes Jason Jones’ new little venture, Friends of Mine and it’s truly a place you’d want to share with your closest. Located on a quaint corner up the other end of Swan St, the new café can’t be missed with its delightful yellow awnings and white...
Note the time. Just past 7pm which means ‘Aperitivo’ time. A time honoured Italian tradition celebrated post work and pre dinner. When you’re seeking something refreshing to drink, a bite to eat, and a spell to relax and discharge the day’s events to a close by confidante. You bring the company and conversation, leave the...
With two years in the making and inspiration culminating the globe over, The Waiting Room (T.W.R.), Neil Perry’s latest jewel will undoubtedly become one of Melbourne’s most noteworthy cocktail bars. Nestled in the lobby of Crown Towers, the design reflects grandeur and elegance, with bars like the Connaught Hotel, London; Pegu Club, New York; and...
Good ‘things’ come to those who wait. Simple, pungent, and powerfully tasty, Malaysian cuisine ‘things’. And patience is the price to pay when you’re after Mamak’s hawker dishes, a fast and furiously served type of meal that die-hard Malaysians are known to seek out and devour. Mamak’s second cafe restaurant has just opened. Its satays,...
This weekend take a break from picking over your fruit and veg and haggling over fromage at Prahran Market to try a golden drop or two at Matilda Bay’s Brewer’s Bite stall. If you’re one to turn your nose up at the amber nectar, it’s worth noting beer has undergone a mini revolution. No...
If you enjoy the ritual of drinking tea and are looking for a new way to celebrate with your other half, folks or friends , drop in on Sundays at Aki’s for their new Indian High Tea. Chef Kumar Mahadevan has designed a subtly flavoured contemporary Indian menu fit for any aspiring Maharajah or...
Roll up with your wash-basket and soiled wares no more. Coin Laundry is now delivering eggs and espresso versus the freshly laundered skirts, socks and jocks it was known for. The bright new eatery is a second for the twosome who started Window Espresso (no more) in St Kilda. They’ve taken the ‘venue transformation’ to...
One of the simplest pleasures one can experience in a restaurant? That moment when you first set eyes on a quality menu. And super pleased you’ll be if you’re looking at Cotton Duck’s DIY Degustation – found only in Jared Ingersoll’s new Surry Hills establishment. A refined weave of old and new, step foot into...
