If you’re Irish, it will be the former – to be sure, to be sure! The ‘e’ is kept in their version of ‘whiskey’. And being St Patrick’s Day, there’ll be plenty of it consumed today, most likely Jameson – the world’s best-selling Irish whiskey. But how does one tell the difference between Bourbon, Scotch...
Category: Eat & Drink
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Zoccali’s Pendolino and L’Olioteca
Often you go to an Italian restaurant expecting the fundamentals; a flavoursome meal, nice decor, polite wait staff. That is, unless you’re visiting newcomer Pendolino. The brainchild of chef, restaurateur and olive oil advocate Nino Zoccali (former founding chef of Otto Ristorante and Pizzeria Nove), this foodie trifecta includes an upmarket Italian restaurant ‘The Restaurant Pendolino’,...
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fired up for a fine cigar
Promotions, new babies and the signing of big fat contracts. There aren’t many opportunities to enjoy a cigar with friends outside of private gatherings, and even fewer chances to appreciate this art form with like-minded folk. So if you have a penchant for this premium product and are keen for a grand evening of small luxuries,...
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a nose for good wine
If you have a nose for a good drop, it’s of no surprise that you’ve sniffed out the biggest outdoor wine event staged in Sydney. This Sunday’s Good Living Sydney Cellar Door aims to show the diversity of NSW Wine and encourage wine lovers to support the Waratah Sate. Whether a Chardonnay enthusiast or Shiraz...
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a platter of cheddar and cardinal sin
An evening of teachings on a Cardinal Sin, Stinking Bishop and Saint-Marcellin may at first seem of little appeal. But if you’re a lover of fine food and not playing truant, you’ll discover that these are all cheeses, and there are cheese tasting classes not worth skipping. The GPO Cheese and Wine Room is tucked underneath...
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stay up late at the lincoln
Take Tokyo, Hong Kong or Singapore. You’ll never be wanting for a late night destination in these world cities – 24/7 wining and dining is intrinsic to their psyche. But the supper experience is slowly catching on here, and if you’re one of a growing number of Sydneysiders keen to stay up and make the memories,...
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the art of chinese banquet
If you’ve already faltered on your New Year resolutions (like us), have faith, here’s a second chance. 7 February marks the start of the Chinese New Year and according to old custom; grudges are put aside making way for forgiveness (although we’re not sure if this is valid for not giving up smoking or not...
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Kitchen table for eight
Whether you’re a Michelin star chef in the making or your local Thai take-away is on speed dial, food lovers of all sorts will marvel at a view in to the frenetic manoeuvrings of one of Sydney’s most well-regarded kitchens. ARIA restaurant has a kitchen dining experience usually found only in overseas acclaimed restaurants –...
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Mahjong room get competitive
Okay, admit that you’re the competitive sort. You like smashing times at the gym, and you like having a fast car. A ‘friendly’ Pictionary game? There’s no such thing. Still, your competitive streak can be a good thing. Take it to MahJong PlayLunch at the MahJong Room restaurant. On the last Saturday of each month get...