Studio DomeArtists have long been exploited by a special breed of accountants – in some parts of town, better known as art dealers. So where can a creative soul go if they want to sell their wares but keep their shirt? Start with Studio Dome, the inner-west’s newest artspace-meets-retail store. Walk into the shop where everything...
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Climbing the walls
Vertical GardensBid a black-thumbed farewell to withered herbs and desiccated potplants. The only way, for gardens at least, is up. The latest trend in inner-city gardening is the vertical garden, as seen in temples of cool such as the Google building, the Qantas lounge and the Marriott foyer. Simulating the environmental conditions of a cliff-face,...
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In pursuit of fashion
Rosemount Sydney Fashion WeekYou’re constantly explaining to your man, your mum, your boss that there’s more to fashion than mere fun and frivolity. For an event to add ammunition to your arsenal, The Australian Centre of Photography has invited SBS newsreader (and serious fashionista) Lee Lin Chin to chat to fashion photographer Georges Antoni. Listen to their thoughts on how...
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Whisky Live
In good spiritsWhen you’re after something more sophisticated than a pint, less spy-ish than a martini and the exact polar opposite of a Jaeger bomb, what’s left for you to enjoy? A snifter of whisky perhaps? The art of this golden spirit lies in its deep cultural heritage. Meticulously crafted from grain or corn, the...
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Gee free
Gluten-free eatingIntolerance is never fun, especially when it comes to gluten. It lurks in sauces, it malingers in beverages and it shows up in everything from potato chips to energy drinks. Whether you suffer from Coeliac disease or you’re simply off the wheat, there are havens for your kind; special places where you don’t have...
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Foodie spin-out
Randwick’s café strip Tour de France fever lingers in the air at Sydney’s Randwick North, dubbed ‘the Paris side’ of the leafy locale. Here, two French passions go hand-in-hand – cycling and café culture. With Spaniard Alberto Contador’s win at the French race still fresh, locals have been getting into the cycling spirit, vacuum-sealing themselves into garishly-coloured lycra...
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Interesting South
An event for curious typesTypical social scenario; after a speech or post performance, someone inevitably asks “What did you think?” Standard polite response: “It was, uh … interesting”. Truth be told, you’re aching to cry out “What the #@*!?”, or fast calculating the cons of espousing what’s really on your mind. The folks behind Interesting South aren’t...
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The Red Rattler
A new home for performing artsWedged between a warehouse and a factory in a hidden back alley, you will find Sydney’s newest performance space: The Red Rattler. Like Mars, this red star comes out in the evening to shine light on musicians, designers, multi-media artists and film makers who were previously staging their shows in...
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Lager love
Crown Ambassador ReserveSome people really love beer. They sniff it, they quaff it and they swish it about in their schooner glasses and admire the golden glow. Natural habitats include beer cafes, boutique breweries and cellars stocked with ominously gurgling home brew. This highly selective group of beer lovers now have another reason to raise...
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Made to my order
Bespoke giftsDo you duck for shadows when you see someone wearing the same shoes as you? Do you scour markets for that elusive one-off? Chances are you’ll fall head over heels for something bespoke – something made especially for you. Here’s a few insider staples to get you started: Perhaps a little old fashioned, but...