The Design Hotels™ Book There’s nothing black or white about it. Except its cover, clearly. The Design Hotels™ BOOK has had a facelift, redesigned as an even bolder and beautiful showcase of the people and experiences behind the brand’s new core message: Made by Originals. Turn each of the hardcover’s 488 pages and brace for...
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Food and sundries
Food Stuff Mona Vale cooking classes Owners Mark and Louise Holland sure know their stuff, especially when it comes to a store laden with superior food products. Food Stuff Mona Vale stocks everyday necessities like olive oils and wild rice, to those hard to find culinary delights – think 20 year old Modena balsamic and...
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Chivalry is dead. Long live chivalry!
The Chivas Studio Alas, there are but few chivalrous enterprises and oft far between (watching the James Bond series doesn’t count). Have heart; Chivas Regal is raising the style and gallantry bar bringing The Chivas Studio to Sydney for four evenings. Proving chivalry isn’t dead this intimate space is about gastronomy excellence, with a whisky-inspired menu by Sean...
Bells at Killcare Escape
It’s Friday. If you move with a purpose and can avoid your Boss, come 5pm you’ll be outta here. Leaving the building and heading to Bells at Killcare. Here’s where proprietors of Bells boutique hotel, Brian and Karina Barry welcome you to a newly refurbished divine-star accommodation. Eleven coastal style villas and country-style suites designed...
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Life on top
A Hyde Park tribute by Pete Longworth After nine weeks spent submerged and snapping the life, flora and fauna at Hyde Park, Pete Longworth has a few tales to tell. Ask about his altercations with alleged drunk and disorderlies, being suspected by Police to be a suicide jumper and impromptu busking episodes. Or just marvel at the...
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Vote with a switch
You’ve exchanged heated discussions on climate change and a swagger of inconvenient truths. And can easily retort any challenge to whether one person can make a difference. It’s natural for Sydney-siders, having launched Earth Hour in 2007, now a global action where up to 1 billion people switch off their lights and non-essential appliances, on the same...
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All soul
Souled Out Studios’ iconic collectible works Since 2004 the urban artists behindSouled Out Studios have been quietly going about their business making a lot of noise. Their highly collectible prints do the talking, often featuring commentary on world events, history, philosophy and politics, meshing social and environmental views with a tongue-in-cheek twist. For the first time,...
Style, revelry and wine
After or in between office time, call in on the CBD’s newest wine bar for an elegant way to circumnavigate Italian cuisine. Begin bar-side with spuntini (snacks) and a bold Bacco Spritz – a l’aperitivo with a twist, made of chilled fragrant Soave and homespun peach lemonade served long with fresh white peach. Dine around the open...
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Daily Addict launches new website
Daily Addict has a new online home, and you’re invited to our virtual house-warming party. The new look www.test.dailyaddict.com.au is decorated for style-conscious busy people, and gives even greater access to our featured experiences as well as useful and stylish products and services to make your life easier. You’ll find all of our daily features on an...
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Defining luxury
A night with Jimmy Choo, La Prairie and the Day Spa These days, ‘A Night of Luxury’ can mean anything; from an evening away from your office to uninterrupted episodes of 24. Leave the defining to the experts, here’s one to meet with approval. Hosted by the Day-Spa at the Observatory Hotel, enjoy a sneak-peak ofJimmy...