We’re just over halfway through the 2023 Sydney Film Festival and, so far, it has lived up to the hype. With hundreds of films on offer as well as talks, events, and Q&As, it’s been a film fiend’s paradise! Choosing from this year’s extensive line-up was ridiculously difficult. I eventually landed on a handful of...
What better way to survive winter than by stuffing your face with popcorn in a dark room? Celebrating its 70th outing, the 2023 Sydney Film Festival is as diverse and exciting as ever. From homegrown talent to hotly anticipated international offerings – you won’t be disappointed with this year’s 200+ lineup! Let’s whet your appetite...
Sydney loves it’s afternoon teas. Every venue has its own approach; whether it is a modern, contemporary affair or a nostalgic romp through history – much like stepping into the wonderful world of Bridgerton again (thankfully minus a whale bone corset). The InterContinental Sydney falls into the later category after its glamorous $120m makeover. Eating...
“This is your captain speaking. Don’t be scared” he whispers into my left ear. Only I can hear him. I am the chosen one. Greeting you behind the Powerhouse in Ultimo, is a couple of mysterious shipping containers that glow like beacons against the sunset and surrounding brick landscape. These are Flight and Séance, two...
I walk right past it the first time – so well does it assimilate into the busy Surry streetscape. Google Maps yells at me, and I backtrack. There she is. Tucked quietly behind a controlled access door, there’s no blazing signage to indicate that within this smart space lies Surry Hills’ newest urban respite; thus...
The vibe is like going back in time to the 70's and to another continent- to Hong Kong. The space is buzzing, moody, sexy with black and gold chairs, dark floors with red hues and low lighting. The music is pumping as couples and groups of friends share large jugs of happy hour cocktails from colourful teapots. The outside bar has sections of an old movie theatre with lights and overhead daisy chains of fake hanging peking ducks!
You know how you go to those canvas-based paint and sips? And they tell you that ANYONE can do it; it’s so easy … and then yours comes out and looks like poo? No? Just me? This, fellow Addicts, is not that kind of place. At the Fluid Project, not only can you spend a...
GPrawn twisties. White chocolate scones. Flaming chocolate domes. Forget the cucumber sandwiches, high tea at the Hyatt Regency Sydney is not your average affair. First off, this is not high tea, it’s Gin and Tea – a botanical-themed high tea that includes not one, but two gin cocktails, a generous tiered stand of savouries, bundles of...
OLÉ indeed, Daily Addicts! There’s a new Mexican-inspired restaurant in town with cosy booths, a soon-to-open outdoor patio and a lamb birria taco that’ll rock your caliente socks off. Make your way to Kirribilli and prepare to eat, drink and be merry. There’s even plenty for veggos. Located just off of Fitzroy Street, a short...
You think you know a city then suddenly you’re taken by surprise and discover, thanks to a small tour, some of the finest hidden bars around the fair city of Sydney. Local Source Tours are a perfect way to discover secret parts or histories of the city, show your friends and family that you have...
