East Meets West
Posted on 10. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Eat St Opens
Move over greasy food court fare. Chatswood’s new Eat Street, where East meets West is putting the precinct on the (dining) map.
Located in Chatswood’s business district, the combo of alfresco and street-style eateries is akin to those found in Tokyo’s Ginza, Hong Kong’s Mong Kok and Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Alor. From Asian hawker fare and contemporary European cuisine ... [Read more]
Besotto’d
Posted on 10. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Sotto on West Opens
Time to take the spotlight off the weekly Surry Hills sproutings. Now it’s time to shine a different kind of light- on the new addition to North Sydney’s (coffee) bean bag.
Sotto on West’s teacup lighting sparks up the North Shore’s “safe” café scene. Situated on the now-buzzing West Street, Sotto stands out with its mix of dangling ... [Read more]
The City’s Latest Small Bar
Posted on 08. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
The Fox Hole
It’s only Monday and already you’re tired of being holed up at your desk…looking for a place that is a whole lot of fun? Consider disappearing down The Fox Hole – the city’s latest small bar.
Brought to you by the guys from creative sandwich shop “Size Matters”, this bar shows that…ahem, size doesn’t matter. It might be small but it packs ... [Read more]
Lost in the Blitz
Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
The Lost Boys’ Latest Secret Event
Fancy the idea of buying a ticket to an exclusive party where the location isn’t revealed until you get there?
This is the Lost Boys’ specialty and on Saturday 13th November they are winding back the clock to the 1940’s to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the London Blitz at a never before used outdoor venue overlooking ... [Read more]
Middle Bar Makeover
Posted on 01. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Low-fi – for the creative kind
With Sydney’s bar scene changing so rapidly, it’s hard to keep up with the newest and trendiest bars to frequent. If you’re looking for one of the “it” bars right now with a point of difference, you’ll want to check out Low-Fi.
This cliquey new bar in Taylor Square is right above Kinselas, and yes, expect to walk past ... [Read more]
The Tyranny of Distance
Posted on 01. Nov, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Style
Stella McCartney for Target 2010 Collection
Never is Australia’s geographical isolation more sorely felt than when you hear of yet another hot designer collaboration with a high street fashion label like TopShop, H&M or Gap that we can’t get here.
Well, it’s our turn to be the envy of the world now that Stella McCartney’s second collection for Target has gone on sale , just ... [Read more]
Be An Ambassador
Posted on 26. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Annual Membership: $500. Access to Fabulous Art Events: Priceless.
Like the idea of exclusive invites to art openings and other fancy events? Then this is the membership program for you.
The Museum of Contemporary Art will unveil the MCA Young Ambassadors program for professionals aged 18-40 at an invite-only launch event tomorrow night.
Individuals who join the MCA Young Ambassadors can choose from an ... [Read more]
Sydney’s Hottest Bar Opening
Posted on 21. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
A Slice of New York – Gotham Opens
Perhaps you’re sick of the proliferation of Sydney small bars or maybe you’re just obsessed with Mad Men (Hello Don & Betty Draper!)…either way, you’ll love the latest addition to Sydney’s bar scene, Gotham.
It’s New York chic – think chesterfields, a crimson leather bar, gorgeous pressed metal walls, intimate booths, vintage fireplaces and a ... [Read more]
Twice as Nice
Posted on 19. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Zushi’s second restaurant opens in Surry Hills
Will the good fortune of Surry Hills’ residents ever abate? Each week it becomes home to yet another great new restaurant, bar or restaurant-slash-bar and this week is no exception with Zushi opening up in the iconic 285 Crown St development, between The Winery and Madam Char Char.
A twin sister to the Darlinghurst flagship restaurant, she ... [Read more]
Travel 10: Your Guide to Glebe
Posted on 18. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Glebe Gems
Glebe maintains an extraordinary village atmosphere for what is essentially one long main road pressed between blocks of tiny terraces. We’ve picked out a few favourites and gems among the many excellent shops and cafes which abound.
Clipper Cafe - A charming terrace cafe that compels students, locals and all kinds of interesting characters to linger in its narrow space. This place ... [Read more]
