Got The Lot
Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Lot 40
When it comes to going out in Sydney, seclusion is golden. In a city where popular nightspots are often brimming over, there’s something rewarding about saying “I found this great bar, but it’s kind of hard to explain where it is…” Welcome to Lot Forty, your new laneway local.
For the geographically challenged, it might take a couple of tries to ... [Read more]
That’s Amore
Posted on 19. May, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Primo Italiano Festival
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore…
Ciao. Buongiorno. Grazie. You consider yourself an expert on all things Italian. Well…food specifically. From caffé to pasta, pizza and vino, barely a day goes by when you don’t indulge your Italian passion…and you never tire of mimicking “The Godfather”.
Continue your love affair at Primo Italiano this Sunday 23 ... [Read more]
The Weekender: 6 – 12 May, 2010
Posted on 06. May, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
There’s plenty going on to keep you amused. The weather may have turned cold but you can still “sizzle” at Bondi, help a great cause, get your fashion fix, go on safari, stick your finger in a few pies, become a reality TV star…and if it all gets too much, make yourself a martini.
Bondi Sizzle: By now you’ve probably heard about ... [Read more]
Cirque de Sunday
Posted on 04. May, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
The Victoria Room Performance Carnival
The Kings Cross circus featured on Underbelly is no longer limited to Sunday night telly. Now, Darlinghurst’s The Victoria Room is bringing its own circus to life in a Spiegeltent-meets-Bohemia spectacular.
With the Performance Carnival kicking off at 6pm, Sunday nights will never be the same. Especially with each week’s surprise lineup of talent; mixing local Sydney artists and musicians. ... [Read more]
Common Sense
Posted on 03. May, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
THE COMMONS Local Eating House
It’s the latest addition to our favourite Darlo dining and drinking precinct…with already familiar Pocket straight over the road. It’s not exactly brand new but it’s so fresh and inspired that it’s worth a mention…better late than never, right?
You’ve arrived at THE COMMONS and upon entering into the courtyard you can’t help but relax and feel like you’ve ... [Read more]
The Weekender: 29 April – 5 May, 2010
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Happenings Around Town
It’s clear that we are well and truly over the long weekend hump because the social diary is packed once again. Rest assured that there won’t be a dull moment in the week ahead.
Prost!: The inaugural month-long Pure Bier Festival kicks off today at the Löwenbräu Keller and all Bavarian Bier Cafés throughout Sydney. Wash away your impure-beer sins ... [Read more]
Sticky Fingers
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Sticky Bar Launches Sticky Roast Special
Recall the days before Sydney’s explosion of wine, champagne, absinthe, cocktail and beer bars? Those dark days that seemed to go on forever before first light appeared on the horizon in the form of Sticky Bar?
Remember those nights standing on Crown Street, quizzically looking from street to map (on paper of course) to street for ... [Read more]
The Weekender – 16-22 April, 2010
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Here’s the Plan…
The Rejects: Come and see the paintings that didn’t make the cut for the Archibald, Wynne, Sulman and Doug Moran art prizes at the Real Refuses exhibition. But be quick, the exhibition finishes this Sunday 18 April, 2010. TAP Gallery, Level 1, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, 12-6pm daily. www.tapgallery.org.au
Play House: Check out 30 Days of Home & Entertaining this Friday – Sunday and ... [Read more]
Your Own Private Liquor Locker
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Eau-de-Vie
By now you’ve probably heard of Eau-de-Vie, the 10 week old baby bar with a New York speakeasy feel that occupies a cosy, hidden space inside the Kirketon Hotel…but already they’ve undergone a few changes that you might not know about, so read on…
Owner Sven Almenning has created a set-up which feels like it’s been there forever – a big, ... [Read more]
The Weekender
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
The Week Ahead: 8 – 14 April, 2010
There’s so much going on this weekend, it’s hard to know where to begin. From photography to fashions on the field, blood sucking vampires to Sydney’s literati, a not to be missed neighbourhood festival, traditional garden party and forum for innovators and change-makers – this week has it all.
Life Is An Illusion
Their works ... [Read more]
