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]
Travel 10: Your Guide to Newtown
Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Newtown
Okay, so Newtown has been done to death. You know King Street like the back of your hand and while there’s always something to do, you’ve probably done it before. Well we’ve picked ten places which might make for a different detour during your travels up and down King Street.
South End Cafe – Located at the very tip of King Street, ... [Read more]
Viva Il Cinema Italiano
Posted on 22. Sep, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Leisure
Lavazza Italian Film Festival
So you missed the red carpet fun at the Venice Film Festival (again)… Oh well, it’s not like you’re a fan of pigeons and cheesy gondoliers anyway.
Luckily you can enjoy the best of Italian cinema right on your doorstep with the Lavazza Italian Film Festival launching today at the Palace Norton Street and Verona cinemas.
This year’s line up ... [Read more]
Silence Is Golden
Posted on 12. Sep, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Silent Dinner Parties
Why is it that you always end up seated next to the most opinionated person at a dinner party? You know the type – they’re an expert on everything from the Sydney property market to parenting. You just want to tell them to zip it (or worse).
What if you could in fact mute everyone at the table? Welcome ... [Read more]
To A Tea
Posted on 05. Sep, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Tea Parlour
Luxury is in the details. Such is the allure of the ceremony which can surround a pot of tea. They know this in Japan, China and England. And now Redfern does too.
With a Redfern renaissance well underway, Tea Parlour adds itself to the suburb’s line-up of intriguing and quirky haunts. As the name alludes, the focus here is on ... [Read more]
Newtown’s Narrowest Bar
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Corridor
There’s a newish bar on the scene, and it definitely stands apart from the rest.
True to its name, Corridor is a narrow pigeonhole-in-the wall. Blink and you might miss it. A dark wooden and dimly lit converted terrace with eclectic art adorning the walls, it fits perfectly into nouveau Newtown.
The friendly bar staff boast some of the tastiest cocktails around. Pick ... [Read more]
Sugar & Slice
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
La Banette Opens in Glebe
La Banette, the French patisserie with a cult following, opened its doors on Glebe Point Road last week and there’s only one word to describe it “Délicieuse!”
Stepping inside the store is like stepping into a gorgeous provincial-style farmhouse. Think wooden doors, stone washed walls and more opera cakes, éclairs and custard tarts than you can say ... [Read more]
Rock The Kazbah
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Cherry Picked in Eat+Drink
Kazbah: Rocking Once Again
For nearly a month, Inner-West devotees were deprived of their weekend brunch feasts. But they (and Sydneysiders from all postcodes) are now breathing a sigh of relief. The Middle Eastern aromas are wafting from Kazbah once more.
Reopening last month, fans were finally able to marvel at Kazbah’s renovations and extensions, which have been a long time coming; Owner ... [Read more]
