The Biennale art exhibition has been going since 1973. Every two years since then, almost 90 countries showcase artists on an individual level “rather than representations of nationhood.” But it’s not the only reason to go to Cockatoo Island in Sydney. We love exploring Sydney when the Biennale is on. It’s like being in a … Read more
Mexican food is still sweeping through Sydney like a great green white and red storm. Taco options are abound and high grade tequila has never been so popular. It’s becoming a very competitive market. **Sadly, Mr Moustache is no longer with us and has now closed.** The great thing about competition is that it drives … Read more
There’s something about discovering an incredible place to eat that’s so hidden you’d never find it if you were looking for it. We love this aspect of travelling, but it’s so funny when it happens on your own doorstep. It does though, and it’s starting to happen more and more in Sydney. The advent of … Read more
A friend jokingly said the other day he could go to a new small bar in Sydney every day of the week and not return to the same place twice in a year. I think it’s more like two years, but I didn’t tell him that. Instead I elected to contradict him on the internet. … Read more
Whoever invented high tea was a genius. I love eating lots of tiny food. Being able to sample lots of tiny cakes and bites makes me happy. I often get food envy when I have to choose only one item. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more
Hemingway was surely the first hipster. His was a lover of adventure, chivalry, and a non-mainstream life – and of course, later on, a big beard. He also loved a good drink. So who better to build a bar around than a man renowned for his love of libations, food and an eclectic lifestyle? Hemingway’s … Read more
Zeta Bar at the top of the Hilton Sydney has always been a pretty damn fine bar. Its outlook over the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and down into the pulsing soul of the city is enticing and glamorous. From Valentine’s Day, ’14 Zeta is embracing the romance of the exotic. Their Arabian Nights theme, which … Read more
I’ve had bad Greek food before. Even in Greece. I once had a moussaka in Rhodes that was so salty it was more like the kitchen was trying to preserve it rather than cook it. The food at Alpha Restaurant – part of the Helenic Club of Sydney – is nothing like that. In fact, … Read more
Not long now till this very bridge will be exploding with millions of dollars worth of fireworks. I really can’t believe where this year’s gone… but it’s been a pretty good one, all in all. Caroline Childerley of the newly established but already much-loved site The Gin Queen has put us onto this new gin: Four … Read more
Okay, let’s do a little pretend maths – the only type I’m good at by the way. San Diego + bar × Mexican food = X Southern California ÷ Neutral Bay in Sydney = Y Applejack Hospitality, of Bondi Hardware and The Botanist fame × (X + Y) = SoCal, Sydney’s newest Southern California restaurant … Read more