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ANZAC Day is fast approaching and if you're yet to make plans, why not get down to the Keg & Brew in Surry Hills or the Dog Hotel in Randwick? Both pubs will be hosting two-up games and food and drink specials all day. Each venue will swing open the doors and get started at 10am, making it an ideal place to head following dawn services. The Keg & Brew will be putting the NZ in ANZAC by paying homage to New Zealand with a L&P Fizz cocktail, with rosemary infused gin topped with kiwi soda, Lemon & Paeroa. The DOG Hotel will be firing up a custom ANZAC menu that includes an all Aussie Angus burger, Vegemite pies, VB battered fish and chips with calamari and more. Both pubs will be pouring schooners of VB and Stone & Wood beers for just $6 all day long, and there will be a lucky door prize at each venue. It's not ANZAC Day without two up and each pub will kick off the betting from noon. The DOG Hotel's ring will be hosted by 2GB and 2UE radio personality Ben Malouf, while the Keg & Brew will see up-and-coming comedian Bec Charlwood hold proceedings. Find out more about ANZAC Day at the Keg & Brew and the DOG Hotel.
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This May will mark the 9th annual Head On Photography Festival and to kick off proceedings they will host an opening night launch with prizes, live music, photography and some very special guests. It's an esteemed evening for anyone in the photography world, as it announces the winners of the Head On Photo Awards, Australia’s most prestigious photography competition. Made up of four categories (portrait, mobile, student and landscape) the evening will celebrate excellence in photography with $60,000 worth of prizes from Fujifilm, Olympus and Sony. Before and after the awards there will be live performances, plus photography slideshows. Physical theatre outfit Legs On The Wall will be on site while artist Emma Hack will be doing live body painting (you may remember her work from Gotye’s much loved 'Somebody That I Used to Know' film clip). You can also get your hands on gear from from Fujifilm, Olympus and Sony, with each dishing out insightful camera demos. The Time Out fun doctors will also be on hand to give you IRL recommendations for Sydney good times. A prestigious round of special guests will be in attendance including arts minister Don Harwin, Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore and ABC’s Robbie Buck alongside local and international photo artists and industry pros. It's also free to attend, so whether you're a newbie to being behind the lens, a seasoned shutterbug or you just appreciate beautiful images, head down to the UNSW Art and Design campus to join in on the f
Sculpture at Scenic World – back for its seventh year – brings the work of local, interstate and international artists to the Jurassic rainforest floor at Scenic World, the Blue Mountains' top attraction. Displayed along the path of the Scenic Walkway, the more than 38 artworks will thrill, challenge and delight viewers. And what other art exhibition has an entrance involving the steepest railway journey in the world? All tickets include full day access to Sculpture at Scenic World, including the Scenic Railway, Scenic Walkway, Scenic Skyway and the Scenic Cableway, in addition to a full public program including free guided tours, artist talks, weekend workshops and Sculpture Otherwise at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Here are seven of the artworks you can expect to see on your visit...
If you’re planning to give your credit card a workout, Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet is the place to do it. There’s more than 140 outlet stores to choose from, so you can find a bargain in every department, be it fashion, homewares or sport and the outdoors. This shopper's paradise also boasts a beautiful setting, perched on the water’s edge at Birkenhead Point. But that sunny seaside spot can be a little hard to get to by land. Luckily, Sydney Harbour is one of the city’s best assets, and she has a way of getting you there, no muss no fuss. Getting there Photograph: Supplied Take a ride on the Shopper Hopper and start your big day of shopping with smooth sailing. Choosing sea over land saves a whole lot of commuting stress – wouldn’t you rather enjoy a salty breeze as you're ferried past Sydney’s favourite landmarks than being stuck in traffic or wedged into train isles? The Shopper Hopper lets you enjoy stunning views on the 20-minute ride to Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre. It casts off on return trips from Circular Quay and Harbourside Shopping Centre in Darling Harbour. From the Circular Quay wharf, you’ll float past none other than the Sydney Opera House and glide underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Starting at Convention Jetty in Darling Harbour, you'll be taken to Harbourside Shopping Centre, where great retail meets top-notch dining experiences (think everything from contemporary Japanese to balcony restaurants overlooking the Harbour). Then, it's onto a w
It’s time to show Mum what she really means to you with an amazing brunch, lunch or dinner this Mother’s Day (Sunday May 13). Let these four Sydney venues do the cooking, while you and Mum enjoy a few glasses of Champagne. Sit back, relax and prepare for a feast in honour of mothers everywhere.
Five-star Sydney cocktail bar Eau De Vie has joined forces with Star of Bombay (luxury small batch, slow-distilled expression of Bombay Sapphire gin) to debut a swanky new Martini service, the Star of Bombay Martini Trolley. The custom-designed liquid nitrogen-fueled cocktail trolley will pay tribute to the ritual of creating James Bond's favourite cocktail, the Martini. Inspired by the lush service experience of the classic cocktail trolley, the Star of Bombay Troley Service menu will pay respects to the great hotels and bars that created some of the most famed Martinis in the world. Cocktails include the Edwardian, which is a riff on the Savoy Hotel's signature Hanky Panky cocktail from 1903; the Captain Ritz, inspired by the Ritz Sidecar (known as the most expensive cocktail in the world); the Simpson Martini, Eau De Vie’s adaptation of the traditional Dirty Martini from the Connaught in London; and the Magda Martini, inspired by the iconic Bond series and the Dukes Hotel in London. For the Martini aficionados, you can also play by your own rules and create your very own personalised Star of Bombay Martini using bitters, brine and garnishes. You can enjoy a single Martini for $24 or enjoy a sample flight of four Martinis for $50. Star of Bombay Martini Trolley Service at Eau De Vie is available for walk-ins, although reservations are recommended. Find out more about about the Star of Bombay Martini trolley experience at Eau De Vie.
Whether you want to live it up on the weekend or head in for a mid-week warmer, The Star has you covered this autumn. Executive chefs Chase Kojima, Dany Karam, and Gabriele Taddeucci have each devised menus that embrace seasonality and deliver warming flavours and feasting experiences. Chase Kojima has introduced the Sumo Hot Pot to Sokyo's weeknight menu, just in time for the cooler evenings. Inspired by chanko nabe, or 'sumo stew', this sophisticated interpretation serves up thinly sliced premium beef and wild mushrooms in a warming and rich chicken dashi broth. Sokyo has also just added the Big Smoke to its already delectable cocktail list. This number takes Suntory kakubin, ginger and rosemary syrup, lemon and tops it with smoky islay scotch. You can enjoy a cocktail and chanko nabe for just $55 in the Sokyo Lounge. Balla's Gabriele Taddeucci will be recreating the recipes of his childhood, serving up an authentic Italian menu. Start with seared scallops with raw celeriac salad and nduja crumbs before moving onto a classic osso buco agnolotti with Jerusalem artichoke and rosemary sauce; and wood grilled quail, root vegetables minestrone with a marsala reduction. You can enjoy three courses with an Americano or Bellini for just $95. BLACK Bar and Grill will be warming you up with premium whiskey flights that take you through Scotland’s finest single malts. Over in the dining room chef Dany Karam will be hosting a special fire roasted dinner for two that includes garlic
