June kicks off winter – but there are plenty of ways to keep warm in Sydney. We have a firey Chilli Festival for you in Newtown; the lights of VIVID to bask in; and some dogs to cuddle. Read on…
I love food, and boy do I love to cook. I periodically trawl youtube for episodes of Iron Chef to watch, so I jumped on the chance to do a Molecular Cuisine class at Vive Cooking School. Our teacher, a charismatic…
The much-loved Pyrmont Festival is back by popular demand for its seventh year running. This year they have partnered with Mudgee Region to showcase three mutually appreciated elements: wine, food and art. The Star have supported the festival since its…
Anjum Anand, a famous chef from London, and myself have something in common. We both love India. So I was really excited to have the opportunity to go to her cooking class, for the Australian launch of her new book…
Meatstock food and music festival is heaven for the hardcore carnivore. Hosted over two days at Olympic Park’s Sydney Showground, all you have to do is follow your nose to the big cloud of smoking barbeque. Butchers, barbers, and bands…
I’ll start with a disclaimer: aside from as a child, I’ve had very limited exposure to opera. I thought the Opera Wine and Dine event would be an enjoyable point of access to something new. I was right. Hosted by…
World Class Cocktail Week is about to start its takeover of the best bars in Sydney from 7-13 May 2017. To kick things off properly, select media and socialites were invited to a launch party at one of the WCCW…
Flu season is nigh, and while some are reaching for their cold and flu, others are opting for a different method of keeping healthy. James and Bel came down from the Blue Mountains to run a fermentation workshop at Ruby…
Yes, you heard right. The geniuses behind Messina have brought Messina Degustation to Sydney, and (spoiler alert) it’s absolutely delightful. Everyone who has a sweet tooth knows about Messina. Their daring and imaginative take on flavours has made them a…
From lasagna on a stick to crispy fried pork knuckles, the Royal Easter Show sure satisfied all the foodies out there, including myself. Yes, I’m a massive foodie. And to be honest, I was expecting nothing more than a few hot…