On Tuesday night The Plus Ones gleefully attended the launch party of the Morrison Oyster Festival, a terrific event whereby the champagne was fizzing, the whisky was flowing and the oysters were absolutely spectacular The event took place at The…
Provence’s culinary landscape remains virtually unspoilt through the centuries. It is said that France’s gastronomy practice is slow moving; recipes don’t evolve much over time. Technique as well as method is very much preserved. This week, Ann’s first choice of…
To the French, Bastille Day seems to be about freedom. The storming of the Bastille took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison and a symbol of the absolute…
The Scandinavian Film Festival Australia 2015 has just started! This is the second year of this festival, which takes place at Palace Cinemas in Paddington and Leichhardt. Here is my comedy wish list based on the trailers, worldwide audience reception…
Like any good performance, an opera will transport you to another place. The scene, setting, costumes, and music should hold and absorb you in a fantasy. Opera Australia’s production of ‘Don Carlos’ does just that. Many regard ‘Don Carlos’ to…
Germany’s very own Jägermeister (in association Salon Zur Wilden Renate, The House of Mince, Something Else, and Charades) brought a thrilling fusion of Berlin’s music, art, and culture to what would have been an otherwise ordinary winter night in Sydney…
As the winter months grip the city firmer still with its cold, unrelenting fingers; there’s no better feeling that comes to mind than cozying up into a warm theater seat, popcorn et al, and watching a first-rate flick. The Plus Ones’…
Even the mightiest of wills give way when you realize Bastille Day is half-way through your attempt at “Dry July.” This was further accentuated with the incredible BBR (Bleu Blanc Rouge) French World Festival, in the lead-up last weekend, which…
Midpoint. Week three of my six week journey into French cuisine was redemption round as I successfully negotiated my way through two recipes; Rouget a la Suzanne (Baked Snapper in Tomato Sauce) from the Cote d’Azur region on the Mediterranean…
What promised to be a lovely afternoon turned out to be a magical, slightly hectic, throwback to some of my best childhood memories! Today is the opening day of the Disney on Ice ‘Dare to Dream’ tour in Sydney, which…