If you’ve been super organised this year, and have already bought and wrapped all your presents, sent all of your cards, and planned all your menus, then the only thing you have left to worry about (apart from war stories…
Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of wines are not actually vegan. They’re not even vegetarian. This is due to the fact that once grape juice has been converted into wine by the process of alcoholic fermentation…
When it comes to popular cult drink cider — the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The Plus Ones tried out the delicious award-winning Pressman’s Cider — sourced from Victoria’s Goulburn Valley — where Pressman apples are about as Aussie as you can…
If you’re a fan of cider, and looking for a guilt-free quarantine drink — you might want to reach for Rekorderlig’s newly released Botanical range — designed to be enjoyed at home. Served in a slick small can, it’s the perfect blend of…
There can be no doubt that the challenging dawn of Covid-19 has meant that us Sydney-siders need to find new and creative ways to quench our thirst. If you’re ‘simply bored’ at home, Simply Cocktails has announced a new digital concept that…
Sip, sip, hooray! This year The Plus Ones spent International Women’s Day getting creative over paint and champagne. Cork & Canvas is Australia’s first dedicated ‘paint and sip’ studio: a refreshing concept that allows up to 30 guests to experience…
French vodka brand Grey Goose brought a chic travelling experience to Sydney last week: The “Fountain of Goose”. It was a captivating, sculptural, fully-functioning fountain that doubled as a bar — and popped up at First Fleet Park, Circular Quay for…
We’re so ex-cidered about Rekorderlig Cider’s newly introduced rosé blend: Blush Rosé. It’s no secret that us Aussies love a good pink drink, and this one’s arrived just in time for summer. The Plus Ones were invited to taste the Swedish…
Chardonnay is a grape variety with a somewhat daggy reputation among serious oenophiles. But, fear not! BUTTERED: Aussie Chard Fest was a wine festival that didn’t take itself too seriously. The folks at Handpicked Wines, well aware of the bad…
Once the beverage of choice of Grannies and unwed Aunts, gin has been re-embraced by the public. Big time. If you’re a fellow gin lover, rejoice. From 21 – 24 November Gin Palooza returns to Sydney’s majestic Paddington Town Hall…