Café Find: Edition Coffee Roasters Sydney

A small batch coffee roaster and café in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst, Edition fuses Nordic-Japanese elements, both in its menu and overall aesthetic. With its white, bright and welcoming space, Edition’s clean Scandinavian-inspired interior perfectly complements its wholesome, enticing menu. Edition’s menu is considered and unique, with food that takes a seasonal focus and blends […]

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Café Find: Paramount Coffee Project Sydney

Paramount Coffee Project Sydney | meltingbutter.com Cafe Hotspot

Opened in September 2013, Paramount Coffee Project (PCP) takes its name from the building in which it is housed ”“ the former Paramount Pictures offices, a heritage-listed Art Deco beauty built in Surry Hills in 1940. A spacious, light-filled cafe with polished concrete floors, white tiles, high ceilings and a minimalist aesthetic, the PCP may […]

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Restaurant Find: Playa Takeria Sydney

Playa Takeria Sydney | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

It is impossible to ignore this colorful new cantina that has popped up on Darlinghurst Road – not least because of the larger-than-life graffiti-art mural of Frida Kahlo (by Argentine artist Skullavera) gazing out over laughing groups of curb-side diners. Inspired by the idyllic Mexican beachside city of Playa del Carmen, Playa Takeria lives up […]

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Interior Design Find: Small Spaces Sydney

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How many of us are guilty for the over-consumption of unnecessary objects? The concept to ‘living lightly’ is the driving force behind this light and airy store, aptly named, Small Spaces. Almost always greeted by ‘Bunny’ (the owners dog), upon entering you feel like you have just popped into your stylish friend’s home. Small Spaces showcases a highly curated collection […]

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Restaurant Find: The Butler Sydney

The Butler Sydney | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Nestled in the leafy backstreets of Potts Point, The Butler’s unassuming exterior does not match the vibrant oasis that lies within.  It’s impossible to choose one defining feature of this new bar-restaurant; is it the unparalleled panoramic view of Sydney’s CBD skyline, the French-inspired food or the fantastic fit out complete with wicker chairs and […]

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Cinema & Bar Find: Golden Age Sydney

Golden Age Cinema Sydney | meltingbutter.com Culture Hotspot

If you feel like stepping back into the bygone era where the men were dapper and the cocktails potent, head to the Golden Age Cinema. Located in Paramount House in Surry Hills, this small bar boasts a small screening room originally built in 1940. The old school 40-seat cinema is complete with low-slung wooden chairs, […]

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Restaurant Find: ACME Sydney

ACME Sydney | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

If you’re after a hearty bowl of bolognese or a piece of Nonna’s homemade tiramisu – then this is not the place for you. ACME Sydney offers a completely new take on Italian. Mitch Orr, the “M” in ACME hailing from Sepia, Duke Bistro, Buzo and 121 BC even jokes that ACME is “#notanitalianrestaurant – we […]

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Restaurant Find: Cho Cho San Sydney

Cho Cho San Sydney | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

Named after the heroine in Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly”, Cho Cho San Sydney is the new creation from a team making a name for themselves in the local restaurant scene: Restaurateur Sam Christie, chef Jonathan Barthelmess (who we can also to thank for The Apollo right across the street) and Head Chef Nic Wong (of Bodega, […]

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Café Find: Brother Baba Budan Melbourne

Brother Baba Budan Melbourne | meltingbutter.com Cafe Hotspot

Competition is rife in Melbourne’s specialty coffee scene but Brother Baba Budan, named after the world’s first coffee smuggler, has built a highly regarded reputation that has lasted ever since it opened 2007. The pint-sized gem of a café has a reputation inverse to its size, meaning you can almost always expect to queue for […]

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The Editors: Jack Milenkovic of Belle Magazine on Where To Satisfy Your Design Fix In Sydney

Jack Milenkovic | Belle Magazine | meltingbutter.com Sydney Design Guide

(This Sydney Design Guide by Jenny Nguyen-Barron first appeared in ForbesLife. Click here to read the original article) Scandinavian design has long been a favorite aesthetic style amongst contemporary design aficionados and savvy home decorators alike. It’s elegant symmetry and its capacity to communicate quality and craftsmanship through design are just some of the reasons why […]

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