Posted by Lisa Cugnetto on June 22, 2015 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Lisa Cugnetto on May 16, 2015 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Nikita Sheth on March 31, 2015 · Leave a Comment
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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Category Food + Drink, Sydney, Sydney Food + Drink · Tags Australia, Darlinghurst, interior design, Mexican Food, NSW, Playa Takeria, restaurant, Skullavera, Sydney, Sydney Eating, Sydney Restaurant Hotspot
Posted by Nikita Sheth on February 27, 2015 · Leave a Comment
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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Category Australia, Shops, Sydney, Sydney Shops · Tags Australia, Danish Design, Home ware, interior design, Japanese Design, NSW, Redfern, Scandinavian Design, shopping, Small Spaces, Small Spaces Sydney, Sydney, Sydney Design Hotspot, Sydney Shopping
Posted by Nikita Sheth on January 6, 2015 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Nikita Sheth on December 29, 2014 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Nikita Sheth on December 3, 2014 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Chi Dang on November 16, 2014 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Jenny Nguyen on November 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment
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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Posted by Jenny Nguyen on October 28, 2014 · Leave a Comment
(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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Category Australia, Features, Food + Drink, Shops, Sydney, Sydney Features, Sydney Food + Drink, Sydney Shops · Tags Australia, Australian Design, Belle Magazine, Bentley Bar, Bondi, Cafe, Chippendale, Cho Cho San, Cool Shops, Creative Director, Curator, Ester, Interiors, Jack Milenkovic, Potts Point, restaurant, Sydney, Sydney CBD, Sydney city guide, Sydney Design Guide, Sydney Food & Drink, Sydney Shopping, Sydney travel guide, The Cross Street Project, The Editors, The Incinerator, Willoughby