Chris Singh 
The ever-creative team at Gelato Messina first came up with the idea of a 1-kilogram Messina Easter egg last year. Serving six, the enormous Easter chocolate treat was a beautiful chaotic mess of Milo mousse with oreo crumble, hazelnut praline, malted vanilla chantilly and hazelnut caramel oozing from the centre. Now the team have switched
Sydney is rapidly modernising and genuinely stepping up its lifestyle and hospitality offerings. Not since Carriageworks opened in 2007 has the city felt so profoundly different, willing and oh-so-able to fling us the into a new era for both locals and visitors. Nowhere is this more obvious than the frequently discussed “Night Time Economy,” as
From “Through the Fire” and “Ain’t Nobody” to “Do You Love What You Feel” and “I’m Every Woman”, R&B icon Chaka Khan has given the music world a long list of timeless songs since the 71-year-old singer first entered the business as the lead vocalist of Rufus in 1973. All those decades later and her
The Sydney Comedy Festival has been one of the city’s most beloved annual events since 2005, pulling over 120,000 attendees into the city’s best theatres to witness some of the world’s greatest comedians constantly rethinking the art of standup and showcasing new material. Festival director Jorge Menidis is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary
Few things scream “special occasion” in Sydney as loud as walking into Rockpool Bar & Grill. Hunter St Hospitality’s world-famous steakhouse has long been regarded as one of the city’s most opulent dining experiences, anchored by its grand main dining room and, to the side, a New York-style bar. But there’s now a third element
One of the most recognisable Irish singers of our time, Dermot Kennedy, arrives in Sydney this weekend to debut a brand-new annual global music festival that’s focused entirely on celebrating Ireland’s rich musical heritage. And it’s perfect timing too, with the Sydney music festival coinciding with St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Dubbed the MISNEACH (pronounced mish-nyah,
We’ve all heard the news by now: one of the biggest drawcards for Vivid Sydney this year is none other than the charismatic queen of food herself, Nigella Lawson, who will be curating three exclusive multi-sensory dinners in Martin Place’s tech-forward pedestrian tunnel, Muru Giligu. And a big talking point has been the cost of
There are several events at Vivid Sydney this year that will be mighty difficult to score tickets for if you aren’t diligent. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of art, creativity and fun will once again transform Sydney into a surrealistic dreamscape of light, music, ideas and food as Vivid Sydney celebrates its 15th anniversary. Kicking
Destination NSW is working the cost-of-living crisis into the 15th annual Vivid Sydney this year. In a nod to accessibility, event organisers have made more than 75% of the program completely free for Sydneysiders and visitors hoping to fully immerse themselves in one of the world’s most prized arts and lifestyle festivals. This year’s festival
Haymarket isn’t the only precinct surging to life over March and April. While Neon Playground will take over Chinatown, Barangaroo is getting its own three-week-long series of sunset sessions with all sorts of food specials and live entertainment timed for late afternoons. Golden Hours Barangaroo will thrive each day from 3pm to 7pm from Thursday,
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