Chris Singh 
I wasn’t a fan of The Charles Brasserie & Bar when it first opened in October 2022. It’s not just because the food wasn’t nearly as good as it is right now, or because the cutting-teeth service was spotty and lacked that warm approachability so essential for such an imposing venue. The disconnect between the … Read more
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Usher has announced an Australian tour for December 2024, marking his first time down under 2011. Live Nation revealed the big news this morning, squeezing us into Usher’s Past Present Future world tour before the year is done and dusted. And while he’ll only be performing in Melbourne and Sydney, … Read more
Powerful, diverse, on-the-pulse. Since it opened in 2007, Carriageworks has always cut through with trend-setting curation. So it’s no surprise to see their Vivid Sydney music program full of experimental sounds, diverse tastes and a few genre-specific legends. Released today, the full Carriageworks Vivid Music lineup adds to an already exciting stack of artists, which … Read more
We’ve known that the ever-reliable QT Hotels & Resorts have earmarked their third Sydney property for the Second CBD of Parramatta for years now. And that’s still well underway. Plus, IHG hotels recently revealed plans for an InterContinental. Now another major brand is racing for Parramatta’s rising profile, with Marriott planning to open the 279-bed, … Read more
Priority SFF tickets on sale Wednesday, May 7 The full Sydney Film Festival line-up will be revealed on Wednesday, May 7, which is the same day an exclusive pre-sale period begins. From 9am on the day, keen moviegoers will be able to logon and buy their SFF Flexipass, which allows you to book up to … Read more
Today is Cinco de Mayo, but really the celebrations in Sydney stretch all week long. While there’s no parade in Sydney, no obvious sign of one of Mexico’s biggest annual celebrations, you’ll find the upbeat, festive mood buried in the rowdy Tequila bars that are dotted around town. Tequila bars weren’t as popular when we … Read more
What started as a limited run has turned into a blockbuster season with numerous extensions and over 300 performances at Surry Hills’ boho-fabulous The Grand Electric. As it turns out, Michael Cassel Group were onto a winner when they brought Titanique, a satirical Off-Broadway hit, to Sydney in April 2024. And by winner we mean … Read more
Sydney makes up over 10% of the 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants. And not only has the Harbour City managed to completely dominate the authoritative round-up this time around (besting even New York City, London and our southern rivals, Melbourne), but we’re found near the tippy-top of the list with Neil Perry’s Margaret coming … Read more
A deceptively simple baked treat has been taking over South Korea’s kinetic cafe culture these past few years, and it’s looking like the trend has now been imported to Sydney via new Chippendale bakery, Buttered. Scroll through the various viral foodie trends on social media and you’re almost guaranteed to come across someone slowly ripping … Read more
Sydney’s dynamic dining scene is constantly changing and never has this been more obvious than in the past few years. After a swift recovery from the pandemic, the city started demanding more luxurious, world-class restaurants and was given a big influx grand dining rooms as a result. Recent months have restored a gentle balance to … Read more
