Lauren Katulka:

High Tea Gets Modern at Sydney’s Sheraton on the Park

The Gallery Tea Lounge at the Sheraton on the Park has had a new modern makeover. The interior is inviting, with chocolate brown and metallic décor and plush high back chairs. But the new look is about more than design. The hotel has introduced a new contemporary afternoon tea menu with some modern...

March 18th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Meet the Neighbours at Sydney Council BBQs

While popular soap operas try to convince us otherwise, few of us live in a neighbourhood like Summer Bay or Erinsborough. While many of us may feel disconnected living in Sydney and its suburbs, the local council wants to help bridge the gap. In May, the City of Sydney will host Good Neighbourhood BBQs...

March 17th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Durty Nelly’s Bar & Print Room Restaurant

Tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day, so why not embrace Irish culture with an authentic meal at Durty Nelly’s Bar & Print Room Restaurant? Durty Nelly’s was built in the mid 19th century, making it one of the oldest pubs in Paddington. The Print Room part of the name comes from a popular 18th century...

March 16th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Asian Dishes with a Modern Twist at Fat Noodle

Sydney’s Star City Casino has a brand new restaurant ready to tempt you. Fat Noodle offers a fresh twist on Asian cuisine. The restaurant puts its own modern stamp on traditional recipes from China, Vietnam, and other Asian nations. I’m salivating at the thought of the roast duck Vietnamese rice...

March 15th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney Photo Friday: North Sydney Post Office

One of the things I love most about Sydney is its history. While we may not have been around as long as many buildings in other parts of the world, we retain our links to the past with beautiful architecture like this. This stunner is actually the post office in North Sydney. This federation style building...

March 12th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Get On Your Bike in Manly

Cycling is one of the best ways to see a city. While it may seem daunting to get on your bike amidst the Sydney traffic, consider a cycling tour around the more relaxed beachside suburb of Manly. After all, as the Port Jackson & Manly Steamship Company once famously said, Manly is “seven miles...

March 11th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

New Red Cross Vintage Store Ready to Open Doors in Sydney

Next week a new vintage boutique will open its doors in Newtown. With a title that makes its location impossible to forget, 359 King promises to be a treat for those who love quirky fashions. What’s more, you can feel good while you shop with all proceeds benefitting the Red Cross. The interior reminds...

March 10th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Taste the Flavours of Sydney at Centennial Park

One of Sydney’s premier food event, Taste of Sydney takes over Centennial Park from Thursday to Sunday. The parklands will host the city’s top chefs, representing more than 50 restaurants, and food producers from around the state. Visitors can enjoy dishes from the eateries and samples from the Taste...

March 8th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Drive Like a Hollywood Star at Sydney Stunt School

Have you ever watched a crazy car chase on an action flick and thought “I could do that?” Probably not right? But Stunt Driving School in Western Sydney shows you that you don’t need to be a Hollywood professional to pull off these cinematic tricks. Unlike most driving schools, the aim isn’t...

March 7th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney Photo Friday: Bahai House of Worship

I love this Bahai House of Worship, which sits in Ingleside, Sydney. It reminds us all of the diversity of religion we find in our multicultural city. It opened its doors to Bahai worshippers in 1961, and has stood proudly in the bushlands of western Sydney ever since. As the only temple of its kind...

March 5th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

A Watering Hole Downsized – Sydney’s Original Small Bar

Small bars seem to be popping up everywhere in Sydney, but Small Bar in Erskine Street was there before the rest. This converted tri-level terrace house has been doing the small bar thing longer than any of the others, and it shows. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, making the bar a great place for...

March 3rd, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney Dogs Get Ready to Bark in the Park

Everyone and their dog will head to Victoria Park this Saturday to celebrate the annual Beneful Bark in the Park event. The Today show’s roving weatherman Steve Jacobs and his pup Jake will host the free event, which features plenty of fun entertainment for you and your four-legged friends. Fido will...

March 2nd, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney Opens New Cycleways as Part of Sustainable City Plans

Three new cycleways have opened around Alexandria today. The separated bike paths in Bourke Road, Mandible, and Bowden Streets are the first roads to open as part of the City’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 initiative. By this target year a 200 kilometres of cycle network is planned for Sydney. “The...

March 1st, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney Photo Friday: Anderson Stuart Building

Sydney has so many beautiful buildings, but when you pass them every day, it’s easy for them to seem commonplace. For the next couple of Fridays, I plan on reminding my readers just how beautiful the architecture of Sydney is. This is Anderson Stuart Building, a stunning building housing the Medical...

February 26th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

The Dictionary of Sydney Launches Online – World’s First Interactive Online City History

The City of Sydney council and the University of Sydney today launched the Dictionary of Sydney, a comprehensive guide to the history and contemporary culture of the New South Wales capital. The website is the result of input from more than 200 authors. It promises to be an ever-expanding resource, but...

February 25th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Rev Up for Ferrari Drive Day – Sydney to South Coast with Prancing Horse

Admit it. Whenever you pass the luxury car dealerships, you picture just how you’d look behind the wheel. Well why just dream about it? Prancing Horse can make it happen with their Ferrari Drive Days. The Marrickville-based company run one-day and overnight drives to the South Coast and back. During...

February 24th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney’s Famous Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Gets Historical

Expect plenty of color, glitter, and sequins on Saturday night when the annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade snakes its way down Sydney’s Oxford Street. Hundreds of thousands of revelers of all ages and sexual orientations will line the street to cheer on the outrageous event. This year’s parade...

February 23rd, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney Town Hall Ready to Rock with Free Concert

Some of Sydney’s favourite indie bands will invade Town Hall next month for a free concert. Town Hall Rewired features an awesome line-up of independent talent including singer-songwriter Bertie Blackman, art rock act Decoder Ring, and up-and-comers The Jezabels and Jack Ladder. The show celebrates...

February 22nd, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Sydney Photo Friday: Giant Rubik’s Cube at Powerhouse Museum

As I forgot to take my camera when I caught the ’80s Are Back exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum recently, I was thrilled to see this photograph turn up on Flickr. This giant Rubik’s Cube was one of the coolest things I saw, although it was a lot more mixed up when I spotted it. This cube had...

February 19th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More

Artsy Drinks at Darlinghurst’s Pocket Bar

From the antique Paris metro tickets and old tobacco boxes displayed under the bar’s glass top to the edgy indoor graffiti, Pocket is a bar that offers something different to its clientele. Once a narrow garage with a roller door, Pocket has now been rebirthed as part watering hole, part art installation....

February 18th, 2010 | Sydney | Read More