Posted on August 25, 2010 by Annie

A Secret Worth Finding

What: Ching-a-lings
Where: 133 Oxford St, Darlinghurst
When: Thur-Sat 6pm-1am, Sun 5pm-10pm
Sometimes it's worth looking a little harder to find something a little more unique. Enter Ching-a-lings. This is the perfect spot to meet your latest crush for a mixed drink or three. Finding this bar is part of the challenge. There is no beautiful front enterance, just a bouncer outside of the Soleil tanning salon. However, once in, you'll find an impressive veranda with various levels built into it for sitting. There are no cocktails here, just mixed drinks and beers but what this bar lacks in…

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Posted on August 16, 2010 by Annie

Master the Macaron

What: The Macaron Masterclass
Where: Baroque, 88 George Street (corner of Hickson Road), 
The Rocks
When: Sundays until November 14th, 2010
Good taste never goes out of style, nor does what tastes good! These sweet treats have always been a hit, in the 1830s, macarons were served two-by-two with the liqueurs, and spices. The macaron as it is known today is composed of two almond meringue discs filled with a layer of ganache filling. Why not treat your other half to a day Spent a day in the Baroque patisserie kitchen learning to create your own elegant treats from the creator of Baroque’s Macarons, Jean Michel Raynaud. You’ll learn…

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Posted on August 11, 2010 by Annie

Filipino Food City

What: Philippine Food Festival
Where: The Grace Hotel, 77 York St

When: Mon 23 Aug to Sun 5 Sep
Stuck in the CDB from Monday to Friday, don’t worry, we’ve got a fab mid week lunch date. For two weeks only the Grace Brasserie is hosting the Philippine Food Festival with daily bountiful buffets including live cooking stations. Filipino classics are a central feature, such as laing at hipon, or in other words taro leaves with shrimp in coconut cream and escabeche maya maya, red snapper in garlic and turmeric sauce.

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Posted on June 18, 2010 by Annie

A Date With All The Trimmings

What: The Carrington Yulefest
Where: 15-47 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
When: Every Saturday in Winter
Katoomba is always beautiful, but in the cooler months this part of the world really come into it’s own. The Carrington is a majestic hotel atop Katoomba Street, and makes for the perfect setting for this five course Yulefest dinner and Christmas-themed entertainment. The two of you will be enjoying all of the classics: Christmas trio Bread and Butter pudding, Eggnog and Traditional Christmas pudding with house-made Rum and Raison ice-cream. Yum!

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Posted on June 14, 2010 by Annie

So Roasted They're Tan!

What: North Bondi Italian Food
Where: 120 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi
When: MTWTFSS
This is one of Sydney's most popular restaurants and date venues, and they've got a roast to match! Set on the beach, this Italian beachside bar and restaurant is a place to see and be seen. They roast nightly with and their Sunday speciality is roast beef so you can enjoy on of the best meals in town alongside some of the best local DJ's.

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