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3 Michelin star Maaemo goes bush at Berowra Waters Inn
Norwegian three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Maaemo is bringing its Nordic cuisine to Australia next month for a two-day pop-up at Sydney’s Berowra Waters Inn.

Open date set for Sydney’s St Siandra
Sydney’s newest waterfront restaurant, St Siandra will begin transporting diners to the Med from Thursday 9 March.

6 ways to prep your property for summer
Creating a summertime sanctuary at your hotel can be as simple as making a few tweaks to your guest amenities, ready for the warmer months ahead.

New waterfront Med restaurant for Sydney with ex-Nomad head chef
Seven spice Moreton Bay Bugs, spritzes on tap and a sensory escape to the Amalfi Coast without leaving Sydney are just some of the delights on the way when St Siandra comes to town.

Sydney is getting an alfresco spritz & snacks bar for summer
Already one of the hottest places to sip a spritz with brunch or lunch, Quick Brown Fox is giving you more hours in the day to soak up the good time vibes with its new evening spritz and snacks bar.

Australia’s best chefs head to the Hawkesbury for new “Culinary Icons” dining series
Adding to its growing reputation as the place to eat in the Hawkesbury, The Royal Richmond Hotel is bringing some of Australia’s best chefs to the region for its new Culinary Icons dining series, starting with Damien Pignolet.

Sydney’s popular quick Brown Fox Eatery gets a reboot
Home of Sydney’s much-loved Banoffee Waffles and Koshihikari Rice Congee, Quick Brown Fox Eatery in leafy Pyrmont village has relaunched with a new look and menu.

This new boutique hotel in Sydney is turning heads
This new boutique hotel in Sydney is the talk of the town, with a hidden 25-metre-high mural, 10,000 native Black Wattle blooms on the walls, super comfy beds and custom bottled cocktails.

Sydney’s newest boutique hotel to open for summer
An incredible hidden 25-metre-high mural, 88 smartly-designed compact rooms, contactless technology and all the must-haves for an easy, luxurious yet affordable hotel stay in Sydney, coming December 2021.

9 biggest challenges of creating a new hotel during COVID
Multiple lockdowns, construction bans, supply issues, labour and staff shortages... How has Sydney’s newest luxury boutique hotel, Aiden Darling Harbour coped and continued building during COVID?

132 hours of painting, 7 artists, 70+ murals at new Sydney hotel
No simple splash of paint. Sydney’s newest luxury boutique hotel, Aiden Darling Harbour has worked with an award-winning Australian artist to create more than 70 murals and one huge 25-metre-high artwork over almost two weeks.

New dish for truffle lovers
Truffle season is back! And Australia’s chefs are out getting their hands on the freshest, earthiest truffles to create exciting limited-edition dishes with.

Berowra Waters Inn nabs pastry star Lauren Eldridge
One of Australia’s best pastry chefs, Lauren Eldridge will join the kitchen at iconic Sydney restaurant Berowra Waters Inn, forming a collaborative cooking duo with Head Chef and Owner, Brian Geraghty.
170-year-old Sydney pub revamped with new bistro
Following a huge makeover, this historic pub in the Hawkesbury region is serving up a menu full of top-notch gastropub fare in a sunlit bistro.

Ever sipped a zero-waste cocktail?
Using all parts of one type of fruit and a limited edition, “upcycled” ale made from unsold beer born out of the COVID-19 lockdown, this cocktail is 100% zero-waste.

Wine wall for 1000+ bottles at Sydney’s newest CBD wine bar
Sydney’s newest CBD wine bar, Vini Divini has opened with a huge central bar, alfresco seating, a Mediterranean focused menu and an impressive wine wall stocking more than 1000 bottles from 10 different countries.
Where to take a vegan out on Valentine’s Day?
Looking for a guilt-free plant-based dining experience to share with your vegan loved one this Valentine’s Day?

Fish dessert & lion dance for month-long CNY at Bodhi
Cute koi-shaped yum cha desserts, complimentary hung bao packets and a colourful traditional Lion Dance will form part of the Chinese New Year celebrations at Australia’s longest running vegan restaurant.

Eating frogs, ghostwriting & juggling
Our Director, Jasmine Cook recently shares on her experience as a 22-year-old journo, glued to her computer editing a 120-page magazine while everyone else was out partying.

Top deals & packages at Australian luxury hotels
Looking for a great luxury travel deal for your Australian holiday? We’ve worked with Flighthacks.com.au to compile a list of the latest hotel openings and offers available at five-star accommodation across the country.

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