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Dim Sim or Dim Sum – Is it the same thing?

Spend some time in China and you’ll invariably be met with the greeting “have you eaten” (吃了吗). Chinese people love to eat and China boasts one of the world’s largest and most varied cuisines. In fact, dining etiquette is said to have begun all the way back to the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC). Some of these […]

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One of Australia’s First Indian Establishments – Manjit’s

Opening its first restaurant in Balmain in 1984, Manjit’s is considered to be one of Australia’s first Indian eateries. The Garuval family introduced Indian fare to the growing multicultural metropolis that was Sydney in the early 1980’s. Australian food culture has done a lot of maturing since. Suburban corner pubs have replaced sticky carpet with […]

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Cargo Bar – Eat, Dance & Be Merry!

Since Cargo Bar’s major refurbishment last Spring there has been a lot of talk about new blue and white look. Inspired by Manhattan’s waterfront it even includes its very own distinctive Statue of Liberty DJ booth. As a long-time Sydney nightlife staple, Cargo’s kitchen is not mentioned enough. The new Head Chef, Karl Grunshaw has the […]

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How To Plan The Ultimate Party

Do the words birthday party make you cringe? Do you break out in hives as panic sets in with the big day only weeks away? On the whole, people love going to parties more than actually throwing a big bash. But if it’s your turn to organise a shin-dig, sit down, take a deep breath […]

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The Mythbusting Chef – Kevin McKeown

What’s the best steak you can think of? Filet Mignon, Eye Fillet, Wagyu Beef? Grass or grain fed? Gas, electric or charcoal? To cook meat to succulent perfection is an art form, one that Executive Chef, Kevin McKeown, at Steersons Steakhouse takes very seriously. Hailing from Northern Ireland, McKeown found his calling at the tender […]

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The Passionate Chef: Michael Acevedo

Australia is often personified as a beer drinking, meat loving nation, and rightly so! The scent of an Australian summer is the smell of sizzling sausages, burgers and steaks. But there is a huge difference from an okay BBQ to a finger-licking-good BBQ. This week we chew the fat with Michael Acevedo, Executive Chef at […]

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Six Female Chefs Who’ve Made History

There is an old saying that “women make good cooks, but men make better chefs.” According to the 2016 Australian Census, this idea is reflected by the number of chefs working in Australia. The ‘chef’ job title was represented by just 25% females and 75% males; while ‘cook’ saw the reverse of 54% females and […]

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Top 5 Places for Romance in Sydney

Welcome to the shiny beacon of love and romance that is Sydney’s iconic harbour-side. It’s a cosmopolitan city with dazzling views, breathtaking landmarks and a myriad of gourmet experiences. It’s all perfect for Valentine’s Day, but where do you start? This February 14, why not combine romance with waterfront dining at one of Sydney’s most […]

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Long Live the Single Red Rose

A single red rose has long been synonymous with love, lust and Valentine’s Day in particular. But how did such a prickly flower manage to win the hearts of romantics across the globe? To begin, we head all the way back to ancient Greece where the rose was a symbol of Aphrodite, the goddess of […]

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Dim Sim or Dim Sum – Is it the same thing?

King Street Wharf – Where Kids Come Out To Play

One of Australia’s First Indian Establishments – Manjit’s

Cargo Bar – Eat, Dance & Be Merry!

How To Plan The Ultimate Party

The Mythbusting Chef – Kevin McKeown

The Passionate Chef: Michael Acevedo

Six Female Chefs Who’ve Made History

Top 5 Places for Romance in Sydney

Long Live the Single Red Rose

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