Sydney

Artichoke Gallery Cafe, Manly NSW

Date: October 29th, 2006 | No Comments

The Artichoke Gallery Cafe, is not only a cafe but also Sangria Bar and Local live music venue. This cozy little eatery is one of the best and most friendly venues for local musicians to get heard and make a little money. The restaurant itself is in a Federation Style Terrace house [read more]

Save Graythwaite! A few off the beaten path ideas to enhance your travel experience: North Sydney

Date: October 18th, 2006 | No Comments

Go to www.graythwaite.org.au and add your support! The only green space near the commercial high-rise center of North Sydney is under threat of development. North Sydney community Center is waging a battle to save the parkland. It gives the thousands of people who commute in everyday an area to get away [read more]

Learn to Cook! Classes for the Masses!

Date: October 16th, 2006 | No Comments

As part of Good Food Month- many of the premier restaurants offer cooking classes to the public. They keep the classes small –around 10 people and give an in depth look and… most coveted- the recipies for favourite dishes. I took the Class at Benzin Thai located on Crown street in Surry [read more]

Sydney- Belgian Beer Cafe

Date: October 9th, 2006 | No Comments

Epoch- Moooosels from Bruussellls!
There are 2 Belgian Beer Cafe’s in Sydney- One in Cammeray- (which was said by Australian Cosmo to have the most attractive eligible bachelors in all of Sydney) and one in the Rocks. They have beer bigger than your head and pots of mussels that just won’t stop. Please [read more]

Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!

Date: September 27th, 2006 | No Comments

A trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried pedestrians wreak havoc with the local traffic. A spectacular place to watch the ensuing pandemonium of overly polite drivers [read more]

Sydney- Crown Street in Surry Hills

Date: October 23rd, 2006 | No Comments

Surry Hills is one of those challenging areas of a big city. Fun shops- bohemian cafes well kept areas… right next to the areas you shouldn’t go alone late at night. The neighborhood is developing an arty feel and emerging from it’s seedy reputation…. slowly.
Crown street- is an area worth [read more]

Art & About in Sydney!

Date: October 16th, 2006 | 3 comments

October also hosts the Art & About Exhibit in Sydney. During this month several exhibits of sculpture and installations, floral displays, The Face of Sydney, and several other types of exhibits grace Sydney with their statements, colour, and vitality.
One of the boldest statements the Face of Sydney was created by three [read more]

Eat Drink and Cure AIDS!

Date: October 16th, 2006 | No Comments

Sydney Food and Wine fair come dine and cure AIDS! - October 28th from 12-5:00.
Over 100 of Sydney’s best restaurants and the countries best winemakers converge in rows and rows of white tents to set up shop for the day. For about $2.50 per item- chefs sell their signature dishes to help raise [read more]

Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms

Date: September 27th, 2006 | 1 comment

The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. ‘The Arms’ also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An ideal spot for Sunday Afternoon drinks, the outdoor area is enjoyable.
There is a play area for [read more]

Sydney- Camping in the Northern Beaches

Date: September 27th, 2006 | No Comments

The Basin
New South Wales has a very organized set of national parks that are complete with cooking, shower, and camping facilites. Among the parks I have visited, The Basin is a stand out. If you live in or around the Sydney area it is the easiest way to get completely OUT of [read more]