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Karen Lawson

Karen’s corporate job back in the UK had included entertaining clients in some of the best restaurants. This ultimately sparked a curiosity 'Just how do they do that?' (she confesses she was brought up on meat and vegetables, so this was all very exciting). Currently a Mr & Mrs Smith 'Tastemaker', she’s flashpacked around the world, learning about wine, experiencing different cultures and cuisines and had a two- year love affair with it all. Originally from England, she finally settled in Australia and continues to be besotted by food, wine and travel preferring to focus on the luxury end of town (thread count does matter).

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Pan Divino launches in Surry Hills. Italian dining, a hatted chef, house made bottarga, pasta, ricotta and a mind blowing gnochhi with smoked potatoes!

Pan Divino opens on a busy stretch of Crown Street. We’ve met these faces before - Chef Stefano Mondonico, (ex Bondi Fish, Pialligo Estate) led QT’s Gowings winning a Hat in the SMH Good awards 2023. The mood is romantic and casual, there are groups of friends and couples chatting and drinking. White tablecloths grace tables whilst music from a gramophone era lends an air of nostalgia and elegance.

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Chef Kasif, takes over at Nour with a menu makeover of innovative Lebanese inspired dishes
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Hotel Review: Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, an IHG Hotel. Where whimsical quirky meets artistry. Luc-San by Luke Manghan ups the Japanese/French restaurant ante
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Air Fryer Review: Sunbeam Alinea DiamondForce 7.5L, it might just be the best on the market
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Hotel Review: Manly Pacific Sydney – MGallery Collection, villa ocean views, Bistro Manly with ‘that scallop risotto’, wonderful beachy service to top off the best seaside staycation in Sydney

And here we…sitting on the balcony drinking a glass of rose surveying our kingdom like a smug seagull. My ears are tuned into the rhythm of the waves. As the sun dips the Norfolk pine trees stretch their shadows. An orchestra of voices rises from below; a shriek of laughter, the odd woof, babble of children playing, chatter - life.

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Product Review: GreenPan Bistro XL Airfryer – Toxin-free of PFAS, PFOA, lead and cadmium
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Fathers Day Gift Guide – it’s a boozy one!
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Start spreading the news, you’ll want to be a part of it – Georgie, a New York inspired wine bar & restaurant launches in the heart of the CBD with a Michelin trained chef at the helm
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Product Review: Sunbeam Multi Zone Air Fryer Oven – convertable, fast and great for entertaining
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Just out! New products for winter – Shopping Guide 2024
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