I reviewed Joji about six months ago and in a word – LOVE! LOVE! The word on the street is that Joji has had a glow-up, so we need to …
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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
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonAnd 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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Sydney Brewery, Alexandria – Beers, Ciders, a NYC chef, with house made pastas, nepalese dumplings and a pretzel chicken burger worth driving to
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonArrival & Atmosphere We arrive on a autumn Saturday lunchtime. Google maps is asking me to pull into a random industrial estate. I am not so sure, but I go …
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Besuto Omakase: Hands down not only Sydneys best Japanese restaurant but best restuarant experience. Intimate, moody, seductive with one of the rarest whisky collections in Australia
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonArrival & Atmosphere Tucked away in a laneway underneath Salesforce tower lies Besuto Omakase. In a city where restaurant openings are announced with fanfare and Instagram campaigns, there’s something deliciously …
We love our mums, but did you know Australia is one of the countries who spends more per capita on their mums than anyone else in the world? Each year …
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Product Review: Kadi Luggage: Carry On Leisure. The Ultimate Travel Companion
by Karen Lawsonby Karen LawsonKadi Luggage first came to market in 2023. It is Australian made and Harry Sanders teamed up with Meirav Ambarood to create, good looking, professional and not overly priced luggage. In 2024 they sold over 20,000 bags via Myer becoming their most successful travel launch. OK this sounds great! So we road test it for you..!