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17/08/2024

fabulous florals at Fleur de Villes

21/05/2024

How do they shop? Do they have facial hair? What do they eat? And of course – that age old question –
how do they have s*x?

Felicity Nicol, seasoned Le***an of 38 years, will be asking these questions at The Loading Dock Theatre and more to help ensure the future of le****ns is stronger than ever!

For a preview taste of this theatre production, we caught up with Felicity with these questions of our own.

How do they shop? Do they have facial hair? What do they eat? And of course – that age old question – how do they have s*x? Felicity Nicol, seasoned Lesbi

22/03/2024

just two months away now...

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the much-anticipated return to the iconi

19/03/2024

did someone say prawn toasties?

Next up in the Sydney trend for Asian fusion food, Bartiga is injecting original oomph into Double Bay.

19/03/2024

The Laughing Cow Cheese Deli-ght Sandwich is a bespoke creation developed by Sarinporn Trirattana, Head Chef at This Way Canteen. It features a generous spread of ‘The Laughing Cow’ cheese combined with an assortment of deli meats - Mortadella, Prosciutto and Soppressa, Pickles, Rocket and Salsa Verde, all packed within crusty bread.

100 bespoke cheese and meat loaded sandwiches to be given away at This Way Canteen. To mark International Day of Happiness, iconic global cheese brand The Laug

19/03/2024

Sydney gets excited for cabaret, and there are a lot of acts new and newer going round the circuits. Yet only a few take our fancy, and this is one of them. One of the originals. And one of the best.

Sydney, get ready to be seduced all over again! the incomparable, utterly salacious Bernie Dieter is making a triumphant return to Sydney in her legendary show Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett.

14/03/2024

Zombie! The Musical is hugely clever and enormously entertaining, that's for sure. But you don't need to know the history of musical comedy or even the difference between a zombie and a ghoul to enjoy this stage production. My horror loving companion #+1 loves both horror and musical theatre. Me, horror not so much. Her housemate, horror but not musical theatre. Yet #+1 declared this would be a musical that would thrill all, even her housemate. We call it. Everyone! will immensely enjoy Zombie! The Musical.

Can musical theatre save Sydney from a zombie apocalypse? Zombie The Musical a world premiere new musical by Laura Murphy and developed through Hayes Creative

12/03/2024

in tribute to Eric Carmen (Hungry Eyes, Dirty Dancing)

This genre of movie – dancers/singers who need to make a living doing some semi-seedy things – has its roots in the 70s and 80s with movies like Saturday Night Fever, Flashdance and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day!

International Women's Day on 8 March each year celebrates globally the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. If you are banding toget

07/03/2024

another new cafe, another new review...

Your Sydney Scoop cafes restaurants new discoveries continues. This time Jackie McMillan announces new Goldie's in Dulwich Hill.

07/03/2024

there's a full list of Carriageworks stallholders inside this market news piece

Carriageworks today announced details for the much-loved Autumn Seasonal Market, to be held on Saturday 16 March 2024, marking the changing of the leaves with a

21/02/2024

Sydney you will love this prelude to the performances of NotreDame at City Recital Hall by the Brandenburg Orchestra next week. Paul Dyer has shared with Sydney Scoop, the 5 Things He Loves About Sydney >>

Musician, conductor and Artistic Director of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer, a Paddington local, enjoys all the sunshine, beaches and culture that Sydney has to offer.

21/02/2024

BREAKING NEWS SCOOP...

Sunshine & Sons Original Vodka was awarded the title of World’s Best in the coveted World Vodka Awards. After previously winning gold as Australia’s best in the Botanical Vodka category.

14/02/2024

he restaurant is now a spacious 123sqm, rather than a tiny 61sqm and fits 55-60 covers instead of 38. Changing the location of one of the longest-running restaurants in Sydney - the popular bistro is 44 years old in February – was a big decision, says owner Phillip Fikkers. “Our customers have been telling me, ‘You had the food, you had the service, but you never had the fit out.’ Now we do,” he says. “The other restaurant was a little bit more formal; this has a sophisticated, casual elegance to it.”

Sydney’s French dining institution Macleay St Bistro has move opening a few doors down, still on Macleay Street Potts Point.

12/02/2024

here's a new twist on an interview, two of the cast of Back To Birdy the 2024 Mardi Gras play will be on at The Imperial Erskineville

interview each other...

Fruit Box Theatre's Back to Birdy is coming to Sydney Mardi Gras from 21 February to 1 March. To find out a bit more of what's in store for us from this Sydney

12/02/2024

"San nin faai lok! There is a bit of a 1990s Golden Century vibe to Beverly Hills 888 Classic Chinese Seafood Restaurant, which inclined me to like it right away. "

San nin faai lok! There is a bit of a 1990s Golden Century vibe to Beverly Hills 888 Classic Chinese Seafood Restaurant, which inclined me to like it right away

12/02/2024

100 year anniversary of classical x jazz infusion from Gershwin of Rhapsody in Blue

so we take a look back at this Aussie contribution to the rich history of the last hundred years from last year, Simon Tedeschi and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

When Australian classical pianist Simon Tedeschi came to the stage, his blue suit dapper yet more casually worn, was in contrast to the black of the Sydney Symp

06/02/2024

At the heart of this enduring tale, three couples will perform the pas-de-deux roles of Romeo and Juliet, with the male-male pairing on Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 (matinee), the female-female pairing on Thursday 6 and Saturday 8(evening), and the female-male pairing on Friday 7 and Sunday 9 June. Reflecting a universal expression of love, the three couples bring Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers into a contemporary setting.

Navigating seamlessly between the conventions of cinema, dance and theatre, Benjamin Millepied’s Romeo & Juliet suite will make its Australian premiere in an exclusive season at the Sydney Opera House from 5 – 9 June, 2024.

01/02/2024

there are a few ways to enter, through socials or by email

all the deets on Sydney Scoop (click the link for the )

Journey to Malaysia with award-winning chef Junda Khoo in his new cookbook, Ho Jiak. Featuring more than 100 staple dishes, this rich collection of recipes show

23/01/2024

who could resist those lake views for summer dining...

Laying out the welcome mat in Lake Macquarie, new 120 seat restaurant Martha - in the newly redeveloped Belmont 16s Sailing Club - is nourishing lake side visit

22/01/2024

local in Sydney and of the utmost classic quality

you know you want it!

In Sydney spirits news, husband and wife team Shannon and Jennifer Hunt are creating a buzz with their craft distillery, Lily Fields Distilling Co. As much as

22/01/2024

we didn't get to send this review out before it finished, but have a read anyway, it's a great review

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World is clever, confounding and thrilling. The ultra-modern multi-media theatre piece is fast moving, vocally and vis

21/01/2024

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how do you like it?
this time a restaurant review in Cabramatta ~ thanks Jackie McMillan

Zaap by Chang wasn’t my first foray into Lao or Isan cuisine, so I knew to order Lao sausage ($15) and to avoid asking for extra heat. Dishes from Laos and Th

21/01/2024

we've discovered this new TROPHY juniper dry gin made in Sydney!

you'll love it

In Sydney spirits news, husband and wife team Shannon and Jennifer Hunt are creating a buzz with their craft distillery, Lily Fields Distilling Co. As much as

19/01/2024

National Art School always offers great things, and this exhibition - part of Sydney Festival - is FREE and two storeys!

Jackie McMillan reviews In Our Time: Four decades of art from China and beyond, a free exhibition at the National Art School’s gallery. Part of Sydney Festival.

19/01/2024

Andrew Nguyen is back and shares his next Pyrmont food adventure, Akipan's Original French Toast...

have you tried it?

Andrew Nguyen continues his food adventure in Pyrmont, with Original Akipan French Toast. Have you tried it?

19/01/2024

Michael O shares his summer style tips for men in this guest fashion feature.

Five Ways Men Can Up Their Style Game This Summer: with Michael Ohannes Australian-Armenian Lifestyle content creator, Michael Ohannes, has amassed a following

08/01/2024

With a First Class Honours Bachelor and Masters of Fine Arts Jeremy is currently studying his PhD in Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales Art and Design. His PhD research is titled Q***r Cartography: counter-mapping the gay male body in Sydney post PrEP with his research creating a series of artistic maps of Sydney’s q***r history, culture and social geography.

As an inaugural curator at Qtopia Sydney, Smith will be curating We’re Here, We’re Q***r a celebration of the breadth and depth of Pride across Australia.

Q***r Cartography’ is the term artist Jeremy Smith uses to describe his artistic practice of highly detailed hand drawn maps, integrating q***r psychology, hi

08/01/2024

the first review for Sydney Festival with many more to come, so stay tuned

what have you got planned for the festival this year?

Confession: musicals aren’t really my thing. While others lean in when they hear the telltale inflection that a character is about to burst into song, I tend

08/01/2024

here's a secret place to get your dumplings. and you can visit the new free exhibition while you're at it...

Simplicity can be refreshing in more than one. Here Jackie McMillan enjoys gallery art with dumplings + tea.