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Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Thu, 08/30/2012 - 16:37

One of the newest places to stay in Sydney is the QT hotel, set to open on September 17. The boutique hotel is set within the historic Gowings department store and heritage-listed State Theatre in the heart of Sydney’s central business district. The QT, a member of Design Hotels, has 200 guest rooms done up in 12 different styles, and most are equipped with an oversized bathtub and shower, and unique design pieces that reference the buildings’ past. The building itself has retained some of its original features, such as stone cladding, gargoyles,  timber floors and retail showcases. QT Sydney will also feature The Gilt Lounge, the Gowings Bar and Grill, the Parlour Lane Roasters café, the spaQ (complete with six...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Wed, 04/01/2009 - 22:58

fixstjames.jpgIf you’re wandering around Sydney’s business district and want a quick but stylish place to eat, check out Fix St. James. This sleek eatery is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and diners can order plates of food in three different sizes, which will appeal for those looking for a small nibble or those going the whole hog. We like the look of the cheese stuffed zucchini flowers as well as the white anchovies, and for mains there is Sicilian roast leg of lamb with celeriac puree or Wagyu flank with shallots. To finish off a meal, the selection includes watermelon and Campari granita, or pannacotta with crushed berries. Fix St James, 111 Elizabeth St, Sydney, 2000. Phone: 02 9232 2767.

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Wed, 11/07/2007 - 02:00

Here in
London, young chef Oliver Rowe made headlines
when he opened Konstam with the caveat that he would source
everything within the M25. Some people thought the idea was
bonkers but it works- and its a brilliant concept. 100 Mile
Café
in
Melbourne has
a similar ethos. The restaurant sources 99% of its ingredients
from within a 100-mile radius. On the menu diners will find
plenty of Asian-Australian...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Tue, 08/28/2007 - 22:45

File this under
the "one more reason to move to Australia ASAP category." When we
were in Oz, I couldn't get enough of the Asian inspired food
served in so many of its restaurants. One place that is getting a
lot of buzz in Melbourne is the new Gingerboy, the
latest venture from restaurant impressarioi Teague Ezard. The
décor is razzle dazzle, with lots of shiny black and starry
lights. The menu is equally dazzling- the concept is upscale
Asian street food. You'll find crispy chilli salt cuttlefish,
green papaya salad served with sticky rice, and coconut marinated
kingfish. Cocktails are equally zingy, and include Gingergirl
(Kettel One lemongrass infused vodka, coriander,...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Mon, 11/13/2006 - 06:55

It's hard to
think of a more picture-perfect paradise than
Tahiti, with its crystal clear
waters and thatched roof bungalows. The newest place to stay
there is the renovated
Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort,
which is nestled in a private
lagoon with views of Bora Bora. The resort has 114 beach, garden
and over water bungalows. Added bonus: the over water bungalows
feature special viewing windows in the floor built specially for
watching tropical fish as they swim by. There's also Le Spa, with
seven treatment rooms, and three restaurants which showcase the
island's fresh fish, fruits and...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Mon, 11/06/2006 - 01:16

Women who want to divide and conquer their
assets have plenty of options, such as the Wonderbra, or
Spanx tights,
which give a little nip, tuck and lift in all the right places.
Now men are getting into the enhancement action. Australian
company AussieBum has just debuted its Wonderjock for men,
which umm, separates and lifts and makes your package look
bigger. A company spokesperson told the AP that since the
underwear's debut a week ago, AussieBum has sold 50,000 pairs of
Wonderjock. The briefs are a mere £8.10, which makes it the best
stocking stuffer we've seen so far this Christmas season.
...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Tue, 06/06/2006 - 00:25

Sydney is a city blessed with an abundance of riches: an
amazing harbour, superb cuisine and perfect weather, not to
mention world class shopping. Fashionwise, it's not all
flip-flops and beach cover ups.

Homegrown designers including Tim
O'Connor, Lisa Ho and Collette Dinnigan are known globally for
their elegant designs. But if Aussie beach style is
what you're after, you won't be disappointed. Shops such as
Zimmerman and My Island Home perfectly embody Australia's unique
take on beach life. Even if you don't have an island home,
upscale lifestyle stores including Empire and Orson & Blake
will take care of all your stylish homeware needs. And while out
and about shopping, watch out for that powerful sun and do what
the Aussies do: Slip! Slop! Slap!

Belinda

When most people think of high fashion in Sydney, they think
of...

Submitted By: Christina Valhouli
on: Wed, 04/05/2006 - 07:57

Fiji is usually on the top of most people's lists when dreaming about the ideal getaway vacation. The newest hotel there is The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa. Formerly the Sheraton Royal Denarau Resort, the resort has undergone a $15 million renovation to its 271 guestrooms. The resort is spread over 30 acres of prime beachfront land on Denarau Island and connected to the mainland of Fiji by a causeway. The newly spiffy guest rooms are decorated in rich, warm Fijian Golden Vesi timbers and palm wood which blend with plush textiles and local art. Rates start at F$450. For more information call (679) 675 0000.