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New Conservatory Bar and Terrace launch

The Vitals: Conservatory Bar & Terrace Sheraton on the Park launch

 

What went on: The unveiling of Sheraton On the Park's $250,000 refurbished bar and terrace.

 

What we’re addicted to: Extensive wines of the world and cocktails menu (guests were quick to try the Ron Zacapa cocktails).  A temporary YSL makeup booth kept the ladies looking their best and that Camilla Franks gave the top Sydney Dressed accolade to two worthy ladies.  One to Livia Tassanyi (9-5) dressed in a by Johnny red dress and the other to a lady dressed in a traditional Indian sari. More choice when you're having a CBD post work drinks. You can mingle at "The Great" communal table made from recycled Iron Timber, or stay out of sight in one of the rounded booth "concaves". When it gets warmer go al fresco on the outdoor terrace.  

 

What we’re not: Conservatory Bar & Terrace at Sheraton on The Park ... it's kind of a mouth full.

 

What else: Gregg Arthur plays live on the piano every Thursday and Friday night. Open 5pm till late Sunday to Wednesday and from 2.30pm till late Thursday - Sunday.

 

Date: 18 August 2010

 

Location: Conservatory Bar and Terrace, Sheraton On the Park Sydney

Chambord Shine Awards Roundup



27 of Australia's emerging fashion designers in three cities showcased their designs for a place in the finals of the Chambord Shine Awards. From classic tailoring to the outrageously avant-garde, these talented designers created outfits representing the concept and visions of their brand.

A carefully selected panel of Chambord's Council of industry judges (included was Chief Daily Addict, Carrie Choo along with our Melbourne Editor, Kate Vandermeer) selected 9 brands for the finals in Sydney to be held on August 31st.

Brisbane brand Subfusco, was awarded the tenth spot through the public online vote via Facebook. Subfusco, will join Brisbane finalist George Wu, Talulah and Jacqueline Buck Couture. From Melbourne, Anna Campbell, Jolet and Limedrop made it through, Whilst in Sydney designers Danielle Van Camp, Luela and Lulu in Chains were selected.

The winning designers from the three cities now have seven weeks to create a Chambord inspired outfit and headpiece suitable to wear at the Spring Racing Carnival.

The winner will receive double page spread coverage in Marie Claire and a change to showcase their piece to 2000 consumers at 'An  Evening with Our Designers' at the Strand Arcade in Sydney. The winning design will also be worn by a fashion forward celebrity during the Spring Racing Carnival and the designer will receive sponsorship to take part in Australia's major consumer fashion festival in 2011.

Fixed Up @ The Galeries exhibition launch

The Vitals: Fixed Up @ The Galeries

What went on:  A huge showcase celebrating fixed gear bike culture. Curated by Joseph Allen from Monster Children, in conjunction with the Sydney Sunday Sessions crew, Mike Giant, Pete Bundy and Ben Baretto alongside Incu, Carhartt and Graniph.

What we're addicted to: The fixed bike craze sweeping through our city - have you seen the crew zipping through the CBD on a weekend?

What else:  The exhibition runs for six weeks up until 15 August, and each Thursday evening from 6-8pm they're holding Goldsprints with the Bike Film Festival kids (where you race on 'fixed' bikes for time trials). Good, clean fun.

Date:  8 July 2010

Location: The Galeries (recently renamed from TGV), Sydney

 

World Class Competition Australia finals

The vitals: The Australian Final of the World Class Competition 2010 

What went on:  A selection of canapés paired to luxurious spirits and exceptional cocktails created by Australia’s top bartending talent. Celebrating the World Class Competition – the art of bartending, putting the best bartenders across the nation through grueling tests of creativity and skill to find the best bartender in Australia.  After a day of competing in the Australian World Class Final Adam Brewer from Sling Lounge was announced the winner and chosen to represent Australia in the Global Final in Greece. 

What we're addicted to: The pure invention process. Case in point: Jan Liska of Sydney’s Zeta Bar for his unique culinary twist on the classic breakfast martini. The drink was served with chamomile tea and hot waffle toast topped with homemade Tanqueray No. TEN marmalade and an ice cream infused with the flavours of bacon and eggs. 

What we're not: There’s really only so much you can drink in one day. We’re the responsible type you know. 

What else: Drop into Eau-de-Vie to sample the drinks that Elle Wormald made to win the cocktail round with.  Find out more at www.weareworldclass.com 

Date: 8 June 2010 

Location: Private Residence, Dover’s Heights 

Read our feature here:

http://www.dailyaddict.com.au/lifestylefeature/Eau+De+Vie+Bar:+Play+it+again,...

 

La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Systeme launch

The vitals: Preview of la prairie’s new range, White Caviar Illuminating Systeme 

What went on:  President Lynne Florio flew in from New York to launch la prairie’s newest range, White Caviar Illuminating Systeme.

What we're addicted to: Lynne Florio’s passion for her company, champagne, caviar canapés and a divine goody bag with peerless lightening and lifting benefits.

What we're not: The torrential rain that evening and walking down a very steep and wet driveway. Candle thieves.

What else: La Prairie’s White Caviar Illuminating Systeme range is available 27 September 2010.

Location: Tivoli Villa, Rose Bay Sydney

Date: 7 June 2010

 

Iron Chef event in Sydney

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The vitals:  2010 Iron Chef Event in Sydney

What went on:   The world famous Iron Chefs Hiroyuki Sakai (Iron Chef French) and Kenichi Chen (Iron Chef Chinese) cooked a six course degustation meal for 300 diners in collaboration with locally renowned chefs, Harunobu Inukai (Blancharu), Gary Johnson (Hilton Sydney), Hideki Okazaki (Rise) and Saeko Nemoto (TEN). Hosted by Sydney food writers Joanna Savill and Simon Thomsen. More than 40 Chinese, French, Japanese and French chefs worked behind the scenes.

What we're addicted to: The frenetic at times live video streamlining from the Hilton Sydney kitchens to the event in the Grand Ballroom. The Spatchock en croute de sel a la Haru by Chef Haru and Smoked choc and Delamain X.O.FALE&DRY 25YO mousse, with agar-agar of milk, choc anglaise sauce Saeko Nemoto.

What we're not: a little sponsor heavy, especially when tickets are $385 a pop

What else: Iron Chefs Sakai and Chen have left the country but you can still get a taste of Chef Haru’s Japanese – Franco bistro flavours at Blanc Haru in Elizabeth Bay.

Date: 4 June 2010

Location: Sydney Hilton

Sydney Opera House New Year's Eve 2009 Party

Watching the sun set across our beautiful harbour with a signature martini concocted by one dexterous bartender in hand really is a perfect way to celebrate the beginning of a new decade.

Lifestyle specialists, Yakusan and the Sydney Opera House transformed the western boardwalk into a lavish oasis complete with cabanas, plunge pools and model like waiters serving our every whim.

In keep with the theme of pure luxury, Chef extraordinaire Matt Moran designed a unique menu especially for the event with an abundant selection of gourmet delicacies, personalised service of fresh oysters, mini wagyu beef burgers and the Moran's family lamb.

International DJ, Samantha Ronson headlined the night with her mixes of the classics from the Jackson Five to the Kings of Leon.  Sets by Goldfish and Jon Sa Trinxa (Pacha Ibiza residents) and a host of local Australian DJs including Dolso (Sneaky Sound System) and Ian Spicer rocked the evening; along with an appearance by Australian fashion designer come guest DJ, Kirrily Johnson.

At the stroke of Midnight, the 750 guests turned their attention to the spectacular Harbour Bridge and city skyline fireworks with many hoping twenty ten might continue reminiscent of the evening- full of fun, opulence and style.

Much gratitude for the special touches: after 9 hours of partying in heels I welcomed some respite. Thank you to Flipsters for providing the ladies with a pair of comfortable yet stylish flats.

Wishing all of our fabulous readers a brilliant 2010 filled with love, laughter and fruitful possibilities x

-Hui 

                 
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Tokonoma Shochu Bar & Lounge opening

A number of mesmerising gowns from Akira Isogawa's only previously viewed in Paris Collection added to one very eye-pleasing set up at the new Tokonoma Shochu Bar and Lounge launch party (just next door to Toko Restaraunt in Surry Hills). 

Over some delicious Toko bite-sized canapes and chilli infused edamame we deliberated over which cuisine one would pick if you could only have one for every meal for the rest of your long years (Japanese won, with Italian coming a close second).

It wouldn't hurt to add in a beverage selected by Paul Birtwistle, Australia's very own Sake Sommelier:
Hakka Martini - Shiro shochu with Hendricks gin, cucumber and mint
Gen awa cha - Lychee bubble tea with Genmaicha infused shiro shochu, lemon and lychee jelly
Negroni swizzle - Whitley Neill, Antica Formula and Campari infused with pineapple, aged and swizzled with homemade falernum and orange wedges

Mr & Mrs Smith Australia and New Zealand Hotel Collection book launch

"Mr & Mrs Smith are back - and this time we've combed beaches, climbed mountains, trekked deserts and scoured cities all over Australia and New Zealand to bring you a collection of the sexiest boutique and luxury hotels down under"

The Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection Australia/NZ launch party was held last week at Christine Manfield's Universal Restaurant. Tastemakers came together to see the release of one very sassy travel guide for naughty weekends away; 33 boutique hotel reviews by Mr & Mrs Smith reviewers including David Grant, Sigrid Thornton, Kirstie Clements and our very own Carrie Choo.