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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

Official Beach Haus Launch

The vitals: Official Beach Haus launch

What went on: Sydney’s younger social set celebrated the official opening of Simon Chalmers’ latest bar, Beach Haus.

What we're addicted to: The live trumpet player mixing his tunes to the beats spun by DJ Reflex (Lady Gaga's protégé)

What we're not: Getting our Jimmy Choo clad toes trod on by one overly vodka’d guest

What else: For those who are game, try the Beach Haus' Hi Beached Tea share cocktails

Date: 16 June 2010

Location: Beach Haus, Roslyn Street, Potts Point

-Hui

Bvlgari Serpenti watch collection preview

The vitals: Bvlgari Serpenti watch collection preview

What went on: Bvlgari unveiled a modern day reinterpretation of its Serpenti watch. The original 1950's collection was specially sent over from Italy as part of the evening's exhibit.

What we're addicted to: The 38 diamonds and pink rubellite cabochon encrusted in the timepiece

What we're not: The number of dollars we will have to part with to own one of these exquisite watches

What else: The Serpenti collection will be available from September 2010

Date: 16 June 2010

Location: Bvlgari Boutique, Castlereagh St, Sydney

-Hui

Show Queen Launch @ Kit & Kaboodle

For those who seek a little song, dance and laughter to their Sunday evenings, a Show Queen night might just be for you. Previously housed at Will and Toby's, this cabaret troupe has relocated over to Kit & Kaboodle and to launch this evening, Trevor Ashley presented an impressive line up of talented performers from the Music Theatre and Cabaret worlds. Starring Toni Lamond, musical royalty of the stage and an equally talented Phill Scott and Virginia Gay
as support acts, the trio performed songs with a personal touch.

One memorable number of the evening was Virginia's rendition of Guy Sebastian's "Like it like that" - let's just say it left room for some vivid imagining.

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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Tasting gelati messina x 40

And that's how Team Daily Addict celebrated the festive season – with a private tasting of 40 gelati flavours at Darlinghurst’s Gelati Messina.

Here’s our Top 3 gelati picks. Yoghurt Caramel being the clear favourite.

Em - yoghurt caramel, passionfruit, pandan coconut

Lisa - yoghurt caramel, cherry sorbet, poached Figs in marsala

Anthony - yoghurt caramel, passionfruit, gianduia bianca

Katie - white christmas, coconut lychee, gianduia bianca

Carrie - blood orange, poached figs in marsala, white christmas

Michael - yoghurt caramel, mandarin, passionfruit

Big thanks to Nick Palumbo, Danny, and chef Donato Toce for being our host. We learnt a few interesting facts about Sicilian-style gelati and how each batch is made daily from scratch. There’s an ever-changing selection of 40 x hand churned gelato and sorbet available at the store 7 days a week, from 12.00pm – 11.00pm. Look through the kitchen glass window and see that they’re always taste-testing, trying new combinations and experimenting with what will work.  Pop in when it’s hot!

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.