Posted by KB on February 15, 2010
Sydney’s home of all things cabaret, Slide, recently launched their program of events for 2010 with a spectacular showcase, and Kluster was there to check out what’s on offer.
Hosted by Yumi Stynes (of Channel 10’s The Circle), the VIP evening featured tantalising tastes of the Slide line-up, with a new 15-minute performance every 45 minutes. As we quaffed signature Slide cocktails and grazed on canapés, we heard from the original Neighbours crooner Barry Crocker, sang along to Motown tribute the Super Supremes and stood awestruck at the death defying aerial acts of El Circo. Unexpected highlight of the night was chef Manu Fieldel busting out some impromptu moves on the dancefoor.
For all the details of what’s on, check out the Slide website.
slide, barry crocker, cabaret, el circo
Posted by kluster on December 14, 2009
The Bar Boot Sale is back for another round, returning to the first floor of Islington’s Public House, Old Queens Head Essex Road, Islington.
Vogue staffer, Rebecca Mason and events promoter, Kristi Hadley will once again be bringing together their most stylish friends to purvey their finest threads and pre-loved ware. Yes, that pair of Gucci shoes can be yours, finally. For £35! Who knew? Folks who went along to last month's event, that's who.
There's also the usual selection of food, mulled wine, cocktails and Christmas music provided by Sounds Familiar Sound System, The Voguettes and The Internationals to warm the cockles. Not to mention free entry and a free blow-dry session. Shopaholics, brace yourselves!
Saturday 19th December from 12pm.
bar boot sale, rebecca mason, kristi hadley, sounds familiar sound system, the voguettes, the internationals
Posted by Kristen D on December 2, 2009
Christmas shopping sucks. But it doesn't have to.
You don't need to mall trall with all the screaming snotty kids and nannas. This year, we are going to the very gorgeous Finder Keepers Spring/Summer markets at Carriageworks in Sydney. There we shall browse from a huge range of stalls featuring unique and special homewares, clothing and gifts from some of Australia's most promising designers. Not only will we be basking in the praise from our deeply grateful loved ones, who will be entranced by their truly spectacualr Chrissy gifts, but it's also a chance to support emerging artists and designers. And it really sticks one to Westfield...Ha!
The markets are on Friday evening the 4th of December, and Saturday the 5th of Decemer all day, with live music, great food and, sigh...a bar...CarriageWorks - 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015.
christmas, deals, finders keepers, carriageworks, art markets, crafts
Posted by KB on October 14, 2009
If you've been up to the first floor of Ravesi's in Bondi in the past couple of weeks, you will have noticed a couple of changes. The restaurant area has been renovated and now incorporates a slick wine bar.
They've also devised a brand new menu for the wine bar featuring tapas, tasting plates and pizza. We were lucky enough to make it to Bondi for the launch and can tell you that the duck wontons and caramel pork belly with green mango are certainly worth the trip.
Ravesis's Wine Bar is open until late every night, so start your summer off the right way with a glass of wine and a view of the ocean.
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Posted by KB on September 24, 2009
The Overseas Passenger Terminal at Sydney's Circular Quay was abuzz on Tuesday night, with the reopening of the renovated and completely revamped Ocean Room.
A dramatic new interior greeted guests as they entered: a stunning bamboo ceiling and chandelier from acclaimed designer Yasumichi Morita. And the Japanese theme continued throughout the night, with kimono-clad waitresses serving canapés such as teriyaki kingfish, waygu beef and sake jelly bar cod.
The highlight of the night, however, was the arrival of a 56kg tuna, which was sliced up before a crowd by sword-wielding head chef Raita Noda before being added to the trays of canapés.
Beg, steal or borrow your way to a dinner at Ocean Room, or at the very least, drop in for a drink and admire the view, inside and out.
ocean room, sydney
Posted by KB on August 31, 2009
September is the month for one of Sydney's most exclusive dining events, Table4Ten, which raises money for prostate cancer research. And though it's unlikely that you'll be getting anywhere near the dinner (it's a strictly invitation only event), you can get the next best thing.
Paul Birtwhistle of Surry Hills' TOKO Restaurant + Bar has created the signature cocktail for the event, the Table4Ten Tokotini. Throughout the month of September, this stunning scarlet concoction of pomegranate juice, gin, plum wine and rhubarb bitters will be available at TOKO.
Not only is it tasty, but $5 from every purchase will go to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
cocktails, sydney