BBQ Baleout Nov 3-4 @ Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

November 3, 2018November 3, 2018Leave a comment

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The Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park is hosting this BBQ BALEOUT, this weekend, 3-4 November. It has been transformed into a homestead with plenty of stalls to occupy guests. The Barbecue Alliance are not only cooking up some amazing smoked meats, they are doing it for a good cause.

This is a collaboration between Black Bear BBQ and The BBQ Alliance to raise money for our farmers and rural communities across Australia, doing it tough this year. Whilst we love a good deal of sun to invoke those rays for a bit of a tan. As you head to the beach, spare a thought for the farmers, whose crops and livestock suffer with a lack of rain causing drought, severely impacting the livelihood of our nation’s farmers.

There is plenty of live entertainment for all ages; there is music, a petting zoo, jumping castle and more. Music performed by Volky, Taya Chani Trio, Sweet Jelly Rolls and CK & the 45s.

It is a carnivore’s heaven, with the likes of Parilla Argenchino and BlackBear BBQ doing what they do best, cooking meat! There is plenty of quality BBQ meat on offer. American style, low and slow smoked meats from Black Bear BBQ were mouthwateringly good. Try their beef brisket, pork belly, wings, beef ribs and more.

The hot weather was also conducive to a few beverages, the beer supplied by Six String Brewing Co.

Be entertained by the 2018 Kingsford Invitational BBQ Competition – the richest BBQ competition in Australia with $40,000 in cash, prizes and trophies. Stop by the Kingsford Charcoal pop up, grab some BBQ supplies and have a crack yourself. Sunday is The state vs. state butchery challenge with butchers Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria battling it out for bragging rights.

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While enjoying a great day out and all that is on offer, spare a thought for the farmers and donate a bit of coin to the Bale charity bucket. A little support can make the world of difference.

Be sure to pop on down!

BBQ Baleout

The Entertainment Quarter

122 Lang Road

Moore Park

NSW 2021

Thanks to Menatwork Communications for arranging media passes.

Where to give back to the community?

November 3, 2018

Many of the team at “The Where To” are very much involved in community activities. As we approach the season when many may not be as fortunate as us to enjoy the activities and experiences of the city like we can, we’ve compiled a list of some causes we support. It’s an opportunity for us to reflect and remember how valuable our time is – not just for us, but for others. It’s humbling when you realize how something so simple in your world can mean the universe for another.

SONG KITCHEN, SURRY HILLS:

Eat for a cause at this not-for-profit restaurants that supports YWCA and the work supporting women suffering domestic violence.

SONG KITCHEN has a social conscience, offering 100% of their profits to support the YWCA NSW – an organisation that helps women experiencing domestic violence. You can eat and know you’re supporting a good cause at the same time.

A new spring menu designed by new Head Chef, Elizabeth Mason, this season’s menu leaves it’s French roots behind with a re-invention of Mediterranean. The aromas of rosewater, slow cooked meats, charring of seafood, savoury and sweet flavours ripple through the new menu. We receive excellent service from our host, Shaun and it is satisfying to know every bite on meals is supporting this great cause.

Check out the new menu here:
https://www.songkitchen.com.au/menus/

RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE:
You can save 3 lives in 5 minutes.

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Photo Credit: Matt Byers

It’s a great way to keep on top of health conditions you might be at risk of, whilst also (once screened) helping those in need. Blood donations can be made into 22 types of medical treatments as well as the obvious which many of us know. The challenge is that not all of it is used within the timeframes, like for example, a plasma donation. It only has a 42 day shelf life. Freezing blood samples can costs hundreds per sample and is only usually reserved for rare blood types. Anyone between 18 to 70 years of age can donate and it can take anywhere between 5-15 minutes to donate whole blood (which can be broken down into plasma and platelets), otherwise 45-90 minutes when donating just plasma and platelets. Salty foods help increase your blood volume faster after donating and you right to go after a short 10-15 minute rest. When you’re finished, they fill you up with delicious snacks to re-supplement those bodies.

It’s an easy way to help others in need.

Finding a centre near you is simple from their site where you can learn more about eligibility
https://www.donateblood.com.au/donate#find-a-donor-centre

SYDNEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TOY APPEAL:
One way you can ease the difficult times of more than 140,000 families

PHOTO CREDIT: Brooklyn Events & Promotions

“Sydney Children’s Hospital gets overwhelmed with toys at Christmas time and kids are always coming and going.” says Matthew Chaina who is an advocate for mental health charities, including Kookaburra Kids. “The problem they have after Christmas, is everyone forgets about them. So being that my daughter Brooklyn’s birthday is 3 weeks after Christmas, she chose to donate some toys she received for her birthday for the kids that missed out or have their own birthday coming up and we’re doing it again next year.”

It’s a great reminder that giving back isn’t just reserved for a certain time of year as the hospital always needs toys for the children they treat suffering a variety of conditions. “It’s not much but at least it makes some kids happy. These are the values I felt are necessary to teach my 3 year old. She already knows her ABC’s, counts to 20, writes her own name and does 300 piece puzzles by herself. Not to mention she had enough toys till she’s 10!”.

Sydney Children’s hospital in Randwick treats up to 69000 kids a year, while Westmead’s Children Hospital administers to more than 80,000.

Donate to Randwick Children’s Hospital:
https://www.schf.org.au/donate?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsMDeBRDMARIsAKrOP7HjK7Br02ftKRL7ylvLH7H2WRFwzd5SdMJLjDW3ttYhQIRgIydqHkAaAmhAEALw_wcB

Donate to Westmead Children’s Hospital:
https://support.bandagedbear.org.au/SpringAppeal

TWENTY10 DROP-IN CENTRE:
A place that supports homeless youths and those without the social support they need to thrive

PHOTO CREDIT: Adrian Phoon

Often singled out for differences, the 15 to 24 year old youths that are serviced by this drop in centre have a space where they can thrive and be comfortable with themselves. In the centre is a library for young adults to understand and develop confidence in their identities, and also the base for social workers and referral services to assist with temporary accommodation, abuse and counseling services. A number of creative and performing arts programs are also run for the kids to participate in. The drop-in centre during set times, is also a place youths can access internet, shower, wash their clothes and are also provided meals. They run seasonal campaigns throughout the year collecting non-perishable items, however such goods are always useful all year round. Each year they host the Chippen Street Fete and also partake in many of the City of Sydney’s community events.

Non-perishable goods can be dropped off at their centre during business hours with prior arrangement when calling (02) 8594 9555:
1/45 Chippen Street, Chippendale

You can also make monetary donations:
https://www.twenty10.org.au/donate/

FASHION AID SYDNEY:
The charity event that brings together food, fashion and entertainment

Hyatt Regency will host Fashion Aid in November, a charity fundraiser with benefits going to the Leukhemia Foundation. Enjoy a 3 course meal and a stellar line up of entertinment. Hosted by James Mathison and Melissa Tkautz, the highlight of the evening showcasing designs by Steven Khalil, Nicola Finetti, Brent Wilson, Silviya Neri, TAND Swimwear, and Levendi Jewellers.

Tickets start from $450 for this black tie event.
24th November – 7pm
Hyatt Regency

Buy tickets here:
https://tickets.fashionaid.com.au/event/FashionAid—Sydney

Joseph Lloyd, Contributor

Music, dancing and Burlesque galore. See this show, you’ll be begging for more! @ Wanted + Wild Rock and Roll Follies, the Birdcage.

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018Leave a comment

Whirly bird are at it again, keeping the masses entertained. Their regular Saturday night show at the Birdcage is super popular with all things glitz, glam and Burlesque. Visit the event and receive a glass of champagne and a three course dinner for $89.

Birdcage’s popularity has led to a new Friday night event titled “Wanted + Wild, Rock & Roll Follies”. Whirly Bird was filled with customers ready for a night of variety style entertainment with food, drinks, a live band and tantalizing performances from the Burlesque dancers. At only $34 for the show, purchased through Eventbrite, it is good value for a solid night’s entertainment.

Photo credit – Ashley Marr

The night was hosted by Porcelain Alice & Diesel Darling. Porcelain Alice a showgirl, burlesque dancer and producer. She demonstrated her skills on the evening with her light hearted nonchalant boganesque crude demeanour and profanities, delivering many laughs. Although not advertised as a comedy show, there are many laughs to be had. She is a seasoned performer with a wealth of credentials and her experience and ability to entrance a crowd was apparent. Dieslel Darling supported the hosting and also performed a routine englfing fire that the crowds on the edge of their seats in addition to her crazy electrical performance.

Photo credit – Ashley Marr

The band rolls out the tunes between sets bringing rock classics to the crowd. The band, consisting of Katie Elle Jackson, Scott Page, James Sibbit & Felix Lalanne , perform classics from Alice Cooper, Jimi Hendrix and more. The house band is joined Aussie Rock Legend herself – Christa Hughes , the vocalist of Machine Gun Fellatio.

Photo credit – Ashley Marr

As for the Burlesque, this show had it all and the girls were amazing. Quality performances by Kael, Miss Burlesque NSW 2018 delivering an increible David Bowie routine, Ginger Fox, Miss Burlesque Australia runner up 2015 – performing two sultry routines and Miss Arizona demonstrating some amazing skills on the pole. Kelly Ann Doll’s impressive rockabilly dancing done at a cracking pace with plenty of sensuality in the performance was certainly entertaining. Diesel Darling topped off the show with her use of snakes and outfit with metal grinders spraying sparks throughout her performance.

Photo credit: Ashley Marr

This show was a real eye opener, it was refreshing to see some exciting live entertainment in Sydney, with all performers putting on a great show. It was great alternative to entertaining yourselves at a bar or staring at the footy on TV at the pub. This show was equally enjoyed by both ladies and gents. If you are looking for something to do and a little different, then we thoroughly recommend this.

Photo credit – Ashley Marr

This event was a sell out and they’re coming back for an encore. The next show is due Friday, 16 November 2018 from 21:00-23:30. Get in fast before they sell out! Tickets can be purchased for $30 on eventbrite.com.au

84 Union St
2009 Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia

http://www.thebirdcagesydney.com.au

Where to enjoy Good Food Month out west? Parramatta Lanes

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018Leave a comment

In 5 years, this event has grown from a turn out of 6000 to 100,000 last year! We’re sure crowds would have been just as big, if not bigger. This year, Parramatta Lanes, organised by the City of Parramatta alchemises 8 lanes, carparks and spaces into a radiating light show and creative canvas for creatives.

Image credit: city of Parramatta

Boasting 45 food outlets, 6 bars and rooftop rollerskating rink, the four day event running from 9 to 12 October every night from 5pm provides a playground for the city’s creatives in a massive showcase of culinary comforts and performing arts prowess.

Explore the maze of laneways and immerse yourself in abstract art installations, groove to the sounds of DJs and live entertainment while snacking on the gourmet street foods, cocktails and craft beer on offer.

Image credit: @mattaparra

FOODIE LINE-UP BY LANEWAY

Aird Street:
Flipp Burgers, Espresso Warriors, Mr Black, Katerin Sabbath, Archie Rose Distilling Co.

St John’s Cathedral
Diego’s Donuts, Adora Handmade Chocolates, Good Food Union, Balls, Frencheese

Centenary Square
StroopBros, Nutie Donuts, Sacred Seed, Eat Art Truck, Happy As Larry, Sofrito, Braza, Churrascaria, Middle Eastern Street Food

Parramatta Mission Cafe
Daisy’s Milkbar Pop-up

Horwood Place
Superior Burger, Little Lagos, Lat-Dior African Eatery, Jamaican Delight, Uncle Kurt’s

The Rooftop Eat Street Carpark
Gelato Messina, Pimp My Donut, Butter Sydney, BL Burgers, Two Good Co., Mitch Orr pop-up, WatsOn Events Bar

Image credit: city of parramatta

Image credit: city of Parramatta

Roxy Carpark
Chilli & Grains, 2 Boys In Saris, O!momo, Chatkazz, Temasek Restaurant

Riverbank

Shiso Fine, Korean BBQ, Koi Dessert Bar, Kensington Street Chippendale, Duo Duo Ice Cream, Arisun Restaurant, Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart

Image credit: city of Parramatta

Dirrabarri Lane

The Nighthawk Diner, Sweethark Diner, 2 Smoking Barrels, Waroo Lamb, Torch Me Creme Brulee, Park Royal, The Carter Sydney

Erby Place
The Coffee Emporium Australia

University of New England
Callan Smith pop-up
A range of party spaces ranging from chilled to wild, the City of Parramatta’s commitment to sustainability couches the event with no single-use cups, plastic straws or drinking bottles throughout the festival

Image credit: city of Parramatta

The final night is on tonight, October 12, so make sure you get down there and don’t miss out.

Parramatta Lanes

hosted by City of Parramatta
Tuesday 9 October until Friday 12 October from 5pm

Download the map here:
http://parramattalanes.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/709601/Parramatta_Lanes_2018_-_Event_Map.pdf
Joseph Lloyd, Contributor

Poultry, Sultry, Booze and fun when Whirly Bird turns one!

October 5, 2018October 11, 2018Leave a comment

Whirlybird is the name and fried chicken is their game. This bar and restaurant specialises in poultry, booze and a touch of sultry.

Image credit: Ashley Marr

Whirlybird recently turned one and we learnt that they can also throw one hell of a party. Their large Cabaret styled venue accomodating a large crowd embracing the celebration.

Image credit: Ashley Marr

With a large number of people congregating around the bar, the bar tenders were on point keeping up with demand. Their fully stocked bar busily pumping out a range of beer, wine, champagne and a range of quality cocktails.

Image credit: Ashley Marr

There was also some incredible chicken to nibble on, served with some tasty sides. There was a disappearing act with the mini burger pyramid stacks. They were crazy popular, now you see em and now you don’t.

The food and drinks were perfect for this party, allowing you to take in the entertainment and socialise. There were plenty of food and lifestyle folk enjoying what the evening had to offer.

Image credit: Ashley Marr

The entertainment was going off, the band did a good job to engage the punters. Having said that they were upstaged by the Burlesque performance, the ladies putting on a classy striptease that drew the crowd in with a magnetic like pull.

Image credit: Ashley Marr

Good news – the venue transforms into the Birdcage on a Saturday night, with an adult’s only evening filled with fun, food, booze and burlesque.

Image credit: Ashley Marr

Whirlybird and the Society Group sure know how to throw a party. A great night had by all, enjoyed in cool venue, with drinks flowing and some finger lickin chicken. Check into this sultry, poultry, bar and restaurant.

Image credit: Ashley Marr

Where to get Vegan food in Melbourne @ Melbourne Vegan Food tours

October 4, 20181 Comment

Everyone knows that Melbourne is the place for eating and drinking. There’s countless cafes and bars for you to choose from. And, with the rise of the Vegan movement, this means more restaurants opening to cater to Vegan diners. How do you know where to go? You can spend hours scrolling through Instagram or google to choose a place that inspires you. Now, by joining a food tour, you can get readily available information about new places to visit with all that research done for you!

Melbourne Vegan Tours, the brainchild of Jessica Ivers and Dan Pinne take you on the journey of your palate through the streets of Melbourne, in particular, Fitzroy.

For $89, each tour will take you on a 3 hour journey down Brunswick street, stopping at 4-5 locations and sampling food at places such as Vegie Bar, Tahina, Vegan style, Fina’s and the Cruelty free shop. Your ticket price includes starters, shared main meals, dessert and a drink.

You will hear the story behind each business and being a small tour, it is in a personal setting.

It’s not just about the food. You can meet other likeminded people, socialise and share the journey with.

What an enjoyable way to spend your Saturday!

For information and bookings:

Email – jess@melbournefoodtours.com
Email – dan@melbournefoodtours.com
Instagram – melbvegantours
Website – https://melbournevegantours.com

Western Sydney Beach @ Macarthur Beach Club

October 3, 2018October 3, 20181 Comment

So you thought you would need to travel into Sydney for a taste of the beach! Now you can get a beach club vibe in the heart of Campbelltown, Western Sydney at Macarthur Square.

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Macarthur Square is a huge entertainment precinct with shopping, bars, restaurants, ten pin bowling, the cinema, and now it has been transformed into A BEACH. Macarthur Beach Club has launched and it is open daily until Sunday evening of the 14^th October.

Image credit Greg Fonne

Take the kids down for fun school holiday activities such as a huge bright blue ball “sea” pit, sandpit and deckchairs. What a unique way to have fun in your own “backyard”, western Sydney siders.

Image credit Greg Fonne

When you pay a beach a visit, you also must order an icecream, right? Well here, everyweekend you can find one of 200 “credit cards” buried deep within the sandpit. These credit cards are redeemable for a free ice-cream from the ice cream ATM. How cool is that? From “The Scoop Gelato” you can get that sugar fix on your summer escape!

Image credit Ash Marr

Image credit Greg Fonne

Worth a visit too for those wanting to snap a new insta pic!

This Saturday 6^th will be a beauty event hosted by Michelle Crossan to get us ready in time for summer. On from 3pm-4:15, get down for some beauty tips.

On the final weekend of the beach, on Saturday 13^th, there’s also a giant sand sculpture reveal so don’t miss out on that.

Macarthur Square Shopping Centre

Kellicar Lane, Macarthur Square

Where to make your own chocolates? Class Bento!

October 3, 2018October 10, 2018Leave a comment

Instead of just taking a seat and enjoying the fruits of another persons’ labour, today we popped on an apron and got our hands dirty, or should we say “chocolatey”. We took on the challenge of making our own handcrafted chocolates with a chocolate class in the heart of Lilyfield at Kimberley Chocolates, organised through Class Bento.

We were warmly greeted by Joseph, the chocolatier, who, with over 20 years experience would be leading us in our chocolate making adventure. We begin our workshop with a brief overview of the ins and outs of chocolate and how it came to be the popular delicacy we all enjoy today.

Each participant was given a unique chocolate mould ranging from lips, roses, leaves, love hearts, even an Egyptian Tutankhamun. From there, we shown how to line the mould with liquid chocolate from what was every chocolate lovers dream, a chocolate waterfall!

We then filled our chocolates with different flavoured ganache and coated our chocolates and played the waiting game to see if our treats would set in one piece.

During this time, Joseph took us on a journey through the history of chocolate, being derived from the cacao bean and processed until it turns into the chocolate we love and enjoy today. We then enjoyed a traditional hot chocolate infused with rose and chocolate fondue with strawberries, marshmallow and traditional Turkish delight.

By this point, the waiting game had come to an end, our trays of handcrafted chocolates came out from the fridge ready to be assessed. We stood anxiously waiting for our turn to de-mould the chocolates by literally smashing the chocolate tray onto the bench.

When each of the chocolates came out unscathed, we realised we were successful and were on the way to becoming chocolatiers ourselves. Joseph was a great teacher who made the class informative, enjoyable and gave us plenty of opportunities to challenge ourselves and learn something new. Not to mention giving us plenty of chances to enjoy some chocolate along the way. Probably best for people with limited cooking experience.

This was a great course run by Class Bento at a cost of $80 It’s easy to sign up to a course online. Pick what suits you regarding price and duration and interest. There’s crafts such as terrarium making, candle makings, teapot making, flower arranging, screen printing, pottery making and more. Or in the food sector you can make macrons, or attend cocktail classes. They offer free coffee classes at Roastville too. Class bento offerings are great for yourself, date night, for a group of friends or even a hen’s night or corporate work function!

Thank you to Class Bento for the invitation to join the class.

Class Bento

https://classbento.com.au/

Chocolate class

Mama Mulan for your next event!

September 19, 2018September 19, 20181 Comment

Having opened it’s doors in June, an elegant interior of free form art provides an irreproachable setting for celebration and purlieu.

The vision of their menu is one that triumphantly reimagines Chinese cuisine. The impact on classic dishes many have come to know and love as staples in this food is subtle, yet compelling. Second generation restaurants you could call them, as the palette of the multi-ethnic Sydney dining culture is ever evolving.

(Mud Crab)

“Mulan” meaning wood orchid or magnolia blossom, said to represent femininity, power and strength in Chinese culture. Mama Mulan, therefore a place of warmth, love and passion setting the tone of what to expect in your dining experience. Chef Marble Ng (ex Lotus) has created a menu focused on the Shandong regions of northern China.

(Signature Dan Dan Noodle soup with pork, chilli and peanut sauce)

The ingot shaped dumplings are preserved in their usual crowd pleasing form. An appropriate introduction to the Mama Mulan dining experience while saluting the old belief of wealth and prosperity, the handmade pot stickers of pork and cabbage, spicy wontons with pork and watercress and pork xiao long bao set the standard of what to expect.

The setting for our dining experience takes place in Mama Mulan’s Den – the largest of its private dining spaces easily seating 16-20 guests. It attracts alot of natural light and has it’s own private balcony.

In contrast, the Magnolia and Blossom Rooms have a roundtable configuration for 8-10 people. Great versatility in the number of functions and gatherings the space (total capacity 180) can accommodate as we enter the peak planning season of Spring/Summer celebration.

Offering a range of banquet menus and dishes, expect to spend anywhere between $41-$100 for a three course experience.

There are some very interesting ideas in Chef Marble’s menu. The sashimi is available only in lobster, the unexpected salad pairing of pear and cucumber, the use of rockmelon in duck pancakes and mushroom as the hero in their spring rolls, in its ambition to make its mark and cement itself as the definitive in north shore Chinese, they’re definitely playing a different game to many in the area and making us re-think our ideas on this cuisine.

Location:

The Concourse, Level 1 above Willoughby City Library, Chatswood NSW 2067

(02) 9157 1488

reservations@mamamulan.com.au

Online Reservations:

https://www.opentable.com/r/mama-mulan-reservations-chatswood?restref=53168

Joseph Lloyd, Contributor

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Where to find the best locally brewed beer in Darling Harbour? All hands Brewing

September 15, 2018September 17, 2018Leave a comment

Open since December last year, not sure how we’ve missed this spot at destinationsville – Darling Harbour. There’s a nice Inner West kind of vibe to this place which is uncharacteristic of the standard King Street Wharf venues.

A growing mainstream awareness of craft beers, they offer a unique and rare experience joining local mircrobreweries, Endeavor Tap Rooms at The Rocks and Circular Quay’s Squire Landing.

There are five permanent taps with another four that alternate depending on the demand. Despite production having to rely on demand, it provides a creative space for Head Brewer, Sam Clayman and his team to refine and retweak seasonal releases. This is a win for beer lovers, enabling Sam to experiment with different yeast strains and play around with fermentation temperatures.

The microbrewery acts as a backdrop to the bar entry housing five vessels which can produce over 5600 schooners. Exposed piping and mesh gating accentuate the timber setting giving an urban edge to a casual night out.

For the laymen out there like myself, the IBU measure indicates the hop content in the brew – impacting flavoring and stability of the beer.

We lined up 7 from their taps. It was like a rainbow of beer showcasing some very distinct styles of lager and ale:

From Left to Right (man that was hard work):
HUMP DAY I.P.A. (Alcohol Content: 6.2% ABV • 45 IBU)
It’s an inviting copper toned schooner of trickery. iThe artist paints and you see exactly what they want to express, one of the more abstract styles in the All hands repertoire, if you’re bitter – this one’s for you! They tell me it’s an acquired taste for the refined palette.

WOOD DUCK CREAM ALE (Alcohol Content: 4.7% ABV • 18 IBU)
It’s the signature and crowd favorite. It uses nitrogen to replicate the foamy tops of a cask ale but there are other carbonating/oxidising factors to it also. The only thing you need to know is there’s a nice comfortable sweet spot of vanilla and speckles of spice that come through.

BUNNY HOP LAGER (Alcohol Content: 5.0% ABV • 30 IBU)
It’s a radiating straw colored brew that answers the legacy of the original Pilsner. Crisp, bitter, snappy with a backbone and is always a good safe choice.

LONGNECK BEST BITTER (Alcohol Content: 4.1% ABV • 22 IBU)
The deep amber elixir with its caramel malt, coppered toast and spicy rye. Using two species of Hop plants for stabilization there are whispers of conflict in each sip of citrus and spice that are quite alluring.

IRISH SPORT STOUT (Alcohol Content: 5.1% ABV • 51 IBU)
We enter the realms of fruity-dry, top fermenting ale with this basic black concoction. It’s thick, it’s dry with punch packing hues of coffee and chocolate. It’s their unique house blend and not for the light hearted.

This was recommended in a pairing with the Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye also on offer during the event from their pop-up station. Surprisingly, one of the most memorable of the evening.

HOUSE CIDER – This golden wheat beer of cloudiness sits on the fruitier side if you’re after something light and easy.

SCORCHER IMPERIAL SUMMER ALE (Alcohol Content: 9.0% ABV • 25 IBU)
It sits on the fruitier side with hints of passionfruit, lime, papaya and berries. It’s the strongest in terms of alcohol content in their repertoire and dangeorously smooth.

KING’S TIPPLE KOLSCH (Alcohol Content: 4.6% ABV • 16 IBU)
Light copper tones of pear and apple which is where I comfortably sit in terms of beer.

Photo – Supplied

It’s a southern style menu put together by Group Execuitive chef Graeme McLaughlin and chef Michael Acevedo. It takes the casual pub menu up a notch with a focus on sharing plates, smoked meat, with a strong focus on locally sourced seafood both in their salads, mains and platters.

Photo – Supplied

Unlike many around the harbour, All Hands provides a very different experience to many of its neighbours and definitely worth a visit. For a family catch up, birthday celebration, or an after work drink, it’s the perfect venue.

Joseph Lloyd, Contributor

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BBQ Baleout Nov 3-4 @ Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

Where to give back to the community?

Music, dancing and Burlesque galore. See this show, you’ll be begging for more! @ Wanted + Wild Rock and Roll Follies, the Birdcage.

Where to enjoy Good Food Month out west? Parramatta Lanes

Poultry, Sultry, Booze and fun when Whirly Bird turns one!

Where to get Vegan food in Melbourne @ Melbourne Vegan Food tours

Western Sydney Beach @ Macarthur Beach Club

Where to make your own chocolates? Class Bento!

Mama Mulan for your next event!

Where to find the best locally brewed beer in Darling Harbour? All hands Brewing