The Long Island Iced Tea is a cocktail originating from the United States. The origin of this refreshing cocktail is somewhat disputed, with some believing it originated in Long Island, Tennessee whilst others believe it was invented in Long Island, New York. One theory is that it was created in the 1920s by Charlie Bishop … Continue reading How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
Bar Review: 1989 Arcade Bar, Sydney
1989 is an arcade bar located at the very end of Kings Street in Newtown, a suburb in the inner west of Sydney. Due to its unmatched selection of classic arcade machines, 1989 has been Sydney’s best barcade since first opening in 2016. 1989 offers players a selection of over 40 craft beers as well … Continue reading Bar Review: 1989 Arcade Bar, Sydney
Pub Review: Carlisle Castle Hotel, Sydney
The Carlisle Castle Hotel is a pub located in Newtown, a suburb in the inner west of Sydney. The pub has operated from the same location, in the back streets of Newtown, since first opening in 1867. Like most pubs in the area, the Carlisle Castle Hotel has undergone a number renovations since it first … Continue reading Pub Review: Carlisle Castle Hotel, Sydney
Pub Review: Crows Nest Hotel, Sydney
The Crows Nest Hotel is a multipurpose entertainment venue located in the suburb of Crows Nest on Sydney’s lower north shore. The hotel has been located at the corner of Willoughby Road and Falcon Street for almost 100 years. Built in a free classical architectural style, the Crows Nest Hotel was opened in 1929 by … Continue reading Pub Review: Crows Nest Hotel, Sydney
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Since opening in 1912, Enmore Theatre has served as one of Sydney’s most popular entertainment venues. The venue has been entertaining the people of Sydney for over a hundred years, playing host to a number of different forms of local and international entertainment.The theatre begun its life as a photo play theatre managed by the … Continue reading Enmore Theatre, Sydney
How to Make a Dark and Stormy
As the unofficial cocktail of Bermuda, the Dark ‘N’ Stormy intends to recreate the look and feel of the turbulent weather found in the uncompromising seas of the Caribbean. According to legend, the drink got its name from a sailor who compared the drink’s appearance to the colour of the storm clouds found in the … Continue reading How to Make a Dark and Stormy
The Marrickville Hotel, Sydney
The Marrickville Hotel is a bar located along busy Marrickville Road in the inner west of Sydney. Although technically not a classic Australian hotel pub, it does a great job to replicate the atmosphere of these classic venues*. Occupying the location of a former dollar store, the walls of The Marrickville Hotel are lined, floor … Continue reading The Marrickville Hotel, Sydney
Thrilling Cities, 1963, Ian Fleming
Cities featured: Hong Kong, Macau, Tokyo, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, Hamburg, Berlin, Vienna, Geneva, Naples and Monte Carlo. Thrilling Cities is a travelogue written by Ian Fleming – author of the popular James Bond book series. Originally featured as a series of articles for the British Newspaper The Sunday Times, Thrilling … Continue reading Thrilling Cities, 1963, Ian Fleming
Hotel Hollywood, Sydney
Hotel Hollywood is a pub located in the inner-city suburb of Surry Hills, just east of Sydney’s CBD. Having opened back in 1942, the hotel has since become one of the area’s most historic venues. Occupying the site of the former Tooth and Co. owned Nevada Hotel, Hotel Hollywood was built in an inter-war functionalist … Continue reading Hotel Hollywood, Sydney
The Spirit of Detroit, Detroit
The Spirit of Detroit is a bronze sculpture located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The sculpture was created by Marshall Fredericks and unveiled in 1958 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Centre. The nine-tonne sculpture was cast in Norway from a mould created by Fredericks and once installed, upon its 60-tonne marble base, became the largest … Continue reading The Spirit of Detroit, Detroit