The live-fire chef behind ArkhéJake Kellie is taking over The Grill at The International for one night only, flying in from Adelaide for the ultimate rockstar shift at one of Sydney’s most popular CBD destinations. Two kitchens cooking side by side over open flame, featuring what they’re calling “fire snacks” through to modern Australian seafood, beef, and black truffle. It's also the closing dinner for Winter of Whisky, so Johnnie Walker’s signature drams are expertly woven through the entire experience.Friday 28 August. $245 a head, bookings through OpenTable.
Chris Hemsworth knows Australian whiskyis having a moment right now. In fact, more than a moment; it’s a curated culmination of nearly two decades of passionate craftspeople (and serious investment) that’s now hitting several inflection points at once in 2026.It’s why the Australianactor has invested in local legends Archie Rose – perfect timing as the Sydney staple put out its first aged statement whisky and smoky expression this year. Next move? Take over the US market. Go well, fellas.
Salty Honey, how you thrill me...If you haven’t tried Sodii yet (flavoured hydration salts) you’re missing out, we love them in the office. They’re just opened a pop-up in Paddington for the week where they’ve got Sodii flavours on tap (go for salty mandarin) and their newest collab with Nature’s Honey, a salty honey pouch. Great for runners. 8:00am - 2:00pm31 Norfolk St Paddington 2021
'The Transformers: The Movie' is returning to cinemas...No, not the Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox-led cult-classic that put a whole generation of blokes onto yellow Chevrolet Camaros. I'm talking about the actual 1986 animated original, back for its 40th anniversary in crystal-clear 4K from 17 September on Transformers Day.Hasbro's branded the whole campaign the "Apology Tour", a year-long mea culpa for (spoilers) killing off Optimus Prime in this exact film back in '86, still one of the first childhood traumas that blindsided every kid thinking it was about to have a happy ending… Relive it now!
Alex Volkanovski is hostingAustralia's first tailgate at Seaworks in Williamstown to celebrate the kick off of NFL Down Under (unofficial title). Hosted alongside Airbnb on September 11, the free event promises beer pong, thong tosses, and gameday grub served by the reigning UFC Featherweight Champion himself. 20 spots go online from 9AM this Wednesday; each one covers you plus four mates, so that’s 100 people through the gate. Mine’s with onions, Volk.
1800's newest GuachiMonton tequila isnothing to sniff at. I sampled it last Friday night after dinner at Darlo’s Linla – one of a very few hospitality spots across Australia giving punters a first taste before releasing the bottle. The tequila – GuachiMonton – is an añejo harvested in Jalisco, where the Guachimontones pyramids are located. It’s tangy, complex, and citrusy (aged in American and French oak before a final finish in orange tequila liqueur casks), and comes with a little liqueur choc from Zokoko. The pairing is $40, available at the below until the end of the month: NSW: Ikaria, Iberica, El Primo Sanchez, Cafe Sydney, Linla, The Belongil; VIC: Hotel Nacional, Lost Bar, Yum Sing House/LFK Bar, Inuman/Askal, SoHo; QLD: The Mondrian, Ju Ju.
