Author: Stephanie Vigilante
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Half-Baked (not quite) Whisky at Bad Frankie
Written for Broadsheet Whisky straight from the cask. Fitzroy bar Bad Frankie – which specialises in Australian spirits – is hosting a tasting night where four new distilleries will draw their barely aged whiskies straight from the cask. US distillers call this whisky “white dog”. The un-aged malt spirit is typically sweet and fragrant and…
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Mamasita x Hotel Jesus Mexico Earthquake Fundraiser
Written for Broadsheet Tacos for charity. Mamasita and Hotel Jesus are teaming up to raise funds for Echale, a charity assisting victims of the Mexico earthquake. Echale hopes to raise enough funds to build 10 houses made from eco bricks. Each house costs $1575. Plating up dishes on the night will be chefs Alejandro Saravia…
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Lido Rooftop Cinema
Written for Broadsheet The Lido After Dark section is looking particularly saucy. Lido Cinemas has released a program of classics, such as Coen brothers favourite The Big Lebowski and childhood 1986 creature-feature (Labyrinth). There’s also Muriel’s Wedding, Cruel Intentions and Empire Records. Of course there are a number of Star Wars: The Last Jedi screenings,…
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Maxine McQueen First Birthday and Pop-Up Opening
Written for Broadsheet Affordable accessories from small designers. Online jewelry store Maxine McQueen turns one this month and to celebrate it will launch a pop-up shop in Collingwood. Maxine McQueen is a local-run platform for buying and selling products such as pieces from international and local designers Droplet, Kitsu, Young Frankk, Nylons, Reliquia and Anna…
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Starless VR at Melbourne Music Week
An immersive out-of-body experience. Large-scale multi-sensory VR project Starless, produced by Emma Roberts, will be in Kensington for Melbourne Music Week. The 15-minute multi-modal installation offers an altered state of consciousness by blending physical and virtual spaces. Using VR headsets, Starless combines smells, heat, wind and live sound to guide participants into an altered state…
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The New Noma is Taking Bookings from Next Week
Written for Broadsheet René Redzepi’s acclaimed Danish fine diner, Noma, will reopen in February after taking a year off to relocate. The famous New Nordic restaurant has moved to the border of Copenhagen’s autonomous Christiania neighbourhood, and will begin taking reservations next week. Interestingly, the four-time winner of the world’s best restaurant award is introducing…
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Goose Island Brewery at Welcome to Thornbury
Written for Broadsheet What’s good for the goose … Chicago brewing company Goose Island is migrating to Melbourne and taking over Welcome To Thornbury’s food truck park. As part of its week-long series of events, the brewer will host a Chicago Street Fest featuring food trucks such as Mr Burger, The Art of Fried Chicken,…
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Free Coffee for National Recycling Week
Written for Broadsheet All you need is your reusable coffee cup. Two Melbourne cafes, Lights in the Attic and The Crux & Co., are giving away free takeaway coffee next week for anyone who brings their own reusable cup. In support of National Recycling Week, the two cafes and sustainable coffee cup company Frank Green…
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Jamaican Music and Food Festival 2017
The Jamaican Music and Food Festival returns to Melbourne this month following last year’s debut. This year the festival line-up includes music from Bush Man, Marvin Priest, King Ru and Ska Vendors performing reggae, dancehall, ska, roots and dub over five stages. At the bars you’ll find Appleton Estate rum and Red Stripe lager. The…
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Peel Street Festival 2017
Written for Broadsheet A community celebration of diversity and culture. The inaugural Peel Street Festival presented by the Grace Darling Hotel is a free community event in Collingwood. The musical line-up includes Archie Roach, Cash Savage and The Last Drinks, Andràs, Brooke Powers, Uncle Jack Charles, Terry, Sophie Grophy and Girl Zone. Food stalls include…
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