The Sydney Traveler

I always thought sipping cocktails with the girls on a Friday night was pretty indulgent. But at Zeta Bar, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This popular Sydney watering hole will transport you to a New York bar, a Hawaiian beach, a bustling Havana street, or a Carribbean hotspot with their cocktail experiences.
Guests are blindfolded, fitting with headphones, and sprayed with scented mists while they enjoy their favourite drink. The sensory journeys have been compared to spa treatments, although I can’t remember enjoying alcohol in any day spa!
“We are trying to sell it as an experience,” said Zeta’s consultant …read more

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I think it’s safe to say that Aussies love a drink. Birthdays, weekends, good days, bad days, all seem like good opportunities to celebrate with an ice cold beer or a good bottle of wine. In fact, the idea of taking a month off from the grog sounds like a real challenge!
But that’s exactly what the organisers of Dry July are asking you to do. Knowing you’re raising money for people living with cancer should make it a little easier to swallow. All sponsorship money raised during the month will go to the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, Dreams 2 …read more

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If you thought bowling was just for kids, think again. Kingpin Bowling Lounge has just opened in Darling Harbour, and it’s great fun for adults and families.
Kingpin offers 20 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, gorgeous harbour views, and the latest music. Once you’re done bowling, you can also play interactive games or a round of pool.
Kingpin also offers more than the traditional bowling fare of hot dogs, meat pies, and chips. How do lamb and rosemary pies, prawn spring rolls, and pork dumplings sound?You can wash the gourmet finger food down with beer, wine, or soft drink.
Private function areas are ideal for …read more

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It’s Saturday, a time when so many of us are nursing a little hangover after one too many cocktails to celebrate the week’s end. Personally, the hangover doesn’t hurt quite as much as realising how much money I’ve spent on those fancy drinks.
Why pay for someone else to mix your drinks when it’s so easy to make your own? At Cruise Restaurant & Bar, you can learn how to create all your favourites with their fun cocktail classes!
Cruise’s chief bartender, Loy Catada, hosts the classes. He’ll show you how to make his favourite drink, the classic martini, and loads more. …read more

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