A Fine Dining Shake-Up, Ramen SZN...

The Return Of Butter’s Ramen Club

Butter’s Ramen Club is back, linking up with some of Australia's best chefs to create a range of mouth watering Ramen variants across a six-month-long program. This month’s ramen is Tori Miso Ramen, an ode to Ume Burger. The bowl features tori miso ramen with Butter's chicken broth base, corn, black onion and nori, and is available until June 24. [Read More]

Anthony LaPaglia Stars In An Electric, Devastating Tragedy

Anthony LaPaglia is earning standing ovations for his Sydney stage debut in the Pulitzer-winning classic play Death of a Salesman. The tragedy about an ageing salesman struggling to confront his fading glory and the disillusionment of the American Dream is on at the Theatre Royal until June 23.

Jess Fitzgerald, Marketing Manager at Epochal Hotels

For ten years I lived in the inner city but now reside on the Northern Beaches with my husband Matt, kids (Aggy, Otis, Mabel) and new Weimaraner puppy, Winnie. I’ve had the pleasure of working for and with some incredible brands, and have previously worked in the worlds of fashion, publishing, and social impact. I’m a zealous reader and love ingesting culture in all its forms, from art to music, film and, of course, food!

A Ritual That Resonates: I always start and end my day with music. My morning ritual consists of a long black and sitting outside in the morning sun listening to my morning playlist - it also puts the little people in my house in a good mood. At night, I love the simplicity of picking a record and listening to an album in its entirety. A small joy that I feel we have sometimes lost thanks to the immediacy of being able to stream any song at any time. Ingesting an album as it’s intended to be listened to, strangely feels like a small luxury in such a fast-paced world.

Culture that moves you: I love reading, and there’s something about reading outdoors that heightens the pleasures of literature. The sounds of wind in big gums or a page in the sun somehow allow me to tap into the writers’ emotions, making everything feel more visceral and alive. I just finished All Fours by Miranda July on a trip to the Snowy Mountains. Harrowing at times, it brilliantly challenges society's beliefs about how women should live. Miranda July is brilliant, and this novel was a joy to read.

Undiscovered Gems: Over the years I’ve prioritised slowly collecting and building upon the art in my home. Two of my favourite works are by contemporary Manyjilyjarra artist Doreen Chapman. I love her distinctive use of bright pastels and depictions of birds and aeroplanes. As a deaf and non-verbal artist, her characterisations of animals, people and place are not only an expression of happiness, but a portal into how she sees the world. Her joyful use of colour is something I enjoy every single day in my home.

A Cultural Experience: I recently spent a weekend on the Central Coast. I love the bush walk and hike to Maitland Bay; it’s the most magical beach. The hike is spectacular, past rock landings, gullies, Hawkesbury sandstone and Bouddi Grand Deep rainforest. At low tide head, you can see remains of the PS Maitland, which wrecked in 1898. You can spend hours there and not see a single person. I always stock up beforehand with a thermos of coffee and delicious baked treats from Burnt Honey at Copacabana. There’s a reason there’s always a long queue, because it’s worth it! I also love Like Minds café in Avoca - sitting in their sunny courtyard for brunch is a great way to spend the morning. For dinner, I love to end a big day at Lady Copa Pizzeria E Birra - delicious pizzas, amazing service and they have a great wine list too.