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Time Out
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This Sydney bar with cracking harbour views has just been added to a prestigious world-best list
We're all familiar with Michelin Stars (will you ever come Down Under?) – but what about a global body for cocktail bars? That's where The Pinnacle Guide comes in. It's the bar world's answer to a Michelin-style accolade, and instead of stars – or even hats – it's all about pins. Last year, two Sydney bars achieved Pin status – award-winning glamour Maybe Sammy and good-times-only El Primo Sanchez – meaning they've been recognised for excellence across drinks quality, vibe, staff happiness and sustainable practices. Now, two rounds of newly pinned bars have just been announced – and there's only one Aussie venue that made the cut. And it's right here in Sydney. Located on level 32 of the InterContinental, Aster Bar is one of Sydney's most beautiful rooftop venues, offering sweeping views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and twinkling city skyline. Inside channels old-world glamour, with plush seating and a marble bar. And now, it's officially a One Pin venue, according to The Pinnacle Guide. On Aster Bar, The Pinnacle Guide says: 'With sweeping views of some of Sydney's most iconic landmarks, Aster Bar is a spot for visually striking cocktails with just as impressive views.' A bit more info on The Pinnacle Guide: bars have to apply to be considered, before being anonymously assessed and tested by The Pinnacle Guide team. Applications are always open, so if you reckon your fave spot deserves a shiny Pin (I can sure think of a few) – ask them to apply. One Pin means excellent, two Pins is outstanding, and three Pins signals an exceptional experience. Currently, only one bar holds three Pins – and that's Lyaness in London. These are the 31 newly-pinned bars around the world: Two Pin bars Bar 1802, Paris, France Kaito del Valle, Mexico City, Mexico Kioku Bar at The OWO, London, UK Little Red Door, Paris, France The Bar In Front Of The Bar, Athens, Greece The Cambridge Public House, Paris, France One Pin bars Aster Bar, Sydney, Australia Baba Au Rum, Athens, Greece BackDoor43, Milan, Italy Candelaria, Paris, France Cat Bite Club, Singapore CERESIO 7, Milan, Italy Cinquanta - Spirito Italiano, Pagani, Italy Copper Spoon, Fort Wayne, USA Dr. Zhivago Bar, Zurich, Switzerland Dry Milano, Milan, Italy Equal Parts, London, UK Hanky Panky, Mexico City, Mexico Le Mary Celeste, Paris, France Manhattan, Singapore Moebius, Milan, Italy Sentaku Izakaya, Bologna, Italy Service Bar, Washington DC, USA Sexy Fish, Miami, USA Shinji's, New York, USA The Bar Below, London, UK The Diplomat, Hong Kong The K Bar, London, UK The Milk Thistle, Bristol, UK Thyme Bar, New York, USA Tiger Bar, Nashville, USA To read the full list of newly pinned bars, have a look at the website here. After a watering hole that's a bit more casual? See our list of the best pubs in Sydney, here.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Where to eat in Edinburgh according to top Scottish chef
If you find yourself in Edinburgh, there's a good chance of bumping into me at any of the places listed below! Lyla 3 Royal Terrace I went to Lyla with my wife to celebrate her birthday, and everything was perfect from the get-go. I actually used to work in the building when it was 21212 under Paul Kitching which made seeing how Stuart Ralston has put his own stamp on the place even more impressive. On top of that, the food was just incredible, and they're not afraid to try something a bit different, like Sake on the wine pairing menu, to elevate the experience. To me, this place is the pinnacle of fine dining in Edinburgh at the moment. Dishoom 3A St Andrew Square Out of all the spots on this list, I'd say I visit Dishoom the most often. I love a curry, and because of the relaxed atmosphere here, it's a great place for business meetings. You walk past the kitchen and get the smells of food cooking and incense sticks burning, which take me right back to my time spent in India. The vegetarian dishes, like fried okra and Bombay potatoes, are some of my favourite things to order. No matter what time of day you go, it's always packed out, which goes to show how well they've managed to hit the nail on the head with what they offer. Skua 49 St Stephen Street I find it so interesting that Tomás Gormley has a background in fine dining, Michelin-style cooking, but seems to favour a menu of dishes that people really want to eat at Skua. There's his fried chicken and great cocktails, and the restaurant itself has a dark, almost speakeasy style vibe. The food is a lot more refined than some of the other places on the list, but not overly fancy. For the quality of what you're getting, the prices are really reasonable. The Palmerston 1 Palmerston Place On the last list of my favourite places to eat in Fife, I included the Kinneuchar Inn, and I find there are a lot of similarities between it and The Palmerston. They use such great produce, and it's all very rustic. It's the kind of place you can go in and be served a beautiful slice of game terrine on a really vintage-looking plate alongside big chunks of sourdough and a swipe of butter. Their pies are cooked in dishes that look like something you would pull from the cupboard at your great-grandmother's house, but they taste so good. The best one I've tried was a chicken pie a while back. The whole thing felt so traditional and nostalgic. If you want to stop by for breakfast, they make all of their pastries downstairs and line them up on the counter to choose from. It's a brilliant all-day dining spot. Dulse 17 Queensferry Street You might accuse me of being biased here, but our Dulse restaurant really is one of my favourite places to eat in Edinburgh. I take my family there a lot because my son loves seafood from octopus to lobster or crab, and some of my happiest memories have been made with him at the restaurant. It's laid back and there's no fuss, you can show up wearing whatever you want and just enjoy yourself. Yes, I own it, but who doesn't love amazing seafood cooked in a simple yet delicious way? Timberyard 10 Lady Lawson Street Dining at Timberyard is this brilliant experience that starts with walking through big, heavy doors. It's such a grand welcome into a space that's lovely and light during the day, then candlelit and moody at night. There are big chunky tables, and the interiors feel like they've been stripped back to the bare bones; it's almost like being in an art gallery or something. But it's not pretentious at all, and the food is all about getting the best out of high-quality seasonal produce. The wine list is also almost the same size as the Yellow Pages, which I love because you always know you're going to finish your meal having discovered something new. Brass Monkey 362 Leith Walk I first discovered Brass Monkey when we were opening Dulse in Leith. I always like to have a restaurant nearby that I can nip into for lunch or a pint when a shift is finished, and found myself ending up here time and time again. It's so bloody cheap, and everything is made fresh. The Korean chicken strips in gouchouchang are my go-to, or the big bowl of bratwurst sausage chopped up and served with Dijon mustard. In the wintertime time they put on an open fire, and it's dog-friendly, which is something I always appreciate. What more could you ask for? Basement Gelato 31 Queensferry Street Basement Gelato opened up across the road from us in Leith just over a year ago. I remember going over to show support during their first week, ordering a pistachio gelato, and just thinking, 'wow, this is unbelievable.' The guy who owns it works his arse off to make this proper Italian gelato as well as milkshakes and crumbles in the colder months. If you asked me what my two favourite ice cream parlours in the world are, the answer would be Janetta's in St Andrews and this place. I'm such a big fan that you'll actually find some of the brown butter flavour on the dessert menu at Dulse.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nakuul Mehta discusses dal-chawal parenting but his T-shirt steals the show
Actor Nakuul Mehta and his wife, singer Jankee Parekh, recently shared a new episode of their parenting podcast, 'The Indian Parent Pod', where they introduced a fresh take on raising children, something Nakuul calls 'Dal-Chawal Parenting.' But while the conversation struck a chord with many parents, it was their T-shirts that grabbed everyone's couple appeared on the podcast sporting tees featuring characters from the animated series 'Sufi and Joker Bhaiya.' The series, co-created by Jankee and a friend, draws inspiration from their son, Sufi, and his love for clowns, whom he lovingly calls Joker the podcast, Nakuul explained his philosophy of 'Dal-Chawal Parenting, which is a simple, balanced, and grounded style of raising children. Speaking about the same, he said , "Dal-Chawal parenting is the greatest form of parenting out there,' he said. 'If you go to a Michelin-style restaurant and order a version of dal-chawal, you might get something like quinoa lentils soaked in saffron risotto. But at the core, it's still dal-chawal, something rudimentary and nourishing. It's a warm hug, it reminds you of home," he elaborated on how there is not one way of parenting and what dal-chawal parenting actually means. "I think this is a mix of everything. You can decide. Aap boundaries set karo, aapko kitna tadka daalna hail (You need to set your boundaries and how much spice you want to add). I feel there is no one way to do parenting, but if you can find a balance of all of this and make that your style, that is dal-chawal parenting. Dal-chawal parenting basically means being present, being fully there, and being the nurturer, the nourisher," he responded with admiration, calling it 'the most unique perspective I've heard on parenting."The couple's conversation found fans online and so did their wardrobe. Celebrities like Drashti Dhami and Shubhaavi Choksey took to the comments section to say they wanted the T-shirts for Watch
