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Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
A 150-year-old country pub has been restored with a '70s-style fitout
Previous SlideNext Slide Pub dining$$$$ Known as the 'bottom pub', this two-storey venue three hours from Melbourne had been untouched for more than 30 years until a recent retro-style renovation – complete with green tartan carpet and amber bullion glass panels that channel the 1970s. The menu is all about local ingredients: there's baked camembert from How Now dairy outside Shepparton, Beechworth Honey coats the beer nuts, and Rutherglen muscat stars in sticky date pudding. More than half the wine comes from Victoria's north-east. Cocktails such as the Gold Rush feature rye whiskey from Backwoods, a distillery located just minutes from the pub. It also ticks off the familiar with cheeseburgers, schnitzels and steaks (add optional grilled prawns for $16) but there's also a mushroom burger, wild venison ragu on pappardelle, and lamb ribs cooked for 24 hours and finished with a Sichuan-style spice rub.
The Age
2 days ago
- Business
- The Age
A 150-year-old country pub has been restored with a '70s-style fitout
Previous SlideNext Slide Pub dining$$$$ Known as the 'bottom pub', this two-storey venue three hours from Melbourne had been untouched for more than 30 years until a recent retro-style renovation – complete with green tartan carpet and amber bullion glass panels that channel the 1970s. The menu is all about local ingredients: there's baked camembert from How Now dairy outside Shepparton, Beechworth Honey coats the beer nuts, and Rutherglen muscat stars in sticky date pudding. More than half the wine comes from Victoria's north-east. Cocktails such as the Gold Rush feature rye whiskey from Backwoods, a distillery located just minutes from the pub. It also ticks off the familiar with cheeseburgers, schnitzels and steaks (add optional grilled prawns for $16) but there's also a mushroom burger, wild venison ragu on pappardelle, and lamb ribs cooked for 24 hours and finished with a Sichuan-style spice rub.
Time Out
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Friendship Day 2025: where to celebrate with food and good vibes
1. Pizza Data For this Friendship Day, Pizza Data launches an ideal combo to share among laughs, music, and lots of cheese: it includes a pizza of your choice, a portion of fainá bites, and a drink for $20,750 (with 22% off the original price). Available at their locations, with the option to add more fainá, pizza, or the DATA Cream (the house's star dessert) at a special price. A simple, tasty, and effective proposal to celebrate straightforwardly and with pure datazo vibes. Where: Locations in Palermo, San Isidro, and Nordelta. 2. Kuro Kuma In the heart of Chinatown, Kuro Kuma stands out as one of this year's new hotspots. Their Friendship Day proposal combines Asian cuisine for sharing, modern decor with murals and oriental touches, and a powerful signature cocktail menu. With dishes like pad thai, tteokbokki, Malaysian flying noodles, and Sichuan-style ribs, the restaurant invites you to celebrate among intense and festive flavors. On Sunday 7/20, from noon until 1 a.m. (and until 2 a.m. on weekends), you can toast with drinks inspired by the 7 Gods of Fortune or creative mocktails, all in a 300 m² room, with a patio, open kitchen, and bar run by Lean Milan. 3. Le Blé For this Friendship Day, Le Blé launches a special brunch to share between two: includes coffee or tea, juices, lemonades, viennoiseries, scones, country bread with dips, a savory option, and something sweet, all for $45,000. Ideal to celebrate friendship with flavor and no rush. Available at all Le Blé branches from July 20 to 21. There's also a social media challenge with prizes for those who share their experience. 4. Buche Salumería For Friendship Day, Buche by Julio Figueroa offers two ideal combos to celebrate at home, with artisanal cold cuts and cheeses. Options for eight people with empanadas, charcuterie boards, dessert, and beers. The Feast combo ($125,000) includes empanadas, a cold cuts and cheese platter, dessert, and 8 beers. The Epic combo ($205,000) adds two themed boards: France and Spain à la Buche. Available until 7/15 here. 5. Fornole In Villa Urquiza, Fornole celebrates Friendship Day with a special proposal led by women: on Sunday, July 20, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., the kitchen team will be female-led, offering an exclusive midday menu with starter, main course, drink, and dessert for $28,000. The main dish: Roman-style gnocchi, with a choice of red wine braised osso buco or a veggie version with oyster mushroom cream and scallions. The experience includes homemade breads with koji butter and a chocolate cream dessert. Also, all weekend there will be take-away promos (buy 4 pizzas and get a Margarita free) and a special dine-in menu for $45,000 with fainá, pizza of choice, drinks, and dessert. 6. Concepción Pizza y Vino Concepción Pizza y Vino celebrates Friendship Day with two special analog nights: on Saturday 7/19, Diego Escobar spins vinyls of funk, soul, and disco; and on Sunday 7/20, Jerónimo Tapuerca closes the weekend with classics on CD and vinyl. From 8 p.m., there will be 2-for-1 on Alfonsina vermouth, wine by the glass, and winter sharing plates. 7. Siete Mares Siete Mares celebrates Friendship Day with a proposal to share at home: sushi + Corona beer combos available for take away on Saturday 7/20. Two options: 28 pieces + 2 beers ($41,000) or 40 pieces + 4 beers ($57,800), cash payment only. Ideal if you're in the North Zone and want to toast with good sushi without leaving home. 8. Mondongo & Coliflor Mondongo & Coliflor, the cantina in Parque Chacabuco, joins the celebrations with a special proposal: it will open for the first time at night on Sunday, July 20, in addition to its usual lunchtime service. Ideal for celebrating with friends with hearty dishes like tripe empanadas, stews, homemade pasta, grilled meats, and XL milanesas. All in a relaxed atmosphere, with history and good wines to toast properly. 9. La Casa Blanca de Habana With a neighborhood spirit and community focus, this pizzeria in Villa Pueyrredón proposes a special action: those who eat at the venue on Sunday 7/20 and post a story tagging the profile, or bring a photo with friends for the memory corkboard, get a voucher for a mozzarella pizza to redeem in the dining room, Sunday through Thursday, for a whole month. Additionally, during July and August, they launch products paying homage to neighborhood friends' businesses, like a pizza with salmon, capers, and cream cheese inspired by @biendebiencafe or a napolitana that reinterprets the classic hot dog from the Neme kiosk. 10. Bestial Fly Bar This Friendship Day, Bestial Fly Bar invites you to celebrate from their rooftop in Palermo with a unique experience. From 10 p.m., the night fills with live music, performances, and creative cocktails served in the iconic 'bestial heads,' perfect for toasting with Fernet Branca. The food proposal fuses Nikkei, European, and Latin American flavors, with dishes like sushi rolls, poke bowls, and empanadas with Peruvian spices. All in a sophisticated setting, with 360° panoramic views, vertical gardens, and striking design. Reservations recommended. 11. BlindCafé Throughout July, BlindCafé invites you to discover their Japanese pastries, with infusions and sharing pieces in menus for 2 people at $30,000 or 4 people at $60,000. On Sunday 7/20, Friendship Day, there will be 2-for-1 appetizers and the full menu available all day, ideal for celebrating with friends in a unique atmosphere. Located in Chacarita, BlindCafé combines the delicacy of classic Japanese techniques with Western creativity in its desserts, also offering a coffee cocktail menu inspired by exclusive fragrances. Open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., it also offers fragrance and coffee tastings by reservation. 12. Muyè In an old house in Recoleta, Muyè celebrates Friendship Day with a special night: on Friday, July 19, there will be a live DJ, chill & house music, and a multi-course menu designed to share among friends. The proposal includes options like grilled oyster mushrooms, roasted carrots, white fish with pea puree, or sirloin steak with vegetables, and desserts like toffee cake or chocolate cream. All accompanied by wines, cocktails, and a warm setting blending history, design, and good energy. 13. Sole di Parma In Tigre's historic center, Sole di Parma is a corner smelling of sourdough and Italian memories. For this Friendship Day, July 20, they extend their hours until 10 p.m. and offer a special promo: homemade sandwiches (like their Hot Pastrami with artisanal pastrami and cucumber relish) + artisanal vermouth with soda and lots of ice, all at a friendly price. Ideal to toast among laughs and chats, in a relaxed atmosphere with an open kitchen. 14. Sifón Sifón celebrates Friendship Day on Sunday, July 20, with a proposal perfect for sharing: from noon, the grill fires up offering dishes like skirt steak with creamy potatoes, picanha sandwich with fries, lamb kafta, or mushroom skewers with hummus. You can also order from the regular menu, with vermouths, cocktails, and soda as the stars. 15. Ostende Ostende, a vintage bodegón in Colegiales, celebrates Friendship Day with a proposal that appeals to nostalgia and homemade flavors: on Sunday, July 20, the star dish will be a homemade meatloaf, perfect for sharing among friends and toasting like in classic Sunday lunches. Set up like you're at the Atlantic coast, Ostende combines comforting cuisine, neighborhood spirit, and a warmth that invites you to spend long hours around the table.
Time Out Dubai
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Best Chinese restaurants in Dubai 2025: 10 top-rated spots to try next
A guide to the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai is something every foodie needs to have, as you never know when that desire for dim sum might strike. How often do you crave Chinese food? At least once, probably twice a week? Join the club. Everything you need to satisfy those cravings is right here, with our list of the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai. Check out the full list of the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2025 winners here From high-end restaurants to the most authentic Chinese cuisine in town, we present the top-rated spots in town. Time Out Dubai reviews anonymously and pays for all its meals. For more on the review process click here. These are the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai, as recognised by the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2025. The best Chinese restaurants in Dubai 2025 WINNER Long Teng Seafood Restaurant Credit: Long Teng Seafood Restaurant Long Teng is renowned for its Chinese seafood dishes, which it does extremely well. Set over several floors in Business Bay, this authentic spot is the go-to when it comes to traditional, fresh seafood dishes. There's also a wide selection of dim sum – from crystal prawn to veg, as well as cute little chick-shaped custard buns. From noodles to stir-fries, there is everything you could want, making it one of the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai. It's so good there's even a location in Time Out Market Dubai. Unlicensed. U-Bora Business Tower, Business Bay, @longtengseafood (04 241 1666). Check out our full Long Teng Seafood Restaurant review here Highly commended Hutong Credit: Hutong A high-end Chinese restaurant in DIFC, Hutong hails from Hong Kong and has famous locations worldwide, including in London's The Shard. The DIFC branch is a cool location for lively late-night dinners, fun brunches, business lunches or a dinner date. With a large spacious interior, with high-ceilings and a central bar, plus a cute terrace (often complete with a DJ), it's quite simply the best Chinese restaurant in Dubai. The menu is fantastic too, with a top selection of dim sum (don't miss the truffle mushroom bao) as well as plenty of Sichuan-style dishes – including the spicy signature Red Lantern crab. Licensed. Gate Building 6, DIFC, (04 220 0868). Check out our full Hutong review here XU Credit: XU This modern Cantonese restaurant has stunning interiors and despite its surprising location in Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, it's fast becoming one of Dubai's dining hot spots. From the team behind Twiggy, Ninive, and La Cantine du Faubourg, the standard of service and quality of food at XU is high – as you'd expect. A solid line up of dim-sum and stir-fries are sure to impress with tasty plates including salt and pepper squid and pan-fried scallop dumplings. The black pepper beef tenderloin is a hit, while if you're feeling bougie opt for the caviar prawn toast. The décor is cool, the diners are cool, and it's one of the newest, and now best, Chinese restaurants in Dubai. Licensed. Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, (04 394 6252). Check out our full XU review here Shortlisted Demon Duck Credit: Demon Duck This upmarket restaurant comes from celebrity chef Alvin Leung, known for his self-professed 'X-Treme Chinese' food, at Banyan Tree Dubai. With cool décor, moody lighting and graffiti-style design it's a trendy spot, but with a more premium price tag. As the name suggests duck is the main ingredient here, whether you want it as gyoza, salad or as the classic Peking duck – which is a must-try. There are plenty of other modern plates such as sweet and sour chicken, chicken xiao long bao, short-rib gyoza and more. Licensed. Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Dubai, @demonduckdubai (04 556 6466). Hakkasan Credit: Hakkasan This globally famed name is renowned for its high-end Chinese food. Here in Dubai, Hakkasan is found at Atlantis The Palm and has a cool setup with moody lighting and classy interiors. Dive into a selection of premium dim sum – all in different colours and shapes and stuffed with everything from veg to lobster or wagyu beef. Stir-fries are also worth trying, especially the black pepper rib-eye. The vibe is elegant and it's a well-known spot for a fancy Chinese meal. Licensed. Atlantis The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, (04 426 0752). Check out our full Hakkasan review here Maiden Shanghai Credit: Maiden Shanghai One of the liveliest Chinese restaurants in Dubai, Maiden Shanghai is probably best known for its high-energy Naughty Noodles party brunch. However, that's not to say its Chinese food isn't top-notch too. Priding itself on being MSG-free, Maiden Shanghai serves up a range of delicious, and familiar, dishes from dim sum to char sui beef, sweet and sour prawns to sizzling lamb, kung pao chicken and egg-fried rice. The interiors are cool and the views from the terrace are fantastic too, making this a top all-round location. Licensed. FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, (04 455 9989). Check out our full Maiden Shanghai review here Moli by Shi Credit: Moli by Shi Found in Dubai Hills Business Park, this is a chic, elevated neighbourhood-style Chinese restaurant. With luxe interiors and a sophisticated vibe. There are popular Cantonese dishes on the menu, as well as more authentic plates such as abalone and cordyceps duck soup if you're feeling more adventurous. Feeling fancy? There's an elevated roasted duck with caviar and foie gras. If you're keeping it simple, don't miss the dim sum – especially the steamed prawn version and the cute little wagyu beef puffs. Licensed. Dubai Hills Business Park, (04 276 3338). Check out our full Moli by Shi review here Mott 32 Credit: Mott 32 As well as being one of the best Chinese restaurants in Dubai, Mott 32 also has one of the most enviable views in the entire city. Sat up on the 73rd floor of the Address Beach Resort, you can see for miles from this super vantage point – all along JBR, to Jumeirah, Downtown and beyond, as well as across to Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters. Aside from the stunning setup, the décor inside is eye-catching too, with swathes of foliage and a cool vibe. The menu boasts modern Chinese dishes with plenty of dim sum, stir-fries and more. There's also an interesting vegan menu (think faux squid, duck et al) as well as a list of more authentic plates such as a bird's nest soup. Licensed. Address Beach Resort Dubai, JBR, (04 278 4832). Check out our full Mott 32 review here Royal China Credit: Royal China One of the more old-school Chinese restaurants in Dubai, Royal China in DIFC has stood the test of time. Drawing in a loyal crowd, there's a spacious dining room with plenty of dark woods and vibrant reds – all echoing the traditional vibe of the delightful Chinese food that arrives swiftly to the table. Dim sum is a major draw here, with all the usual suspects present and correct, from scallop dumplings to steamed chilli chicken and roast chicken buns, as well as dishes such as seafood hot pot, crispy duck, stir-fries and more Hong Kong-style Chinese food. Licensed. Precinct Building 4, DIFC, (04 354 5543). Check out our full Royal China review here Tang Town Credit: Tang Town With a menu steeped in the thousand-year-old culture of the Tang Dynasty, Tang Town takes its Chinese seafood seriously. An abundant selection of live seafood draws in the connoisseur, with organic fish head served 12 different ways, various cooking methods for baby lobster – from simply steamed with garlic to baked with chicken broth and cheese – and a marinated jellyfish head salad that wobbles delicately as its served. An exceptional new addition to Dubai's Chinese dining scene, with the Tang roasted peking duck with caviar rivalling the best in town. Licensed. Dubai Mall Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai @tangtown_dubai (04 431 2888). Other award-winning spots in Dubai The 10 best Japanese restaurants in Dubai to try next Get your hands on the best sushi, sashimi and robataki in town 10 of the best Turkish restaurants that will easily change your life We've tried them all and can confirm, these are the best It's official: The 10 best Thai restaurants in Dubai to try now Unmissable spots for authentic Thai food in the city
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Forbes
How To Experience Chengdu Like A Local
Enjoy an authentic Chinese experience, Sichuan style. Chengdu was known throughout ancient China as 'The Land of Abundance,' an exotic and fertile city surrounded by mountains where fruit and tea grew, pandas basked in the surrounding forests and the locals enjoyed a leisurely lifestyle. Thousands of years later, Sichuan's capital city is one of the biggest in China. It remains a place of abundance: a lush, subtropical environment; rich historical sites; and fine cuisine. Most of all, Chengdu is known for its laid-back energy and the friendly locals who still live a slower-paced lifestyle. The citizens are famously hospitable and love to meet visitors. Here are the best ways to interact with them while also having an authentic Chinese experience, Sichuan style. Have a Five-Star stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu. Visit the exquisite Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu for a luxurious experience close to all the most important sites in town. Unbelievable panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains can be captured from almost every part of the 350-room hotel. Don't miss out on the visual feast that is the opulent afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton's 25th-floor Lobby Lounge. Cakes and chocolates created in house in the form of flowers and mushrooms are served on a bed of fresh moss, resembling a tiny scene from a fairytale. Apart from the aesthetic value, this style of afternoon tea is an eco-friendly initiative of the Ritz-Carlton, using local ingredients and natural vegetation to reduce waste. The residents at Chengdu Panda Research Base are unbearably cute. Sichuan, known as the panda capital of the world, is home to some of the most renowned panda research and conservation centers of these native bears. The Chengdu Panda Research Base is only six miles from town and focuses on breeding the furry mammals. Beyond the famous white-and-black variety, visitors can also see and learn about red pandas here. For a chance to spot a wild panda, take a trip further out to Wolong Nature Reserve, where visitors can hike among the bamboo in the animals' native habitat. Pandas are most active in the morning, so it's best to get there early. Qingzhi hand creams are very popular these days. Hand cream shop Qingzhi has developed a viral cult following. Stop by the soft green-colored store in the historic Kuan Zhai Alley that's devoted solely to the rich lotion. Qingzhi products have pleasant aromas in general, but the beautifully packaged, osmanthus-scented version made especially for Chengdu makes a trip worthwhile. Mapo tofu is a classic Chengdu dish. Sichuan is synonymous with its exquisite culinary traditions. Try some Chengdu classics such as the mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, kung pao chicken and Sichuan-style hot pot at places like The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu's Li Xuan restaurant. But be warned: much of the food in Chengdu comes with a kick; the local chili oil is particularly strong. If you aren't as confident in your tolerance of the eye-watering spices, ask for yours on the side. The hot pot is a great place for beginners to start, as you can choose your spice level and throw fresh vegetables, meat and seafood into the broth according to your taste. Jing Bar really comes to life at night. Jing Bar, a glam cocktail spot hidden away in the Four-Star Temple House, is a hip and modern take on a classic concept — much like the rest of the property. The retro-chic bar offers original drinks made from locally sourced ingredients (the T-Bone is made with Zhengshan tea) mixed to your liking. Once Jing's DJs are added to the mix, one of the hottest nightlife scenes in Chengdu comes to life. Reservations are recommended for this popular bar. Renmin Park is a lovely green space, but its main attraction is the chance to see the Chengdu locals living their best lives. Depending on when you visit, you can catch people playing Sichuan-style mahjong— this version is a local, simplified style of the tile game — doing tai chi, writing calligraphy or simply chatting with friends. You'll also find bonsai gardens and teahouses, which are wonderful places to people-watch while sampling locally grown jasmine tea. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is one of the finest facilities in the city. There are reasons why The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu's spa is considered one of the finest facilities in the city. The 24,756-square-foot sanctuary has 10 treatment rooms, a lap pool, a steam room and other tension-melting amenities. Luxuriate in the hot tub while taking in the view of the skyline before indulging in a signature massage that uses oil infused with native Sichuan delicacies, white tea or jasmine.
