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Sydney Morning Herald
24-07-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Twelve of Sydney's cosiest bowls to wrap your hands around from $9
Tired of hibernating this winter? Take a break from your Oodie and warm up with a bowl of soup at one of these cosy, budget-friendly restaurants in Sydney. From comforting prosciutto minestrone at Simon Says in Darlinghurst, to bright bowls of tamarind prawn soup at the new Charcoal & Crisp Lechon in Crows Nest, nothing on this list is more than $25. $19 b eef noodle soup at Ama, Surry Hills This Chinese-Thai beef noodle soup is so good, it spawned an entire restaurant. Sisters Rowena and Kate Chansiri started serving their grandmother's recipe as a pop-up dinner special at their acclaimed Kingsgrove cafe Ickle. Soon, it became so popular that they decided to give it a permanent home. The soup is a deeply satisfying mixture including beef broth, noodles (egg or rice), slow-braised corned beef brisket, beef short rib, spices and pickled mustard greens.
Sydney Morning Herald
23-07-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Twelve of Sydney's cosiest bowls to wrap your hands around for under $25
Eating out Eating out From some of the city's best ramen, to a much-revered suburban pho, warm up with these soups this winter. Tired of hibernating this winter? Take a break from your Oodie and warm up with a bowl of soup at one of these cosy, budget-friendly restaurants in Sydney. From comforting prosciutto minestrone at Simon Says in Darlinghurst, to bright bowls of tamarind prawn soup at the new Charcoal & Crisp Lechon in Crows Nest, nothing on this list is more than $25. Beef noodle soup at Ama, Surry Hills $19 This Chinese-Thai beef noodle soup is so good it spawned an entire restaurant. Sisters Rowena and Kate Chansiri started serving their grandmother's recipe as a pop-up dinner special at their acclaimed Kingsgrove cafe Ickle. Soon, it became so popular they decided to give it a permanent home. The soup is a deeply satisfying mixture including beef broth, noodles (egg or rice), slow-braised corned beef brisket, beef short rib, spices and pickled mustard greens. There are two things owner-operator Simon Fowler says he's most proud of his role in creating: his son, and his cafe's minestrone. It's the classic, hearty combo of bone broth and vegetables, amped up with pan-seared prosciutto. It might be the soup of the day when you visit, or it could be one of the kitchen's other thoughtfully prepared options, such as the current roasted cauliflower soup – browned, buttery and warming with a ras el hanout spice blend. Good to know: Simon Says is also a well-established juice company. Try the Pineapple Express. 263 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, $22.50 When was the last time you had watermelon in your soup? Sinigang sa pakwan, or watermelon tamarind soup, is a vibrant Filipino dish balancing the sweetness of watermelon against the tanginess of tamarind. At this friendly new family-owned eatery, it's served with either tender pork belly or prawn, depending on your preference. Good to know: Also order a serving of the charcoal-roasted lechon (suckling pig), the restaurant's specialty. 16 Falcon Street, Crows Nest, Pumpkin soup at Parami, Sydney $9 Often, you just want something simple, delicious and solid value for money. That's where Parami's pumpkin soup comes in. Chef-owner Mika Kazato might be better known for onigiri, but her creamy Japanese pumpkin soup, made with milk and onion, is the go-to for a comforting lunch on a blustery day. Good to know: Parami also serves tonjiru (pork, vegetable and miso), chicken and ginger, and minestrone soups. 101/21 Alberta Street, Sydney, Birria ramen at Papi's Birria, Haberfield and Carlton $18 Owner-operator Lawrence Diaz uses about 30 ingredients for Papi's birria consome, including dried ancho and guajillo chillies, ossobuco, and chuck. The shimmering broth cooks for 16 hours before it's served in a small takeaway bowl – a deliciously rich dip for folded, cheesy tortillas, or soup for Korean instant ramen. Good to know: Papi's is a food truck, so come dressed for the elements. 163-165 Parramatta Road, Haberfield and 71 Jubilee Avenue, Carlton, Cornish chicken soup at Han Soup Bar, Mascot and Chatswood $24.80 Medicinal double-steamed Cantonese soups are not typically for the fussy of heart, but they may help alleviate a persistent cough. Each of the 14 soups on Han's menu targets specific ailments, from an oxtail soup with hairy fig root and shark bone for lumbar muscle strain, to silkie chicken soup with donkey hide and egg for those with 'high mental intensity'. The Cornish chicken soup, served in a coconut, is a much-loved all-rounder. Sure, French onion soup is simple enough to make at home. But it's an entirely different experience in this vibey suburban French restaurant, where it's served in a warm ceramic bowl with crispy croutons and a thick layer of caramelised cheese, slowly dripping down the side. The deep onion flavour packs a punch. Good to know: The soup is also available at sister restaurant Bouillion l'Entrecote in Circular Quay. 1047 Pacific Highway, Pymble, Iekei ramen at Kosuke Revised, Rosebery $24 Chef-owner Kosuke Morita claims his new Rosebery restaurant serves some of the best ramen in Australia. The chef has quietly developed a cult following at his three other locations, but the menu here is elevated, featuring revised recipes such as the iekei (pork marrow and soy) ramen with smoked slow-cooked pork neck and house-made flat noodles. Good to know: Find the other Kosuke Ramen restaurants at North Strathfield, Newington and Lane Cove. 2/6-10 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, Avgolemono at Olympus, Redfern $18 On a menu filled with grilled calamari, honey-drizzled saganaki and oversized pies of golden spanokopita, you'd be forgiven for overlooking the egg and lemon soup. But next time you'll know: its subtle, bright flavours and creamy texture make the avgolemono a surprise must-order at this stunner of a Greek restaurant. Good to know: Olympus offers the chance to try some hard-to-find Greek wines by the glass. Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist Street, Redfern, Pork bone soup at Yeodongsik, Lidcombe $23 This tiny Lidcombe restaurant has become something of an internet sensation for owner-operator Justin Shin's hearty Korean soup. There's six to choose from, but the haejangguk (pork bone) 'hangover soup', which may or may not have the power to cure a soju-induced headache, is something of a signature. 36/44 John Street, Lidcombe, Beef tortilla soup at Mami's, Bondi $14 There's something comforting about a big bowl of cheese-laden soup that looks like your mum made it, especially if you happen to be eating at the communal table at Mexican restaurant Mami's. The beef tortilla soup is made with pulled beef and cabbage, and topped with crispy tortilla bits, fresh onion, coriander and melty cheese. Good to know: You can BYO your favourite bottle of wine. 286 Bondi Road, Bondi, Beef pho at An Restaurant, Bankstown From $20 It's a classic for a reason. The Saigon-style beef pho at this family-owned Bankstown stalwart often tops best-of lists in Sydney, in large part due to the consistency of its slow-cooked, flavoursome, clear bone broth. Join the queue, order some variation of the pho bo, inhale. Good to know: An Restaurant accepts cash only.
The Age
23-07-2025
- General
- The Age
Twelve of Sydney's cosiest bowls to wrap your hands around for under $25
Eating out Eating out From some of the city's best ramen, to a much-revered suburban pho, warm up with these soups this winter. Tired of hibernating this winter? Take a break from your Oodie and warm up with a bowl of soup at one of these cosy, budget-friendly restaurants in Sydney. From comforting prosciutto minestrone at Simon Says in Darlinghurst, to bright bowls of tamarind prawn soup at the new Charcoal & Crisp Lechon in Crows Nest, nothing on this list is more than $25. Beef noodle soup at Ama, Surry Hills $19 This Chinese-Thai beef noodle soup is so good it spawned an entire restaurant. Sisters Rowena and Kate Chansiri started serving their grandmother's recipe as a pop-up dinner special at their acclaimed Kingsgrove cafe Ickle. Soon, it became so popular they decided to give it a permanent home. The soup is a deeply satisfying mixture including beef broth, noodles (egg or rice), slow-braised corned beef brisket, beef short rib, spices and pickled mustard greens. There are two things owner-operator Simon Fowler says he's most proud of his role in creating: his son, and his cafe's minestrone. It's the classic, hearty combo of bone broth and vegetables, amped up with pan-seared prosciutto. It might be the soup of the day when you visit, or it could be one of the kitchen's other thoughtfully prepared options, such as the current roasted cauliflower soup – browned, buttery and warming with a ras el hanout spice blend. Good to know: Simon Says is also a well-established juice company. Try the Pineapple Express. 263 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, $22.50 When was the last time you had watermelon in your soup? Sinigang sa pakwan, or watermelon tamarind soup, is a vibrant Filipino dish balancing the sweetness of watermelon against the tanginess of tamarind. At this friendly new family-owned eatery, it's served with either tender pork belly or prawn, depending on your preference. Good to know: Also order a serving of the charcoal-roasted lechon (suckling pig), the restaurant's specialty. 16 Falcon Street, Crows Nest, Pumpkin soup at Parami, Sydney $9 Often, you just want something simple, delicious and solid value for money. That's where Parami's pumpkin soup comes in. Chef-owner Mika Kazato might be better known for onigiri, but her creamy Japanese pumpkin soup, made with milk and onion, is the go-to for a comforting lunch on a blustery day. Good to know: Parami also serves tonjiru (pork, vegetable and miso), chicken and ginger, and minestrone soups. 101/21 Alberta Street, Sydney, Birria ramen at Papi's Birria, Haberfield and Carlton $18 Owner-operator Lawrence Diaz uses about 30 ingredients for Papi's birria consome, including dried ancho and guajillo chillies, ossobuco, and chuck. The shimmering broth cooks for 16 hours before it's served in a small takeaway bowl – a deliciously rich dip for folded, cheesy tortillas, or soup for Korean instant ramen. Good to know: Papi's is a food truck, so come dressed for the elements. 163-165 Parramatta Road, Haberfield and 71 Jubilee Avenue, Carlton, Cornish chicken soup at Han Soup Bar, Mascot and Chatswood $24.80 Medicinal double-steamed Cantonese soups are not typically for the fussy of heart, but they may help alleviate a persistent cough. Each of the 14 soups on Han's menu targets specific ailments, from an oxtail soup with hairy fig root and shark bone for lumbar muscle strain, to silkie chicken soup with donkey hide and egg for those with 'high mental intensity'. The Cornish chicken soup, served in a coconut, is a much-loved all-rounder. Sure, French onion soup is simple enough to make at home. But it's an entirely different experience in this vibey suburban French restaurant, where it's served in a warm ceramic bowl with crispy croutons and a thick layer of caramelised cheese, slowly dripping down the side. The deep onion flavour packs a punch. Good to know: The soup is also available at sister restaurant Bouillion l'Entrecote in Circular Quay. 1047 Pacific Highway, Pymble, Iekei ramen at Kosuke Revised, Rosebery $24 Chef-owner Kosuke Morita claims his new Rosebery restaurant serves some of the best ramen in Australia. The chef has quietly developed a cult following at his three other locations, but the menu here is elevated, featuring revised recipes such as the iekei (pork marrow and soy) ramen with smoked slow-cooked pork neck and house-made flat noodles. Good to know: Find the other Kosuke Ramen restaurants at North Strathfield, Newington and Lane Cove. 2/6-10 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, Avgolemono at Olympus, Redfern $18 On a menu filled with grilled calamari, honey-drizzled saganaki and oversized pies of golden spanokopita, you'd be forgiven for overlooking the egg and lemon soup. But next time you'll know: its subtle, bright flavours and creamy texture make the avgolemono a surprise must-order at this stunner of a Greek restaurant. Good to know: Olympus offers the chance to try some hard-to-find Greek wines by the glass. Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist Street, Redfern, Pork bone soup at Yeodongsik, Lidcombe $23 This tiny Lidcombe restaurant has become something of an internet sensation for owner-operator Justin Shin's hearty Korean soup. There's six to choose from, but the haejangguk (pork bone) 'hangover soup', which may or may not have the power to cure a soju-induced headache, is something of a signature. 36/44 John Street, Lidcombe, Beef tortilla soup at Mami's, Bondi $14 There's something comforting about a big bowl of cheese-laden soup that looks like your mum made it, especially if you happen to be eating at the communal table at Mexican restaurant Mami's. The beef tortilla soup is made with pulled beef and cabbage, and topped with crispy tortilla bits, fresh onion, coriander and melty cheese. Good to know: You can BYO your favourite bottle of wine. 286 Bondi Road, Bondi, Beef pho at An Restaurant, Bankstown From $20 It's a classic for a reason. The Saigon-style beef pho at this family-owned Bankstown stalwart often tops best-of lists in Sydney, in large part due to the consistency of its slow-cooked, flavoursome, clear bone broth. Join the queue, order some variation of the pho bo, inhale. Good to know: An Restaurant accepts cash only.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Flight attendants are allowing sky-high ‘airplane yoga' — but there's a sneaky reason why: ‘This is insane'
Is it air-robics? Flight attendants are helping people unwind in the friendly skies by holding impromptu yoga classes in flight, as seen in multiple viral TikTok videos. In one video from June with 1.5 million views, a flight attendant on an EasyJet flight is heard guiding passengers through a series of poses in their seats while the 1980s dance hit 'Maniac' by Michael Sembello blares in the background. 'Lean to the left,' he instructs. 'Now come to the middle, hands up in the air. Lovely.' 3 An EasyJet flight attendant guides passengers through an inflight flow session. @user1118383829333/TikTok The crew member then commands the travelers to turn their heads to the left and right and touch their knees as they go with the flow. Another clip, filmed aboard Spirit Airlines, shows another flight attendant leading this stretch-based game of 'Simon Says.' However, after guiding them through the motions, the flight attendant reveals that this so-called airplane yoga class was an elaborate ploy to get them to clean up around their seats. 'Touch your toes and stretch your back out c'mon,' the crew member-cum-yogi instructs. 'Now, while you're down there, get all that trash you threw on the ground.' 3 Spirit Airlines flight attendants are getting flyers to clean up around the seat under the guise of a yoga class. REUTERS 'It (the plane) was clean when he came on, it's gonna be clean when you leave,' he sasses as the passengers erupt into guffaws. The Post reached out to Spirit Airlines for comment. TikTok commenters were amused by the trick, with one writing: 'Oh Spirit got jokes, huh?' 'This is INSANE hahaha,' another amused commenter remarked. 3 'It (the plane) was clean when he came on, it's gonna be clean when you leave,' sassed one Spirit Airlines crew member after tricking flyers into picking up around their seats. @dontworryaboutmeever/TikTok This in-flight yoga fakeout became a trend a couple of years back with budget carriers holding mini flow sessions that ended with an instruction to pick up trash — such as in this clip from 2021, the Daily Dot reported. High-jinks notwithstanding, flight experts recommend staying active in flight as remaining sedentary for prolonged periods can potentially lead to a host of health problems, including joint stiffness, fatigue, dehydration and even life-threatening blood clots, the Points Guy reported. 'This can lead to clotting of the blood in the veins (deep venous thrombosis) and can pose a severe threat to one's health,' explained New York City orthopedist David T. Neuman, CEO and co-founder of told TPG 'A blood clot that travels to the lungs can cause shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and even death (pulmonary embolism).' To avoid immobility-induced complications, NYC physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu recommended that travelers 'stand up every hour to stretch their legs and decompress the spine a bit.' 'The aisles of the plane are tight but any standing-in-place exercise can be done without bothering your plane mates too much,' she explained. 'Calf raises activate the calf muscles to help use them as a pump to help with venous return to the heart. Standing backbends help to reverse the curve in the low back and stretch the front of the hips open.' Just be sure not to treat the cabin as your home yoga studio like certain folks have done in the past. In 2016, an airliner flying from Hawaii to Japan was forced to return to its destination after a passenger insisted on doing yoga in the galley in defiance of the crew.
India Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
8 brain-boosting indoor games for students entering Class 10 and 12
Students stepping into Classes 10th and 12th know that the coming academic year is no joke. The pressure of board exams, assignments, and endless revisions can be mentally exhausting. While disciplined study is essential, so is taking mindful breaks that recharge the brain without derailing your where brain-boosting indoor games come in. These aren't just time-passing activities; they're scientifically proven to enhance cognitive functions, improve concentration, and even reduce stress games don't have to be a distraction. When chosen wisely, they become tools for active relaxation and cognitive enhancement. As you prepare for one of the most important years of your academic life, allow yourself purposeful play. Your brain will thank you, and your marks might are some indoor games perfect for students entering Class 10th and 12th to stay mentally agile while having a little fun.1. Sudoku: Boost logical thinkingThis classic number puzzle is excellent for developing logical reasoning and problem-solving with easy grids and gradually move to more complex ones. It's a great way to keep the mind active in between study Enhances pattern recognition, memory, and decision-making.2. Chess: The ultimate brain gamePlaying chess improves strategic thinking, patience, and foresight—all skills that come in handy during exam a 30-minute game with a friend or sibling can be both relaxing and intellectually Sharpens focus, planning, and analytical thinking.3. Memory card gamesWhether it's a traditional card matching game or a memory app, these games train the brain to retain and recall information quickly, just like you'll need for exams!Benefit: Improves short-term memory and attention span.4. Scrabble or word-building gamesWord games not only strengthen your vocabulary but also improve concentration and cognitive you're studying languages or literature, this is the perfect fun-learning Enhances vocabulary, spelling, and verbal reasoning.5. Jigsaw puzzlesThey may look like simple pastimes, but puzzles engage both sides of the together 500 or 1000-piece puzzles enhances problem-solving skills and visual-spatial Encourages attention to detail and patience—essential for board prep!6. Math riddles and brain teasersApps like Elevate, Lumosity, or even puzzle books can offer a quick mental workout tailored to your academic games improve processing speed and numerical Builds core skills for subjects like Math and Science.7. 30-second thinking gamesPlay 'Name-Place-Animal-Thing' or '5 Things in 5 Seconds' to improve thinking under pressure—a handy skill for timed Trains quick recall and mental alertness under time constraints.8. Simon Says (Digital or Offline)It's fun, fast, and challenges your memory and focus. There are many online versions that mimic the classic light-and-sound memory Boosts auditory and visual memory, and quick TO MAXIMISE THE BENEFITSLimit game time to 20–30 minutes per breakRotate between different types of games to engage different brain areasUse them as a reward after completing a study goal- Ends
