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Sydney Morning Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Audacious, enthralling': The Age Book of the Year shortlists announced
Twelve books have made the shortlists for this year's entries in The Age Book of The Year awards. The six books on the fiction shortlist have been described as particularly exciting in 'eclecticism and range' by the judges, author and critic Bram Presser, and The Age and Sydney Morning Herald 's Canberra bureau chief Michelle Griffin. The books on the fiction shortlist are: The Burrow by Melanie Cheng Depth of Field by Kirsty Iltners Vortex by Rodney Hall Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane The Kingdom of Dust by David Dyer Ghost Cities by Siang Lu From a suburban Melbourne home during the COVID lockdowns to the rocky surface of the moon, the books, said Presser and Griffin, 'span time and place, delighting us with dashes of sublime beauty, familiar horror and pointed satire'. The judges described Melanie Cheng's book as 'a restrained work of immense grace and compassion'; David Dyer's Kingdom of Dust as an 'exquisitely balanced psychological thriller'; Fiona McFarlane's short stories as 'audacious in concept and remarkable in execution'; Siang Lu's Ghost Cities as a 'tremendously inventive … bonkers satire'. They praised Rodney Hall's Vortex as 'expansive, generous, intelligent and utterly enthralling' and declared 'few books this year could match the sheer beauty of Kirsty Iltners' Depth of Field'. The judges for the non-fiction section, author, reviewer and mission director of Caritas Australia, Michael McGirr, and author and director Lorin Clake, said the books on the non-fiction shortlist are all written out of deep and passionate engagement with their subject matter.
The Age
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Audacious, enthralling': The Age Book of the Year shortlists announced
Twelve books have made the shortlists for this year's entries in The Age Book of The Year awards. The six books on the fiction shortlist have been described as particularly exciting in 'eclecticism and range' by the judges, author and critic Bram Presser, and The Age and Sydney Morning Herald 's Canberra bureau chief Michelle Griffin. The books on the fiction shortlist are: The Burrow by Melanie Cheng Depth of Field by Kirsty Iltners Vortex by Rodney Hall Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane The Kingdom of Dust by David Dyer Ghost Cities by Siang Lu From a suburban Melbourne home during the COVID lockdowns to the rocky surface of the moon, the books, said Presser and Griffin, 'span time and place, delighting us with dashes of sublime beauty, familiar horror and pointed satire'. The judges described Melanie Cheng's book as 'a restrained work of immense grace and compassion'; David Dyer's Kingdom of Dust as an 'exquisitely balanced psychological thriller'; Fiona McFarlane's short stories as 'audacious in concept and remarkable in execution'; Siang Lu's Ghost Cities as a 'tremendously inventive … bonkers satire'. They praised Rodney Hall's Vortex as 'expansive, generous, intelligent and utterly enthralling' and declared 'few books this year could match the sheer beauty of Kirsty Iltners' Depth of Field'. The judges for the non-fiction section, author, reviewer and mission director of Caritas Australia, Michael McGirr, and author and director Lorin Clake, said the books on the non-fiction shortlist are all written out of deep and passionate engagement with their subject matter.
CBC
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Step into The Burrow, a cozy new Euro-inspired restaurant in Hotel Sask.
The Burrow, located inside Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, was designed by Sharon Gunderson of Boutique Visuals to have a Victorian-era feel. Keeping with The Burrow's motif, food at the restaurant is served on stoneware that resembles the rocks you might find in a bunny's underground home.
CBC
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
New restaurant pays homage to Hotel Saskatchewan's unofficial mascot — the bunny
Social Sharing When you step into the Hotel Saskatchewan's new restaurant on a cold winter's night, you'll settle into the cozy yet chic dining experience that is The Burrow. While the hotel has a storied history of famous guests and royal visits, this restaurant is a nod to a certain VIP and unofficial mascot — the bunny. Portraits of bunnies have long graced the hotel's lounge. "When we were going into renovation [in 2015] we actually had guests writing emails and providing us with feedback that you cannot get rid of the rabbits," said Ashley Pelechytik, director of sales and marketing at the hotel. Given that passion, the hotel decided to embrace the concept when it launched its new restaurant, not just with bunny art, but with the feel of the space as well. "We really wanted to take that warm tone that you see here on the walls up to the ceiling to provide more of that intimate atmosphere." The Burrow first began as a pop-up steakhouse in 2023. It closed over the summer and reopened in October 2024 as a new concept: elevated cuisine featuring local and Canadian ingredients. Previously the hotel's tea room, the Burrow dining room is beautifully redecorated with a roaring fireplace offering warmth and ambience. Gilded portraits on the wall, the crystal chandelier, a wood coffered ceiling and a herringbone wood floor lend a European elegance to the room. The food is refined as well, courtesy of executive chef Brett Steyck, who's from Regina. Stecyk remembers working as a dishwasher at the Wascana Country Club as a young man, unsure of what to do with his life. "That summer after high school, I asked if I could be a line cook because I was kind of interested in [cooking]. It was the only thing I was really good at outside of school or sports or whatever." After completing his professional training and working in kitchens across Canada, Steyck's come back to his hometown to don the executive chef's jacket. He puts tremendous care into the menu. "We focus on getting good ingredients and letting them shine, putting the flavours and garnish together to let the food kind of speak for itself," he said. All of the dishes Stecyk served me — the trout croquettes, the sous-vide pickerel and the coconut panna cotta — are unique, inventive and inspired. They showcase complex technique, hours of experimentation and a desire to wow the customer with every bite. Each dish had an unexpected twist, such as the licorice-like flavour of the fennel in the pickled beets that accompanied the croquettes, or the halibut-like texture of the pickerel achieved by sealing a mousse in with it before it was cooked. Then there's the strange familiarity of pistachio cake and coconut panna cotta, which lands on the palate somewhere between key lime pie and cake with ice cream. Stecyk said desserts are sometimes an afterthought in other restaurants, but that runs counter to his philosophy. "You want to end on a good note, right? A lot of the time you want dessert to almost be the best dish of the night." I told him I had a hard time describing what I was eating with the panna cotta, which had a light, refreshing taste and complexity that rivals desserts in top eating destinations around the world. The feedback pleased him. "I like when a customer says their mouth was kind of confused. They don't really know what to think." Creating a buzz in Regina Keeping with The Burrow's motif, the food is plated on stoneware that resembles the rocks you might find in a bunny's underground home. Even the whimsical cocktails play on Alice in Wonderland themes, whether with the Hatter's Tea, a butterfly pea-imbued rum with elderflower and fresh citrus, or the Fox Hole, a gin cocktail greyed with edible charcoal and served with a bubble of rosemary smoke. Pelechytik said people are beginning to take notice of The Burrow, with many making reservations for special occasions and events, along with hotel guests walking in, wanting to experience the menu. For New Year's Eve, the place was sold out completely, capping off a busy holiday season. "It's good to see it's starting to be well received," she said. At the end of one visit, I was delighted to find a tiny brass bunny paperweight sitting atop the bill. It's the type of care and attention to detail you can expect when you visit The Burrow.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Groundhog Day 2025: Here are the events happening in Punxsutawney
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Punxsutawney Phil is preparing for his day, but before and after the big day there are plenty of events that the public will have the opportunity to participate in. This year's events include a talent show, fundraisers to support local groups, parties and other events that the Punxsutawney community hopes will bring fun to all. Let's take a look at just some of the things going on for Groundhog Day weekend this year: Weather Discovery Center Punxsutawney will be hosting Groundhog Day events during special hours. Here's when they'll be open: Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandfly Brewing Company will be hosting an event from noon until midnight with music and food. Punxsutawney Community Center will be showing the movie 'Groundhog Day' twice on Friday. Showings will take place at 5 and 7 p.m. and are free to attend. The Burrow will also be having events all weekend long and on Friday 3 of M will be performing starting at 9 p.m. There is a $10 cover fee. Baby groundhog merch to be sold at this year's Groundhog Day celebration A pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Punxsutawney Area Christian School cafeteria. Adults can buy a meal for $8 and children 12 and under are $5. No tickets are required and all proceeds benefit the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Jefferson, Elk and Clearfield County chapter. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Saint Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church will be selling pierogies and halushky at the Barclay House Bed and Breakfast. Sandfly Brewing Company will have Smokin' J's BBQ from noon to 9 p.m. and music will kick off at 8 p.m. The Punxsutawney Community Center will have a craft show from noon to 8 p.m. and then the Gobbler's Knob Talent Show will kick off at 1 p.m. in the Jackson Theater. They'll also have three free showings of the 'Groundhog Day' movie at 4, 7 and 11 p.m. From 5 to 8 p.m., the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Groundhog Eve Wine Shine and Hops Walk. You must be 21 to participate and tickets are $15. The Burrow will have the Darkwater Duo performing from 9 p.m. to midnight and Alex Shumaker is set to perform from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a $10 cover fee and you must have an ID. It's Groundhog Day and things will kick off in the early morning hours as Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his stump to make his weather prediction. What'll it be, six more weeks of winter or an early spring? From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser will be happening at the Punxsutawney Area Christian School cafeteria. Adults can buy a meal for $8 and children 12 and under are $5. No tickets are required and all proceeds benefit the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Jefferson, Elk and Clearfield County chapter. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saint Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church will be selling pierogies and halushky at the Barclay House Bed and Breakfast. A craft show will be underway from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Punxsutawney Community Center. Three free showings of the Groundhog Day movie will take place at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon. Sandfly Brewing Company will be hosting a Hog Brunch from 8 a.m. to Noon and then they'll be open till 9 a.m. with Smokin' J's BBQ. The Burrow will also open at 8 a.m. for breakfast. Not to mention dozens of other local shops and restaurants will be open throughout the holiday weekend to showcase what they have to offer. So make sure to take a stroll and see what all Punxsutawney has to offer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
