Named after a tree whose sap resembles a vampire’s favourite treat, Bloodwood is a Newtown bar and restaurant that’s more than a cut above the area’s usual haunts. Run by three chefs who used to work at the esteemed Claude’s in Paddington, the ethos here is to serve food at a high level yet not be pretentious – for example, you can get chips but they’ll be made from polenta, … [Read more...]
Hangover cures and remedies
Hangover cures – I know them well. After countless mornings of waking in hell I've formulated my very own hangover cure based on hard experience, superstition and (possibly dodgy) science. So without further adieu, here's the recipe for the official Bar Zine Hangover Cure: Throw two chopped bananas, two cups of milk, honey, a shot of vodka, a dash of bitters, a few shakes of … [Read more...]
Firefly – Neutral Bay
The most interesting thing about Firefly, a tapas bar with a clean modern design, is that it opened at all – after all, up until now the only obvious places to drink in the area were The Oaks, The Pickled Possum and The Cremorne Lounge (home to Minskys and SoBar). In other words, despite opening up in an economic downturn, at least Firefly is targeting a relatively untapped … [Read more...]