BRUNCH MUNCH It’s quite clear that after a lifetime of toiling in the mines of the Australian hospitality industry, the proprietors of the Cuckoo Callay have gone as mad as a couple of hatters! They’re operating two unique Sydney locations and delighting patrons with their whimsical twists on classic cafe fare. Located in Surry Hills and Newtown with the lucky residents of Surry Hills having access to takeaway, their intriguingly descriptive menu Read more...

READ ALL ABOUT IT Queer visitors to Sydney have been making the pilgrimage to The Bookshop Darlinghurst for decades – four to be exact! To mark this momentous achievement, The Bookshop Darlinghurst will continue to do what it has always done for Australian and international queer communities – provide a rare and comprehensive source of not only books, DVDs, calendars and magazines but also to foster a sense of Read more...

MORNING GLORY Stop in for a cheeky doughnut (don’t mind if I do) and chase it down with a coffee and BAM! – ready for another day. With unique flavours such as Vegemite Butterscotch, Basque Burnt Cheesecake, Chocolate Fondon’t, and Garam Masala Sugar Spice, the biggest challenge is getting just one instead of bagging up the whole shelf. If doughnuts aren’t your thing (what happened to you?), order one of their burgers with Read more...

The Experience A towering gilded statue of the Buddha generates elegant calm in this 175-seat, Pan Asian restaurant with sleek, modern decor. Immensely popular, Buddakan is a restaurant that is great for both large parties and intimate dinners. Located in the heart of the bustling Old City neighborhood, Buddakan features two full bars as well as a popular (and hard Read more...

Stephen Starr creative Japanese restaurant has garnered all kinds of national and international attention since opening a few years back. Located a block from Independence Hall on Chestnut Street, Morimoto has an interior – awash in glass and colors – that is both striking and serene in its design. The restaurant´s namesake and head chef, Morimoto (of Food Network´s Iron Read more...

Chef and charismatic television star Michael Schulson returns to Philadelphia with the opening of Sampan, a modern Asian restaurant where he serves the acclaimed cuisine that has made him one of the country´s highly sought-after culinary talents. Schulson returns to Philadelphia after having opened Buddakan in New York City for Stephen Starr and Izakaya at the Borgata in Atlantic City Read more...