underground communal dining, Sydney

Table for 20
182 Campbell St
Surry Hills 2010 NSW
Phone: 0416 096 916

http://www.tablefor20.blogspot.com/

Diners text Fantuz (0416096916) to book their place at the communal table - kind of like an RSVP to a universal invite - arriving with bottle in hand by around 7.30pm. The tone is that of a private dinner party (albeit a very large one, including strangers as well as friends) and the homely space and the serving of the food on large platters help to facilitate this mood.

Unlike most dinners at a mate's place, there's naturally a cost involved; however, a portion of this goes to the Hope Street charity - adding a virtuous feel-good vibe to proceedings. In a city adept at sitting at communal tables without making eye contact, Table for 20 aims to bring a bit of sociability to an arguably antisocial neighbourhood.

Sticky Bar home roast starting Wed 4th March

Go up and see the bar between 6.30m and 9pm on Wednesdays for a home roast feed and a glass of wine from the Sticky brew barrel for $15.

The Danks Street Depot 'Early Dinner Club'

Every Friday and Saturday evening at 6.00pm, Danks Street Depot will open its doors and set the communal table with shared platters and step back for you to help yourself and enjoy. In true Danks Street Depot style the menu will be created on the day in response to the best seasonal produce. Platters of shared food will be placed on the table, including starters, mains and dessert.

Bookings: on 9698 2201

Email: enquiry@danksstreetdepot.com.au
Time: 6.00pm (sharp)

Cost: Pay only $35

for a platter style feast with a glass of wine to match

join the Kirribilli House garden party for a good cause

This is the first time the Prime Minister has donated his residence for a Garden Party charity event. This is an exclusive event with only 200 places available and it’s a once in a life time experience to visit the residence of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister has donated his residence Kirribilli House to the Bonnie Babes Foundation to conduct a Garden Party on Sunday 22nd March 2009. The Kirribilli House function is a way the Bonnie Babes Foundation can raise vitally needed funds and awareness to support our important community services. The Bonnie Babes Foundation helps save babies lives through our vital medical research and medical equipment for prematurely born babies in intensive care units in hospitals. The Bonnie Babes Foundation also supports families after the loss of a baby with 24 hour, 7 days per week free grief counselling.

Time: 4.00 - 7.00pm
Dress: Lounge Suit/Cocktail
Price: $450
Phone: (03) 9803 1800
Email: enquiry@bonniebabes.org.au
Venue: Kirribilli House, Kirribilli Ave, Kirribilli (Sydways Ref 46 M9)

give back to your community

OzHarvest is a non-denominational charity operating food rescue programs in Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra. They:

collect excess fresh food that would otherwise be thrown away by corporate offices, delis,restaurants, caterers, function centres etc; and

provide the food to charities which support the disadvantaged and at risk communities in Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra.

With the support of volunteers charities re able to operate more effectively within the communities they support. OzHarvest volunteers assist our drivers, source food donors, provide admin support, help out at special events, produce care packages and help out at the charities we support. One thing can be assured; food will be at the heart of it.

If you would like to learn more about OzHarvest and get involved:
Call on 02 9516 3877
Send an email on info@ozharvest.org
Write to PO BOX 255, Alexandria, NSW 2015
Contact OzHarvest Canberra on 02 6288 0709
email Canberra on Ozharvestcanberra@commsatwork.org
Write to Canberra at PO BOX 1066, Tuggeranong, ACT, 2901
Visit their website at http://www.ozharvestcanberra.org/

see, smell, touch, taste, explore . . . .

This is your passport to Australian wine’s finest destinations

Looking for a unique wine experience in Sydney? Want to try the best Australian wine – including Penfold’s Grange? At our Heritage-listed wine bar in Sydney’s The Rocks, Wine Odyssey Australia offers an experience that goes beyond traditional wine tasting or wine appreciation. We take you on a sensuous wine adventure.

The Aroma Room and Tasting Theatre offers Australia’s premier wine appreciation experience. You’ll expand your wine vocabulary and taste six world-class Australian wines - including the World’s Greatest Shiraz - as you are guided on screen by the winemakers who made them.

Price: $39.95 per ticket (must be 18 years and older) Times: Shows run every hour on the hour starting at 12 noon. Bookings: Places are limited and purchasing your ticket as soon as possible is recommended. Pre-buy your tickets online from the link below or Freecall 1300 136 498 for phone or group tickets.

Wine Odyssey’s Wine Journey Room is the ultimate Australian Wine discovery experience. In an elegant bar in Sydney’s The Rocks, you can taste 44 of Australia’s very best wines – including Penfold’s legendary Grange.Try a taste (25ml), a half glass (75ml) or a full glass (150ml). But it gets better.

How the Wine Journey Room works

When you arrive, you’ll receive a Wine Odyssey Australia Card. You can pre-pay and use it as a debit card, or run a tab and pay for your wine when you leave. This is your passport to Australian wine’s finest destinations.

LOCATION

39-43 Argyle Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000(Corner of Argyle & Harrington Sts)Freecall 1300 136 498

HOURS

Wine Bar: Sunday to Wednesday - 12 noon to 10pmThursday to Saturday - 12 noon to 12pmWine Store: 12 noon to 9pm 7 days

spectacular dining adventures in NZ

BRACU Restaurant, Simunovich Olive Estate, Bombay, NZ

Set amongst 30,000 olive trees on the Simunovich Olive Estate in Bombay Auckland, sits Bracu Restaurant, a destination maintaining the highest standards for hospitality and culinary excellence. Bracu aims to indulge its guests with flexible dining options to suit every taste. For those who desire only the finest things in life, we know you will enjoy the privacy and prestige of Bracu's Rare Wine Library, the restaurant’s working wine cellar.

In the Kitchen is a unique opportunity to place yourself and your companions right where Peter Thornley, Bracu's chef de cuisine, and his team, work their magic. You will dine at a special table where you can see, smell, taste and experience everything that happens in the Bracu kitchen. In the warmer months you may preferthe simplicity of a Bracu picnic basket supplied by the kitchen, and enjoyed in our olive grove.

Heletranz adventure includes:

A scenic adventure flight from Albany, over the North Shore and City, Eastern shore line, Musick Point, Whitford Valley with its fabulous life-style blocks, Clevedon, Hunua Ranges to land at the beautiful Simunovich Olive Estate. (Mechanics Bay departure/return optional - add landing fee $105 per helicopter/landing)

A glass of Champagne on arrival.

A superb brunch (Sat/Sun), 3-course lunch or dinner prepared by executive chef Peter Thornley and his team.

Return by limousine (3 limo style choices) or by helicopter to Albany or City heliport

www.heletranz.co.nz/dine_bracu.htm

49 Main Road Bombay, Franklin

Phone: +64 9 236 1030

Email: reservations@bracu.co.nz

Web: www.bracu.co.nz

Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate, Wairarapa, NZ

Jump aboard one of Helipro’s comfortable helicopters and enjoy spectacular views of Palliser Bay before your pilot sets you down outside one of New Zealand’s most exclusive lodges.

Wharekauhau heralds a new era of elegance and graciousness without losing the warmth, conviviality and intimacy of country hospitality. Situated on over 5,500 acres of working sheep station, it has been described as one of the most spectacular farms on earth.

Reawaken your taste buds…
Relax and revel in the splendour of the surroundings while our chefs thrill you with a gourmet three course lunch, or four course dinner—the most taxing thing you will have to do is select something from our award winning wine list.

For the ultimate in experiences, why not fly from the city into Palliser Bay and admire the surroundings from the air. Land on Wharekauhau’s front lawn only metres away from the main lodge.

Wharekauhau are able to arrange a flight from anywhere in Australasia to Wellington via private Jet. We have access to a range of aircraft, so why not take the hassle out of airports and travel and allow us to source the ultimate in travelling, and sightseeing.

Wharekauhau is home to a private airstrip capable of landing light aircraft. You will get the chance to fly up over Wellington and around the rugged coastline before touching-down on our private airstrip located atop the cliffs overlooking Palliser Bay.

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Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

Western Lake Road, Palliser Bay, RD3 Featherston,

Wairarapa, New Zealand

Telephone: +64 6 307 7581

Email: reservations@wharekauhau.co.nz

Highlife Delux Pool Party, Auckland, NZ

To finish off the hot season of events in style, Highlife Entertainment has secured the new Backyard venue to throw an all out, no limits summertime pool party! Situated just off the Northern Motorway, The Backyard is a recently reconstructed and renovated multi-room venue connected to the legendary Poenamo hotel. Indoor spaces, a large courtyard, outdoor swimming pool and grass area.

Highlife Entertainment has booked out the entire hotel, so people are able to hire one of the 20 plus rooms that overlook the party. A wide variety of genres, five party areas, private booths, poolside rooms, VIP lounge. Don’t forget to bring your togs and towel. There are changing rooms on site and a coat check. No drinking in the pools. Lifeguards on duty.

When:
Saturday 28 March, 1.00pm – 3.00am

Where: The Backyard, Auckland North — Show map
Restrictions: R20
Ticket Information:
First issue: $25.00
iTicket – 09 361 1000

http://www.highlifeentertainment.co.nz/