‘Most potent use of language’: Why poetry is having a comeback
Jazz Money is one of the headliners for a month-long celebration of the best in Australian verse, as an official poet laureate looms on the horizon.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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Asher Keddie: ‘This was the only project I’ve ever put my hand up for’
The TV adaptation of Holly Ringland’s acclaimed novel The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a passion project for the seven-time Logie-winning actress.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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Chippendale
Each piece of Joy’s Korean triple-fried chicken is ‘a golden meteorite of crunch’
Loyal fans visit Joy Korean Fried Chicken’s cheap and cheerful shopfront for its tongue-tingling flavours and tender plump meat.
- by Lenny Ann Low
A funny, compassionate, honest tale about feminism, culture clashes and potatoes
Melanie Tait’s hit stage play, The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, is now a telemovie starring Claire van der Boom, Tiriel Mora and Robyn Nevin.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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Double Bay
‘Neil Perry magic between each slice’: Double Bay spot offers the (baked) goods for a fraction of fine-dining prices
A trip to Perry’s patch, opposite tree-edged Guilfoyle Square, feels just like sitting in the south of France, replete with excellent sandwiches, dazzling sourdough croissants and crusty bread with golden crackling chew.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Is the Barbie movie satire? A joyful ode to girl power? Yes and yes!
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Barry Divola, Lenny Ann Low, Frances Mocnik, Melissa Singer, Jill Dupleix and Nicole Abadee
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Penshurst
This hole-in-the-wall pizzeria slings ‘beautifully chewy’ sourdough slices from a surprising suburban spot
The small six-item menu at the spinningly popular suburban spot Bsp’eria is perfectly formed but you’ll need to hit the phones early to lock in your order.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Murder, she robed: what to wear when you need to shoot your rich husband
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Jill Dupleix, Barry Divola, Damien Woolnough, Amanda Hooton, Frances Mocnik and Lenny Ann Low
Reuben Kaye makes triumphant return to Sydney after Project backlash
A wrap of the week’s live reviews, including Reuben Kaye, Bad//Dreems, Middle Kids, Romeo and Juliet, City of Angels and Live at the Great: 8 Seasons.
- by John Shand, Harriet Cunningham, James Jennings, Lenny Ann Low and Bernard Zuel
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Eastwood
There are 108 dishes on the menu but don’t miss the ‘quiveringly thick’ French toast at this HK-style cafe
The menu offers 108 dishes but leave room for a crispy pineapple bun.
- by Lenny Ann Low
‘Is Wood Milk real?’: satirising the rise of plant-based moo juice
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Tim Elliott, Lenny Ann Low, Melissa Singer, Barry Divola, Jill Dupleix and Dani Valent