Our social week started with a wander through the City of Sydney’s annual street party in Surry Hills. Last Sunday, the council closed Crown Street between Cleveland Street and Foveaux Street. People were out in force enjoying street stalls, Brazilian marching bands (complete with Samba dancers), dog training obstacle courses and plenty of quirky street performers.
Garry and I stopped for a glass of French Chablis and hors d'oeuvres at Mille Vini Wine Bar. We sat at a window bench and spent a delightful hour watching the crowd pass. I can honestly say it's the first time I've ever heard a dance party version of Baby Shark and "Shake It All About", delivered courtesy of a live singer performing on a temporary sound stage outside.
After lunch, our group kicked on to the Riley Hotel for a couple of cocktails before moving on to a hidden speakeasy bar in a laneway off Oxford Street. Shady Pines Saloon proved a hidden gem. Most of us had never heard of the place. We ended up seated at a large table dominated by an impressive, mounted Moose head extending overhead.
Last night we enjoyed an early birthday dinner for Garry at the iconic Bennelong in the Opera House. A few months ago, I discovered that Garry had never dined there so I booked us a table. The restaurant surprised and delighted us with a table seated next to a window on its upper level. We enjoyed uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour and Harbour Bridge. It was a magical evening, and the food was truly divine.
Finally, I enjoyed an EO event on Thursday evening at the Capella Hotel, a boutique establishment just off Bridge Street in the CBD. I continue to be amazed by the venues that EO finds in Sydney. I’ve experienced so many great venues for the first time since joining the organisation almost three years ago.
We have more dining adventures planned in the week ahead including a business lunch at the Fenwick Hotel in Balmain, and a dinner at Neil Perry’s new restaurant, Songbird, in Double Bay. This year’s silly season is shaping up to be busier than ever.
Garry and I stopped for a glass of French Chablis and hors d'oeuvres at Mille Vini Wine Bar. We sat at a window bench and spent a delightful hour watching the crowd pass. I can honestly say it's the first time I've ever heard a dance party version of Baby Shark and "Shake It All About", delivered courtesy of a live singer performing on a temporary sound stage outside.
On Tuesday we joined friends for a Melbourne Cup Lunch at Clarie’s Kitchen on Oxford Street. Our group booked a table at this venue and enjoyed a three-course meal. We last did this as a group in 2022. Garry won first and second place in an in-house sweepstake, while I won first place in a second sweepstake. Between us, we took home $150. Not a bad return on investment for the day.
Last night we enjoyed an early birthday dinner for Garry at the iconic Bennelong in the Opera House. A few months ago, I discovered that Garry had never dined there so I booked us a table. The restaurant surprised and delighted us with a table seated next to a window on its upper level. We enjoyed uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour and Harbour Bridge. It was a magical evening, and the food was truly divine.
Finally, I enjoyed an EO event on Thursday evening at the Capella Hotel, a boutique establishment just off Bridge Street in the CBD. I continue to be amazed by the venues that EO finds in Sydney. I’ve experienced so many great venues for the first time since joining the organisation almost three years ago.
We have more dining adventures planned in the week ahead including a business lunch at the Fenwick Hotel in Balmain, and a dinner at Neil Perry’s new restaurant, Songbird, in Double Bay. This year’s silly season is shaping up to be busier than ever.
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