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Welcome to ourfabulous Springissue…

What a wonderful season to be

alive. The gentle breezes of

spring are heralding the summer

heat to follow as they chase away the last

vestiges of winter.

It has been an exciting time for lovers of

fabulous food and high fashion and fun family

times recently.

The 2010 Hilton Master Classes were an

exceptional success; packed to the rafters with

eager home cooks, chefs, apprentices, wine

legends, produce suppliers and international

luminaries of the culinary arts.

In our summer issue we will bring you a

selection of great industry tips and recipes

that you will be able to make in your own

kitchen over the holiday period. Get ready to

stock up at your local farmers market and put

the dishes of award-winning local

Australian and international

chefs to the taste test.

The Brisbane Ekka

was another recent

highlight, when the

country came to the

city to capture the

hearts of young and

old alike. Where eager

visitors could choose from all

styles of carnival delights -

heart-thumping rides, must-have

show bags, the chance to pet a baby

piglet or cuddle a baby goat, see the wood

choppers in action and of course, gaze at the

mesmerising fireworks at night. No food desire

was overlooked from traditional favourites like

strawberry ice creams and fairy floss to big

steak burgers and the new gourmet options

now on the menu for the more refined

clientele. What a wonderful time for families to

get together and celebrate Queensland.

Brisbane also played host to the world-class

Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival, where visitors

and guests were offered the opportunity to

view some of the finest fashion offerings

available anywhere. With models - both male

and female - strutting their stuff on the

catwalks, many in the most unbelievably high

shoes imaginable. And, yes - there were

wardrobe malfunctions and topples from

great heights. But - oh what fun!! The MBFF

was also the chance for lucky guests to view

the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gull Wing at

a cool $464,000 plus on road costs. Beautiful!

Check out our stunning fashion feature

bringing you all the brightest fashion trends,

accessories and of course, beautiful new

perfumes and body products to complement.

This issue we introduce you three socially

conscious men who are living their dreams in

different ways. Affable past Toowoomba

Grammar boy, Graham Turner and wife Jude

Turner are creating their very own empire of

luxury retreats under the Spicers branding;

Dean Merlo the father of coffee in Brisbane,

who recently took to the streets in an effort to

raise awareness for the homeless, and Peter

Marchant a young man spreading his

knowledge of wines and food matching to a

new generation.

There have been several exciting new

restaurant openings, parties and musical

chairs - all on show in our RSVP feature.

Other special features this issue, include

stunning homes, apartments, interior design,

art and landscaping. Everything you need to

give you new ideas and contacts for your

renovation or new property requirements.

Please read and enjoy...

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Openings, Launches & Events

10 Graham ‘Skroo’ TurnerWhen ‘Skroo’ hopped on a planeto London as a vet sciencegraduate in the 70s, who’d havethought his dabble in tourismwould net him position 25 onQueensland’s top 100 rich list?

14 Valentino RetrospectiveIt’s all glam and glitz for thehaute couture collection fromüber style-maestro Valentino’sexclusive showing.

22 Face 2 Face - Henry RothWe speak with the internationalfashion designer, stylist and criticof all things cool, chic and classy.... Henry Roth.

38 Food & wineFabulous food and wineofferings around Brisbane & theGold Coast. Our pick of newwines and spirits on offer and allgood things to satisfy yourcravings.

54 SommeliersA wine list needs to beappropriate to the restaurantand its food. If it’s in the upperechelon as opposed to a cheapand cheerful, it’s inevitablychosen by a sommelier whounderstands the manifesto forgood drinking.

58 Homes, Design & PropertyTime to dream and then makeyour dreams a reality.

70 Books/Movies/ArtsA look at what’s new & here.

72 Travel We explore what makesMelbourne such an excitingplace to visit. Then venture outin SEQld to discover the delightsof the Scenic Rim.

78 Style MotoringA Jaguar to celebrate their 75thanniversary and the compact &sophisticated Volvo C30.

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The past decade of the newmillennium has seen the GoldCoast evolve into a multi-faceted luxury destination.

With the phenomenal population growth – the Gold

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the personality of the Gold Coast has expanded as well.

There is certainly the good life to be found here, if you are

seeking it.

For both tourists and residents, each day and every evening

offers endless experiences, indulgences, opportunities and

adventures – depending on what takes your fancy.

The beachside holiday suburb 50 years ago now boasts a Gross

Regional Product of more than $15.6 billion, and almost half a

million residents share the region's abundant beauty with almost

10 million visitors each year.

And there's a fair bit to cover - an area of 1400 square

kilometres, the city's boundaries extend from just south of

Beenleigh to Coolangatta, taking in South Stradbroke Island and

part of Moreton Bay and extending west to the hinterland of

Mount Tamborine and the Lamington and Darlington Ranges.

It's difficult to not want more when you see a sample of the

100,000 hectares of nature reserves, 890km of constructed

residential waterfront, the 600 kilometres of canals, around 500

restaurants, 57 kilometres of coastline, 40 golf courses and six

major theme parks.

These statistics translate into a real life wonderland, which

means a sustainable luxury market is prevalent, stretching across

all elements of business and pleasure.

Thanks to a diversification in the region's foundation of

economic prosperity, there's no need to travel to a capital city for

the very best on offer in fashion, fine wining and dining, real

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In fact, choosing to holiday or live within the city limits has

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almost-endless stretch of walkways through parks with

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Just take a look at Millionaires Row as locals call it, otherwise

famously known as Hedges Avenue at Mermaid Beach, with every

few metres dishing out a new mansion creating some of the

boldest and most exclusive real estate imagery in the country.

Stunning architecture is found throughout the Gold Coast,

where there are choices of beachfront, canal front, valley acreage

and spectacular panoramic views … not only from the hinterland

ranges and hilltop suburbs, but from the magnificent high rises

sprouting up to create the world-famous coastal skyline.

There's the globally famous Q1 – the world's highest

residential building at 80 floors - towering over all other buildings

that comprise the popular 'glitter strip', bringing with its height a

character of superiority in luxury apartment living, and boasting a

viewing deck 230 metres into the sky.

Or closer to the ground there are world-class hotels such as

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rich, famous and successful, or the uber-chic accommodation of

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Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort with its own tropical fish-filled

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Such a vibrant infrastructure brings with it all the freedoms of

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Soak up culture and architecture

See the skeleton of a Queensland

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and the work of famous Australian

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When Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner hopped on a plane to London as a vet science graduate in the70s, who’d have thought as Helen Flanagan writes, his dabble in tourism would net himposition 25 on Queensland’s top 100 rich list.

The turn of the SkrThe quietly spoken, simply garbed, affable Aussie was

raised on an apple orchard in Stanthorpe. He milkedcows, attended Toowoomba Grammar and graduated

as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Queensland. Heand good mate Geoff Lomas headed to London and investedthe equivalent of $A1300 in an ageing double-decker busthey’d found in an airfield in Yorkshire. Their aim? To see theworld.

Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner’s empire building had begun. Wellalmost. He drove his prized possession down the M1 Motorwayand parked it outside his house in Fulham. The neighbours were

not happy, probably because the bus, within justtwo hours of arrival, had sunk through thepavement. The police were called and the busmoved to another parking spot.

“With18 thirsty passengers, a mixture ofAussies, Kiwis, South Africans and the odd Pomon board for the first trip to Morocco,” Grahamsays with a wry smile, “we managed to get lost inLondon, tried to squeeze the bus onto theferry…failed due to its height…bought a ticketfor a Combi van and then at the last minute drovethe bus on, parking in the outside area.” Theoriginal company name Argas Persicus Ltd was ajoke being the name for a tick that afflictschickens and Topdeck Travel, involving frequentwild jaunts to Europe was finally born.

In 1980, Turner returned to Australia with wifeJude who he’d met when she was working forTopdeck, taking tours through Europe, Africa andAsia. He sold Topdeck and its 80 buses withouthaving to borrow a penny, however retained aninterest. Recognising a gap in the travel industryfor discount airfares, Flight Centre wasestablished.

Today the chief executive officer of the publiccompany that grew from a small band of FlightCentre travel stores, presides over 2000 stores in11 countries plus a group of other retail andcorporate brands. The Turner’s 17 per cent stakein Flight Centre forms the bulk of their wealthwhich is estimated at $351 million.

The other side of the coin is the Turner’sinterest – primarily Jude - in boutique retreats,hotels and lodges, with the Spicers brand beinglaunched earlier this year. What started as a

weekend escape with a property near Cunningham’s Gap,turned into a private business venture, once again exercisingGraham’s entrepreneurial streak. There are seven properties, fiveowned by the Turners: Spicers Peak Lodge; Spicers Hidden Vale,a 4800 hectare working cattle property on 9000 hectares in theScenic Rim; Clovelly Estate; Thai-inspired Tamarind; and SpicersCanopy, a safari-style camping experience.

They are also half owners of Spicers Vineyard Estate in theHunter Valley and the soon-to-be opened, art deco-inspiredBalfour Hotel with nine rooms, plus conference facilities as wellas a dining room and library, housed in a classic Queenslanderin New Farm. From the roof top bar it overlooks the StoreyBridge

Spicers properties are all luxurious, top-end restaurants are acommon theme and except for signature property Spicers PeakLodge, a mountain lodge, Jude says they are not reliant onarchitects: “Most are renovations and have add-ons to existingproperties.

“My sister Ros and I designed, built and decorated SpicersPeak Lodge about eight ears ago. It was an empty paddockabove Cunningham's Gap. Thinking that Skroo, the country boy,needed a bit of land, I bought it when he and I were movingfrom Brookfield to Chelmer. Little did I know what would growout of this.

“Spicers Clovelly Estate in Balmoral Road Montville on ninehectares, was formerly a big family home, with a two storeygarage and a cottage which we redesigned into a ten roomEuropean feel retreat. As it had a mansard roof, I felt it hadsimilarities to a French chateau. It was opened last year.

“Spicers Tamarind in Maleny opened recently and waspreviously a well known Thai cooking school originally built andrun by Paul Blain who is still there. We have refurbished theexisting six pavilions, added to the restaurant and about tocommence stage two. It has an Asian feel in an Australian way.”

Receiving high praises for exceptional fare are synonymousfor Spices however lately it’s Clovelly Estate’s resident chefCameron Matthews and Tamarind’s Paul Blain who has workedwith the world famous exponent of Thai cuisine DavidThompson, that are taking the accolades.

“Beverly Trivet is our partner in, and brainchild of the very chicSpicers Balfour, which is very different from all the otherproperties,” says Jude adding they are also keen supporters ofBush Heritage Australia which manages 32 reserves around thecountry and aims to protect native fauna, flora and habitat.“Spicers Vineyards Estate in the Hunter Valley is co-owned withthe couple who first opened the Peak for us and SpicersHiddenvale is like going home to Grandmas except it has acontemporary facelift and is activity based.”

The Turners, whose children are 99 Bikes chain founder Matt,29, and fashion designer Jo, are nonchalant about their wealth,however enjoy living in Brisbane, and love spending time attheir residence in London or on the riverfront in Noosa. Judesays it’s “an inside outside house - where most of the walls slideaway and you can sit by the fire – outside. Like camping but witha cover. Skroo thinks it's like Spicers Peak Lodge but I think it’sbecause of the use of stone and fireplaces. There’s also glass,stainless steel and hopefully a good sense of space - simple,timeless and quality using plenty of natural timber andmaterials.

“The hearth came from a paddock outside Noosa, was justsplit in half and placed on either side. I did have help fromarchitect Tim Ditchfield as I was so busy with all the Spicersproperties.”

Graham, who got his nickname at school from a brand ofscrewdriver called Turner says his favoured tipple is a Barossashiraz. He prefers books on natural history and mountain bikesto fancy cars. He and Jude will compete in this year’s NoosaTriathlon, hoping for completion in under three hours. Given hisdrive, no doubt he will.

From humble fun to five-star finesse the Turners havecertainly got what it takes.

Graham andJude Turner


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Show, ParisEvening ensemble: strapless

gown in printed silk andbolero in ivory tulle and lace

Photo by KarlProuse/Catwalking/Getty

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Valentino Evening gown Haute CoutureSpring/Summer 2008, Strapless eveninggown made of silk voile appliquéd withsilk voile ruffles and corollas ingraduated shades of pink; fabric: Clerici-Tessuto / Collection: Valentino Archives/ Photograph: Jean Tholance

ValentinoRetrospective

Red hotand ravishingIt’s all glam and glitz forthe haute couturecollection from überstyle-maestro Valentino’sexclusive showing.

Valentino Garavani was born in Italy, lauded inParis, and his couture house was the firstoutside of Paris to be officially recognised

by the French Government. Retrospective: Past/Present/Future, the

exhibition of the House of Valentino which is atthe Gallery of Modern Art, incorporates astunning array of Valentino’s haute couturedesigns from the late 1950s through to his finalcollection in January 2008, as well as recentcreations by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier PaoloPiccioli who were appointed creative directors forValentino in 2008 thus highlighting the futuredirection of this most esteemed fashion house.

“The retrospective of 100 ensemblesincludes some of the most important hautecouture creations originally shown in theexhibition ‘Valentino: Themes and Variations’at Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris, in 2008,” saysQueensland Art Gallery director TonyEllwood. “The exhibition explores Valentino’stechniques and recurring motifs such asornamentation, the use of geometric and animal prints,frills, folds and pleats as well as the creative possibilitiesof volume, surface and line.

“Designs from the house of Valentino which havebeen coveted and worn by European royalty, Hollywoodstars and high society figures such as Cate Blanchett,Nicole Kidman, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, ElizabethTaylor and many others are displayed, along with thestunning black and white gown Julia Roberts wore to the73rd Academy Awards in 2001.

“In addition to a number of ensembles from Valentino’snoted ‘White Collection’ from 1968, the exhibition features aselection of signature ‘Valentino red’ dresses, including onefrom the couturier’s first collection ‘Fiesta’, a straplesscocktail dress in draped tulle from Spring/Summer 1959.The exquisite haute couture collection reveals Valentino'smastery of the elegant line, classic form and opulent detail.”

Left: Valentino Cocktail dress HauteCouture Spring/Summer 1960,

‘Sarabanda’ / Strapless cocktail dress ofblack faille with bouffant

skirt and appliquéd with white silk roses;fabric: Taroni / Collection: Valentino

Archives / Photograph: Jean Tholance


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The exhibition explores Valentino's design approach across morethan five decades: the recurrence of geometric patterns and graphicprints, the skilful use of fabric to create dramatic silhouettes, thecreative possibilities of volume, surface and line and the distinctivepalette of black, white and 'Valentino

red'.Curated by Pamela Golbin, curator-in-chief for the Fashion andTextiles collection of Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris, the exhibition, which

will be at GoMA until 14 November 2010, also considers thefuture design direction of the Valentino label

with five recent creations from the House ofValentino’s new creative directors MariaGrazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli.

The perfect complement to the ValentinoRetrospective is a Valentino Minibreak at the

Hilton Brisbane* which since opening its doors in 1986, hasbeen regarded a true international hotel. Designed by

award-winning Australian architect Harry Seidler, it featuresan eye-catching curved design, boasts the largest atriumin Australasia, stretching 83 metres high and is toppedby a spectacular glass dome.

The recent $6 million refurbishment designed byGillian Gray of Gillian Gray Design, has distinctiveelements such as an European Arper lounge chairdesigned by Stylecraft, the first major installation ofthe chair in Australia, a striking Herman Miller LeafLight, and a sculptural LED desk lamp, designed byYves Behar in the executive-plus rooms, while in

the king Hilton suites are an R. Earnshaw bedroomchaise lounge and ottoman, a Tangent Blauet lamp and the

focal point in the lounge and dining area is a floor lamp from anotherüber French designer Philipe Stark.

Writer: Helen Flanagan

Left: Valentino / Strapless cocktail dress /Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1960Right: Valentino / Strapless cocktail dress /Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1959Photograph © Jean Tholance

Production still from Dinnerat Eight 1933 /

Image courtesy of WarnerBros. Film

Far right:Julia Roberts wearing

Valentino Evening gownHaute Couture

Autumn/Winter 1992-93,Black velvet evening gown

with appliquéwhite satin ribbons that pipe

and stripe the blacktulle bibs and train; fabrics:

Taroni and Bianchini-Ferrier / Collection: Valentino

ArchivesPhotographer/Artist: Mirek

Towski

The exquisite haute couturegarments reveal Valentino's

mastery of the elegant line, classicform and opulent detail


Valentino Minibreak @ Hilton BrisbaneIncluding deluxe accommodation for two, breakfast the following morning in The Atrium andtwo tickets to the exhibition from $267 per room per night* Heighten your experience and upgrade to our newly refurbished Executive Plus Rooms for anadditional $140 including access to the lounge, breakfast the following morning, refreshmentsthroughout the day and pre-dinner drinks and canapés. To make your reservation phone 1300 445 866 and quote PR44VM Valid to14 November 2010*Subject to availability

Above: Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2007 Fashion Show, ParisEvening ensemble: blouse and skirt in pierced and pleated white silk taffetaPhoto credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images

Above: Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2008 Fashion Show, ParisAsymmetrical evening gown made of pale blue tulle with silk ruffles and corollasPhoto by Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images

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Shorokhoff has created 270 limited edition watches world-wide whichcorresponds to the number of fights during Kostya’s amateur career.

The watch boasts multiple functions including regular display of hours,minutes and seconds, an added stop-watch function including indication ofthe seconds, minutes and hours passed, as well as days of the week and date- a multi-functionality that in a way is representative of Kostya as a sportsman,sponsor, politician, and businessman. The sleek appearance is augmented bya steel case with vaulted sapphire glass, a screw-type glass back and a blackguilloche dial features luminescent figures and appliqués. These componentswork together to give this watch a sporty yet elegant appearance. It retails for$9,900 and is available online at www.kostyatszyu.com

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face 2 face withhenry roth


Q. Television pursuits for you have included Project Runway Australia withKristy Hinze, Style Court in the US, and now you will be regularly appearing onthe Today Show with expert fashion advice, as well as performing miraclemenswear makeovers on the upcoming series of Beauty and the Geek. What doyou love and loathe about working on TV?A. “I’m not sure that I loathe anything. I am fortunate to say that I love whatI do on a day to day basis. At times it's very hard work and, of course, attimes it's stressful, but it’s so exciting and it’s so humbling because it is aprivilege and the things that I do on television are very close to my heart,my profession and my loves. So on that level it’s a pleasure, a delight andan inspiration because I learn from the people I am mentoring, directing orreporting on.”Q. Your bridalwear brand is stocked in more than 120 stores across Australiaand New Zealand, and is also in the top five best-selling brands at the world’slargest bridal couture store in New York, where your gowns hang alongside KarlLagerfeld and Oscar De La Renta. Does this status help you design withconfidence, or are you still nervous bringing out each new collection?A. “There’s always a sense of nerves, anticipation and an adrenalin rushwhen thinking about the next collection. Bridal and bridesmaids gownshave become fashion garments and as well, as we all know in fashion, youare only as good as your last frock. It takes anticipation with a flourish ofinspiration to implement new designs. Just as well I’m a Gemini becausethat suits my multi-faceted personality!”Q. Your family has been in the wedding industry for more than 50 years so didyou feel that bridal designing was your destiny?A. “There’s no doubt about it, I was ensconced in frocks, flounces and frillsfrom the very first day I can remember. From the age of 5, I was answeringmy parents' design studio phone and from the age of 6, I was helping mymother drape fabric, and from the age of 7, my sisters and I would alternateevery other year and go with my parents on fabric and accessory buyingtrips to Europe and New York City. However, as my parents are Holocaustsurvivors they were adamant - as they had education stolen from them -that I was to have a university degree to fall back on. I chose law andfinished at the University of Sydney with a BA and LLB. I worked at BBDOClemenger in advertising. I worked a top job in a subsidiary of MichaelEdgley in an extraordinary sports entertainment concept that took me toPerth, France and finally, I landed in London. It is with all this experiencethat I realised that my passion lies in my family heritage and the beauty ofbeing involved in people’s lives and their forward chapters of love, hopeand joy. So it was never a 'done deal' as such, and I am certainly thrilled thatI bring to the picture diversity, whilst learning every single minute of mylife.”Q. You certainly have your fingers in a few pies, including your title as StyleAmbassador for Specsavers eyewear stores around the country … just howfashionable are glasses these days?A.“Considering the days when I was a kid wearing glasses, when wearingspectacles was something that was admonished and often ridiculed,spectacles have taken a giant step forward! If you think about JustinTimberlake, Britney Spears, Jennifer Garner, Johnny Depp, Tina Fey and JuliaRoberts, spectacles are not just fashion forward but a must-have fashionaccessory. A recent trend that started in London and has moved to NewYork and Australia is that people are embracing spectacles, even if theydon’t need to wear them. I am thrilled to be representing Specsaversbecause of their astonishingly excellent value packages, which encouragesspectacles to be fashion items and allows specs wearers to change theirframes according to their mood, style and occasion.” Q. We hear you're about to travel to New York again to begin collaborationwith your sister, Michelle, on new designs – is it an advantage working with

family in both a professional and personal sense?A. “I think that our family is a team and Henry Roth represents threegenerations of Australian family design. I am proud to say that my parent’scompany is possibly the longest running Australian fashion house,celebrating 56 years this year. It’s unusual, unique and I cherish it and weactually have a tremendous laugh along the way. I work alongside mymother Aneta who is our head designer, my father Joseph is our overalloperations director for both our New York and Sydney design studios, Idesign alongside my sister Michelle, and my sister Lilian is an architect whoalso lives in New York City and provides great input and is our harshestcritic.” Q. How does Henry Roth unwind away from fashion … or can you neverescape its enticing grasp?A. “I confess day and night it's my life, but I certainly have a rich social life.I have a tremendous number of friends both in Australia and US. I love hiphop and dancing. I belong to a hip hop poetry society called NuyoricanPoets Cafe. With it all, I love the diversity in my life.”Q. What's your fashion fetish?A. “Specs, specs, specs! I have at least 20 pairs and I keep them in theiroriginal cases. They can be found in suitcases, my kitchen drawers in myapartments and office desks in Sydney and New York.”Q. What's hot for brides with the new wedding season about to strike forSpring and Summer? And just as importantly, what's not?A.“My top five tips for what’s hot would be mermaid shapes, superfeminine flouncy and frilly, the return of the ball gown, white is the newwhite, and finally veils … and I love them – I am a veilologist. What’s not?It’s all hot … it’s just about your attitude. Whatever you do, embrace yourindividuality once you own it – it really looks fabulous!”

This issue Style's fashion editor Rachel Syers chats with the international fashion designer, stylist and critic ofall things cool, chic and classy .... Henry Roth.

Q. Do you have any style tips for brides who dare to be different and want tosteer away from the traditional white wedding?A. “I think style is that most brides are really personalising and displayingtheir individuality, not just in what they wear, but in the ceremonylocation, flowers, menus, with fashion forward bridesmaids dresses and alot more. Below are my top 5 tips:1. Cool I do. Choose a ceremony and reception venue first that bestreflects the kind of theme you have in mind. Being different is being youand your groom so embrace your 'inner fabulous'. 2. Red Carpet gown. Wedding gowns today are fashion forward and taketheir cues from celebrity red carpet fashions and runways in Milan, Paris,New York and Australia, so when shopping for your gown have acompletely open canvas and don’t be surprised if you end up withsomething that is nothing like you thought you were going to wear. 3. Bridesmaids’ magic. Bridesmaids’ gowns are stylish, fashionable andfun with amazing colours. Choose one colour and various styles to suitthe bridesmaid and maid of honour. 4. Hot groom and groomsmen. Sometimes being different also meansre-visiting old school. Many brides today are choosing black tie for themen in their bridal party because it can’t be beaten. If you are in a hotweather climate or on the beach, beautiful linen and seersucker suits arein, in, in. 5. Bridezilla media hype. As I have a bit of an idea of behind the sceneson TV, I also believe that 'Bridezillas' is extremely well edited and makesbrides look like monsters. In my experience weddings are all about theinitiation of rites, bringing couples closer together, family closer togetherand they have become a celebration of love, not of perfection. Smell theroses along the way.”

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A new range to see in store this season is Anthea. This new collection byDidier Parakian is a desire to make women look even more beautiful thanthey are. Based on a knowledge and style this collection with sizes from 42 to54 showing the sensuality of a woman who flourishes, bringing her femininityforward in elegant, fluid outfits, exclusive prints, lively and colourful.

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it's frocktail hour...Spring is in the airand that means it'stime to flaunt yourfavourite littlecocktail frockagain.

Fashion editor Rachel Syers reports on thenew looks for cocktail hour that walked the

runway of the recent Mercedes-Benz FashionFestival Brisbane ...

They can be glamorous and sexy, short andsassy, sweet and neat or shapely andsophisticated – cocktail dresses can suit anyfemale figure if you choose what's right for you.

A short and sweet frock is simply perfect for thetransitional weather with stockings or leggings,boots or strappy heels, light jackets or wraps,depending on the evening.

And this new season there are some totalstunners on the fashion racks around town.

From sought after national labels to up-and-

coming designers, the Brisbane catwalks camealive with frocks in all kinds of fabrics breakingnew ground to turn more heads than ever before.

For the bold and the beautiful there are supershort hemlines, flirty strapless shapes and sheer orshiny fabrics that invite attention.

For the more demure cocktail event, choose alonger length to just below the knee so as to stillflash a little leg, and play it safe with daintycapped sleeves, puffed short sleeves or wide straps.

Structure and draping are very directional atthe moment, with delicate detail also a favouritefor an extra dash of femininity.

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Rich gemstone colours are back in vogue, asare subtle neutrals and dynamic prints andgraphics, so basically anything goes.

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From her home in Las Vegas, favourite Queenslander, Kerrie

Friend and her Hollywood pals, know all the tricks and tips to

ensuring spirit, soul and inner health are the perfect complement

to looking beautiful.

The former co-host of TV’s Perfect Match and Wheel of FortuneKerrie Friend hankers on returning down-under one day, howeverin the meantime she kicks up her heals, savours the good life in

Hollywood, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Malibu and Beverly Hills andshares her thoughts via her books and magazine columns.

“I have spent several years developing what I label “image” whichembodies our spirit, soul and body but it’s now time to take a stepforward and add a lot of luxe,” says Kerrie whose husband has a mediacompany and their friends include numerous Hollywood make-upartists, stylists, fashionistas and fitness gurus who make the stars shinebright.

“It’s all about living a sweeter, more peaceful, stress-free and beautifullife from the inside out, because beauty attained from within lasts alifetime not a season. Fitness and health are also key ingredients tolooking good and feeling even better. When you hear people say“LA is the land of pretty people”, you better believe it. Nowhereelse in the country are people more focused on their fitness andhow they look. At any time of the day you’ll see peoplejogging, power walking, doing pilates, boxing, kickboxingand yoga classes, tai chi in parks, running to the gym orup the famous Santa Monica stairs - a local’s favourite.If you’re going to be in LA you better get fit.”

Shannan Friend, long time resident of Hollywoodand New York and fitness trainer to stars such as JoniMitchell, Nicolette Sheridan, Lou Gramm, BrendanFraser, Michael Lewis, the head honcho of Real D, a 3Dcompany responsible for movies such as Avatar, and ofcourse his sister Kerrie, says: “Always incorporate a resistance trainingprogram that builds muscle whilst burning kilojoules throughout theday and find an aerobic activity such as swimming, running, powerwalking and elliptical machines, that you enjoy doing. Be sure to elevateyour heart rate for at least 12 minutes for each cycle. The longer - thebetter.” He also recommends eating five smaller meals a day to ensuremaximum burn off.

“Sandra Bullock’s trainer and nutritionist LA-based Eden Paul keeps itsimple, allowing her one cheat day per week when she can eatanything,” reveals Kerrie. “The rest of her week consists of chicken, fish,lots of steamed vegetables and no junk food. Sandra mixes her workoutroutine with running, pilates, weight training and boxing. I personallyinclude yoga into my fitness routine because I can do it almostanywhere and it helps sculpt my body.”

Kerrie’s five Hollywood live longer secrets are laughter, vitamin pills,volunteering, sleep and weight control: “People who laugh a lot or have

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a good sense of humour increase their survivalrate by 31 per cent. Not bad for just having alaugh.

“Pop some pills, five to be exact. One dailymultivitamin, 600 mgs of fish oil for brainfunction, 1,000 IU vitamin D for bone and heart

health, 600 mgs of calcium forbones and 200 mgs ofmagnesium to counteractbloating and constipation.People who volunteer livelonger and have fewer overallhealth problems, includingdepression and heartdisease plus it’s a great way

to make friends and buildsocial networks.

“Hit the sackfor

seven/eighthours anight.Sleep

deprivation increases the risk of heart disease,obesity and diabetes and weakens your immunesystem. Sleep in a dark, cool, peaceful sanctuarythat encourages deep restful sleep. FollowCameron Dias and Demi Moore and wear a sleepmask. Lastly stick as close as possible to your early20’s weight because every 10 per cent of weightincrease raises blood pressure. According to DrGrossnam, co-author of LA celebrity must-readTranscend: 9 Steps to Living Well Forever”,lowering your kilojoule intake by 10/20 per centis linked to longer life.”

On the make-up must-have list Kerriesuggests six brushes: lip brush for preciseapplication; firm eye shadow brush to createbold looks; eye shadow blending brush tosmudge; a rounded blush brush to give a naturallooking flush plus a fluffy foundation brush toblend products for a flawless finish. “Otheressentials include a liquid eye liner inpewter/metallic grey; a one shade lighter thanfoundation concealer; a rosy lip and cheek colourbecause it works on everyone; Hollywood’sfavourite Maybelline mascara; a shimmer stick tohighlight cheek bones; a pale lip liner for thosebarely there nude colours; a bronzer for face andbody; a brow kit to transform eyebrows; L’Oreal’sElnet hairspray; and the most popular foundationfor flawless complexions as used by MichellePfeiffer, Kate Hudson, and Jennifer Anniston is

Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk.”For extra luxe check out Sex inthe City says Kerrie who regards

the girls’ style, flair for fashionand working the look, as

second to none: “Springand summer this year isfilled with jewels, beads,baubles, boho tops andskirts, sparkling sandalsand thongs, flowytunics, long dresses,

metal and beadednecklaces, embellished

satin clutch bags, wedgeheels and bazaar-inspired

accessories. Jumpsuits completethe Hollywood vibe.”

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Story: Rachel Syers Photo: Luke Sorensen

It's so obvious this attractive and petite French womanknows how to tap into her inner interior decorating mojo,that compliments and praise seem almost obligatory, yet

at the same time could easily remain unspoken for the fact thatit would be too uncool to comment.

That's because it's also obvious that Nolwenn seems to knowexactly who she is, what she's capable of, and where she'sheaded.

In fact, her warm yet direct demeanour, sense of edgy darkdécor and relaxed fashion mixed with street glam appeal, couldall be boiled into a melting pot to cook up one of her artworks.

Both the artist and her work epitomise the bold and thebeautiful, but with some street-wise tough love thrown in.

“My artwork is an extension of me - it does resemble me Ithink,” says Nolwenn, 36, in her oh-so French accent that's onlyslightly paled since growing up in Rufec, Angeloume, France,then living in London for 13 years, prior to moving to the GoldCoast in 2006.

It's only been since living on the Coast, that Nolwenn's beenable to turn a past hobby into her full-time dream of a workingartist.

She never had the time or money to fully indulge her passionin London … too flat out earning a living in other areas of make-up and fashion in order to pay the rent.

But London's loss has been the Gold Coast's gain, withNolwenn contributing to a new pool of artists injecting anurban awareness into the city's culture.

You see, Nolwenn paints with spray-cans, and mediums likestreet graffiti influence her style.

She still has a crazy collection of brushes and pots mind you,but it's the spray cans that really give her a point of difference.

“I take my style from a combination of what's called newstreet graffiti and fine art and I've always done it with spray-paint. I've actually never done graffiti though,” she laughs.

“I love the effect the spray-paint gives me - that really urbantwist.

“I believe it's a lot less academic than what you learn at artschool, which I did in my 20s in Angouleme, at the College of Art.

“But I branched off to this style a long time ago and it's whatI enjoy doing most.”

Nolwenn believe's her combination of subject and style

doesn't isolate itself to the confines of youth, traditionally linkedwith graffiti art.

“I think it speaks to the older generation as well because itencompasses Pop Art in some respect, but it could also belabelled as Modern Expressionism, which feeds from the roots ofAbstract Expressionism and German Expressionism, only it iscombined with present day media, and urban culture.”

Nolwenn is also influenced by the Vanitas Movement fromthe 16th and 17th centuries, which explored the imagery ofskulls, and with that, questions of life and death via pictorialmessages with moral undertones relating to the futility ofexistence and the absurdity of all human endeavours.

The result is a little dark, a little moody, yet warm, topical andedgy with dashes of sexy glamour, and let's not forget anundercurrent of wit.

“I like Mickey Mouse a lot, I could paint him all day long … Ithink he's an amazing character from an artist's point of view,”reveals Nolwenn.

“Sometimes if I do a collage I will put Mickey in there … helifts the mood.”

But a new collection of artwork is forcing Nolwenn to detourfrom her comfort zone.

For the first time she's painting portraits. It's a challenge she's embracing for her first solo exhibition on

the horizon at the 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace in MermaidBeach, running from November 20 to December 18.

The idea came from 19 Karen gallery director Terri Lew, whomNolwenn admires as a mentor.

“I'm doing portraits of people I like, famous people, likeBrigitte Bardot, Catherine McNeil, Salma Hayek in her film role asFrida Kahlo, and I'm thinking of choosing a male like Mick Jagger,someone with a face I can be creative with.”

Whether people like her pieces or not isn't a problem forNolwenn, who has had her work exhibited in the likes of theGold Coast's Art Galleries Schubert, South Melbourne's Green-wood Gallery, and even had a joint exhibition planned inMelbourne with Dan Baldwin, one of the most successfulcollectable urban artists in London, until his plans changed dueto impending fatherhood.

“The bottom line is that it's just a painting,” she says.“It is going to move you or not - you are going to love it or

hate it - and that's the way it should be because, after all, that’swhat art is about.”

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STRIKING BLACK CHANDELIERS AND SENSUAL SHAG-PILE RUGS OFFSET GLITTERING SILVER ORNATEMIRRORS, RETRO BLACK AND WHITE LAMP SHADES AND RICHLY PAINTED FEATURE WALLS, AS

NOLWENN STEPHAN LEADS STYLE MAGAZINE THROUGH HER LOUNGE ROOM OUT TO THE GARAGE-TURNED-STUDIO OF HER MIAMI HOME.

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Take the time to visit anothersuburb. Some of the bestrestaurants are hidden away inlocal suburbs. Ask your friends andacquaintances to tell you abouttheir favourite restaurant.

It's all about destination dining.There are so many wonderfulpossibilities out there. So manyluscious surprises to find. So manynew tastes to enjoy and share withfriends and relatives.

The Gold Coast is full of excitingdining possibilities tailored to allbudgets. Why not be a little moreadventurous in 2010.Marina MirageWith its close proximity tointernational hotels, apartmentbuildings, the newly refurbishedMarina Mirage shopping centre, inSea World Drive Main Beach is aperfect shopping and diningprecinct as well as several top classrestaurants - including OmerosBros, Ristorante Fellini, Glass, Saksand chocolate heaven - MaxBrenner, Marina Mirage is a mustvisit destination.Next door you'll find the 6-starPalazzo Versace with its fine diningoptions; across the road theSheraton Mirage smorgasbord isknown worldwide, and just downthe road is the popular Sea WorldResort. All three offering finerestaurants and exciting dinningoptions for the holidaymaker orlocal.Tedder AvenueOften referred to as the Hastings

Street of the Gold Coast, TedderAvenue in Main Beach is a meccafor those wishing to dine and beseen. With an impressive range ofdining options to suit everybudget - from friendly casual cafes,bakery, delicatessen, fruit shop.Recommended dining, Chill &Bahia for starters then eat your waydown the street.

Surfers ParadiseThe heart of the Gold Coast touristregion, where tourists love tocongregate and experience all thefun and excitement our sun andsurf culture. With restaurants andcafes featuring almost every ethnicbackground, whether you'researching for Chinese, Japanese,Indian, Turkish, Italian, Greek, agood Aussie steak or Thai noodles,Surfers Paradise has the restaurantfor you. At night the town comesalive with a myriad of nightclubsbeckoning the young andenergetic.BroadbeachIn the heart of the prime touristregion of the Gold Coast,Broadbeach boasts an impressivearray of dining options and latenight entertainment. Popular withfamilies on a budget, many of thecafes and pizza parlours etc offerearly-bird dining specials. TheOasis Shopping Centre offers averitable Aladdin's cave ofshopping options for all tastes.Try Moo Moo for a fantastic steakor Lauxes for a true diningexperience.Sanctuary Cove/Hope IslandThe marine village atmosphere ofSanctuary Cove beckons thoselooking for quality food in apicturesque waterfrontsurrounding. Restaurants such asGeorges Paragon draw diners fromfar afield. The village also offers avast array of boutiques, jewellery,antiques and art galleries totantalise those wishing to whileaway the hours in pursuit ofearthly desires. In May the village ishome to the annual SanctuaryCove International Boat Show,where those with desires a littlemore nautical can gain their fill ofluxury craft.Paradise Point

One of the Gold Coast's mostintrinsic areas. Once a sleepysuburb with an olderdemographic, offering Broadwaterviews, calm water swimming areaand foreshore parks; the area nowabounds with busy cafes, variedshopping opportunities and newresidents, The once quiet setting is

now bordered by multi-milliondollar island homes, but stillexudes the perfect feel for lazy daydreams and long, long lunches.

Robina Town CentreIn the centre of one of the GoldCoast's largest suburbs sits one ofthe region's largest shoppingcomplexes, with its lakeside diningprecinct featuring restaurantsoffering wonderful al fresco diningfacilities. You will need a day totake in all the shops and decide onwhich restaurant to choose. Burleigh HeadsAn area renowned for its fantasticsurf breaks and uninterruptedbeach views. Lots of shopping anddining options available for thosewishing to picnic in the parkbeside the exotic breaking waves.For those looking for a fine diningoptions well there are plenty,check out Oscars on the Beach forfabulous seafood and the bestview in Australia.Tamborine MountainPerched high above the GoldCoast, Tamborine Mountain luresvisitors away from the beaches toexperience the 'Green behind theGold'. The tiny townships is hometo a myriad of fine art galleries,studios, wineries and cafes. Thenewly opened Witches Chase atthe end of Long Road is a mustvisit, with chef Romeo adding newdishes to the menu in the LiquidAmber restaurant. International HotelsThe Gold Coast is home to atraveller's smorgasbord of prestigehotels and apartment buildings,most offering fine dining choicesand signature restaurants. Withnames that are recognised all overthe world, Marriott, Sheraton,Versace, Holiday Inn, RACV RoyalPines Resort, Sofitel and ConradJupiters Casino at Broadbeach for amultitude of dining options.With the new Hilton due to jointheir ranks in 2011 the sky’s thelimit for qulaity accommodationon the Gold Coast.

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THE PERFECT PAIR ... pear and cheeseAUSTRALIAN PEARS ARE READILY AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ANDARE THE UNSUNG HERO OF THE FRUIT BOWL.

There are endless possibilities when using pears in the kitchen but nothing is as simple andstriking as a beautiful pear and cheese plate. Pears have a subtle, sweet flavour that impresseswithout stealing the show. Pears also marry perfectly with the rich and creamy flavours of cheese.

Why not invite a few friends over for drinks this weekend and tempt them with this littlenumber.

My suggested wine match to complement would be a Brown Brothers decadent 2009 OrangeMuscat & Flora; 2006 Patricia Noble Riesling; or sensational Seppeltsfield Cellar 6 Tokay..

Ingredients(Serves 4)

120g good quality brie 120g good quality camembert 120g good quality mature cheddar 120g good quality blue cheese A selection of four in season pears - Packham’s

Triumph, Beurré Bosc, Corella or Red Anjou Various crackers and/or bread to serve

MethodWash pears, cut into quarters, core and slice thinly.

On four individual plates, place approximately 30g ofeach cheese. Divide and arrange a selection of pearslices onto each plate. Try tasting each pear with eachcheese for a different flavour combination. Serve atroom temperature with matching wines, crackers andbread.


Culinary adventures...

Hilton Masterclassa delicious success....

Two Michelin-starred Michael Caines

from the Gidleigh Park Hotel in the

UK’s Devon was the headline act at

the 2010 Hilton Brisbane Masterclass Weekend

and rightly so. Extraordinarily talented yet so

humble. Executing dishes with his cutting edge east-

west cuisine was Hong Kong-born, Canadianchef Susur Lee who owns acclaimedrestaurants in the US, Canada and Singapore;Lindt‘s head chocolatier Thomas Schnetzler

had every chocoholic going gaga over hisAbsinthe “green fairy’; master baker PeterReinhart gave away secrets to a good rise;Adriano Zumbo and his designer dessertscalled wagyu steak and schnitzel wereamazing feats we’ve come to expect from theMasterChef patissier; let’s not forget theeffervescent duos Marty Boetz with LukeNguyen and Lyndey Milan with Ian Hemphill;Jacques Reymond worked magic withmushrooms; chefs from Hilton hotels invarious countries took the mystique outdishes such as Peking duck; and localluminaries Nick Holloway and RussellArmstrong set Queensland seafood centrestage and took the much-maligned mullet upa notch or three.

Amongst the mega wine experiences,sommeliers chose stunning wines tocomplement the food, the Sherry session wassensational, but it was the champagne classwith the queen of bubbles BernadetteO’Shea that was world class. Ninechampagnes with exquisite matchingcanapés from P.J. McMillan in 90 minutesincluding a crab and white asparagus custardwith Perrier-Jouet Belle Époque Rose 2002,and a Russian blini with caviar and fennelcrème fraiche and chives, the perfect foil forDom Perignon 2000.

After an estimated eighty mud crabs, 200quail, 70kg of barramundi, a bounty of otheringredients and myriad wines consumedduring classes, plus fresh shucked oysters,wheels of French cheeses and Spanish hamswashed down with Mumm and Choisel atthe Belle Époque party, the Spanish feast atJavier Codina’s Moda was a fitting albeit belt-loosening finale.

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Lyndey Milan & Ian Hemphill added a little spice


Privé 249victoire

Parisian-styled

restaurant, Privé 249,

located at Sofitel Brisbane

has been awarded Best

New Restaurant at the

2010 Queensland

Restaurant & Catering

Awards for Excellence.

“This is wonderfulacknowledgment and salutesthe intimate dining style,superior service and elegant atmosphere that defines the Privé 249experience,” says general manager Tony Chisholm. “We strive each dayfor quality, simplicity and authenticity. The amazing ability of our chefde cuisine Mathieu Astier and excellent service and leadership of ourrestaurant manager Francois Laran is an unbeatable combination.”

Astier, who credits his passion for cooking to inspirational teachersincluding the famed Regis Marcon and Joel Robuchon, and spentmuch of his life in Monte Carlo, working in one to three-starred

Michelin restaurants, beforerelocating to Brisbane in 2007and joining the Privé 249launch team in September2009, says: “This is amagnifique moment for Privéand the award is an early giftfor us all as we prepare tocelebrate our first anniversary.

“My focus has always beenon using the absolute bestproduct available in themarket, so I am lucky to haveSouth East Queensland andits bounty of fresh local

produce available on my doorstep. This has been vitally important inallowing me the freedom to explore and create memorable menusthat present distinct and palatable flavours for our guests.”

In celebration of Brisbane’s continuing love affair with Frenchcuisine, Mathieu Astier opened his kitchen recently to visiting chefAlain Fabrègues for a four course dinner highlighting recipes fromFabrègues new cookbook. And if you been to Alain’s Loose Boxrestaurant in WA you know that everything was très lavish.

Whetting appetites Sydneys Red Lantern owner Luke Nguyen

PJ McMillian, Peter Bourne and Bernadette O’Shea

THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO FREESTYLE ESCAPE THANCUDDLING UP IN FRONT OF AN OPEN FIRE IN THE

WINTER OR DRINKING IN THE 180 DEGREE VIEWS FROMTHE YOUR POOL ON HOT, BALMY NIGHTS.

Fooderati and wannabe artists take note. Freestyle Escape,conceived by bon vivant and Brisbane chef/restaurateur MartinDuncan, is a must-do experience.

For starters, aficionados of the good life can savour a unique culinaryrendezvous when international and nationally known chefs whip upwondrous fare in the outdoor kitchen. It’s all hands-on including pickingingredients from the herb and vegetable garden or from the orchard.Choose from a melange of fruit such as lychees, longans, cumquats,pomegranates and grapes; savour the fragrance of cloves, cinnamon, bayand kaffir lime leaves; and if you’ve ever wondered what tea, coffee andcarob plants look like, here’s your chance.

Bruno Loubet, who currently has the London food critics in a whirland is remembered from his time at Brisbane’s Bruno’sTables and Baguette Bistrot plus berardo’s in Noosa, starredrecently and made beetroot ravioli, fish cassoulet withseafood sausage and a brioche and crème fraiche tart withlocal strawberries. With a vino or two everyone concurredit was a feast to remember.

The next class is a Taste of the Middle East with TV’sReady Steady Cook maestro, Rolling Dolmadi cateringcompany co-owner and Freestyle’s chef Matt Golinski,making preserved lemons, mezze and a tagine or two.

Other talents manning the stoves and impartingculinary wisdom in coming months will be Martin Boetzfrom Longrain who’s switching to his other passion ofrustic Italian; travel through the wonderful world of breadwith artisan breadmaker Richard Cotton from Brewbakers;Paddock to plate is with chef Cameron Mathews fromSpicers Clovelly Estate and hopefully the pastry chef who’sput new meaning into V8 and macarons, Adriano Zumbo.

Martin Duncan, another dessert genius who will alsoshare his secrets, says he adores working with the bountyof produce from local producers and from Freestyle’sgarden: “To walk around the herb garden and harvest

edible flowers and assortment of herbs then come back to the kitchenand create something exquisite is nothing short of extraordinary.”

Completing the picture after a full day picking, prepping, wining anddining or maybe you’ve been engrossed in an outdoor art class usingvarious mediums, is a stay at Freestyle Escape which given its almosteyrie location, views from the hinterland to the coast, stylishcontemporary furnishings and lots of decadent extras, is unique.

The secluded location’s luxury accommodation consists of twoprivate houses. The Escape is a contemporary deluxe three-bedroomhouse with a fully equipped kitchen, spacious open plan living with logfireplace, luxurious beds and quality linen and huge stone bathtubs. TheArthouse is a one bedroom studio with a king size bed, ensuite andliving room with open fire. The large deck with outdoor dining and daybed is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

For more information visit: www.freestyleescape.com.au or

phone 07 3262 3077.

Writer: Helen Flanagan Photos: Kaylene & Tom Murray

THE NEXTCLASS IS A

TASTE OF THEMIDDLE EAST

WITH TV’SREADY

STEADY COOKMAESTRO,ROLLINGDOLMADICATERINGCOMPANY

CO-OWNERAND

FREESTYLE’SCHEF MATTGOLINSKI,MAKING

PRESERVEDLEMONS,

MEZZE AND ATAGINE OR

TWO.

In harmony with nature...


Left: London based chef Bruno Loubet & Freestyle’s Martin DuncanBelow: Guests including Baguette’s Francis Domenech get their hands in

Looking for a reason to visit the secluded luxurious hideaway ofBedarra Island? How about a guilt-free, quiet indulgence and theperfect gourmet marriage? Henschke wines of Eden Valley is pairing

with the barefoot locale of Bedarra Island on17 and 18 September 2010for two degustation dinners.

Prue Henschke says they are excited about the visit to the Great BarrierReef: "I studied botany and zoology and am keenly interested in natureand Stephen has actually studied marine biology and is looking forwardto fitting in some snorkeling”.

She believes guests attending the September Gourmet Weekend willexperience a clear sense of a place that is identified both by theexpression of the Henschke vineyards and an island that is quite a secretto the outside world.

"We're asking everyone to enjoy Henschke wines that have beencreated by 140 years of grape growing and winemaking experience, whileimmersed in the natural wonder of an island that’s all about peace, privacyand the ultimate in tropical style.

The Henschkes, one of the most highly lauded winemaking teams inthe world, are mindful of their European roots, language, food and wineculture. Prue, a viticulturist and Stephen, a winemaker are often praised fortheir complete integration of vineyard and winery, and the innovation andtalent they bring to the industry. They work with biodynamic and organicprinciples to protect and enrich the land, the environment and the futurefor the next generation.

Their portfolio boasts a strong focus on ultra-premium single-vineyardwines from the highly revered and much sought-after Hill of Grace, thepinnacle of the red wines, to other iconic wines Mount Edelstone and Cyril

Henschke Cabernet Sauvignon. Bedarra Island Resort's culinary team is lead by executive chef James

Ward who has worked at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant and St Petroc’sBistro in Padstow in UK’s Cornwall as well as Raymond Blanc’s twoMichelin starred restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons in Oxford.

“After a rather traditional start years ago when I was apprenticed atwhat is now Matt Moran’s Aria Restaurant in Brisbane, the UK experiencewas like doing a whole new apprenticeship,” says James who understandsthe importance of ingredients and how to respect food by keeping ituncomplicated. He has created seven course gourmet degustationmenus using fresh local produce and ingredients to expertly complementthe featured wine or champagne. For example: guinea fowl and lemonthyme pressed terrine, fresh date puree and lightly spiced Corella pear ispaired with Henschke Lenswood Coralinga Sauvignon Blanc andHenschke Lenswood Littlehampton Innes Pinot Gris; South AustralianRock lobster, salted Lilliput capers, pain d'epice and vanilla, with HenschkeLenswood Green's Hill Riesling; organic New Zealand Red Cevena venison,baby turnip, Dutch carrot, fresh blackberries and cocoa nibs withHenschke Keyneton Estate Euphonium; and sous vide eye of Black Angusrib fillet, asparagus spears, pomme puree, fresh truffle sliced at the tablewith Henschke Tappa Pass Shiraz.

Two night packages are available from $3,468* per couple, includingaccommodation, all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, selected alcoholicbeverages and return flights Cairns to Dunk Island with transfer toBedarra. www.bedarra.com.au


Match made in Bedarra


Champagne Tastes& Stylish Dining...at LAUXES


Could there be a better time to enjoy the stylish ambience andglimmering chandeliers at Lauxes Lounge Bar & Restaurant at OnThe Park in Broadbeach, than Spring?

Perfectly positioned in this popular boutique dining precinct beside thepark in Broadbeach, Lauxes offers quality, modern dining with an Asianinfluence - at realistic prices. With two styles of dining available, outside onthe promenade overlooking the lush green parkland and inside under thechandeliers. Tables are dressed with crisp white damask tablecloths, and setwith gold filigree-edged Noritake plateware, silver cutlery and crystal glasses.

Lauxes is perfect for any occasion - not just those 'special' ones.In the daytime you can sit, relax and take in the passing Broadbeach

lifestyle with casual dining alternatives, which provide a fabulous day out forgroups during the lovely Spring weather.

And at night, you can sit at the glimmering cocktail bar sipping on one ofthe many champagnes and sparkling wines available by the glass or bottle,or choose a wine or boutique beer from the extensive list, whilst watchingthe flickering flames of the tall outside garden torches,

Chef Akira Takagi shines in the kitchen where he adds an Asian influenceto many dishes, but he isn't afraid to present a perfectly prepared steak, lambor pork dish. Just ask the business group that were dining beside us.

Oysters are a speciality at Lauxes - and so it should be in a restaurantserving fine Champagne. On the evening that we dinedI chose the natural oysters withchampagne vinaigrette and thesashimi oysters served naturalwith pickled ginger, soy sauce anda hit of wasabi. They were fresh,plump and luscious - a perfectcomplement to the Lanson.

My dining partner chose theseared Hokkaido scallops and grilledMoreton Bay bugs. They were large,sweet and delicious.

For our mains, I chose the TempuraMoreton Bay bugs sauteed Asianvegetables, black beans presented witha chilli, ponzu and ginger sauce. This dishwas sensational. Large bugs in light crisptempura batter set in a sea of tantalisingflavours.

My partner chose the slow-roasted duckwith confit sweet potato, steamed bokchoy, tomato & cranberry chutney with port,muscat and cranberry jus. He declared it amasterpiece.

Although we dared not venture ontodessert for fear of bursting, our Brazilian waiterMarcus enticed us with chocolate and bananabrulée. How could we refuse?

Lauxes is a real gem!

For bookings Ph: 07 5531 5555 & for full menu details visitwww.lauxes.com.au

Writer: Kaylene Murray Photography: Tom Murray


5.) SURF'S UPForget about surfing the menu

- now executive chef comeauthor and TV presenter, BenO'Donoghue has set up camp atBrisbane's iconic South Bank'sbeach zone with his very own'almost' traditional surf club. Inassociation with the KatarzynaGroup this very' beachy feel'restaurant - The South Bank SurfClub opened with a bang and alarge cry of delight.

With lifeguards on patrol,fabulous seafood and gourmetdelights on offer and bottles andbottles of Mumm Champagneand Coronas whetting everyone'swhistle, it is no wonder thatinvited guests were keen to rinseoff the sand, don their favouritebeachwear or glamrags and partythe night away.

Fabulous night was had by all -and diners have been rushingback ever since, to sample theluscious Queensland seafood onoffer in this casual yet stylisheatery.

6.) Breakfast inBed… no

names - norecriminationsAn exclusive 'Breakfast in Bed'

event was held recently atJupiter's Casino to launch the2010 Tastes of the Gold Coastfood festival. With a 'pyjamas only'dress code, guests were givencomplimentary Peter AlexanderPJs upon arrival, sent to thechange rooms and then invitedto jump into a king-size bed,snuggle up under the covers withwhomever!! - and then sip onchampagne, peck at delectable

breakfast goodies and, listen tothe cool tunes of DJ Cat Kid. Seenin bed were Cr Susie Douglas, CrJan Grew, Jason Solmon (GCAC),Destry Puia (GM GCAC), DanielRidgeway (Little Truffle) andAngela Brown (Room81) - not tomention 2 ripped lads.

7.) PoseidonRides a Wave

of SuccessThe all new Poseidon Seafood

& Grill restaurant is a new venturefor high profile restauranteursMax and Amanda Alfieri onEphraim Island launched with lotsof bubbles and enough seafoodto make the mermaids cry.

Seafood is definitely the nameof the game, with tanks of liveoysters. lobsters and Mud crabson offer.

Max's brother Julian is the hostof this stylish waterfrontrestaurant.

8.) BEFABULOUS

ATMOOBAR

BRISBANEMoobar at Moo Moo

The Wine Bar + Grill inBrisbane is a great placeto enjoy a relaxing drinkwith friends and ishome to the verypopular bi-monthlyLadies CocktailLunches.

The next luncheonwill be held onThursday 9thSeptember and for just$95 per person, ladiescan indulge in an

afternoon of all things fabulous,with a swimwear fashion paradeby Leah Madden and the team atWhite Sands; delicious Moo Moocanapés and free flowingChandon champagne.

Hosted by Channel Tenpersonality Amanda McLeaythere’ll also be raffles andentertainment. Proceeds from theafternoon will go to Make A WishFoundation.

So, if you want to Be Fabulousat Moobar Brisbane on Thursday9th September from 11.30am –3pm, call (07) 3236 4500.

The next Be Fabulous lunchesare scheduled for Thursday 2ndDecember and Thursday 10thFebruary, 2011.

For more information on MooMoo The Wine Bar + Grill visitwww.moomoorestaurant.com

9.) DivineDining at

RACV RoyalPines ResortLegendary chef Cheong Liew

was on hand to guide the kitchenat RPRs Restaurant recently, for avery special, thank you dinner forthe Lexus of Southport Group,sponsors and supporters of thelaunch of Lexus Masters of theKitchen event. Guests weretreated to a fabulous dinnerdesigned by the master himself.After a long association with TheGrange in Sth Australia, Cheonghas moved to Melbourne wherehe will be guiding the BotanicalRestaurant to further glory withhis world-recognised style ofcuisine.

10.) HiltonHotel - Masters

of theMasterclass

What a weekend. Packed withall conceivable goodies - finefood, fabulous chefs, excitingwinemakers and experts to sharetheir knowledge, based in oneconvenient location. The beautifulballrooms of the Hilton Hotel inBrisbane.

Here was a wonderfulopportunity for home cooks,apprentices - and yes, other chefs- to learn new skills and savournew ideas from around the globe.Food goddess Alison Alexanderand her dedicated committeehave achieved the unachievable,by bringing international culinaryluminaries to Brisbane to workbeside Australia's own 'lords' ofthe kitchen.

This year was another hugesuccess for the event, withattendees already booking their

RSVP

Ted E Bare’sFarewell Tour...

”The stress is too much” explained veteran

performer, Ted E Bare

With utter shock and sadness, the world is

coming to terms with the news that one of their

most loved perpormers is hanging up his fur coat

and quitting the business. Ted E Bare has,

admitted that he will miss the show unbearably

(pun intended).

Here are the details for your chance for one last

longing look at the adorable, shy Ted E Bare andhis human co-star David Strassman. 14th December Caloundra

The Events Centre - Book on (07) 5491 4240www.theeventscentre.com.au

15th December NambourCivic Centre - Book on (07) 5475 7777www.nambourcivicentre.com.au

16th December ToowoombaEmpire Theatre - Book on 1300 655 299www.empiretheatre.com.au

17th December Gold CoastThe Arts Centre - Book on (07) 5588 4000www.theartscentregc.com.au

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spots for the next one in 2012.Also in attendance was ex first

series MasterChef contestant, GeniPapacostas and Jacques Reymonda presenter.

11.) AUDI RaceWeek on

Hamilton IslandGreg Willims, dealer principal of

Audi in Brisbane had a lot to smileabout at the Audi Race Week onHamilton Island. He had managedto successfully transfer 50 newAudis onto the island and evenhave several positioned aroundthe fantastic new Hamilton IslandGolf Course on Dent Island.

Guests staying at the luxuriousQualia Resort and The Beach Clubwere transferred to all dinners andevents in select prestige vehicles.

Chefs Pete Evans & ShannonBennett ensured that guestsdined on outstanding delights.

I think that the staff are hopingthat one of the Audis mightaccidentally get left behind forthem!

12.)

EuroMarqueMASERATI

When Brisbane played host tothe exclusive reveal of Maserati'sfirst true four-seater convertiblerecently there was a line-up for achance to hop behind the wheel.The evening was highlighted bypersonalised cocktails, canapesand tables resplendant with tastynibbles, as well as lots of bubbles.But nothing could detract fromthe beauty of the leather lined,bright and shiny, streamlinedpower machines!

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Lets be honest. We're Australians and we all love our lamb

(unless you're a vegetarian), especially a traditional roast lamb

dinner.

Just ask the girl who turned down a date with Tom Cruise, orAustralia's exuberant 'Lambassador' Mr Sam Kekovich for pointingthat out to us so successfully. But, we don't only eat lamb on

Australia Day or special occasions!!What would a fine dining menu be if it didn't include a tender rack

of lamb or a perfectly prepared lamb rump or backstrap?And how would we get through the week without some

mouthwatering lamb chops with veges; or a lamb burger with mintedyoghurt?

We recently had the pleasure of dining on some of the finest lambavailable in Australia, prepared by the talented hands of chef/ownerStuart Webster at Rock Salt in Noosa.

The lamb was provided by Sovereign Five Star Lamb, and is allnatural prime lamb raised in the pristine, high rainfall lush Goldfieldsregion of Victoria. A region which has produced Australia’s finest puremeat lambs since the 1880’s. A group of select professional prime lambproducers supply the Sovereign Five Star brand and lambs are hand-selected at each stage of the production chain to meet the strictspecifications. The pure lamb genetics of the brand and the naturalfeeding regime of lush pastures, clean water and air, give the lamb atender texture and a mild rich flavour. And, most importantly, they arehormone growth promotant free.

This is gourmet lamb of the highest quality; every cut is outstanding,from the elegant rack of lamb to the boneless leg roast. Sovereign Five

Star Lamb’s Export, ISO and HACCP certified packing facility maintainsthe highest sanitation standards and procedures. Sovereign Five StarLamb is committed to preserving the land and sheep raising lifestyle forfuture generations.For further information contact: Platinum Prime - 07 3256 6222 orwww.sovereignlamb.com.au


Spring into lamb!

LuxuryStyleliving


Best of the bigapple

The world’s healthiest apple-growing environment ispurported to be Australia and

large or small, green or red, one aday keeps more than the doctoraway.

Apples do not grow true to seedhence new varieties constantlyappear and, including thosedeveloped by scientists, there’sbelieved to have been in excess of7000 varieties with 100 growncommercially worldwide.

According to a range ofrecent studies apples andtheir nutritionalcomponents arebeneficial onbloodcholesterollevels, lipidmetabolism,bloodpressure,atherosclerosis(a precursor ofcardiovasculardisease) and variousforms of heart disease.

There’s good evidenceapple polyphenols reducecholesterol, a major risk factorfor heart disease. They may alsohave the potential to reducevisceral or “belly” fat and affecthormones involved in regulatingmetabolism. These results suggestapple polyphenols may helpregulate fat metabolism in healthysubjects with a relatively high bodymass index (BMI).

Eating whole apples help controlhunger by making you feel fuller forlonger and eating one just before ameal may reduce appetite and cutoverall kilojoules intake at that mealby 15 per cent - the equivalent toreducing portion sizes by almostone sixth. Eating apples as a snackalso has valuable satiety benefitsthat may help with weightreduction.

A large number ofepidemiological studies have alsoreported that people who eat anapple a day have a lower risk ofdeveloping type 2 diabetes; eaten

during pregnancy may protect achild from developing asthma; helpalleviate some of the symptoms ofrespiratory allergies, such assneezing; plus there’s emergingevidence on the health benefits ofapples across a range of areas frominflammatory bowel disease andcertain cancers togastrointestinal conditions.

An apple has moreantioxidants than halfa punnet ofblueberries, a cup ofstrawberries, twocups of tea, threeoranges

oreightbananas. They arelow GI, a good source of vitamin C,potassium, dietary fibre, andphytonutrients includingantioxidant compounds. They aregrown in all Australian states;should be chosen for their firm andsmooth skin; kept crisp by storingin the refrigerator; and are theperfect partners with cheese, nuts,dried fruit, pork, shellfish, duck andbrandy.

RoastMuscovy duck with apple dashi, applegallette, miso, enoki andapple pearls

Ingredients:3 large Muscovy duck breast1 litre water100 gm raw sugar100 gm course salt1 bay leaf1 sprig thyme1 teaspoon white peppercorns

1 clove garlicApple dashi

200 ml fresh

applejuice 50 gm bonito flakes2gms xanthum gumMiso150ml white miso (madeaccording to makers instructions)150 ml egg yolk6 Fuji apples100 gm trimmed enokimushrooms3 Granny Smith applessea saltfresh ground white pepper

Method: Bring the Water, sugar, salt, herbs,

garlic & pepper to the boil for 5minutes. Cool and refrigerate. Trimthe duck breasts and add to thebrine for two hours. Remove and

pat dry. Lightly score the skin thenplace skin side down into a non-stick pan. Cook until golden.Remove the fat as it accumulates.Turn & cook flesh side down for 5

minutes. Rest untilrequired in a60c oven.

For thedashi: bring

the juice to theboil and add the

bonito flakes. Keepwarm until they sink.

Strain through muslinthen use a wand blender

to add the xanthum gum.Blend until slightly thickened.

Reserve.Whisk the miso withthe egg yolk. Stand for

ten minutes thenskim any bubble

from the

surface.Place in a tray

lined wit cling film &steam for15 minutes at 70c

until just set.Heat an oven to 160c. Slice the

Fuji apples with a mandolin andplace in over lapping patters onbaking paper between heavybaking sheets. Bake until golden.

Use a small Parisian baller toscoop pearls of Granny Smith appleinto vacuum bags. Vacuum with alittle dashi to make translucent.

Place a slice of miso custard ontoeach plate. Slice each duck breast inhalf length wise and trim. Saute theenoke. Place a piece of breast oneach plate and garnish with theenoke. Add the apple pearls to thewarmed dashi and spoon a littleover each breast. Add an applegallette to each plate and a grind ofwhite pepper.


stylish recipes

Fresh apples


An apple has more antioxidants than half apunnet of blueberries, a cup of strawberries,two cups of tea, three oranges or eightbananas

Corker of an idea When it comes to names, ‘FromWoopWoop’ is

certainly up and out there as the clever alternative tothe dearth of tasteful Aussie motifs and products.

Designed by multi-disciplinary Melbournedesigners Claire Selby and Lisa Oaten of StudioPeriscope, the interactive tablemat set featuresstylised Australian motifs in a unique form.

Highlighting vivid prints of Australian native plantssuch as Wattle, Bottlebrush and Gumnuts, thetablemats FromWoopWoop are screen printed on a70 per cent recycled wine cork composite. Thisinnovative material has a Good EnvironmentalChoice Australia (GECA) certification

Together, as a completed puzzle, it forms a strikingcentrepiece, or simply pop out the pieces to form aheat mat, two tablemats and two coasters. This puzzlesystem is extremely efficient and also means there’sno material waste.

Claire and Lisa worked for three and four yearsrespectively in Stockholm, one of the world’s leadingdesign centres, and were struck by the range of non-tacky, gorgeous designer Swedish gifts in contrast tothe distinct lack of Australian equivalents. Exhibited atthe 2009 Milan Furniture Fair, and launched recentlyin Melbourne, tablemats FromWoopWoop havegone from nowhere to somewhere in the blink of aneye as a truly practical and non-cringe-worthy gift.

One twinset unit of five parts contains a heat mat,two tablemats and two coasters. The RRP is $75 andfor more details visit: www.fromwoopwoop.com

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Caramelisedapple withcream cheesesorbet Ingredients:6 Gala Apples200 ml dark caramel200 gm castor sugar100 ml mineral waterCream cheese ice-cream800 ml water200 gm castor sugar50 gm invert sugar5 gm stabiliser200gms Philadelphia creamcheese2 sheets gelatineSable300 gm plain flour200 gm castor sugar100 gm softened butter100 gm roasted and crushedhazelnuts1 egg yolk1 pinch sea salt

Method:For the dark caramel: place the

sugar and 50 ml of the mineralwater into a heavy based pot.Bring to the boil and reduce untilit begins to colour. Continue untilwisps of smoke appear. Swirl in thepan to mix evenly. Remove thepan from the heat and place thebase into a pot of cold water. Addthe remaining mineral water. Placeback onto the heat to dissolve andlumps and reserve at roomtemperature.

Remove the cheeks from theapples leaving leaves and stalkattached.

Place each apple into a vacuumbag and add 40 gm caramel. Sealunder vacuum and cook at 95c for5 hours. Water bath is the best.

For the ice-cream: Bring thewater, sugar and invert sugar tothe boil for two minutes. Leave tocool then add the stabiliser andwhisk in the cream cheese andsoftened gelatine. Leave to matureovernight. Churn in an ice-creammaker following the maker’sinstruction.

For the sable: Beat the butterand sugar together with awooden spoon. Add the salt andbeat in the egg yolk. Fold in the

sieved flour and hazelnuts. Make aflattened mound of it and wrap incling film. Refrigerate for twohours. Then roll between twosheets of baking paper to 5 mmthick. Rest for two hours then bakeat 170c until golden. Cool thencrush.

To serve: Cut a small “bite” fromeach apple with a 20mm flutedcutter. Square off the base of eachwith a sharp knife and stand in themiddle of a plate. Add a little sableto each plate and then a quenelleof ice-cream.

Recipes by Mark Best – MarqueRestaurant Photography by Stuart Scott


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CHIEFESPRESSOOFFICER ANDDOTING DADDEANMERLO, ASHELENFLANAGANDISCOVERED,TRIED TOFORGETBUSINESSAND HOMECOMFORTSWHEN HEBUNKEDDOWN ONCARDBOARDANDCONCRETETO RAISEAWARENESSFOR THEHOMELESS.

Coffee is in Dean Merlo’s blood and it’s easy to understand why.Fed up with badly brewed versions made with equally badbeans, his Italian-born parents, owners of the up-market Milano

restaurant, caused an upheaval in Queensland coffee circles whenthey introduced the first commercial espresso machine. It was 1958.

Dean was born in Brisbane and apart from numerous tripsoverseas, has always lived in New Farm. He studied law and used it asa stepping stone into the small family business – an obvious choicegiven his excellent mentors.

“The Milano was a massive success in Brisbane and in its early dayscaused a revolution among cappuccino drinkers,” recalls Dean whocannot remember ever starting to drink coffee - just always havingdone so. “But I do have a memory of swinging my legs on a chair inthe Milano downstairs as a five year old sipping the froth off acappuccino.”

The first Bar Merlo was established in Queen Street, Brisbane in1992 and three years later, after frustrations with the consistency ofroasted beans, Dean purchased his own roaster in Italy and set upthe now famous Torrefazione or Italian coffee roasting house, inFortitude Valley. “At our five Torrefaziones, we import the highestgrade green beans from Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Kenya,Brazil and New Guinea and every 24 hours, these beans are roastedto release their flavour and blended to create a range of aromatic,enticing Merlo blends. The beans are packaged in our patentedairlock bags and tins and stored in our purpose built humiditycontrolled cold room. This ensures maximum flavour and freshness ispassed onto the customer.”

As the word of Merlo’s uniquely produced blends spread, so didthe demand by today’s almost 1000 local and south-eastQueensland restaurants and coffee shops. “Australians are now oneof the largest consumers of coffee in the world. Consumers are alsobecoming more sophisticated as they gain access to better coffee.And it’s not just about cappuccino or black coffee, it’s doppio,

ristretto, light soylattes and more.Coffee has becomethe new wine!”

Dean admits tobeing an all-roundsports tragic lovinggolf and tennis butit’s the strategy andcompetitiveness oflawn bowls that’shad him hooked forten years.

“Do you know theaverage age of thenational men’s bowlsteam is youngerthan the averageage of the nationalmen’s cricket team,”the member of theBoonah bowls clubsays with a laugh. “Isuppose Dadintroduced me intothe game and I oftenremember all of the

fun roll ups we would often have together.”Fun is also key when it comes to family. He and “beautiful” wife

Kath have two cheeky boys: Tom who just turned 4 and Nicky who is18 months. “Relaxation to me is tinkering around on our familyproperty at Boonah, where we love to entertain, cook up a storm onthe barbie or slow cook dishes to serve with a great red.”

Family and coffee business aside, it’s the self-effacing side of Deanthat deserves an honourable mention. Several months ago he joined55 business leaders and politicians in the 2010 St Vinnies’ CEOSleepout fundraiser and bunked down at Southbank Piazza to raiseawareness for the plight of the homelessness.

Dean says he was inspired by his mother who has worked as avolunteer for Vinnies for over 10 years: “I’ve dished out food for themon the odd occasion and like them because they are local, do thetough stuff on the streets and mostly run with volunteers. They tacklethe ‘unsexy’ charities such as homelessness and mental illness. I wason cardboard on the concrete and didn’t sleep much. What an eye-opening experience

“The guy sleeping two up from me was a dead-set chainsaw andI was thinking that he made the tunnelling for the CLEM7 soundsoft.”

"I was eternally grateful for the security,” says St Vinnies’ CEO PeterMaher who also joined the sleepout. “If you're sleeping in a homelesssituation, then you don't have the security. The back's pretty sore sois the throat but to experience first-hand what 2000 peopleexperience every night, we have to do something about it.

“The event captures a real concern in the community about socialinequality and provides an avenue for businesses to make a realdifference.”

As a result of the Vinnies’ sleepout, $2.8 million was raised acrossAustralia. Dean, who calls himself the chief espresso officer for theMerlo company, raised a staggering $31,201.

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FELLINI Gains Coveted Three Glasses...

RISTORANTE Fellini has again been rated among Australia’s mostelite wine venues in Australian Gourmet Traveller’s Wine List ofthe Year awards. The iconic Marina Mirage restaurant was

awarded a ‘three-glass’ rating for its fine selection of Italian reds,Australian and French wines, which is the highest possible rating inthe competition. The win makes them one of only three Gold Coastvenues to have received the prestigious award. Only eleven three-glass ratings were handed out in Queensland.

Fellini has taken part in the awards for over 10 years, and co-ownerCarlo Percuoco says the achievement speaks volumes for their winelist, especially given the high calibre of the field.

“It is one of the most exclusive competitions in the industry,” saidMr Percuoco. “With only 82 venues given the rating Australia-wide,this is a great achievement for us. We were listed up with the finestrestaurants across the country, a testament to the selection of wineson offer at Fellini. “We are very honoured to be recognised nationallyamong our peers.”

Fellini’s comprehensive wine list includes more than 600 labelsfrom Australia, France and Italy with some impressive verticals totantalise.

“We put a lot of effort into selecting our wines to match each mealon the Fellini menu and to offer our customers a diverse range ofquality options,” said Mr Percuoco.

A panel of wine aficionados including national and internationalwine reviewers, reporters and sommeliers made up the judgingpanel, led by the Chairman of Judges, respected wine writer PeterForrestal.

Each wine list was assessed on five different criteria - content,balance, suitability, presentation and pricing.

CONGRATULATIONS to the other worthy Queensland recipients ofthe coveted 3 Glasses Award from Gourmet Traveller Australian WineList Awards, Absynthe and Vanitas on the Gold Coast; Ortiga, theBrisbane Club, Cru Bar & Cellars, Era Bisto, e’cco, Aria and RestaurantTwo in Brisbane.

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Fellini co-owner Carlo Percuoco


Ingredients:1 head of cauliflower 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 sprigs of Thyme

20ml Olive oil 1 Bay leaf 6 white peppercorns 2 medium sized onions, diced

50g butter, diced 300ml milk 200ml double cream 100ml good quality chicken stock

Garnish:4 tbsp Truffle oil

300g smoked salmon 2 tbsp chopped chives

salt and pepper to taste

Method:1. ) Break the cauliflower down

into florets 2.) Place medium sized pot

onto medium heat and allow

warming, adding the olive oil, dicedonion and crushed garlic, stir untilsoftened without colouring.

3.) Add the bay leafs, butter,peppercorns and thyme and allowto sauté for a further minute, thenadd cauliflower.

4.) Pour in the chicken stock,milk then bring to the boil, addseasoning and allow to simmer for12-15 minutes. Take off heat and letinfuse for 20 minutes.

5.) Take out the bay leaf andthyme, using a bar blender processuntil smooth, pass through sieve,taste and season appropriately.

6.) To serve, bring back up tothe boil and then add cream, garnishwith julienne of smoked salmon,chopped chives and truffle oil.

Recipe courtesy of Brad Jolly -Alchemy Restaurant, Brisbane

CauliflowerSoup withsmokedsalmon

A WINE LIST NEEDS TO BE APPROPRIATE TO THE RESTAURANT AND ITS FOOD. IF IT’S INTHE UPPER ECHELON AS OPPOSED TO A CHEAP AND CHEERFUL, IT’S INEVITABLY

CHOSEN BY A SOMMELIER WHO UNDERSTANDS THE MANIFESTO FOR GOOD DRINKING,IS EXPECTED TO HAVE A CONSIDERABLE DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WINE AS WELL

AS OTHER BEVERAGES AND OF COURSE FOOD.

So what is a sommelier or specialist in wine service, what hides behind the supposed veneer, who aresome of the best in the business locally and what does it take to be recognised for an award-winningwine list?

Growing up was always about good food at Peter Marchant’s home, but more than not, it was hands-off. Hismother was a caterer. Undeterred he cemented a love affair for hospitality whilst travelling overseas duringuniversity days. “I believe the best sommeliers understand food just as much as wine, have patience, excellentcustomer service and organisational skills plus the ability to know what a customer wants, even if they don’t,”explains Peter who has certification as a master sommelier, is currently the Queensland chairman forSommeliers Australia, treasurer on the national executive and on-premise sales manager for Mezzanine Wines,which represents companies such as Mountadam, Cullen and Gemtree.

“I have been fortunate to experience many great wines, verticals and vintages however my favourite local


Sommeliers are oftenunderrated,

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wine and food experience was working with David Pugh at RestaurantTwo and catering at a private residence. He prepared butter poached redclaw yabbies with angel hair pasta and a bisque cream - with a LeeuwinArt Series Chardonnay - the perfect match,” says Peter adding Clare andEden Valley rieslings, plus white burgundy and champagne are amongsthis other favourites.

When Dan Clark moved with his family to London, his seriousassociation with the good drop began when working in a Mayfair wineshop, followed by all things Italian on a trip to Rome. Later he became awine consultant at The Grape Group before starting Addley Clark FineWines, a wine wholesaler specialising in some of the more outstandingAustralian and Italian wines. In 2008 he and business partners opened1889 Enoteca.

“As a sommelier I take care of our wine list and make sure that we haveinteresting wines to go with our great Italian food,” enthuses Dan, “alsointroducing people to different wines. Italy has over 1500 varieties, sothere’s is something distinctive around every corner.

“The best wine tasting I’ve ever had was from the Yalumba Museum

including the 1945 and1955 Chateau d’Yquem, 1945 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild and 1982 Cheval Blanc.

“The Vini Naturali tasting in Rome showcasing artisan producers fromItaly, France, Slovenia, Croatia who make their wines naturally, was alsoamazing. However I love a pizza margherita and a Livernano ChiantiClassico at Beccofino with wife Lucy and daughter Lola. Kordel’s food andPaolo’s service make this a Brisbane gem.

“A great wine list is about balance and suitability to the style of food. Itdoesn’t need to long but has to be focused.”

Matt Brooke, head sommelier at Ortiga says it’s all about being able toread a guest, understand the product and think outside the square: “Theone you turn to when Vouvray sounds more like a perfume by Gucci thansomething vinous and wonderful. Being a sommelier involves all aspectsof beverage service not just table.

“I was involved in arguably one of Australia best wine lists at Circa, ThePrince in Melbourne and for several years immersed myself in their wineculture and training,” recalls Matt who is on the committee for SommelierAustralia in Queensland, adding a recent wine and food experience was“perfectly executed” at Urbane with Yabby Lake.

“Other momentous moments include wine dinners in Melbourne withsome of the country’s best drinkers such as James Halliday, Ben Edwardsand Philip Rich. These guys have shown me more great wine than I couldever hope to own or drink.”

Matt’s arm had to be twisted when asked about favourite wines andregions: “Tempranillo - rioja, shiraz - Clonakilla, riesling – Germany…youcan’t really ask a sommelier that question. And devising an award-winningwine list? The old cliché of balance and appropriateness.”

According to renowned wine writer Max Allen, Ortiga has one of thebest wine lists for newish restaurants in Australia and Gourmet Traveller'schief critic Pat Nourse said: “Whether it was in New York or London, Sydneyor Brunswick St, Ortiga is benchmarking excellent food, wine andservice…1889 Enoteca has one of the most interesting lists you'll findanywhere in Australia. What's very interesting is that Brisbane restaurantshave always punched above their weight for the quality of their wine.”

Praise indeed. No surprises that top sommeliers are highly sought afteras they greatly enhance a restaurant's operation and reputation.

Writer: Helen Flanagan


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Australian Wine Companion 2011by James Halliday, Hardie

Grant $34.95Halliday's Australian Wine

Companion is the number onebestselling guide to wineriesand wine in Australia. Keenlyanticipated by winemakers,faithful collectors and winelovers alike, the latest editionhas been completely revisedand updated to bring you up-to-the-minute information. Hereveals his top scoring wines,Larry Cherubino Wines as the winery of the yearplus shares his extensive knowledge via detailedtasting notes, each of which includes vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking,as well as alcohol content, price and a valuerating. He provides important details on wineries- including opening times, contact details,vineyard sizes and web addresses - in addition tobiographies and information about thewinemakers. An indispensable reference for allenthusiasts of Australian wine, this is a must-havefor anyone planning to visit a wine-growingregion or to replenish a cellar.

The Beer Lovers Guide toAustraliaPublished by: Scribal Publishing 34.95

For all the men who love a wine - but fancy abeer. Here is a book celebrating Australia's richand vibrant beer culture.

Australia’s relationship with beer started whenthe first fleet dropped anchor in Botany Bay in

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There’s never been a better time todrink Australian beer and there’s neverbeen a more comprehensive guide toAustralian beers - the people whomake them and the best places todrink them.

Here is your guide to finding theultimate brew, in the ultimate town.www.beerloversguide.com.au

Beer by GregDuncan Powell, Murdoch Books

He’s a beer obsessive,champion imbiber, rollickingwriter and has gone the hardyards with this one, bringingyou 174 beers from acrossAustralia and those washedup on our shores. He’s sniffed,sampled and scored, fromboutique lovelies to mass-market brews.

An entertaining guide tothe different species of amber liquid, Beerfeatures a detailed explanation of how beer ismade and a short history of brewing, followed bya survey of as many beers as Duncan Powellcould lay his hands on. He also taps into thegrowing interest in boutique beers andbreweries, while including the ever-increasingarray of mass-market beers. Each beer profile isaccompanied by supporting photography andclassified according to the type and style of beer.You’ll never look at beer with less thanappreciation again.

Ant MooreCentral Otago Pinot Noir 2008

This wine displays the intense richness andbackbone of the Central Otago region, which isslightly unusual for Pinot Noir.

Carefully handpicked and crafted in Alexandrain Central Otago, the Ant Moore Pinot Noir 2008is a single vineyard wine that perfectlyshowcases the fruit characters that make Pinot arecognisable and instant success.

“This wine is really drinking well, and is onlygoing to get better” says Ant Moore, owner andwinemaker of Ant Moore wines. “Last year I was abit scared, as it looked a little young, tight andoaky. But over time, it has become much moreintegrated, showing the unique layers andflavours this region can achieve, and which haveeven more potential as the wine ages further”.

Being a young winemaker, Ant fortunately hastime on his side - and with this in mind, he hasstarted off the three year process of converting

several of his vineyards in New Zealand to becertified organic. This move to sustainablewine making is not only a result of theincreasing awareness and demand fororganically grown and made wines, but issomething Ant truly believes in. “I feel thatthere is a growing demand in this market forwines that are not just organic, but areactually a quality product that you would

buy alongside any other wine” says Ant.The move towards sustainable

winemaking commenced just prior tothe 2008 vintage, which in itself was anexceptional growing season in CentralOtago, so this wine has benefited two-fold. Optimal fruit ripeness, low yieldingvineyards and 100% oak aging (in aselection of aged barrels from a rangeof coopers) has produced a Pinot Noir

of exceptional quality and balancegiven its price point. RRP $29.95

TapanappaWhalebone VineyardMerlot 2006

The Whalebone Vineyard terroirexerts its strength across all four ofthe varieties grown there and Merlotdevelops the smokey Eucalyptus,anise and fresh earth aromas andflavours that are the signature of thisdistinguished site.

The Tapanappa WhaleboneVineyard 2006 Merlot has the ripeplum and exotic spice of Merlot fromthe warm 2006 vintage. The verysweet fruit middle palate is matchedby a significant bulk of tanninproviding a fine grained and savouryfinish. 2006 is a vintage defined by itstannins. This is a rich and ripe wine,which will best accompany dishesbased on braised ox cheeks or slowcooked veal shanks.

Winemaker Brian Croser Only 240cases produced. RRP $75

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Showcasing the very best,regionally-expressive fruit from theCumulus vineyard estate in Orange, aregion that has quickly made a namefor itself as a producer of some ofAustralia’s finest wine grapes, due totheir soils, high-elevation and cool-climate.

Cumulus’ sky-high dedication toquality and sustainability has enabledthem to attain their vision of creatingcomplex, layered and beautifullycomplete wines… ideal to up-lift anyspecial occasion or celebration tocloud nine.

Cumulus wines are available at allgood independent wine retailers ordirectly from the Cumulus websitewww.cumuluswines.com.au

Cumulus Chardonnay2007

The wine reveals an elegant, tightstructure which supports layeredflavours of lemon meringue,grapefruit, quince and biscuit. Acombination of wild and culturedyeasts, used during fermentation,creates complexity whilst still retaininga mineral-edged, acid structure RRP$29.99

Cumulus Shiraz 2007 This wine offers rich and intense

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Did you know that Australiais home to the best rummaker in the world?

Stuart Gilbert, Master Distiller at Holey Dollar Rum has beenmaking hugely popular rums for over 10 years, but it is hisnewest rum creations that have really caused a stir around the

world. Last year ALL three of his rums won “Best in Class” Awards intheir very first competition – the prestigious and highly competitiveInternational Wine & Spirits Competition 2009.

The Holey Dollar ‘Overproof’ Rum (rrp $64.99) then went on tobeat a vast array of respected Caribbean and West Indian rums totake the overall ‘World’s Best Rum’ Trophy in a unanimous panel vote.

Proving this is not just a flash in the ‘pot-still’, recently, theInternational Wine & Spirits Competition 2010 announced its resultsin London and again all three of the Holey Dollar Rums wereawarded “Best in Class”.

Gilbert started the Holey Dollar Rum Distilling Company inSydney back in 2008. He was already well-known as an internationalrum judge and maker of successful rums and but this wasn’t quiteenough for a man with a mission to produce superior quality rum.So he starting putting all his skills and efforts into the art of makingand blending small quantities of rum with complexity, flavour anddiversity, that were still affordable luxuries for the everyday person inAustralia - a country whose first currency of trade was rum.

Stuart says, “The Holey Dollar rums are unique, hand-crafted rums,made in pot-stills with extra ageing in oak barrels. We’re never goingto be able to produce a lot - but we want to give consumers abetter class of rum. Something that could offer high-quality flavourexperiences to be savoured alone, or open up exciting food and rumpairing opportunities.

Rum-making is a living process, linking nature with humaningenuity: a melding of technology and artistry. It is created bytaking molasses, adding yeast, distilling and maturation. Thevariables within the process are almost infinite - but by only usingthe finest natural raw materials, the best fermentation procedures,together with an experience and devoted Master Blender, you cancreate something that sets you aside from other rums. At Holey

Dollar nothing artificial is used, no expense is spared, and quality isnever substituted, to create the ultimate range of rums.”

The judges at the IWSC obviously agree that the result is a set ofthree exceptional rums. There is still another few months to wait tosee if Holey Dollar Rum will retain their title of ‘Worldwide Distiller ofthe Year Award” (to be announced in London at the Awards Dinneron 17th November 2010) but the company is on theannounced shortlist, so the scene is set for another Australianvictory. Stuart collected this award last year, making HoleyDollar Rum the first Australian company in the show’s 40 yearhistory to claim the title.

Holey Dollar Rum is the only rum which is owned anddistributed by wholly Australian owned companies and isavailable with the full range throughout Australia at 1stCHOICE LIQUOR stores and selected independent liquorretailers.

IWSC judging notes read:Holey Dollar ‘Premium’ Rum (40% A/V) - Medium

depth of old gold colour. Attractive nose with goodfloral notes and some dark, brown sugar characters.Good, rich mouth with flavours following the nosealong with treacle, dark chocolate and some vanilla.Raisin and prune are there and go into the full finish.(RRP $39.99)

Holey Dollar ‘Overproof’ Rum (57.2% A/V) - Mediumto dark colour. Nose is filled with tropical fruits withfloral backing and some rich vanilla. Mouth is big anddemonstrative with all the flavours the nose had plusprune and treacle, with good, sweet vanilla. Longextended finish with lots of aromatics … a veryattractive rum. (RRP $64.99)

Holey Dollar ‘Cask Strength’ Rum (75.9% A/V) –…wonderful dark amber colour with aromas of raisinsand chocolate, toasty almonds and a hint of driedbanana…layer and layer of progressively drier andwoodier oak flavours finishing long and warm on thepalate…a fabulous drink. (RRP $84.99)

barriques,the wine has great depth andfinishes with warm, lingering exotic spices.

This Shiraz will reward careful cellaringfor fifteen years. RRP $29.99

Tintilla Estate ‘John Basil’Sparkling Red 2006

The magic of sparkling merlot... With itsdeep purple hue and fine, delicate bubbles,the Hunter Valley’s father and sonwinemaking team of Robert and JamesLusby at Tintilla Estate know the perfect wayto mark those special moments. Sparklingred wine has long been a tradition inAustralian wine making history and TintillaEstate has put their own stamp on this longstanding style by creating a unique winemade predominantly from Merlot andnamed after the youngest of the Lusby boys– John Basil - reflecting his youthful, bubblycharacter.

Sparkling fruit thrives in slightly coolerclimates and the south east aspect of theTintilla Merlot vineyard ensures the vinesavoid any extremes of afternoon warmthbut ensuring fruit ripeness, allowing Tintillato produce an elegant sparkling which still

holds the generous regional style. Positivelybrimming with colour, flavour and bubblingmousse, and designed to be drunk now,while fresh and young.

.RRP $36.00 Distributors and sales visitwww.tintilla.com.au

Tintilla Estate Four MarysPinot Noir 2007

The winemaking team of Bob and his sonJames Lusby approach Pinot Noir to reflectits origins in Burgundy, from where cuttingscame to the Hunter in the 1930s. The lowyielding but early ripening grapes areharvested by hand when the flavour isoptimal and the fruit is sourced from wellestablished vines planted on a hillside withrich limestone soil just down the road fromthe Estate.

Once picked, the fruit is cold soaked forfive days to maximise fruit and colourextraction, which is followed bytemperature controlled fermentation. Thewine is racked into French barrels tocomplete fermentation and aged for abouta year prior to bottling. RRP $30.00


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Eight years later after a move to the Sunshine Coast, hecombined his formidable talents into creative lighting design,established Lumenico and has undertaken custom lightingprojects for major enterprise clients all over Australia, includingmany fully engineered solar LED installations.

Michael’s latest focus has been on the development of arange of designer lighting pieces for domestic and commercialuse based around the interplay of light and form, combinedwith a different take on everyday objects, such as sunlight andnatural forms, especially water. He says each design alsoprovides intense colour therapy to enhance ambience andmood: “For example sunlit red torch ginger flowers just after rainare amazing and the form and beauty of these flowers, whichgrow in my garden is truly inspirational”.

The Zelda series is based on the effect of bubbles in waterand a polychromatic LED light source, all captured in a 200mmcrystal glass ball. “The light that this throws directly andindirectly off walls and surfaces turns any space from theordinary to the extraordinary”, adds Michael who proudly boastsinterior designer and presenter of Network Ten’s Ready SteadyCook’s Peter Everett, is the owner of several of his piecesincluding the Zelda Tre design.

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Voted by GQ magazine as “One of the 50 best things in the worldright now” and winner of the grand Innovation prize at the Foire deParis trade show, the Magimix Vision toaster sets new standards and isdestined to be a design icon.

Extra wide slots allow for a variety of breads including bagels,crumpets, muffins or the freshest French baguette. An extra lift leverputs an end to retrieving small pieces of toast. One lift and voila.

The long life quartz elements ensure consistent browning, while thedefrost function lets you toast frozen bread. And forget messy crumbs.It also includes a slide out crumb tray and a one button, one functionmechanism so the benefits are perfectly clear.

Join the new revolution in toasting with the Magimix Vision toaster,RRP $499, and available exclusively through David Jones storesnationally. S

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Windows on fashion New shutters, free fabric samples and a broader colour range

are amongst new options from Luxaflex.

Colour is key to the look of every room in the house, with subtle

accessories such as window treatments often making the difference.

Luxaflex Duette and Duette Architella Shades are at the forefront of

innovation and design, offering a balance between functionality and

energy efficiency.

“The new co-ordinating Headrail for Duette Shades is available in 22

colours, making it easy to find colour and fabric co-ordination,” explains

Luxaflex’s Jenny Brown. “It makes the EasyRise operating system much

smoother to operate, is mounted to either the wall or in the reveal and

the retractable cord provides a quieter and smoother operation.

“New Basswood shutters are lightweight, as well as strong and

durable. The smooth grain of Basswood allows for a superior paint finish

while the minimal grain in the timber allows for a consistent stained

finish. Choose from four paint finishes or an impressive 22 stained

finishes for the ultimate choice when it comes to interior design.”

The superior paint finish is made possible by electrostatic finishing

using state of the art equipment, ensuring the smoothest possible

finish over the entire shutter. The final coats of paint on each shutter are

sprayed after assembly, ensuring consistent colours across all profiles.

Two new Australian-made fabrics are Australian-made, 100 per cent

polyester and are treated with Sanitized® Antimicrobial Protection

which effectively reduces the development of bacteria, odour and

mildew, so perfect for nurseries and children’s bedrooms with

significant protection against common allergens.

The worldwide leading brand in window coverings, is also making it

easier for DIYers to choose from over 160 fabrics by offering free A4-

sized samples simply by visiting www.luxaflexfabricsample.com.au.

Finishing touch Scyon is an advanced lightweight cement composite with heavy-duty

performance. The Axent trim is thick and versatile, the easy way to add

finishing touches, ideal for edge treatment around windows, can also be

used as a finishing touch to both internal and external corners, or as a

design enhancer at butt joints. The thickness helps create the impression

of solidness and the crisp, clean edges highlight openings.

A project home builder thought the clean edges and architectural

reveals on all sides of the Matrix cladding added a distinctive

architectural style to an Urbayne display home that had a strong

horizontal theme, painted timber battens across window openings,

cantilevered shades and featured panelling.

The range of thicknesses and sizes means Axent trim can be used with

any James Hardie cladding and any domestic window, removing the

need for special window orders to match different cladding. It’s also pre-

primed for fast paint application and will resist shrinking, swelling and

cracking to hold paint longer than wood. It can be painted in dark or light

colours.

Visit www.scyon.com.au for more information.

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Intelligent, attractivesunshades...

Since 1990, Issey Sun Shade Systems has been offering customised,

versatile and aesthetic sun solutions for Australian property owners.

With years of engineering and dedicated research into the Australian

climate, they develop, sell and install premium external sunshade

solutions nationally.

A lack of effective solutions for specific sun problems has led Issey to

design several globally unique products in-house and create original,

considered solutions for large projects. With the ability to produce a

headbox of up to 8 metres in one piece with no joins, no project is too

large.

Many of their products and parts are self-designed and the

sunshades combine the best Australian made content with the finest

European components available.

Whether protecting floorboards or furniture, extending the living

space for entertaining guests or to control the climate without

compromising on style, Issey can offer a suitable design that uses

fittings, fabrics and frames that are in a class of their own.

Their shades are intelligent, attractive, powerful, robust and shapely.

What more could you ask?

With Spring here and Summer fast approaching there couldn't be a

better time to contact them.

For more styles and information visit: www.issey.com.au

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Just intime for springDeborah Hutton launches her new Living with Deborah

Hutton collection... offering a contemporary and sophisticatedrange of styles which will blend seamlessly with any home'sexisting furnishings to create a new Spring feel for your interior.

Deborah Hutton says “I’m passionate about good design andmaking my everyday living environment a beautifulexperience,” “It’s been very rewarding to work with the like-minded team at EziBuy homewares to bring the ideas andinspirations to life in a real and affordable way. I’m proud of whatwe’ve been able to achieve.”

The first release of Living with Deborah Hutton will consist ofseven stories, titled Hamptons, Ashley, Aman, Urban Forest,Opulence, Madrid and Identity. Each story will consist of separatedesigns in bedding and complementary homeware styles

The range is available exclusively as part of EziBuy’s Springhomewares offering. Every season, the range will featureadditional designs and new elements.

To view the entire collection or purchase visitwww.ezibuy.com.au

Urban Forest CollectionDuvet Cover Set in White/Green (Queen) RRP $109.95Cushion - white leaf/green leaf RRP $19.95 European Cover RRP$19.95

Bringing theOutdoorInside...

If you don’t have a garden, oryour idea of getting in touch withnature is watching the LifestyleGardening Channel - then theGARDEN ROOM from Jamie DurieSignature by The Rug Collectionrange of indoor rugs is everythingyou need to add a touch ofoutdoor splendour to your indoorspaces. Designed in collaborationwith Jamie Durie, whosephotographic work was theinspiration behind the sixcontemporary designs in thisexquisite collection, is the perfectway to add style and colour to anyfloor space. Hand-tufted in a NewZealand wool blend, the rugs aresoft and luxurious to touch andsimply gorgeous.

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Power of paraffin The romantic notion of candlelight has been revolutionized.

Enjoy Lighting creates a warm and inviting ambiance withoutthe unwanted fire risks or replacement costs of a wick candle,thanks to quality LED lights powered by household batteries, sothe candles flicker and cast dancing shadows as per a real flame.

Meticulously crafted, Enjoy flameless candles are available in avariety of styles, colours and fragrances to match any décor andare the perfect addition to any room or setting.

Made from 100% paraffin wax the stunning collectionincludes a selection of pillars, tea lights and votives withfragrances such as vanilla, coconut, sweet basil or pomegranateand finishes with beeswax or distressed textures.

Economical, safe, environmentally friendly, the only flamelesscandles of its kind and calibre in Australia will light up dinnerparties, bath time or just me-time. www.enjoylighting.com.au


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Old Wood - New Life - No Waste

If you're looking for comfortable, indoorcontemporary teak furniture designs thatare also easy on the environment, you'vecome to the right place.

At Village we breathe new life into oldwood using the texture and warmth of100% FSC recycled, also called reclaimedteak wood. The small nail holes, cracks orold joints in the wood tell a story of yourfurniture's past. Discover the innovativeways we create products using the smallestscraps of wood… all the way down to thesawdust.

All our furniture is manufactured by hand,with the simplest of hand and power tools,backed by traditional craftsmanshippassed down through generations. Thatmakes each and every piece of Villagefurniture a unique treasure, built to last alifetime.

Available from Village, Bundall Road

Zen CollectionSamsara Bundall presents thistimeless - stylish furniture designedfor the modern individual.

The collection consists of bedroomfurniture, entertainment units,coffee tables, bookcases, diningand more. Zen is functional,affordable and in stock now.

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Eventful state ofexcitement

With a packed calendar of great events,celebrations are a way of life and fun in the sun.Why not join in the festivities.

Birdsville Races 3 & 4 Sept 2010

It’s (almost) the race that stops a nation!Harking back to 1882, the Birdsville Races is aninternationally recognised iconic event thatcaptures the spirit of Queensland’s Outback. Theoff-course entertainment program for 2010includes a cabaret, novelty horse races, a camp-fire sing-along and myriad other activities thatshowcase Australia’s outback at its finest.www.birdsvilleraces.com

Magnetic Island Race Week 3 to 7 Sept 2010Feel yourself drawn to Magnetic Island for

this five-day regatta off Nelly Beach. A series ofday passage boat races and buoy courses arethe perfect excuse and opportunity to explorethe glorious North Queensland Coast. 2010 willbring a festival style atmosphere to MagneticIsland with activities such as food stalls,fireworks, live music and an overall vibrantenvironment.www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au

Swell Sculpture Festival 10 to 19 Sept 2010Immerse yourself in art when sixty of the

world's leading artists showcase outdoorsculpture along the picturesque CurrumbinBeach Ocean-Walkway. This unique festivalcelebrates new and innovative forms of publicart, with all mediums including steel, glass,stone, timber and bronze on display. There’splenty to do after you’ve taken in all themagnificent artworks, including twilightsculpture tours, meet the artist talks, children'sinteractive sculpture, gourmet barbecues and alive music stage. www.swellsculpture.com.au

Davis Cup - Australia vs Belgium17 Sept 2010Australia will play Belgium in the Davis Cup

World Group play-offs on the hard courts at thenew Cairns Regional Tennis Centre.

The tie will be played from 17-19 September,and will give Australia the opportunity toprogress to the World Group level for 2011.www.tennis.com.au

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 17 to 26Sept 2010

From gerberas to geraniums, daffodils todaisies, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a tenday celebration of all things spring. Carnivalhighlights the best the Garden City has to offerin flowers, food, wine, entertainment andcommunity spirit. Since1949, it has attracted 10sof thousands of visitors each year to the region.www.tcof.com.au

Mission Beach Film Festival 17 to 19 Sept2010

Visions come to life at the eco-friendlyMission Beach Film Festival. This two day eventpresents a diverse range of films that capturewhat our world could be, encouraging theconsideration of alternative, sustainablesolutions and perspectives on how we live, howwe play, how we do business and how wefunction as a community. Guest filmmakers andindustry experts will detail how we can livemore compatibly with our environmentthrough a series of short films and other sidebarprograms.www.missionbeachfilmfestival.com.au

Ballet Nacional de Cuba - Don Quixote 24Sept – 3 Oct 2010

The international ballet sensation will bringtheir exuberant and highly individual style ofclassical ballet to Australia for an exclusiveBrisbane season. The Company will present itsacclaimed production of Don Quixote.Choreographed by company founder AliciaAlonso and based on the original by MariusPetipa, this Cuban version of Don Quixote hasbeen acclaimed by critics and audiences worldwide. Of special note in this production is theserious and dignified treatment of the titlecharacter. In other versions of this three-actclassic the character has been minimised,without demonstrating his true relevance as atitle role. www.qpac.com.au

Straddie Salute 10 Oct 2010The Straddie Salute is a triathlon with a

difference and set on one of Queensland’siconic island destinations. In only its third year,it consists of a 600m ocean swim, 18kmmountain bike ride and 8km coastal run plus aless challenging 7km Fun Run & Walk optionand the Straddie 1000, a 1km ocean swim opento all competitors and the general public.www.weekendwarriorevents.com.au

Armor All Gold Coast 600 22 to 24 Oct 2010Queensland's beautiful Gold Coast will play

host to the Greatest Show on Wheels when theV8 Supercar Championship Series launches thelatest Rock 'N' Race event - the Armor All GoldCoast 600.The event will see 18 of motorsportsbiggest international names, including formerF1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, paired

with the permanent stars of the V8 SupercarChampionship Series for a 600km battle on theiconic streets of Surfers Paradise.www.goldcoast600.com.au

Caloundra Music Festival 21 to 24 Oct 2010Unwind and enjoy the sun, surf and soul of

the Caloundra Music Festival. This not-for-profitcommunity event celebrates the environment,cultural achievements and community pride ofthe Caloundra area. The beautiful Kings Beachand surrounds will come alive to the sounds ofa diverse line-up of entertainment featuring thebest of the Australian music industry as well asfamous international artists.www.caloundramusicfestival.com.au

Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival 27 to 31Oct 2010

The award-winning Noosa Multi SportFestival has grown in stature to become one ofthe world's largest annual multi-sport eventswith more than 8,000 participants and manymore thousands of spectators joining in for ‘asmuch fun as they can handle’ each year. Itattracts elite athletes such as Emma Snowsill,Emma Moffat, Courtney Atkinson, Craig Waltonand Lorretta Harrop. www.usmevents.com. au/

2010 Pan Pacific Masters Games 6 to14 Nov2010

More than 10,000 competitors will ‘Play it,Live it, Love it’ on the Gold Coast for the 7th PanPacific Masters Games, with participants fromevery Australian state and territory and morethan 20 countries in over 35 different sports.www.mastersgames.com.au

nib Coolangatta Gold 7Nov 2010The nib Coolangatta Gold is Australia's

premier Ironman and Ironwoman endurancerace and brings together the top enduranceathletes from around the country.www.coolangattagold.com.au

World Professional Kitesurfing Tour – 5 to12December 2010

The Gold Coast will host the final event of the2010 PKRA World Tour and include includesThailand, France, Dominican Republic, Greece,Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Brazil and NewCaledonia. A visually exciting sport, a kite boardis the fastest wind powered craft in the world.www.prokitetour.co m/

Australian PGA Championship 9 to12 Dec2010

The Australian PGA Championship, Australia’soldest and one of its most distinguishedprofessional golf tournaments, is stagedannually on the stunning Robert Trent Jonescourse at the Hyatt Regency Coolum. Thetournament has been won by some of thegreatest names in international golf such asGreg Norman, Steve Ballesteros, Craig Parry,Peter Lonard, Ian Baker-Finch and Nick O'Hern.www.championship.pga.org.auev

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The Last Song...A film about first love, forgiveness - and the

moments in life that really matter.Miley Cyrus comes of age in this touching

film based on a novel by acclaimed authorNicholas Sparks. The story follows the plight of17-year-old Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller (Cyrus) asshe negotiates a summer in the Georgianhome of her estranged father Steve (GregKinnear).

Having not spoken to her father since thepainful divorce from her mother Kim (KellyPreston), Ronnie and her younger brotherJonah (Bobby Coleman) make the journey tothe quiet beachside town of Tybee Island toreconnect with their father over the summer.And, along the way Ronnie discovers the joys,perils and pain of an adult awakening. Look outfor Australian heartthrob Liam Hemsworth asWill, Ronnie's romantic interest.

Available on Walt Disney Studios HomeEntertainment DVD and Blu-ray now,.

CATS & DOGS:The Revenge Of Kitty GaloreWith the voices of James Marsden, Nick Nolte, Christina Applegate,

Katt Williams, Bette Midler, Neil Patrick Harris & Roger Moore andDirected by Brad Peyton.

In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline hastaken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spyorganization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical planto not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her formerkitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced withthis unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forcesfor the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves -and their humans.

In cinemas mid-September.

Prints Charming by CathDerksema & Kirsten Junor.Murdoch Books $45

Tapping into the handmaderevival, here are 40 simple,contemporary and covetablesewing projects suitable forbeginners sewing to experiencedcraftspeople wanting freshinspiration. Also included are threepattern sheets with screen printingoptions. Cath Derksema and KirstenJunor are the owners of PrintsCharming, a Sydney-based fabricdesign studio which suppliesprestigious New York-based fabricwholesaler Marcus Fabrics with theirseasonal designs. With backgroundsin fabric design, productdevelopment and marketing, theymet during the 1980s while workingfor John Kaldor Fabricmaker. Cathwent on to found the verysuccessful homewares brand ArtPark, while Kirsten studied costume-making for film and theatre at theNational Institute of Dramatic Art.

Medium Raw by AnthonyBourdain. Allen & Unwin, $35

A lot has changed since KitchenConfidential - for the subculture ofchefs and cooks, for the restaurantbusiness and for Anthony Bourdain.Medium Raw explores thesechanges, moving back and forthfrom the author's bad old days tothe present. Tracking his ownstrange and unexpected voyagefrom journeyman cook to globetraveling professional eater anddrinker, Bourdain compares andcontrasts what he's seen and whathe's seeing, pausing for a series ofconfessions, rants, investigations, andinterrogations of some of the mostcontroversial figures in food. Asalways he returns to the question:'Why cook?' Or the harder one toanswer 'Why cook well?' Beginningwith a secret and highly illegal after-hours gathering of powerful chefshe compares to a Mafia summit,Bourdain, in his distinctive, no holdsbarred style, cuts to the bone onevery subject he tackles.

An Unbelievable Life...Lynn Santer by Sandra L RogersPublished by Zeus Publications

She counts Hollywood superstarsand senior politicians among herclosest friends. She's walked withwild lions in Africa and through thecorridors of power in London'sHouses of Parliament.

She's piloted light aircraft, actedas special consultant to the BritishGovernment on an 11 billion poundper annum legislative reform,planned covert missions with exSpecial Forces commandos intoAfrica, and brought SaddamHussein's personal pilot togetherwith an ultra orthodox Israeli Rabbiin a peace initiative.

She's dated multi-millionaires,and written the authorisedbiography of Australia's most privateman - the original wild man andwildlife warrior, Alby Mangels.

Lynn Santer has even survived thecrazed assault of a 'fatal attraction'.

This is no ordinary woman - this isa woman of substance,determination and commitment.

Shoes for the Moscow Circus byLeta Keens, Murdoch Books, $59.95

Shoes for the Moscow Circus is anatmospheric, lyrical look behind thescenes and the trade secrets of anumber of Australian trades andindustries, many of which are fastdisappearing in the modern worldand concentrating on “those thatproduce usable items and are notdirectly involved with food, fashionor furniture”.

Arts writer Leta Keens, withphotographer Oliver Strewe, visitedmore than 25 factories andworkshops, including an umbrellamaker and cricket ball factory, ataxidermist and a bicycle maker, adolls' hospital and discovered farmore than simply the history andprocesses involved in these trades.With an engagingly readable style,she also tells the stories of thecharacters who inhabit theseintriguing worlds and drawattention to an aspect of working lifeshe believe is either undervalued orfar too often ignored.

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WALL STREET:Money Never SleepsStarring Shia LaBeouf, Michael

Douglas, Josh Brolin, Carey Mulligan,Charlie Sheen, Susan Sarandon, MartinSheen and Frank Langella and Directedby Oliver Stone.

Michael Douglas and Shia LaBeoufstar in Oliver Stone's WALL STREET:MONEY NEVER SLEEPS. Douglas is back inhis Oscar®-winning role as GordonGekko, whose iconic "Greed is good"mantra and daring corporate raids made

him a rock star of financial titans.Emerging from a lengthy prison stint,Gekko finds himself on the outside of aworld he once dominated. He now has toplay catch-up and redefine himself in adifferent era. He has to become relevantagain. But a young, idealistic investmentbanker (LaBeouf ) learns the hard waythat Gekko is still a master manipulator –and if there's one place where you canredefine yourself, one place where yourrelevance is a deal away, it's Wall Street.

In cinemas late-September.

TRON: LegacyStarring Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, Beau

Garrett & James Frain and Directed by Joseph Kosinski.Sam Flynn (Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the

mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Bridges), a man onceknown as the world's leading video-game developer. When Saminvestigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade -- a signalthat could only come from his father-- he finds himself pulled into a digitalworld where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of thefearless warrior Quorra (Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-deathjourney across a cyber universe -- a universe created by Kevin himself thathas become far more advanced with vehicles, weapons, landscapes and aruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape.

In cinemas mid-December.

Heston’s Fantastical Feasts by Heston Blumenthal. Allen & Unwin $55

This follows the hugely successfultelevision series Feast, a mind-bogglingand mouth-watering foray into therealms of the imagination. Each chaptercharts the realisation of a feast, with itschallenges and ideas, culminating withthe final recipes. Themes range from thewhimsical to the phantasmagorical:Willy Wonka Feast; Fairytale Feast;Edwardian Feast; Gothic Feast; 1970'sFeast; and, Feast of the Future. Delvinginto the dark fairytales of the 'BrothersGrimm', Heston creates poison apples,transforming pumpkins and Edwardiangingerbread houses with sugarwindows. Dr Seuss' Green Eggs andHam would tempt even Sam, whileRoald Dahl's Lickable Wallpaper is aninterior designer's gastro dream. In the'Feast of the Future', we are introducedto the Futurist Cookbook which advised1930's housewives that they should bedishing up 'Italian breasts in thesunshine', a recipe which has beenresuscitated in all its scandalous glory.

Eating In by Philip Johnson. Murdoch Books $59.95

“When we invite friends and family todine with us, although we go to a lot ofeffort to prepare delicious food, therewards of seeing people cometogether at the table, to talk, laugh andindulge, make it worthwhile,” says Philipwho opened Brisbane’s e’cco in 1995and went on to win the AustralianGourmet Traveller Restaurant of the YearAward only two years later.

His latest book reflects his signaturestyle, the recipes are a celebration of thedishes which have been a constantfavourite at his ever popular bistro, e’cco,and it also offers menu suggestions,party planning advice and more than120 classic recipes such as carpaccio ofbeef, horseradish cream and chorizo oil;barbecue bug tails with a salad of greenmango, chilli, coriander and lime; anddark chocolate dumplings withcinnamon ice cream, which make eatingin, even more memorable.

So French by Dany Choubet with TrishHobbs. Murdoch Books $69.95

From Dany’s childhood in post-warFrance, to her migration to Australia andrise to culinary success – this is truly abook to devour. The acclaimedrestaurateur helped shape Frenchcuisine in Australia throughout the1970s, 80s and 90s. Now back in south-west France, she and her partner arewooing international customers withgourmet tours and Dany’squintessential country cooking.

It’s a fascinating life story which isinterwoven with more than 60 timelessrecipes and complemented by stunningimages taken at her home.

From traditional garlic and onionsoup to hearty salt cod and potatoragoût and sweet nectarine andraspberry gratin, browsing through thepages is sure to make your taste budstingle especially fans who rememberUpstairs, the first authentic French bistroin Sydney, Au Chabrol, Glenella andCleopatra, a renowned restaurant andguesthouse in the Blue Mountains.

It Tastes Better by Kylie Kwong.Penguin $69.95

With over 100 new recipes usingfavourite fresh, seasonal and sustainableproduce Kylie says her commitmentstems from her mother’s wisdom andthe book “is a celebration of all thegrowers, farmers, fishermen, artisans andfood providores I have met…a tributeto the people behind the food I love.”

Recipes include salad of poachedsquid with pickled cucumber, dill andchilli; red-braised lamb shoulder withroast garlic and tamari dressing; and anirresistible pavlova.

Embarking on a journey aroundAustralia to meet the people behind theproduce she is so passionate about,including Queensland’s turmeric,galangal, vegies, ginger and BarambahDairy’s products, Kylie learns about thecare they take to produce food thatliterally tastes better. She demonstratesthat you don't need exotic ingredientsto create magical dishes – just fresh,flavoursome food that has beenproduced in the most beneficial way forus and the planet.


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travel

What is it about Melbourne that thrills us

so?

Is it the fabulous dining scene, the

hidden treasures tucked away in tiny lanes

- small restaurants, exciting bars; perhaps

it's the thriving theatre scene or the

intoxicating galleries; and don't get me

started on the myriad of boutiques.

A weekend getaway to Melbourne is a

great opportunity to savour the thrill of a

big city - if only for a while, before jetting

home to reality. Time to catch a new play,

check out the new bars and restaurants,

wander around the streets and take in the

brisk early Spring air.

On a recent adventure south we stayed

at the Sebel Melbourne in Collins Street, a

property steeped in history. It is very

exciting staying in what was once the Bank

of Australasia. I was hoping to find a few

'old' notes hidden in the wardrobe!

Although the hotel has been masterfully

renovated to 21st century standards, it still

pays homage to its history - the tellers

plaques in the entrance hall, polished

timber floors and huge ceiling lights.

Our stylish 2-storey suite was finished in

a contemporary theme, with a fully

equipped kitchen, lounge room, dining

area, and upstairs the bedroom looked out

over the constantly moving human tide of

Melbourne. The huge ensuite featured a

large spa, shower and washer/dryer combo.

Perfect for visiting business people or

couples looking for a special retreat in the

heart of the city, within easy walking

distance of the theatres.

The hotel's signature restaurant,

included a discreet upper private dining

area with silk curtains for privacy from

larger groups, and staff that were polished

in the art of fine dining. The menu was not

large but definitely ticked all the boxes as

did the fine wine list, which included an

excellent selection by the glass as well.

Our menu favourites were the grilled

scallops in pancetta with radicchio,

cauliflower glaze and truffle butter; and the

Risotto of fresh peas, artichokes and

pecorino with fried garlic and basil

dressing.The chocolate brulee with

pomegranate ice cream, rose syrup and

pine nut crumble is to die for.

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Mirvac Treasury Hotel - Collins Street

France Soir Restaurant Toorak

Contemporary styled suites in the Treasury Hotel Melbourne showing off it’s cultural best

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Lezzet Contemporary Turkish Cuisine

31 Brighton Rd. Elwood

Breakfast & Lunch Fri, Sat & Sun

Dinner Tue - Sun- 6 days

Ph: 03 9531 7733

Lezzet is best visited in the evening

when the moody darkened ‘Turkish

village’ ambience is enhanced. The

charismatic young owner Kemal Barut

has created a sophisticated dining

adventure for an experienced dining

public. With a menu reflecting the

Turkish and French training of his

Cypriot chef Hamza Hamzali, he

produces authentic Turkish flavours

with a wood fired oven, which also

roasts the spice blends before any

cooking is done. Comprehensive wine

list offering a good selection of regional

and imported wines.

France-Soir Bar Brasserie Restaurant

11 Toorak Rd. South Yarra

Lunch 12.00pm - 3.00pm - 7 days

Dinner 6.00pm - Midnight - 7 days

Ph: 03 9866 8569

Nearly 25 years of fabulous French

dining tradition can't be wrong.

This restaurant is an institution and

still packed 7 nights a week, with many

of their regulars dining there weekly for

the entire time - even with their own

preferred table.

What can we tell you. The menu

features all the favourites - Duck a

l'aronge - Coquilles St Jacques; Escargots

de Bourgogne a l'ail; Crepe Suzette and

Mousse au chocolat.

Fabulous wine list and be sure to let

Jean Noel make suggestions for your

dining pleasure.

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394 Collins St, Melbourne

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MUST SEES

Mary Poppins

Her Majesty's Theatre.

199 Exhibition St. Melbourne

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au or

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With a history spanning over 120

years, Her Majesty’s Theatre couldn’t be

a better choice for Mary Poppins to play.

We saw it - loved it and were singing

along with the rest of the audience at

the finale. The young stars are simply

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Liquid assetsFrom intimate and hip bars to boho chic andboudoir fantasy, there’s something for all tastes inMelbourne,

They’re squeezed into laneways, propped on rooftops, attached toritzy hotels and are popular magnets for those seeking company,serious sustenance or just a sparkling wine.

Matt McConnell’s Bar Lourinha in Little Collins Street, with tastySpanish and Portuguese share plates using fine produce sourced fromexemplary producers, and a European wine list, takes some beating. It isone of those spaces that are so wonderfully intimate you can barely getin the door.

Also in Little Collins Street, The Hairy Canary is an oldie but a goodieespecially for the cocktail set who like Indy-electro tunes, pizzas andpatatas bravas with tomato salsa - that’s the Spanish version of chipswith sauce.

Whilst enjoying excellent Thai curries at Little Bourke Street’s Longrainis a knockout, why not order oysters, salt and pepper cashews and asensational single mouthful of prawn betel leaf from the bar for muchless.

Boasting Astroturf, wrought-iron benches, ostrich-head chandeliers,voluptuous overstuffed chesterfields and curly wurley chairs likegrandmas, Madame Brussels in Bourke Street, is boudoir fantasy. Namedafter one of the most illustrious historical figures, the jewel in the city’shush-hush bar scene serves treasures such as Pimms, cupcakes and issuch a party.

The elegant Westin might have its ritzy Martini Bar however the HiltonMelbourne South Wharf has Sotano, the Catalan tapas bar. There’s soaringseven-metre ceilings and huge planks of timber on the floor, ceilings andin between plus a cellar that’s actually a mezzanine with nearly half of thehotel's collection of 5000 bottles stored in a rusted steel cage, suspendedabove the bar. At night it glows and by day you can watch the staff selectwine. Sotano, meaning cellar, has a four-metre-high charcuterie tower, acheese sommelier and is the epicentre of vibe.

Madame Brussels in Bourke Street, is boudoir fantasy

Hilton Melbourne South Wharf has Sotano

Lezzet - owner Kamal (middle) adding a stylish twist to Turkish cuisine

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Spicers Peak luxury lodge 1100 metres above sea level

For more information please visit

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Michael Ward co-owner of Mt Tamborine Distillery

Just 1 of the 7 courses at Spicers Peak luxury lodge

Glorious views from the heights at Spicers Lodge

Albert River Winery has more than grapes growing

Bunjurgen Estate at Boonah a must drop in for the wine

It always amazes me that we have so many

beautiful regions and possibilities for

enlightenment right on our doorstep - so to speak,

right here in S;E. Queensland.

When offered the opportunity recently to tour the

Scenic Rim, a tantalising region full of unique

communities with a history based on farming and

timber, extending from Tamborine Mountain on the

Gold Coast's hinterland to Boonah, Beaudesert, Mt

Barney and Arutula to name a few. we were eager to

accept and explore.

What we found was a tempting series of delights that

sat no more than two hours drive from either Brisbane

or the Gold Coast.

We started our journey in Brisbane traveling south to

Mount Tamborine - a lush plateau above the Gold

Coast offering a wonderland of things to do, places to

eat, shops to explore - and best of all - wines, liqueurs

and beers to taste.

At Witches Chase Cheese Factory we sampled some

of the finest cheeses available in Australia today

(many award-winning) and then ventured into the

Mount Tamborine Brewery conveniently placed on

the same property, where even though it was only

10.00am in the morning we happily tested the

boutique beers.

Then on to the Witches Falls Winery for a sampling of

their wines. Winemaker Jon Heslop has been

producing some amazing award-winning wines with

fruit sourced from the Granite Belt, Queensland’s most

established wine region. Don’t miss the 2004 Solera

Granite Belt Classic Muscat and the Tawny - our

favourites.

We then ventured on to The Mount Tamborine

Distillery, where we were greeted by owner and local

'personality' Michael Ward and his international

award-winning array of over 90 fabulous liqueurs and

pure spirit masterpieces created from fresh fruit and

native plants. All artfully presented in hand-painted

bottles. Be sure to try the Turkish Delight Liqueur.

Then onto the new Tamborine Cooking School where

owner/chef Terri Taylor impressed us with her culinary

skills. Terry conducts classes for small groups in her

beautiful old Queenslander surrounded by elegant

mountain gardens and fabulous views over the valley.

With much aplomb our driver then ferried us through

the typically Scenic Rim countryside over hills and

dales - onwards to our overnight accommodation at

the very exclusive, Spicer's Peak Lodge. After passing

over 21 cattle grids ( we were counting) on the

upward approach to the fabulous property set high

on the peak, all worries seemed to float away. On

arrival we were greeted by hosts Kurt and Sharlene

Bailey before being whisked by 4-wheel-drive to the

outer ridge where we sipped champagne, nibbled on

strawberries and fine cheeses while watching the sun

slowly set. Inspirational!

On returning to the lodge we were given the

opportunity to change and freshen up in our ultra

luxurious rooms before cocktails in front of the huge

fireplace, and a seven course fine dining degustation

dinner with perfectly matched wines.

With a late night tipple in front of the huge fireplace,

it was time for bed as our departure time in the

morning was straight after a gourmet breakfast

personally prepared by the chef.

The lodge now offers visitors the option of visiting for

luncheon or dinner by reservation. But we know that

once you have been seduced by the location and fine

dining - you won’t want to leave.

After being torn from the arms of hosts (we really

didn’t want to leave!) we ventured on to the tiny

township of Bunjurgen, and the Bunjurgen Estate

Vineyard where a blazing fire awaited our arrival. Our

host David McMaugh showed us his range of

contemporary Shiraz and Chambourcin wines and his

famous Bunyip fortified reds (ports) that grace his

cellar door. Picnic tables are available and 10 acres of

rolling lawns and forests are available for picnicking.

Then as we made our way back to Brisbane we visited

Albert River Wines, where ‘Master of Wines’ Peter

Scudamore Smith produces their signature labels. The

property features the historic colonial homestead

‘Tamborine House’ as well as the restored

Queenslander, ‘Auchenflower’ House and the original

Kingaroy Lutheran Chapel. With fabulous dining

facilities available the property has become a popular

wedding venue. And, for those looking for a little

country experience- you can purchase bags of food to

feed the farm animals down the back paddock.

We definitely will be returning to savour more of the

Scenic Rim and recommend the experience to

everyone.

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Spectacular. Watching these majestic gargantuan mammals slap

their pecs and tails in perfect harmony over and over again, spy

hop, breach or clear two-thirds of their mammoth bodies out of

the water, showing off gleaming white underbellies before crashing

with a thunderous splash, leaving behind a calm area of water or

footprint on the surface, is truly amazing.

An hour away from Kingfisher Bay Resort on world heritage-listed

Fraser Island, Quick Cat II skipper Brian Perry spots pods several

kilometres away and yells excitedly “there’s a blow…and another”,

referring to the adult baleen (toothless) humpback whales with two

lungs the size of a small car, that can be emptied and refilled in less

than two seconds. Once near the surface, they exhale forcefully

through two blowholes on top of their heads at 40 kph with the

distinctive cloud formed from vapour condensation.

A vanguard of wave-riding dolphins heralds their approach.

Exuberant vocal whale watchers are rewarded as six curious

cetaceans shimmy under the boat, often just an arm’s length away,

continually showing off by seemingly ‘lying’ on the water and

slapping one or both fins, submerging themselves nearly vertically

slapping tail flukes and rising out of the water so their eyes are just

clear of the surface, before slipping back into their aquatic

playground.

Strict regulations ensure boats and aircraft observe an exclusion

zone of at least 100 metres from the whales and do not cause them

to alter direction, speed, behaviour or split pods.

Much eye-balling reveals barnacle-covered heads and checking

out tail flukes to see who’s who, confirms there’s no sign of Hervey

Bay’s patron whale Nala, named after a character in the Lion King

who has had eight calves in nine years, nor other faves Stumpy,

Nemo, Caesar, Phantom and the famous white Migaloo, seen recently

further north. Fingers crossed arrivals are imminent.

This is also a lesson in appreciating the sheer enormity of each

warm-blooded adult, which weighs up to 40 tonnes - the equivalent

of 600 people or 11 elephants. On average they’re 15 metres long

and the tail with its unique pattern like a human finger-print, is about

five metres across. A new born calf is around 4.5 metres long, weighs

about 1.5 tonnes and suckles about 600 litres of cottage cheese-like

milk each day.

The lifecycle of the southern humpback brings them to the calm

safe waters of Platypus Bay. After leaving the rich feeding grounds of

Antarctica, they journey 6000 kilometres north to the warm waters

and breeding grounds of the Whitsundays. Some will give birth,

others will mate. Next stop is Platypus Bay in the Harvey Bay Marine

Park, for about five days of socialising and for the new born calves to

grow stronger before they return home.

“Over the past 14 years there’s been a significant increase in larger

pods,” say Trish and Wally Franklin of the Oceania Project. “This is

related to changes in the behaviour, as the numbers and density of

whales in Hervey Bay have increased from approximately 2000 in

1992 to 7000 in 2005.

“Hervey Bay formed by Fraser Island, is sheltered, shallow and

conveniently located just west of the main migratory pathway so is

easily accessible. Whatever time of the season you visit, always

expect something different at this unique whale watch destination”.

Multi-award-winning ecotourism resort Kingfisher Bay has

teamed with the pioneers of whale watching in Hervey Bay, Brian

and Jill Perry and daughter Sarah, who’s Hervey Bay’s only female

skipper, to run half-day whale watching excursions, departing Fraser

Island each day during the season, to stare and gasp in wonderment

as pods come together in affiliations, then strut their stuff including

the peduncle slap. “That occurs when the peduncle, the area from

the dorsal fin to the tail, and flukes are thrown out of the water then

slapped back down,” describes Brian who moved to Hervey Bay in

1986 to run fishing charters but changed his mind when he saw “big

logs” which turned out to be whales. His bright idea of running whale

watching tours was laughed at by everyone including the local

paper.

“There were only around 200 whales on the east coast and no

calves were seen in the first two years,” recalls Brian who remembers

September 1, 1987 as being his first and best day. “I had no idea what

to expect and it was such a surprise when three whales swanned

around and under the boat for two hours. I jumped, clapped and

yelled for hours and still do so today.

“We have been whale watching around Australia, New Zealand

and Hawaii but Hervey Bay is by far the best place to see whales up

close every day of the season. And when it comes to ‘whale soup’, this

season has all the hallmarks of being the best ever,” enthuses Brian

who maintains the perfect complement to whale watching is

staying at Fraser Island’s Kingfisher Bay Resort which blends

harmoniously with the sensitive ecological system of the world’

largest sand island.

Explore the island’s wilderness with experienced rangers’ whose

vast natural and cultural history facts are second to none. Some of

the not-to-be-missed beauty spots are Central Station, Wanggoolba

Creek and seemingly sky-scraper tall Satinay trees; Seventy-Five Mile

Beach's famous highway; and the crystal clear blue waters of Lake

McKenzie with its glaringly white sandy beach. Float down the

temperate, fresh waters of Eli Creek; take photos of the Maheno

shipwreck and the coloured sands of the Pinnacles; watch in awe as

dingoes wander the beach looking for a feed of fish; check out some

of the 354 recorded bird species; and at night spot rare acid frogs,

bats and sugar gliders.

If you go: Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island has a two-night WhaleWatch package. Visit: www.kingfisherbay.com Toll-free: 1800 072 555

Humpback motherand calf breaching

Credit: ©TrishFranklin, The

Oceania Project

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There’s neverbeen a bettertime to seewhales en masseand come face toface with natureon Fraser Island.


RIMINI Holiday Apartments Noosasupports local artists

Having such huge success last year, Rimini Holiday Apartments onceagain supported local artists with the Rimini Art Expo recently.

The expo was an exquisite display of some of the region’s finest female

artists and a community project to encourage the celebration of all things

local.The amazing talent of the selected artists was an indication why this

expo gathers such huge numbers. Award Winning, Cooroy artist, Anne Yang,

uses both pastels and oils and showcased some of her favourite coastal and

country landscapes for the expo. Wendy Britton and Gail Roscoe are both

ceramic artists who also displayed some of their finest collections. Wendy has

been involved with ceramics since 2003 and works with white and terracotta

clay. Her love is searching for organic matter to experiment with her different

pieces and her crystalline glazes must be seen to appreciate their age old

beauty.

Rimini Holiday Apartments manager, Cecilia Young enthused, “We have some

of the most talented artists living right in our backyard of Noosa and surrounds

and it is such a pleasure to be able to display their work. We have this wonderful

space within our resort to truly showcase this incredible exhibition and give

these artists another platform to raise their profile.”

The percentage of the gold coin entry donation will be donated towards the

Red Cross. For further information on future exhibitions please call Cecilia Young

on 5473 0000

Rimini Holiday Apartment 7-15 Edward Street, Noosaville (07) 5473 0000.

...Each unique piece of artcomes with a certificate ofauthenticity...

Putipula Gallery proudly represents ten100% owned and run Aboriginal ArtCentres in remote desert communities.

These art centres facilitate protection of artist intellectual and cultural

property, provides employment, income earning and training

opportunities. Each unique piece of art comes with a certificate of

authenticity issued by the Art Centre, guaranteeing your investment in the

artwork and the artist.

For further information please call Putipula Gallery 61 8 5449 2511.

www.putipula.com.

Anne Yang - Pt Cartwright pastel

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XKR 75 delivers outstandingperformance...

JaguarLandRover’s new CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, initiated the challenge to the Jaguarengineering team to construct an XKR to celebrate Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, whichwould deliver a combination of enhanced performance, superb chassis and steering

control and grip levels to inspire the driving enthusiast to explore the true potential of theXKR’s capabilities.

Mike O’Driscoll, managing director, Jaguar Cars, said: "The XKR 75 will provide ownerswith exclusivity, excitement and a hint of Jaguar’s great heritage. This is a fitting way tocelebrate the sporting credentials of the XK marque in the 75th year of the Jaguar name,"he continued.

Jaguar engineers increased the power and torque of the acclaimed 5.0-litresupercharged engine to 530PS and 655Nm respectively for the XKR 75, to deliver trulyoutstanding performance. While the limited edition model’s top speed is electronicallylimited to 280km/h, the XKR 75’s 0 - 100km/h acceleration time is reduced from 4.6 to 4.4seconds compared to the standard 510 PS XKR.

Using the rigid lightweight aluminium architecture of the XK as a solid foundation, theincreased power of the XKR 75 is matched by an agile, dynamic chassis that handlessupremely, rides exceptionally well and stops with surefooted reassurance time after time.

The Jaguar XKR 75 features revised suspension and handling for increased precisionand agility in addition to the performance enhancements. To ensure the XKR 75 remainsstable at high speeds, a revised aerodynamic body pack with a front splitter, side sills

extensions, a rear diffuser and larger rear spoiler provide increased balance and areduction in lift. The XKR’s computerised Active Differential Control also adjusts to reducesteering sensitivity at very high speeds, further improving stability and driver control.

And with an improved acoustics package for the semi-active sports exhaust, the XKR75 produces a pulse-racing growl to match its performance.

The XKR 75 features a all white body, red brake callipers contrast the eye-catching 20-inch gloss Vortex forged lightweight alloys with a dark technical finish and diamond turn.Customers will have the option to apply a unique body graphic that runs from the frontbumper to the rear haunches.

The XKR 75’s interior completes the driver-focussed performance environmentfinished in Charcoal with ivory stitch, piano black finish to facia and centre console and aJet suedecloth headlining.

The XKR Special Edition is available to order now, with vehicles arriving inSeptember/October.

Only ten XKR Special Editions will be coming to Australia and will be available in Coupeform only and available to order now.

The recommended retail price of the XKR Special Edition will be approximately $17,000over and above the standard XKR Coupe RRP of $255,000.m

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THE 2010 VOLVO C30 IS, IN SOME RESPECTS, ATRUNCATED TWO-DOOR-HATCHBACK VARIANT OFTHE S40 SEDAN AND V50 WAGON. THE SIMILARITIESTO THOSE OTHER MODELS REALLY ONLY HOLD FROMTHE FRONT.

Edmunds reports that although the"front end is instantly recognizable"with contemporary Volvo styling, "the

unusual hatchback draws inspiration fromthe classic 1800ES of the 1970s." MotorTrend calls the C30 the "wild child of theVolvo family," also noting that while the C’30’s front end resembles that of the S40 andV50, its rear end has Volvo's cult-classicshooting-brake signature all over it.

One of the keys to the C30's aggressiveproportions is that the wheelbase isidentical to the sedan, but Volvo designerschop off 8.8 inches from the back. Car andDriver compares the Volvo C30 to "an S40sedan made over with a butt tuck...and all-new clothes." In addition to shaving offabout 200 pounds, "chopping off the tail hasthe visual effect of exaggerating the front

overhang, amplifying the wedge shape created by the beltline risingas it seeps toward the tail."

In back, the neat, familiar Volvo look yields to a broad-shouldered,rakish silhouette, with a unique, blacked-out glass hatch. Large, flashyalloy wheels and lipped wheel wells with dark lower-body andwindow trim help give the whole design look more like a fastbackcoupe from the side. Automobile Magazine notes that "unlike the

S40, the C30's front fenders swell slightly at thewheels, and the rear shoulder is deeper thanon any other Volvo." The reviewer also ravesabout how the "taillights trace that shouldershape, framing a very cool glass hatchback."

Sophisticated and unlike most other smallcars inside as well, the C30 manages to wowwith its interior design. There's a "floating"center stack, a thin panel where radio andclimate system controls are located, allowingan open space with storage just behind.Motor Trend points to the “now ubiquitous T-Tec upholstery and floating center console,”which have made their way into several otherVolvo models at this point.

The 2010 Volvo C30 has a racier shape thanjust about any other small hatchback, and itsinterior styling doesn't disappoint.

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