JUNE 2024
Greenwood Hotel’s Snow Week: 29th June-6th July
UNCLE VANYA
BY ANTON CHEKHOV ADAPTED
JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH
BY ANTON CHEKHOV
JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH
EXPERIENCE VIVID FROM THE WATER
Enjoy this year’s festival of lights from a different perspective with a Vivid cruise on charter yacht, Delphinus. Setting sail from Lavender Bay, you’ll take in the city lightshow and catch the colourful views reflected in Sydney Harbour. www.delphinuscharters.com.au
POETICA OPEN MONDAYS
Due to popular demand, 1 Denison’s hatted bar and grill Poetica is now open for lunch and dinner on Mondays. Treat yourself and start the week off fancy with their $45 express lunch menu, which has a choice of three main options, including the 250g Black Onyx flank with grilled vegetable salad, and a drink, or indulge in a low-key dinner. 1 Denison Street www.poetica.sydney
‘MASTER CLASS’ AT ENSEMBLE THEATRE
Inspired by the turbulent life of opera singer Maria Callas, this Tony Award-winning play is an explosive ode to the incomparable talents of one of the world’s greatest performers. Head to www.ensemble.com.au and receive 10% off tickets using the code NS10 at the checkout. T&Cs apply.
78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli www.ensemble.com.au
GREENWOOD HOTEL’S BRRRR-ILLIANT SNOW WEEK IS BACK!
And this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. From the 29th June-6th July, 50 tonnes of REAL SNOW are forecast to hit the iconic North Sydney venue along with an epic line-up of events that has something for everyone including Canada Day, a Secret Party, Snow Queen Bingo hosted by the legendary Prada Clutch, Disco in the Snow and more! You can enjoy a chill sesh in the falling snow from the snow cannons around the venue and retreat from the cold in one of the exclusive pop-up igloos, with cosy fire pits and Winter menu items from Greenwood Hotel. There’s giveaways and prizes to be won as well as drinks specials all week - sparkle with G.H. Mumm, warm up with Monkey Shoulder and Fireball, get your groove on with Smirnoff and much more! And if that’s not enough, you can battle it out on weekdays 12-2pm with a Mario Kart comp live on the outdoor stadium big screen. So what are you waiting for? Strap on your skis, grab your mates and shred on down to the Greenwood Hotel. It’s going to be snow-tally awesome! Check out the website for the full line up and to book. 36 Blue Street www.greenwoodhotel.com
SMORES AT THE GREENS
North Syd’s plush bowlo is heating up the fire pit game with Campfire S’mores Boxes. For $15 you’ll get cookies, marshmallows and chocolates for two. Sweet! 50 Ridge Street www.thegreensnorthsydney.com.au
THE MILLER HOTEL
NORTH SYDNEY
Staycations, visiting family (great for mother-in-laws iykyk), work trips and more are all catered for at the Miller Hotel. Formerly Rydges, the building has been newly renovated and is perfectly placed for Victoria Cross and the new Walker Street foodie precinct. 54 McLaren Street www.themillerhotel. com.au
STATE OF ORIGIN KICKS OFF
It’s mate vs mate across 2060 as the 2024 State Of Origin kicks off on the 5th June. Catch the interstate action live and loud at the Greenwood Hotel, Billy Barry’s, The Terrace, The Rag and Famish, The Blues Point. Go the Blues! 9
LOULOU CHEF’S TABLE
Get a front row seat to the kitchen action at the hatted French bistro. This mid-week dining experience sees Head Chef Ned Parker and Sommelier Thomas Craig guide you through a three-course menu with matching wines. Available for parties of six, starting at $170pp and includes three courses and four wines. 61 Lavender St, Milsons Point www.loulou.sydney
EOFY FUN TIMES!
Get the team together for some EOFY fun. There’s lunch and drinks deals aplenty in 2060 right now but for something different, try Pinot and Picasso on Blue Street for paint and sip team building, go alfresco at The Greens for a lawn bowls battle or head to The Rag and Famish for trivia night, every Tuesday from 7pm. Don’t forget those tax returns!
RCYCL AT GREENWOOD PLAZA
Get rewarded for cleaning out your wardrobe! Simply bring any items of old, unwearable clothing to the RCYCL Donation Tree inside Greenwood Plaza from 12pm-3pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between the 4th-20th June and donate them to the RCYCL team. RCYCL aims to reduce textile waste by diverting your unusable clothing from landfill. Instead of ending up as rubbish, the team work with experts to give your old clothes a new life as regenerated fabrics. As a thank you for your contribution, you’ll receive a $20 Greenwood Plaza Gift Card during the Donation Tree hours above. Find more out about RCYCL and the items that they can accept at rcycl.com.au. 36 Blue Street www.greenwoodplaza.com.au
COMMUNITY CENTRE OPEN DAY
The NSCC are excited to welcome the community on the 29th June from 10am-2pm for lots of fun, free activities on their annual open day. There’s arts and crafts sessions, a build a bee hotel workshop, face painting and lots more! Ted Mack Civic Park www.northsydneycentre.com.au
OPEN MIC NIGHT AT GREENWOOD HOTEL
TThe local northside community musicians’ group and Sonic Soul are hosting their first open mic night in the Greenwood’s Lounge Bar from 7pm on the 12th June. This is a free event, so head on over to support local musos or contact the team to put your name on the list to perform on the night. 36 Blue Street www.greenwoodhotel. com
GLORIETTA TURNS FIVE!
Happy fifth birthday to the glorious Italian bar and restaurant on Mount Street. Time to pop in for an aperitivo or two and a signature woodfired pizza to celebrate. Upper Ground Floor, 100 Mount St www.glorietta.com.au
MORE VIETNAMESE DELICIOUSNESS TO CHOOSE FROM!
Northsiders were devo when the old school Vietnamese on Miller Street closed after Covid (how good were those rice paper rolls?!). 2060 has now added another Vietnamese eatery to the list, that’s just around the corner. Phonomenon on Blue Street is serving up spicy salads, crispy Bahn Mi, flavour-packed pho and more.
Shop 4/5 Blue Street @phonomenonaus
DAY
Newly opened Miller Workspaces, situated at 50 Miller Street, offer the flexibility to choose the space that works for you and your team from hot desking options to full office spaces right at the heart of the CBD. Free trial day available, see page 15 to scan the QR code!
50 Miller Street www.millerwork spaces.com
RAFI SPINS SATURDAYS
Press play on RAFI’s Saturday Sessions, a two-hour lunch feast that’s a mix of eats and beats with a seasonal soundtrack from the resident DJ. The menu is inspired by the elements with June being Water, so expect plump sardines and charcoal roasted whole turbot. $110pp, incl bottomless beverage package. 99 Mount Street www.rafisydney.com.au
Art and about.
Brushing up on North Sydney’s urban palette
PETER KINGSTON COMIC WALKWAY
Named after the late local artist, Peter Kingston, you’ll find sculptures of classic comic book characters lining this pretty harbourside path that hugs Lavender Bay. Just a short stroll from the CBD, it’s a perfect lunchtime walk to get away from your desk. Look out for Boofhead, The Magic Pudding and Bib and Bub to name just a few.
2060 Pub Life.
Get fancy but keep the cozzi livs in mind with our round up of the best cocktail happy hours in North Sydney...
RAG AND FAMISH WED-FRI, 4-7PM
POETICA
TUES-FRI, 4-6PM
Visit Poetica’s Bar, between 4-6pm Tuesday to Friday and sip on a Gin or Vodka Martini for $11 or a Classic or Tommy’s Margarita for $12. Your drink also comes with a complimentary serve of spiced pork crackling straight from the kitchen. www.poetica.sydney 1 Denison Street
In the restaurant upstairs $12 cocktails including Negroni, Margarita, Espresso Martini, Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned. www.ragandfamish.com.au 199 Miller Street
FOUR HUNDRED TUES-SAT, 4PM-6PM
Get zesty with $14 Margaritas. Choose from Classic, Tommy’s or Spicy. www.fourhundred.com.au 36 Blue Street
BILLY BARRYS FRIDAYS, 5PM-7PM
$10 cocktails including Aperol Spritz, Cosmo Spritz, Negroni and Daiquiri plus Billy’s famous free Friday popcorn! www.billybarrys.com.au 32 Walker Street
WYLDE BAR TUES-SUN, 4PM-7PM
Rotating specials on offer at this cosy hotel bar. www.wyldebar.com.au View Sydney, 17 Blue Street
THE TERRACE
THURSDAYS FROM 5PM
Take a whirl at $12 cocktails shaking things up at The Terrace every Thursday from 5pm. www.terracehotel.com.au
83 Mount Street
RAFI
MON-SAT, 3PM-6PM
Sip on a $10 Aperol Spritz or signature Fragola Fizz or a $14 NoDo
Margarita and order from the packed happy hour food menu too, which includes $12 crispy sourdough pitta pizzas, a stacked $15 cheeseburger and $7 scallops.
www.rafisydney.com.au
99 Mount Street
THE UNION HOTEL
THURS-SUN, ALL DAY
Thursday: $12.50 Espresso Martinis, Friday: $12.50 Aperol Spritz, Saturday: $12.50 Margaritas and Sunday: $12.50 Bloody Marys. www.theunionhotel.com.au
271 Pacific Highway, North Sydney
DELICADO
TUES-THURS 3-6PM
$10 cocktails including your classic Cosmopolitan, Margarita and Martini.
www.delicado.com.au
134 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
CROWS NEST HOTEL
FRI+SAT, 8PM-10PM
Two cocktails for $20! www.crowsnesthotel.com.au
1 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
THE KIRRIBILLI CLUB
SAT+SUN
Enjoy $12 Spritz Cocktails all day Saturday and Sunday. Choose from Aperol Spritz, Passionfruit and Lime or Pink Gin Spritz. www.kirribilliclub.com.au
11 Harbourview Cres, Lavender Bay
THE BLUES POINT HOTEL
FRIDAY, 5PM-7PM
$14 Spritz - choose from classic Aperol, Pink Gin Spritz or The Hugo Spritz. www.bluespointhotel.com.au
116 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point
Shopping.
Greenwood Plaza is giving you the chance to win the ultimate shopping experience with a huge $5,000 Winter gift card giveaway this June. WIN! $5,000
Bag a wardrobe refresh, pamper yourself with beauty essentials or shout yourself - and your mates! – to lunch every day. The choice is yours with this incredible prize. Simply spend $30 at the shopping centre between 3 – 30 June, then enter online. greenwoodplaza.com.au
Love Local Directory.
GREENWOOD HOTEL
Looking for a fun and affordable end of financial year celebration? From just $99pp, your work crew can celebrate with canapés, pizza boards and a 3hr premium beverage package at Greenwood Hotel! With a variety of function spaces there’s something for everyone. Email functions@greenwoodhotel.com for info. The Greenwood Plaza Rooftop, 36 Blue Street www.greenwoodhotel.com
MILLER WORKSPACES
Situated at heart of North Sydney, Miller Workspaces has been designed with you in mind. Fully flexible whether you want to pop in solo a few times a week, start with one desk and a vision to scale, or you’ve got a team raring to go; Miller Workspaces has got the solution. With membership options to suit your budget, the friendly team will work to make life easier. 50 Miller Street 0482 130 929 www.millerworkspaces.com
NORTH SYDNEY BARBERS
The highly skilled team at North Sydney Barbers take pride in their artistry and craftmanship and are dediated to providing exceptional grooming experiences. From classic cuts to modern styles, the team tailor each style to suit your personality and preferences. Visit today and discover top-notch grooming services. Shop 6, 99 Mount Street www.northsydneybarbers.com.au
CONTENTED MEDIA
With over 20 years’ experience in graphic design, copywriting and content creation for print, social media and digital, contented media is a boutique marketing agency providing quality local and national solutions you can trust to deliver results. 129 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point hello@contentedmedia.com.au www.contentedmedia.com.au
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DELPHINUS HARBOUR CRUISES
Set sail on stunning Sydney Harbour with Delphinus Harbour Cruises, departing from Lavender Bay. Enjoy Vivid from the water for a new, crowd free perpective of the festival of lights, book a sunrise or sunset cruise or indulge in a premium overnight experience. www.delphinuscharters.com.au
GREENWOOD PLAZA
Enjoy the best of shopping and dining at Greenwood Plaza, your one-stop North Sydney shopping centre. Explore a wide range of stores that include top fashion brands CUE, Seed, Veronika Maine and Nine West and foodie faves Din Tai Fung, Kabul Social and Flipp Burgers. 36 Blue Street www.greenwoodplaza.com.au
RAPTURE LIVING
You’ll always find something gorgeous at Rapture Living Gifts and Homewares on Blues Point Road, McMahons Point. There’s a great selection of greetings cards and the team will also wrap your purchase. Perfect for office events, birthdays and more!
Rapture Living, 150 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point @raptureliving
My 2060.
Name: Leeanne Scott
WANT TO TELL US ABOUT YOUR 2060 FAVES? EMAIL US hello @ whatson2060.com.au
I work as: Owner Manager of Mortgage Choice in North Sydney
My fave coffee spot is... the Rusty Dust on Walker Street. It’s really close to my apartment, so I can pop in on my way back from the gym or a run. My go-to order is one of their delicious Chai Lattes.
When I grab brekky on the run, I’ll go to…Bay X Espresso in Lavender Bay and I’ll get avocado on toast with a poached egg. My office is in Bay 5 which is right next to the café so it’s very easy to run down there at brekkie or lunch to grab something delicious and take it back to my desk.
If I’m taking a client for lunch or dinner I’d go to…Loulou Bistro in Milsons Point. I love that this restaurant is just around the corner from the office as I’m a huge fan of anything French - Champagne and food included!
My fave place for afterwork drinks and socialising would be... The Green Moustache Rooftop Bar on Miller Street in Winter and The Greens up in St Leonards Park for alfresco dining and drinks in Summer.
My fave spot to escape from my desk is...Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden in Lavender Bay. An amazing hidden gem in the middle of a busy city with fabulous views. It feels a world away from everything.
Why North Sydney?
I chose North Sydney as the location for our office for so many reasons including its proximity to the harbour and the city, the beautiful views and how the landscape is constantly evolving. The new Victoria Cross station is going to change everything again and I can’t wait for the North Sydney Olympic Pool renovation to be finished and for it to reopen.
