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Hunting for George, gathering a feeling

Hunting for George, Lifestyle Posted by kdpo

Online shopping stores tend to build aesthetic trust because, unlike bigger retail outlets, there’s usually a very small team of likeminded people running the show. They behave and shop like your actual friends.

Teaming up with the legend gang at The Lucas Group

Lucas Restaurants, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events Posted by kdpo

People tend to queue outside The Lucas Group venues with patient, barely contained excitement; it’s like they’re waiting for tickets to the Rolling Stones final tour (supported by Beyoncé, Jay Z and Harry Styles).

Shooting from the hip and loving every drop

Young Gun of Wine, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Culture Posted by kdpo

Unlike a lot of wine labels, this is the kind of thing that actually fulfils its ostentatious promises. It’s the Young Gun of Wine awards, a chance for the very best up-and-comers in the wine scene to show off their best drops and compete for glory.

Riding the rising tides at Arbory Bar & Eatery

Arbory, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Culture Posted by kdpo

The Yarra-side fence line at Flinders Street Station used to attract old chip packets and fare evaders. But since Arbory Eatery & Bar took over in 2015, the spot’s been transformed into an idyllic drinking nook; perfect for winding down in the shade and watching the city drift by.

A ray of sunshine at Raes on Wategos

Raes on Wategos, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Travel Posted by kdpo

Byron Bay. Turquoise seas, tropical rainforests and sand so fine it dimples like silk under your toes. It’s perfect. And Rae’s on Wategos is the perfect place to make the most of it.

Out of the gates and into a Sauvignon Blanc…

Catalina Sounds, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Culture Posted by kdpo

When the spring air finally floats through the sky, you want to be in the most comfortable spot possible. At the Caulfield Cup we came in with the winning trifecta.

Grab the sweetest Plumm by the stem

Plumm, Hospitality Posted by kdpo

*Sung in an Ed Sheeran voice*, “I’m in love with the shape of you, ohh wah, ohhwah ooh,” that’s what wine sings as it splashes down into Plumm Glassware, settles and aerates.

Finally, a rum that doesn’t feel like it was designed by pirates

Asahi Premium Beverages, Hospitality, Events, Culture Posted by kdpo

Some of the best stories remain untold and some of the best rum cocktails remain unmixed. That’s why Asahi Premium Beverages expanded its liquor range to include a 2 to 3-year aged golden Caribbean rum made specifically for mixing.

Let the sky be your canvas

Under Sky, Lifestyle, Travel Posted by kdpo

Camping under the stars with your favourite people but the magnificence of the bush and the constellations to keep you company. Pity it’s so rare to find actually this kind of tranquillity.

Adding an extra shine to a sun-dappled square

Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Culture Posted by kdpo

The square at Melbourne University used to be just known as the place to skip lectures, watch sparrows and let the collegial atmosphere enrich your sense of significance. Until now.

We were there for the best of the best

Asahi Premium Beverages, Hospitality, Events Posted by kdpo

Bringing different chefs and food-lovers together is an event. Gathering the world’s best chefs under one roof? That’s a congress. London did it, Miami did it when it was Melbourne’s turn to hold the Estrella Damm World’s 50 Best & Gastronomy Congress, we helped the event shine bright like a (Michelin) star.

Re-launching a Melbourne institution

Stokehouse Precinct, Hospitality, Events Posted by kdpo

We were thrilled to be part of the re-launch of the iconic Stokehouse in St Kilda. Three words: strategic relations, launches and Frosé.

‘Pollination’ at Pidapipo was the best buzz possible

Pidapipo, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Events, Culture Posted by kdpo

If you live in Melbourne then you’ll already know Pidapipo make gelato that’s to die for. And, if you’ve read anything about colony collapse disorder, then you’ve probably already had a minor panic attack about how we’ll literally die without bees.

Women in sport gets a big tick of approval

Nike, Lifestyle, Events, Culture Posted by kdpo

Nike has a long history of empowering women in sport. And they’ve always been way ahead of the game in realising women don’t want nor do they have the physiological need for ‘small pink versions of men’s shoes’ (as their infinitely badass Objectify Me campaign puts it).

Gilson shines opposite the gardens

Gilson, Hospitality, Events Posted by kdpo

It’s not like there’s a shortage of quality establishments on Domain Road. So if you’re opening something new it had better be exceptional (otherwise you won’t even catch a curious corgi or feisty French bulldog wanting to loiter out the front).

Paper Fish on the foreshore? For sure

Stokehouse Precinct, Hospitality, Events Posted by kdpo

Fish and chips on St Kilda beach. So classic it had to be done. And it had to be done right. The Paper Fish kiosk sets a new standard – the Stokehouse standard.