A suburb that represents urban renewal at its best. This post-industrial wasteland has been rejuvenated into a vibrant city community. Diversity of living. Medium density apartment buildings mixed with quaint historical terraces. City life with a local feel hosts a strong neighbourhood spirit. Importance of public green spaces. Thriving residential community. Ultimo.
320 George Street
The Pixies Here Comes Your Man is playing as we head through the restaurant to a chorus of irasshaimase! If you think listening to music that isnt Japanese bamboo flute is strange in a Sydney Japanese restaurant, try being shouted ‘welcome in Japanese by a bunch of indie-looking white guys.
Welcome to Ivys sushi restaurant, where waving cats greet you and Astro Boy models stand in a row like shooting gallery ducks. Forget American Psycho or Wall Street - sushi just got cool again.
There are two...
159 Broadway
A brand new Hunanese joint on Broadway. Dont expect amazing service (you pay and order at the counter and the staff spend most of their time standing in the middle of the restaurant talking very loudly at each other) or outstanding food but do expect to find a few interesting dishes to add to the belt notch. Beef noodle soup, say, with brisket and tendon in a rich broth. Or soup filled dumplings and black vinegar. There are also Chinese donuts served with a glass of bean milk. Worth checking out...
594 Harris St
Its a tiny, blink-and-youll-miss-it type cafe on screaming loud Harris Street in Ultimo. The roti is unbelievable, and they do all the usual Malaysian hawker favourites like chicken curry and roti or nasi lemak. Get your fix of Malaysian telly while youre at it....
646 Harris St
When you think filter coffee, its hard to not think of the classic American diner where glass jugs of percolated coffee are poured into bottomless cups and topped with creamer. But look past that, because what were talking about here is a different way of drinking coffee.
Is filter an alternative to espresso for most Aussies? Probably not - this method takes a lot longer than an espresso and isnt really something you can dump into a takeaway cup. But the pour-over style has been exciting...
2011-10-28 12:00:00 - 2012-02-12 12:00:00
Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris St
2011 is the Year of Friendship between Australia and the Republic of Korea, marking 50 years of bilateral relations. In celebration of this the Powerhouse Museum is staging an exhibition of Korean metal craft from 28 October 2011 until February 2012.
Discover Korea’s distinctive and highly creative metal craft production and the spirit of the craftsman (jang-in) as you wind your way through this exhibition. See a stunning array of objects, including Korean national treasures and...
2011-11-19 12:00:00 - 2012-03-18 12:00:00
Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris St
Ever wanted to toss a Quaffle through a Quidditch hoop? Pull a Mandrake from its pot? Feel the leathery insides of the Sorting Hat on your head?
Featuring hundreds of props, sets and costumes spanning the entire Harry Potter film series, the exhibition opening at the Powerhouse in November will focus on the artistry and design of each object and its role in bringing JK Rowling’s books to life. Each display will be laid out in an interactive setting that mimics a popular film location, including...
2011-07-30 12:00:00
Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris St
For Sydney Design 2011, the Powerhouse Museum is celebrating the space in between. They’ll be pondering the spaces that define the boundaries of a composition – the part of the object that, strictly speaking, isn’t part of the object at all.
Love Lace, the Museum’s third ever exhibition dedicated to lacework, will prove that lace is much more than just an underwear preference. Indeed, it’s much more than just fabric: this year, for the first time in the history of the exhibition, the...
2011-09-24 12:00:00 - 2013-09-23 12:00:00
Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris St
Australia’s iconic awesome foursome are as famous as you can be in children’s entertainment, and this month their legend will continue to grow with a large-scale exhibition at the Powerhouse. In celebration of the Wiggles’ 20th anniversary, the museum is pulling out all the stops with a show full of razzle-dazzle. And it’s not just for kids. “The exhibition is aimed at two audiences,” explains curator Peter Cox. “Adult audiences will be intrigued by the history of the Wiggles and the...