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Masala Theory has expanded and will open its second location in Sydney’s Bondi Beach tomorrow. Following its Surry Hills outpost that opened in 2017, the latest location will serve all the Masala Theory favourites including the venue’s signature curry bombs. Chef Sreekanth Munnangi has curated the menu which will feature a range of Gujarati-inspired recipes plus Indian street food dishes and snacks.
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Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a master of the crossed arms look, in 2007. | Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images A completely serious investigation of the most popular pose on restaurant websites, TV cooking shows, and photo ops Jamie Oliver does it. David Chang and Christina Tosi do it. Giada De Laurentiis and Emeril Lagasse don’t know what to do with their hands, but they’ve done it.
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Glamping – short for glamorous camping – allows guests to connect with nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room. It's the best of both worlds. Glamping is popular with nature lovers who like to stay comfortable, ex-campers who used to travel with a sleeping bag, and outdoor explorers who don't enjoy camping.
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Glamping – short for glamorous camping – allows guests to connect with nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room. It's the best of both worlds. Glamping is popular with nature lovers who like to stay comfortable, ex-campers who used to travel with a sleeping bag, and outdoor explorers who don't enjoy camping.
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Venues, catering, and events companies from across the country have been recognised at the 2023 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus National Awards for Excellence. The annual awards program acknowledges venues and companies across the country in both regional and metropolitan areas for their service and culinary offerings. The awards programs features various categories for both formal and casual dining across a range of cuisines.
Lille Allen/Eater In two new cookbooks, traditional Asian herbalism gets a modern, Asian American spin There was a period of time growing up when, after my father suffered an injury, our home was engulfed in the smells of gnarled roots, fungi, and other unidentifiable solids simmering for hours on the stove. The mixture was prescribed by a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) who presumably informed my parents about what it entailed.
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