Are you ready to STEP BACK IN TIME to an age when men were dapper, women were genteel and cocktails…read morewere potent? Come then, friends, down to Golden Age Cinema. Attended their first birthday party last night and got to see some of the reasons this place rocks socks. Like the tiny, old-school cinema with all the original touches, like low-slung wooden chairs, green velvet walls, and the coup de grace, the unbelievable old film projectors that they found in the basement of the Paramount Building (when film reels had to be changed every 20mins during a movie). The main bar is low-lit and great date territory, the cocktails are inventive (maple pecan Old Fashioned, anyone?) and they do a small range of big-taste toasties. Oh and there's a secret mirrored performance stage hidden behind a remote-controlled curtain in the main bar.

I came here with a friend after he recommended it for a catch-up venue. Golden Age Cinema & Bar is…read morea really lovely little place to have an intimate night with a friend (or probably a date... great mood lighting!). The bar had a delicious-looking cocktail menu and a nice range of pre-cinema snacks to choose from. It's only a small venue but it's perfect for a couple of drinks and conversation before you head in to watch a film. The actual cinema is really cute. Older-style seating and a pretty small screen might put some people off... but I loved it. Overall Golden Age made me feel like Sydney is finally "growing up"... it's a venue less concerned with trying to look cool and more focused on being a quality, enjoyable option for anyone and everyone. I highly recommend it!

Just spent a lovely evening in Mandalay Kitchen met up to enjoy some Burmese food. Since we are…read moretravelling to Myanmar in a few weeks we thought we might try some local food. The proprietor was extremely helpful with advice on food specialties of Burma. We took her advice and ordered six dishes to share, we enjoyed all of them. We sampled two entrees one tempura melon and one Palata and then four mains. The food was tasty and fresh. The service was quick and the helpful hints for our upcoming trip were gratefully received. The restaurant was clean and tidy with a really friendly atmosphere.