How good is Friday? Prepare yourselves; this brief break from work is going to be a big one, and we’ve got just what you need to get the party started. To make the most of the festive spirit and ring in the Spring vibes, we’ve put together another collection of our favourite positive news stories from the past seven days. From new restaurant openings and offerings to the release of some ’80s-inspired workout gear, here’s Feel-Good Friday for this week.
Bondi Active Launches Retro ‘Summer Sports Club’ Collection
Been sweating it out at your local run club? Looking to make an impression this beach season? Local sports apparel company Bondi Active has just dropped a new ‘Summer Sports Club’ collection inspired by ’80s and ’90s retro clothing. Highlighted by bold pops of colour and oversized graphics, the new range harks back to the California and Miami coastlines, right down to the Patrick Swayze-esque colourways.
“We wanted to bring something super fun and different for our SS24 range,” managing director of Bondi Active, Briony Oayda said. “The Summer Sports Club collection gives a nod to 80s and 90s beach nostalgia, think Fresh Prince of Bel-Air with the bold colours and beachy fitness club graphics. We also incorporated washed oversized tees and tanks using puff print and statement graphics that align to the look and feel of the retro California and Miami beach aesthetic.”
In the men’s collection, you’ll find nods to Sydney’s burgeoning run club trend alongside vibrant Sports Club Swim shorts and bold and brilliant tank tops. Starting at $40, Summer Sports Club range will be available in-store at the Bondi Active flagship store and online from Monday, 9 September 2024.
Disco-Inspired New York Cocktail Bar and Spanish-Japanese Snack Bar Launches in Sydney
Sydney has a new nightlife hotspot. Across two levels at 11 Young Street in the Quay Quarter Laneways, guests can indulge in an international sojourn, with the launch of New York-style cocktail bar Disco Pantera and Spanish/Japanese-inspired snack bar Tigra.
The latter is housed on the ground floor of the venue and plays host to a Barcelona street-inspired design, complete with decor that pays homage to the iconic Spanish artist Joan Miró, while also acknowledging the mesmerising bars that line the narrow, winding alleys of Golden Gai in Shinjuku. It’s a weird mix, no doubt, but somehow the fusion of styles and flavours works effortlessly to create a homely, if not entirely unfamiliar, feel. At Tigra, you’ll find dishes like Koshihakari ‘cat’ rice, Yarra Valley salmon roe & white soy yolk; Anchovy soldier, fennel and chives; and blood sausage with gremolata and red chilli and whipped scallop with bottarga and crudites.
Upstairs, Disco Pantera offers culture vultures a taste of New York. Whether you are after a nightcap or simply want to enjoy the revolving DJ line-up, the new venue has you covered. Expect cocktails like the ‘Chimichurri Margarita’, the ‘Alpine Sazerac’ and the luxe ‘Cleopatra Martini’ a striking serve that plays homage to ancient high society and features goat’s milk-washed gin and a sparkle of blue spirulina oil. The standout ‘Pantera Creaming Soda’ offers a playful twist on the classic milk punch, infused with a hint of essential oil reminiscent of disco-era colognes.
Disco Pantera and Tigra are set to open in September 2024, so keep an eye out for the latest news on this double-decker party palace.
Gelatissimo is Giving Away Free Ice-Cream This Friday
Want to turn a decent Friday into a great Friday? To celebrate the release of Transformers ONE in cinemas on September 19, ice cream chain Gelatissimo is handing out free scoops of its limited-edition Transformers-inspired flavours.
On Friday, September 6, at 3:00 pm local time, every gelateria in the country will be handing out 100 Transformers ONE-themed gelato scoops while stock lasts. Fans can choose from Optimus Prime’s Red Velvet Matrix, Megatron’s Mega Cookie Explosion, Bumblebee’s Honeycomb Hero, and Elita’s Bubblegum Blast flavours. However, those in Sydney get a special treat. Gelatissimo Darling Harbour is giving away 1,000 scoops to kick off the collaboration, and the lucky few in the front of the line will also cop a mystery gift.
Kingsleys Woolloomooloo Launches Spring Long Lunch Series
One of the world’s best steak restaurants is dishing up a new summer deal. Kingsleys Woolloomooloo has launched a daily Long Lunch menu, whihc features a bevy of the venue’s award-winning steaks to go along with a two-hour bottomless drinks package for $139 per person. Executive chef Jason Roberson’s new offering includes standouts like Beef Cheek Croquettes with pickled red onion and hot mustard aioli, Tajima Grain-Fed Wagyu Rump Steak and even a side of Roasted Bone Marrow with Café de Paris butter. If you were looking for a reason to sneak away from work and indulge in a little mid-week steak dining, the team at Kingsleys Woolloomooloo has you covered. Long Lunch is served from 12pm – 2:30pm daily, until October 13.
