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Dine Like Royalty at Donna Chang
We take you inside Donna Chang, a restaurant praised as the best CBD spot for modern Chinese cuisine. ️
Imagine elegant colonial decor and a menu bursting with innovative flavours.
From delicate dim sum to succulent duck, Donna Chang is a feast for the senses.
Ready to experience Brisbane's culinary crown jewel? Head to https://thismagnificentlife.com to read the full story and discover why is a must-visit for any foodie! ✨

Taste Champagne is the world’s largest Champagne showcase
Organised by Australia’s Mr Champagne Tyson Stelzer, allows us to taste 150 different wines from some 50 Champagne Houses.
Click the link in the bio to find out what makes Taste Champagne the supreme festival of bubbles 🍾

It was a very special tasting and our own was there to let you know about d'Arenberg releases

Three bottles each from the 2019, the 2015 and the 2010 vintages of McLaren Vale’s d’Arenberg Wines reds - The Ironstone Pressings (a Grenache, Shiraz Mourvedre blend) The Coppermine Road (a straight Cabernet) and The Dead Arm (100% Shiraz)
All three will have a touch more complexity and power than comparable wines from other districts - the magic of Mclaren Vale Wine Region
The Ironstone is one of the first in this country of this classic Rhone blend -“dark crimson red. Full-bodied, weighty but supple and elegant”
The Coppermine is “a touch deeper than your average cab; glows with flavour edged with decent tannins and decent oak”
The Dead Arm “is a very bold Shiraz, dark, rich fruit, powerful but with elegance”
Read more about where these wines are now and where they will be in the future: https://bit.ly/darenberg2024

Next week Noosa Eat & Drink 2024 kicks off and if you haven't got your tickets yet here's a little help: https://thismagnificentlife.com/its-nearly-here-noosa-eat-drink-2024/

There’s so much more to Easter than Easter eggs - it’s also the perfect time for 5 ⭐️High Tea
Working with his outstanding kitchen team
has created savoury and sweet treats from King Prawn w citrus mayonnaise & sorrel leaves and Egg & Truffle finger w truffle oil & chopped herbs from the JWGarden to just baked lavender scones and Chocolate Egg Nest w salted caramel chocolate tart
Available from this Saturday March 30 - Tuesday April 30 at Chapter & Verse in the lobby 12-3 daily
Book via the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort site
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Until March 20th, Yarra Valley’s renowned winery Innocent Bystander is transforming Babylon Brisbane - Brisbane’s best riverside venue, into a vibrant pop-up cellar door.
The wine is delightful, the views stunning, and with delicious plates from the Babylon kitchen, this is much more than the usual tasting experience.
Do this Sunday’s Long Lunch (March 20) complete with DJ at 11 am 1 pm, or 3 pm, or drop in for a perfect afternoon into evening this week
Read all the details on the blog: https://bit.ly/innocentbystanderbabylon

One of the world’s best-known travel mags - Conde Nast Traveler, has just confirmed what Australians have known all along: Australia’s beaches are certainly the best - we and everyone else love them
Australia’s best beaches are more than mere stretches of sand. The beach defines us from childhood. Memories of building sandcastles, sunburn and even the dreaded bluebottle sting

Visit Palm Cove scored the number one spot with Wategos Beach at #4 with Mona Vale Beach 6 and at #8 Visit Noosa with Turquoise Bay on Australia's Coral Coast and also in WA Gantheaume Point in Australia's North West

Luckily I've been to nearly all of the Aussie beaches that made this list - except Gantheaume Point Western Australia
Click the link in the bio to read about these very special places
Image: Turquoise Bay - Timbond.photography

McLaren Vale - perhaps one of our lesser-known wine districts, is also one of our most vibrant
Leading the pack is d'Arenberg - and we recently tasted some of their best drops:
Read more here: https://bit.ly/darenbergwines

Congratulations to the Calile Hotel - named #12 in the World’s Best Hotels overnight
This list comprises some of the biggest names in luxury including Aman Tokyo, Soneva Fushi The Maldives, the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and the Upper House Hong Kong.

If you don’t know a whole lot about - click the link in the bio for our revie and some great photos by .photography

"If you're searching for art that embodies Australia's raw beauty and sunny vibes, Jill Bryant captures it perfectly. She believes in leaving viewers feeling uplifted. Experience the magic in our interview with Jill in our Art and Artists series. Click here https://thismagnificentlife.com/watercolour-my-new-love-by-jill-bryant/. 🎨☀️ " , , , , , , , , ,
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Thank you Visit Scenic Rim and Moda Tapas. Brasa. Bar for a delightful lunch
The many treasures of the Scenic Rim are only an hour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
The finest wines from Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages accompanied the sensational food all from the artisans & producers that feed not only SEQ but much of Australia
Cedar Creek Lodges
Towri Sheep Cheeses
Tommerup's Dairy Farm
Sarabah Estate Vineyard
Scenic Rim Farm Shop & Cafe
& all the other amazing producers artisans & growers

shared some of their newest wines with TML so we had to go to the source and find out more and to see what one of our favourite family wineries was up to

We contacted Peter Saturno who with brother Mark and overseeing winemaker Ben Glaetzer is driving the Longview name forward
We spoke with Peter about the wines an Longview Estate’s background
Click the link in our bio for more on these outstanding wines.

Recently, TML spoke with Longview Estate's Peter Saturno to discuss the latest wines. Peter along with brother Mark and overseeing winemaker Ben Glaetzer is driving the Longview Vineyard name forward:
https://thismagnificentlife.com/taking-a-long-view/

This weekend (July 8 & 9), Roma Street Parkland will be transformed into the picture-perfect Providore Park. While picnickers indulge in gourmet goodies on the grass with live music from the DJ Lounge, there are so many more ways to be part of the fun.

Book a Masterclass at The Conservatory for an expert-guided exploration into food and wine matching with a smorgasbord of small bites and complimentary drops.

The Bartenders will let you in on a few secrets to master the elegant art of cocktail making when home entertaining. Shaken and Stirred is all about the art of the martini - Sunday 2.45 to 3.30 pm.

Learn from one of the best - Alanna Sapwell-Stone, Head Chef at Eltham Hotel on how to create the perfect spread for aperitivo hour. From fennel & mandarin oysters to artichoke tarte tatin and cucumber, white anchovy & classic sauce gribiche all paired perfectly - Sunday 4.15-5 pm.

There’s pop-up croquet, and live it up in the exclusive and adults-only Chandon Secret Garden - with a private lounge with drinks, a tasting platter and a gift bag on arrival, with a private bar serving fine Australian sparkling wine, table wines, beer and custom cocktails.

See the full program at https://providorepark.com.au/

In there are growers & farmers producing the highest quality hyper-seasonal food in a region where nature’s treasures never give up
And there’s those like who work with these sustainable farmers to create outstanding menus
has just launched & it’s a beauty
Click the link in the bio for more

No better way to shake off the winter blues then indulge in the fine diamonds. Diamonds in the dirt that is
This weekend Australia's most delicious truffle festival - is back
Once again the celebration of the treasured 'black gold' has an incredible lineup of chefs and culinary talent
Held in the heart of Australian truffle country in Manjimup Western Australia this weekend's events include exquisite dining events, masterclasses, truffle hunts, markets and more
Want to learn more about this irresistible culinary treasure? .
Click the link in the bio to know what to look for and how to cook with this fabulous fungi

Truffle tragics rejoice! This weekend, Australia's most delicious truffle festival - Truffle Kerfuffle is back.

Once again the celebration of the treasured 'black gold' has an incredible lineup of chefs and culinary talent. Held in the heart of Australian truffle country in Manjimup Western Australia this weekend's events include exquisite dining events, masterclasses, truffle hunts, markets and more.

Want to learn more about this irresistible culinary treasure? Here's what to know, what to look for and how to cook
with this fabulous fungi: https://thismagnificentlife.com/truffles-diamonds-in-the-dirt/

Talking Sunday Truffles on a Monday - when we most need truffle action
Emporium Hotel South Bank Signature Restaurant lets you explore 4 indulgent courses of spectacular truffle magnificence
If you truffles this is THE Brisbane dining experience.

Until 27 August, it's course after course of black truffles, truffle cheeses, and even truffle syrup for dessert!
In collaboration with Lady Truffle herself - Debs Oliver
Signature’s Head Chef Luca Spagnolo crafts 4 dishes to showcase what we love most about this black gold.

Available every Sunday for lunch until August 27

Brisbane Marriott Hotel is still partying like it’s 1998 with 25th anniversary celebrations in full swing with a specially curated 25 Year Celebration High Tea at the celebrated Motion Dining

Each tower of deliciousness is masterfully executed with delicate multi-coloured macarons, mini eclairs, feather light Champagne infused scones (with strawberry orange preserve & spiked vanilla cream) and elegant sandwiches like Lobster, avocado & dill and Chicken & pistachio, green pear & baby herb and many more savoury and sweet delights

All complemented with a glass of sparkling wine and a signature Celebration Cocktail - the'Mendoza’s 25' - is a tribute to staff member Michael Mendoza who has been working at the hotel restaurant since it’s opening 25 years ago

Celebration Tea is now a permanent addition to the menu and is available Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-3pm
$89 per person including Sparkling Wine or $99 per person including Champagne

The latest exhibition from Melbourne artist - ‘Give Me Shade' is currently showing at Sydney's
To read more about the exhibition & see some of Emily’s work click the link in the bio
Image: Before We Met © Emily Persson Oil on linen 102 x 102 cm The Wentworth Galleries

The latest exhibition from Melbourne artist Emily Persson is currently showing at Sydney's Wentworth Galleries
Titled 'Give Me Shade' - Emily "invites you to experience the quiet beauty, serenity and respite that the Australian summer offers.”
Read more about Emily Persson Art exhibition https://tr.ee/3T0k9KshUb
Image: Before We Met © Emily Persson Oil on linen 102 x 102 cm The Wentworth Galleries

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is undoubtedly one of Australia's grandest hotels
While it might only be 110 years old it has the splendour and grandeur of many of the great European hotels
Read our latest on thismagnificentlife for a glimpse: https://bit.ly/3Ml02B5

is the latest artist to feature in Australian Art series. Minimalist. Evocative. Magnificent. Read what makes the man create, and what he would say to the Director of the !

Over the years This Magnificent Life has featured some of Australia’s most respected artists and one or two who have just started their art journey
In the first of a regular series we’re talking to Australian artists to understand what drives them, what makes them happy and what they think of the current art scene
First up - Darren King Art - a mixed media artist based near Wollongong on the NSW South Coast
Darren calls on his painting, screen printing, collage, graphic design and cartooning skills
He creates some pieces entirely from recycled paper - discarded magazines, junk mail, maps, packaging, paper bags and old books are all harvested for interesting elements to create original, vibrant, textural artworks.
Read what Darren has to say about his art here: https://thismagnificentlife.com/darren-king-i-can-artistically-choose-to-do-what-i-want-when-i-want/

Big Mac. Mixed media, recycled paper collage (burger) & paint over collage (background). 61cm x 61cm on board. ©darrenking