Ooh La La! Sydney’s French celebration returns

Sydney is set to turn très chic this winter as the Bastille Festival returns from July 16 – 19, promising four days of French food, wine, art and culture — all completely free and bigger than ever before. Now in its 13th year,…
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Ooh La La! Sydney’s French celebration returns

Sydney is set to turn très chic this winter as the Bastille Festival returns from July 16 – 19, promising four days of French food, wine, art and culture — all completely free and bigger than ever before…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #FrenchWine #Frenchwine #CircularQuay #francais #france #French #FrenchFestival #frenchwine #sydney #TheRocks #Wine #WinterFestival
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Grappa expands to former Rockpool site – hospitality

“We’re all about old-school hospitality: making guests feel at home the second they walk in,” says Grappa Founder Charlie Colosi. This old-school hospitality is something Charlie and Virg…
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The Rocks at Night, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Historical Architecture 3, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Rocks was established shortly after the colony's formation in 1788. It was known as Tallawoladah by the Cadigal people.[7] The original buildings were first traditional vernacular houses, of wattle and daub, with thatched roofs, and later of local sandstone, from which the area derives its name.[7] From the earliest history of the settlement, the area had a reputation as a slum and the arriving convicts' side of town, often frequented by visiting sailors and prostitutes.[7] After November 1790, many of the inhabitants were also Aboriginal. In 1823, the district had a population of about 1,200. —Wikipedia

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“First Impressions” Artwork, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The sandstone relief sculpture symbolises the origins and settlement of the colony of New South Wales, by depicting elements of Sydney history in the middle of the rocks area. The Rocks is a very popular spot where locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Markets, perusing handmade fashions and street food.

This fairly large sculpture is located at the intersection of Playfair and George Street. It has three sides, with a figure or figures carved into each side. Very popular spot for pictures. Each side represents a particular group of people that established themselves in Sydney early on: The Convicts, The Settlers, and The Soldier.

"First Impressions" was commissioned by the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority in 1979.

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