It’s a scientifically proven fact that fried chicken is the way to anyone’s heart. Unless your heart is vegan…in which case you’ve made a wrong turn. Go back – now. For those of you who are still with us, we’ve scoured high and low across Sydney town for the best fried chicken you can get your greasy hands on. Listen with your ears and follow with your bellies as we run you through a hit list of Sydney’s finest fried chicken institutions.

Butter

6 Hunt St, Surry Hills

Fried chicken meets sneakers at this popular fried chicken institution which is infamous for its extravagant creations involving, you guessed it, fried chicken. Their fried chicken comes in novelty shoe boxes (unused) and a list of saucy hot condiments. Those who aren’t keen on plain old fried chicken can opt for fried chicken sandwiches topped with dashi butter and insane sides like Nutella loaded fries.

Juicy Lucy

232A Elizabeth St, Surry Hills

Located just a stone’s throw away from Butter is another fried chicken hot spot with a twist. Juicy Lucy takes South-East Asian flavours and pairs it with classic fried chicken for an explosion of unique flavours you won’t find anywhere else. Two words: Sriracha mayo. And a few more words: take away only as the shop has limited eating and it does get packed.

Thirsty Bird

3/2-14 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point

Thirsty Bird is the sister store to Sydney’s famous Mr. Crackles. If the name didn’t give it away they do southern friend chicken here and know how to do it right in buckets. There’s also sides like mac ‘n’ cheese with bacon or sweet potato waffle fries with chilli aioli.

Belles Hot Chicken

5/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo 

Headed by dude food extraordinaire Morgan McGlone, Belle’s Hot Chicken is a tour of American-style fried chicken with a spicy twist. There’s everything from tenders to drumsticks to wings slathered in a McGlone’s signature spices and backed up by even spicier sauces. There’s also multiple locations in Sydney so you won’t need to go far for a dirty bird feed.

Chicken & Sons

381 Crown St, Surry Hills

The guys who run this chicken joint are chefs from Michelin star restaurants, so you know the fried goods are actually good. How good? The fried chicken is prepared in a smoker for that true BBQ flavour. The only issue you’re likely to face is finding the place as it’s located inside The White Horse hotel.

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken

96 Liverpool St, Sydney

This is a no-nonsense fried chicken joint hailing from Taiwan, so the flavours are unique and the chicken pieces the size of your face. Forget about seats though this is a grab and go affair where you get your oversized fried chicken in a paper bag that’s guaranteed to burn straight through your hands.

Mary’s Burgers

6 Mary St, Newtown

Mary’s is now considered an institution in Sydney’s burger scene but they also do a mean fried chicken. They do a half fried bird here, whole bird or something called the Larry Bird which can all be further enhanced with mash and gravy. Two locations in Sydney town means twice the fried chicken goodness.

Bar Ume

478 Bourke St, Surry Hills

For a true taste of Japan without actually going to Japan, hit up Bar Ume for their Koji fried chicken which comes with a choice of either Japanese mayo, tonkatsu sauce, nori mayo, yuzu kosho mayo or mentai mayo. They also do Japanese style burgers but you’re not there for that.

Gogyo

52-54 Albion St, Surry Hills

It’s about the ramen here but go for their side of fried chicken and you won’t be disappointed. Crispy on the outside, moist but not oily on the inside, the fried chicken here is delectably paired with Japanese chilli powder mayo for a nice little kick.

KOGI Korean BBQ

Level 3 Market City, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket 

Come for the Korean BBQ, stay for the fried chicken. The fried chicken here comes with a choice of Korean sauces like soy and chilli with the option to throw on some melted cheese. Whichever you choose you’ll definitely walk out a happy camper.

Makan By Chef Tan

Shop 13/166 Military Rd, Neutral Bay 

As the only Malaysian-style fried chicken on the list you can bet that Makan By Chef Tan can provide the goods – just don’t call it southern style. Ayam Goreng is what it’s known as in Malasia and this one comes in half a bird that’s served with traditional Hainanese chilli sauce and cucumber.

Vic’s Meat Market

50-60 Bank St, Pyrmont

Smoked meats aren’t the only attraction to the fish markets. Let the smell of cajun fried chicken win you over at this butcher-turned-grill house which oddly does a mean fried chicken side as well. Given it’s run by the guys at Victor Churchill, you can rest assured that the standard will be high.

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A quality denim shirt is a wardrobe staple for any man. The problem though is how to find one that’s suitable for both casual and smart casual dress occasions. We personally prefer blue washed denim shirts for men as they’re softer and are better paired with chinos and (if you must double denim) jeans.

Whilst acceptable, double denim (or the Canadian tuxedo) is bloody hard to get right. If you want to give the daring look a go, try dark, almost black, jeans and a washed denim shirt on top and trial the contrasting tones from there. If your tops and bottoms match then you’ve taken it too far.

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His Crazy Rich Asian days may be behind him but Henry Golding is still dressing like the sartorial savant he was cast to be. This week the 32-year-old British actor was spotted in Los Angeles rocking one of the coolest suit and denim combos we’ve seen in a while.

Golding absolutely nailed it in a blue tartan double breasted blazer paired with black washed skinny jeans and suede chelsea boots. Harking back to his English roots, Golding used the blazer complete with a buttonaire in a more pared down look which was highlighted with a crisp white shirt with a few buttons undone. Think of it as Britain with a touch of L.A. Now if you’re going to try this impeccable look for yourself you’ll need to have the fit down pat. Pay attention to how the jeans are cut so that there’s no excess length bunched up at the feet. The blazer meanwhile once buttoned-up is snug but not overly tight. It also sits nicely over Golding’s shoulders.

You can’t have a winning look without a winning timepiece though and Golding’s choice of wrist wear is IWC‘s Portugieser Automatic with a striking reflective blue dial.

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In this ‘Instagram age’, sponsored selfies and picturesque posts are the new advertising. Initially, this provided luxury hotels with a much-appreciated way to reach their target audience directly and authentically.

However, as one luxury hotel’s controversial (now viral) rant shows, this embracing of ‘influencer marketing’ has come at a cost. Having shown themselves open to this kind of product-pushing, five-star establishments are now experiencing an onslaught of requests from ‘freeloading’ third-tier influencers’ to “collab”.

As reported yesterday by News.com, “White Banana Beach Club on the Philippine island of Siargao said it was fed up with requests from ‘self-proclaimed influencers’ asking to stay for free in exchange for promotion on their social media channels.”

“We are receiving many messages regarding collaborations with… Instagram influencers,” the resort posted to Facebook, igniting a viral debate.

“We kindly would like to announce that White Banana is not interested to ‘collaborate’ with self-proclaimed ‘influencers’… And we would like to suggest to try another way to eat, drink or sleep for free. Or try to actually work.”

The post attracted more than 11,000 likes and 1500 comments—many of them positive.

“Whoever is curating your social media accounts, is actually doing an amazing job. Kudos to you for standing up to that ‘self proclaimed influencer’ who wanted to rip you off,” one said.

“Makes me wanna go to this place just so I can one-up those ‘influencers’,” said another.

However, many pointed out that the White Banana Beach Club, while justified in their frustration, may be aiming it in the wrong direction: “Those who ask are not real influencers or bloggers. They’re just a bunch of freeloaders,” Facebook user Jeman Bunyi Villanueva wrote.”

“Self-proclaimed IG (Instagram) influencers are social climbers … whose influence is an illusion and whose followers are usually dummy accounts, other social climbers mesmerised by freebies, or guys who only follow them for their provocative pics,” echoed another.

This was picked up on by a small time ‘influencer’, Lance de Campo, who told his 65.2k Twitter followers the White Banana Beach Club should not be surprised that up-and-coming bloggers would try their luck pitching collaborations.

 

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Not only that, but he claims the island paradise’s tourism industry has benefited greatly from the demographic the White Banana Beach Club criticised, saying: “Social media influencers’… have big contributions to boost Siargao’s tourism.”

“Siargao (would) not be as appreciated as it is now if not (for) the so-called influencers’ breathtaking and well-curated Instagram photos.”

After receiving backlash for implying the White Banana Beach Club specifically benefitted from influencers, as opposed to the destination in general, Lance quickly clarified: “To clear things up, I didn’t mean to credit Siargao’s tourism on influencers. I just meant that one factor of Siargao’s growing popularity is because of social media,” (News.com).

Likewise, the White Banana Beach Club later clarified their position, saying their post was, “Not against INFLUENCERS. Just against freeloaders,” admitting that they have actually worked with “a few of them, in different terms and conditions.”

So: is the White Banana Beach Club really negatively affected by the number of over-reaching DM’s in their inbox?

Or is it all a clever marketing ploy, a la Paul Stenson (a Dublin hotel owner, who slammed influencers in a similar rant last year to great effect and publicity)?

The White Banana Beach Club’s latest drink, “the snowflake”, may indicate the latter.

As might their tentative attempts to monetise the publicity…

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So we’ve all heard about that craving for carbs at night. You’ve done dinner, you’ve done gym and you even managed to catch Home Alone on repeat for the thousandth time. It’s time for bed and then all of a sudden your brain whispers to you: “Wouldn’t a four cheeses gnocchi be good right about now, my cherub little friend?”

There’s long been a myth about eating carbohydrates at night and its list of detrimental effects on the body. It’s a myth that has been so prevalent that people who are trying to lose weight will actively avoid it because they believe in its validity. Well not fitness coach Graeme Tomlinson who says that this ideal has never been proven in any nutritional or scientific journal.

“Its concept was probably born out of the fact that our metabolism slows down as we may move less in evenings. And obviously sleep,” he explained on his latest Instagram post. Tomlinson then went on to detail this myth in a graphical format that anyone should be able to understand.

 

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In the post Tomlinson highlighted a study by the obesity journal which did research on a group consuming carbohydrates. The difference they discovered between those who ate carbs at night compared to those who ate carbs throughout the day were surprising.

“A test group that ate most daily carbohydrates at dinner, compared to those who spread them out during the day, actually showed greater losses in total body weight, body fat and waist circumference,” says Tomlinson. “This study is a small sample, but proof that this fallacy is mythical.”

Tomlinson went on to cite another study which supports his belief that eating carbohydrates at night doesn’t make a difference to your fitness goals. The Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease Journal found that eating carbs at night “may prevent midday hunger, better support weight loss and improve metabolic outcomes over conventional weight loss diets”. The study’s conclusion was based on macronutrient distribution throughout the day and its impact on hunger controlling hormones such as ghrelin, leptin and adiponectin.

Tomlinson noted that subjects of this study who consumed more carbs at night reported greater satiety (feeling of fullness).

“These are just two studies of course. Important considerations: Body composition is determined by total energy in vs. energy out, regardless of food/nutrient type or time of day consumed. By eliminating carbs at night to lose fat, you are simply over-complicating a way to reduce overall calorie intake. Our metabolism does not operate on a chronological timer, instead it operates when it is required to do so.”

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When you start a going out with a new bae (or beau) you’re normally too busy flirting, dating and endearing yourself to their friends to worry about what they might be posting about you on Facebook. However, as one couple just spectacularly (and publically) found out, this ‘innocent’ trait can have drastic consequences.

Posting on Reddit’s dating advice page, one man asked the forum’s 1.4 million followers what to do following an awkward discovery about his girlfriend’s online behaviour, which led them to break up, in a saga that proves it’s best to keep your petty complaints to yourself (or, if you have a serious one, deal with it properly rather than sending ‘indirects’ on social media).

Anyway, here’s how this seemingly innocuous habit of posting about your life (and relationship) on social media can turn into a dark pit of passive aggression, as told by the Reddit thread, “I just broke up with my girlfriend over something she posted on Facebook.”

“So we’ve been together about 7 months,” the story begins, “We’ve had plenty of issues, but always managed to work through them and come out the other side a bit stronger. But something I found tonight just churned my stomach and it affected me so much I ended our relationship.”

Here’s how it went down: “We’re laying in bed and I realize I never accepted her Facebook friend request. I literally never use Facebook, so this wasn’t a point of contention or anything. But we weren’t doing anything else so I decided to accept the request and check out her Facebook (She was right next to me the whole time).”

“What I found really upset me. Multiple shared posts that were obviously in reference to our relationship.”

Although these posts were “just pictures of text she had shared” (rather than personalised diatribes), they were clearly directed at her boyfriend: “The first one I found was this: ‘Hey, here’s a cool concept: treat the people that are important to you… Like they are important to you…’. I think “Hmm, is this about me?”

You think?

“I feel like I make her feel important all the time,” he continues, going on about how he buys her presents, gives her lifts, etc. And—although there’s obviously more to treating your partner right than making altruistic gestures—if we take him on his word, he is really trying to be a good boyfriend. However, after reading the next few posts, he begins to question if it has all been worth it.

“I keep scrolling. I see another one: ‘If you push me away, I promise you, you won’t find me where you left me’… Hmm, this one obviously sounds like she’s talking about our relationship. And I was a bit upset at seeing it. Especially considering I never felt like I was pushing her away…”

“I keep scrolling, and I found the one that hurt me the most: ‘Don’t be mad when someone else starts to appreciate the person you took for granted. What you won’t do, someone else will.’

“That one absolutely killed me,” he explains, “I never thought I was taking her for granted. And the thought of her not feeling appreciated kinda floored me. On top of that, the implication is that she wants to find someone else who apparently appreciates her more than I do.”

He then reveals how he confronted her about these posts, to which she said, “They don’t mean anything… (She) didn’t even think about it, and it took less than a second to hit the share button, so (according to her) it’s not a big deal.”

And it only gets ‘better’, as he figures out that each one of those posts was made during an argument they’d been having.

“It just felt so terrible. Like, we have a very minor disagreement about something and you’re thinking about finding someone else… Then there is the whole issue of airing out our dirty laundry to anyone that happens to be friends with her on Facebook.”

“Anyone with a brain knows what those posts are about, he continues. “By sharing them, you are essentially announcing to the world, ‘I’m having relationship problems!!!’. (Now) I can’t help but think about the things her family and mutual friends must think about our relationship considering how often she is sharing things like that.”

“I broke up with her within an hour of seeing the posts. It was ugly. I feel bad. I feel tired. I’ve had no sleep and I have to work in like 3 hours. I don’t even know why I’m posting this. The relationship is over. Maybe I overreacted, maybe I was justified. I just know it felt right.”

While there were a host of comments, some validating his decision, others questioning his behaviour, this tale goes to show: whether or not he really was the model boyfriend he claims to be—nothing good comes of posting immature Facebook status updates (lest you want to come across as someone that never grew out of their teens).

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The humble t-shirt is a staple of every man’s closet. The versatility and relative affordability of them means that they can be worn countless ways for almost any situation…except maybe for a cocktail dress code. With all that said the rules for wearing t-shirts are rather simple. Start with the basic colours like white, black, grey and navy and you’ll be able to pair them to just about anything from jackets to knitwear to blazers to collared shirts. Once you’ve nailed that you can start playing around with prints, patterns, detailing and materials to really own your personal look.

Here’s your ultimate guide on how to wear t-shirts with style.

How To Wear Plain T-shirts

Plain t-shirts are the easiest staple item for men to pull off. As we mentioned, these are t-shirts in solid colours that are reliable in pairing with just about everything. On their own they can already look sharp during the warmer seasons as shown by guys like Theroux and Gosling. Layer them up during the colder days though and you have a whole new wardrobe dimension to play with. If you’re unsure of how to pair your t-shirt, go with white first and rock them with blue, black or stone washed jeans. It’s casual and cool and that’s the exact look you’re going for. You can also pair them with bomber jackets, denim jackets or cardigans as required. Plain tees can also work with a multitude of shoes from casual sneakers to leather boots and everything between. Runners can work here but only if you’re rocking the athleisure look. Just be sure they’re nicely fitted and not baggy.

How To Wear Printed T-shirts

Printed tees follow the same rules as the plain tee but they’re a step up in terms of giving your look a bit more character. Whether it’s a graphic design, a brand or words of wisdom, the only rule is to keep it subtle. Gone are the days of overzealous branding from the early 2000s, these days printed t-shirts are designed to enhance a man’s overall look, not dominate it. If you’re wearing loud bottoms like Jared Leto here, pair it with a solid coloured t-shirt with subtle matching print colours. Jeans are another winner with printed tees in most situations. They can work either in a similar hue (grey on blue) or contrasting (white on blue).

How To Wear Striped T-shirts

Aren’t stripes the same as printed t-shirts? Indeed, but their geometric shape puts them in another class worth talking about. Officially known as the Breton t-shirt, striped t-shirts have been popular amongst the more stylish men of the world. Given their pattern, the crucial rule is to always pair striped t-shirts with solid coloured bottoms. That is, black denim, blue denim, non-patterned chinos or plain trousers. The reason behind this is in the lines – you never want clashing lines in your look. Just picture someone with a striped t-shirt wearing striped pants. You’ll look like an escaped con. Another point worth mentioning is vertical stripes. Stay away from these unless you have the flattering physique of a bodybuilder as vertical lines will contour around your body. Not good if you rock a muffin top.

How To Wear Henley T-shirts

Championed by men like Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and more, the henley tee is a classic staple in the vintage motoring scene. The notched neckline with buttons elevates the humble t-shirt into masculine style territory. With this in mind, henley t-shirts are best worn plain without prints. Colour blocking is the key here with jeans being the main partner in crime. Pair your blue or grey denim with red, white, black, brown and just about any colour in the henley range. Just don’t go too bright and remember the leather shoes or boots.

How To Wear Cotton T-Shirts

Consider cotton t-shirts your best friend during warmer seasons. They’re versatile, durable and can pair with a multitude of pieces whilst keeping you comfortable. The only rules for cotton shirts is to know your occasion. For smart casual looks avoid printed cotton t-shirts as you’ll likely be wearing a casual blazer over it. Beyond that it’s another jeans and tee combo where your imagination can run wild. A white cotton t-shirt on black denim is a classic winner.

How To Wear Linen T-Shirts

Linen has seen a real resurgence in recent years and that’s good news for you. It’s naturally crumpled texture adds loads of character to any look and it has the advantage of being more breathable than cotton and polyester t-shirts. Linen shirts are made to be seen so pair them with solid coloured chinos, trousers or jeans. They’re usually a bit more free-flowing though so make sure it’s fitted if you’re going to wear it with a blazer.

How To Wear Long Sleeve T-shirts

When the days get colder the sleeves get longer. That doesn’t mean you need to ditch the t-shirt entirely. Fit is paramount with long sleeve t-shirts due to the extra material you’re working with. Get it wrong and they could look like PJs. The basic colour rule we mentioned applies here with white, greys, blacks and navy tones. Those after a bit more attention can opt for a striped long sleeve t-shirt. We’d avoid prints on long sleeve t-shirts and opt for textures and materials (linen or cashmere) instead for added character.

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If there is a consumer category that is constantly at war, it’s the smartphones. Almost every month we hear of a new contender thrown in by one of the brands and we’re always holding our breath for the next big thing. We’ve been toying with the heavy weight from Samsung; the Galaxy S10+ and we’ve made a few observations.

1. Your phone will always be used for that group shot…

Whenever friends get together, there’s always a moment where we want to huddle for a big group shot (friends not included). Immediately the phones come pouring out of handbags and pockets. What normally happens then is a very rapid assessment and people will say “use his phone, it has the best camera”. If you’re rocking the S10+ you’ll likely hear this quite a bit. The three cameras on the rear can help you produce amazing low light photos (without the flash) and the wide angle is probably the most useful. If you’re into selfies, it will also do wide angle on the front so you can pull off a group shot without pressing on each others cheeks.

2. Your Insta game is going to be flying…

Something we have never seen in a phone before is tight integration into a social platform like this. Instagram mode on the Galaxy S10 range means that when you open the camera app you’ll have immediate access to filters and editing before uploading to your Instagram Story or creating a post. It saves you time and lets you get back into the moment, or eating the meal while others continue to fiddle on their phones.

3. Your safety can be assured by a fingerprint…

When you make a device with a screen that measures 6.4inches you’ll inevitably lose space for any buttons on the front. That is where a fingerprint sensor would once live, hello iPhone? Previous Samsung models moved that sensor to the back while other brands focused on facial recognition. The S10 range does both, however the fingerprint sensor is in the screen. Don’t ask how, just know that it works and works quickly. No need to stare at your phone to unlock it or take your glasses and hat off, just touch it.

4. You can use any pair of headphones…

It seems to be trendy for phone manufacturers to stick their nose up at the 3.5mm headphone jack and expect customers to use a proprietary connection or an adaptor to make ends meet. Samsung uses USB type C for charging and audio (if you like) but maintains the 3.5mm connection. So bring along your Bose, your Sennheiser and your B&O, it’s welcome here.

5. Your friends will be bugging you for a recharge…

Remember that get together mentioned earlier? Yeah when all those friends of yours start to see their smartphone batteries fading as the night goes on, they’ll turn to you again. If their phone supports wireless charging (most do these days, yes even the iPhone) then they will be able to absorb battery life from the Galaxy S10 range. Wireless PowerShare on the S10 means that you’ll be able to recharge an iPhone, or another Samsung, or Huawei etc. And from our experience, you won’t mind either, because the S10+ gets you through a full day with ease.

6. People will notice the large mole on the front…

That wonderful screen on the Galaxy S10+ produces a fantastic image, incredible contrasts and brightness even in sunlight. But no matter what you are doing on the phone, you cant help but be distracted by that…mole. It’s the front facing cameras that are cut into the screen. So there are pixels surrounding the cameras on the front. We appreciate that Samsung didn’t want to go with a large notch at the top of the screen but your eyes can’t help but glance at that camera hole whenever you pick up the device.

7. You’ll be holding on with two hands…

We’re certain that designers spend years working on the aesthetics of a flagship smartphone. So many interpretations and user testing. The S10+ looks great and they’ll be commended for the design. But the materials used make it one slippery piece of gear. Considering the S10+ starts at $1,499 you’ll be forced to put a case around the product and cover all the thoughtful design work.

8. Lastly, to wait or not to wait…

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