Good Food Month at Bistrot Gavroche, Photograph by Lyn Balzer

Kensington Street once again brought the street to life for Good Food Month on a balmy
mid-week evening celebrating their unique dining experience 'A Taste of Kensington Street - Seven Deadly Sins'.

Mekong, Lower Mekong, Kyo-to, Koi, Spice Alley's Spice House, Bar Chinois, and Bistrot Gavroche were bombarded by enthusiastic diners who relished the incredible offering along with a musical and performance showcase that dazzled and inspired.

Accompanying this wonderfully evocative event was the opening of the exhibition 'Guilty Pleasures' by esteemed arts philanthropist Pat Corrigan.  Sydney's most innovative and acclaimed artists were invited to address the theme of their deliciously guilty indulgences, all of which are on show until Saturday 12 November at The Old Rum Store. All works are available for purchase with a percentage of the proceeds going to OzHarvest.

Be sure to check it out from Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-5pm.

Scott Marsh, 'I spent my rent money on smashed avo and single source lattes' 2016

This month, we are offering an exclusive and exciting opportunity to dine with a couple of our acclaimed artists featured in the 'Guilty Pleasures' exhibition, and gain some insight into their approaches to art and gastronomy.

Join the scintillating dialogue over all things art and food for a 12.30pm sitting at Kensington Street's Indochine gem, Mekong, with Archibald finalist and People's Choice Award Winner Nick Stathopoulos, renowned street artist Scott Marsh, and President of the Chippendale Creative Precinct, Nicky Ginsberg.

This is your opportunity to chance a chat with Marsh about lock-out laws and graffiti removal, or with Stathopoulos about winning the public's vote for his exquisite portrait of Deng Adut.

For $28 you can sample an array of flavourful and authentic Indochine dishes and indulge in a sumptuous feast, specially prepared by Mekong's talented chef,Tiw Rakarin. Complimentary wine is provided by our generous sponsor, Paxton, whose drop usually retails for $30 a bottle.

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After lunch, join us in The Old Rum Store at 2pm, where both artists will be giving unique insights into their submissions to the 'Guilty Pleasures' exhibition.

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August Explore Chippendale Gallery Walking Tour

This Saturday 5 November, the monthly Explore Chippendale Free Gallery Walking Tour will begin with 'Guilty Pleasures' at the Old Rum Store featuring special artists talks from Scott Marsh and Nicholas Stathopoulos. Just a stone's throw away we will take a gentle stroll down to Spot 81's current exhibition 'Prime Object' featuring artists Diane Scott, Danica Firulovic and Ross Thornton, followed by a hop, skip and a jump to The Commercial to view Anna Kristensen 'Cover'. The grand finale will take place back on Kensington Street at Kensington Contemporary's, Cornelis Timmer, 'All I See is Plastic'.

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Mekong - Photography by Lauren Commens

Spend a Saturday afternoon relishing in the wonderful amalgamation of old and new on Kensington Street with a saucy lunching experience.

Enjoy a uniquely modern interpretation of South East Asian delicacies at Mekong, with complimentary Paxton wines, for $28 per head.

Meanwhile, treat yourself to an intriguing conversation with distinguished historian and author Dr. Ian Hoskins, andthe evervescant Mistress Scarlett, whose bondage house, The Kastle, is an ongoing testament to Chippendale's salacious history, and Nicky Ginsberg, President of the Chippendale Creative Precinct.

This feast for the body and mind takes places on Saturday 12th November, from 12.30-2pm and is not to be missed!

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August Explore Chippendale Historical Walking Tour

Each of Chippendale's enchanting buildings has a rich and gritty history. Travel back in time on Explore Chippendale's Historical Walking Tour: Brewery and Beyond and experience Sydney's historic underbelly like never before.

Join our favourite history teacher, professional historian, Dr. Ian Hoskins as he peels back the layers of your favourite restaurants, galleries and cafes and Kensington Street, many of which played a fascinating part in the establishment of Chippendale as a centre for breweries. Take a trip down the notorious Paradise Row, learn the morbid and compelling history behind Mortuary Station, and discover the haunting beauty of St Benedict's School and Church, built by the the great English Gothic architect, Augustus Welby Pugin.

When: Saturday, 12th November
Tour: 2pm-3:30pm
Meeting Point: Kensington Contemporary, 32 Kensington Street, Chippendale, Sydney

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Vanessa Stockard, 'Violets' 2016

Revel in the romance of Spring with the gentle, painterly strokes of Sydney based artist Vanessa Stockard in her upcoming exhibition 'Spring'.

Join us at at Kensington Contemporary on Thursday 17 November, from 6-8pm and take a look inside the fresh and graceful subtleties of Stockard’s favorite season.

Alun Rhys Jones, 'Dysmorphia Playground'

Pop-culture, male beauty standards and consumerism collide at Sydney based artist Alun Rhys Jones' upcoming exhibition 'Dysmorphia Playground'. Held at Kensington Contemporary, Jones confronts the age old questions of what is beauty, however shifting the gender focus to that of males.

Delve into arguably one of the most profound discussions of the 21st Century - dysmorphia - and marvel at the detail of Jones' work at the opening night, on Thursday 24 November, 6-8pm.

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Extraordinary Ordinary Day

Creative Director Ashley Lim of Extraordinary Ordinary Day (EOD) knows style and comfort and the secret to wearing heels without the adverse effects. Recently featured on a segment on Channel 7 News, EOD supplies shoes with soul.

Located on Kensington Street the boutique combines contemporary designs with architecturally crafted comfort, busting down the demarcation line between work and play.

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Koa Korean BBQ

Got a hankering for traditional Korean BBQ? Well Spice Alley has the answer with their recently opened Korean eatery KOA - Korean BBQ in a box.

Join us in celebrating the new month with KOA - Korean BBQ in a box’s November special, yummy Bulgogi OR Bibimbap and free bottle of water for only $10.90.

Bar Chinois - Photography by Lauren Commens

Make a trip to Kensington Street for an after work sneaky bevvy before home time at chinoiserie Bar Chinois. Their weekday happy hour will be sure to put you in a good mood, from 4pm - 7pm. Feel naughty sipping on a Forbidden Fruit cocktail made using vodka, apple juice, elderflower liqueur, passionfruit pulp and egg white, or kick it with a South Side of gin, fresh lemon, mint.

Check out the rest of their amazing cocktail and food menu

Kensington Street Social

Chippo residents, business owners and neighbours, delight in this generous deal from our friends at Kensington Street Social! Grab yourselves a coffee on the house with your breakfast order.

Bistrot Gavroche's new brunch menu

To celebrate the launch of Bistrot Gavroche's new brunch menu which features a large selection of new sweet and savoury dishes, they're giving away a bottle of NV Dominique Portet Brut Rosé for every booking of four or more people between now and Christmas (available for brunch only).

PLUS, they're also offering a bottomless glass of sparkling rosé for $49pp so if you love your sparkling and can't pull a group together, you're still covered. Consider it an early Christmas present from them to you….

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