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News.com.au
22-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Carlton: Victorian masterpiece hits market
Steeped in history, this double-storey Carlton Victorian terrace was built circa 1890 and merges both contemporary urban living with timeless charm. 'We've lived in this beautiful brick heritage house for four years,' says the vendor. 'It has some classic Victorian architecture, combined with natural light from the northern aspect, which we've enjoyed.' Inside, original hardwood floors, four open fireplaces, and classic period features blend seamlessly with modern updates including stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances in the light-filled kitchen. 'There's so much charm in the spacious rooms, high ceilings, and unique architectural elements typical of Victorian design, including the original stained-glass windows,' says the vendor. 'The natural light flooding through large windows during the day adds to the warmth and beauty of the space, making it a cosy haven.' Upstairs are three of the four bedrooms, two with access to the iron-laced balcony. 'It has so much warmth and character,' says the vendor. 'This is especially evident in the upstairs study where we've spent many hours looking north over the parklands.' The flexible layout has provided the perfect location for family get-togethers and entertaining. 'The house has been a gathering place for family and friends, hosting dinner parties, celebrating milestones, including university graduation dinners and a recent wedding,' he says. With rear lane access, the property also features a private courtyard, low-maintenance gardens and a separate studio at the rear, providing an additional space for work or accommodation. But it is perhaps the location, in one of Melbourne's most sought-after inner-city pockets, on the quiet tree-lined O'Grady St, that has been the highlight for the vendor and his growing family. 'One of the best aspects of living in Carlton North is the sense of community and the local parklands,' he says. 'The local cafes offer a perfect spot to unwind, and with an 8-month-old baby girl meant the parklands nearby are a perfect spot to hang out,' he says. The property is situated in a convenient location, zoned to Carlton North Primary School and within walking distance to a whole host of amenities, including public transport, RMIT, and Lygon Street. 'Carlton North is a vibrant suburb with proximity to Melbourne Uni and the hospital district,' says the vendor. 'It meant I could commute easily to Royal Melbourne and St Vincent's hospitals for work. Rathdowne Street's trendy coffee shops and cafes were where I spent most Saturday mornings.'
Skift
22-06-2025
- Business
- Skift
Elite Chefs. Real Talk. Luxury Hotels Are Bringing Back the Dinner Party
Luxury hotels are using dinner parties to build loyalty among high-spending guests. The ROI looks a little ugly at first, but they're a long-term bet. Luxury hotels are reviving an old-fashioned strategy to build loyalty among high-spending guests: elaborate communal dinners hosted by elite chefs. These dinners had largely disappeared as hotels raced to offer flashier or more extravagant amenities, said Oliver Corrin, creative director of strategy and branding for EDG Hospitality Design and Branding. Now they're back as travelers seek connection post-pandemic. You don't just walk away thinking, "That was delicious," Corrin said. 'Maybe you walk away with your whole mind opened up to a new perspective.' Brand Building, One Meal at a Time Rosewood Hotels & Resorts began its communal dinners in 2014 at Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya and now hosts these meals at its Hawaii location and in Montecito, California. The dinners cost about $250 per person and feature local cuisine. Guests eat dinner with some of the staff, inc
Washington Post
02-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Nervous about using the bathroom at work? A gastroenterologist shares advice.
I'm a second-generation gastroenterologist. In my world, no bathroom topic is off-limits. Growing up, my father, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, spoke so excitedly to me about the awe-inspiring ways our guts work. I always knew there was no more thrilling a career out there for me (yes, the two of us are a delightful pair at dinner parties).
