Have you ever wanted to know how to judge an opal’s quality?  In part two of Giulians’ opal discovery, lets take a look at the different qualities that make a great opal. In a previous post, I hinted that there are many factors that go into determining a quality natural Australian opal.  However, it is important […]

Visiting Sydney soon?  A little over a month ago the Good Food Guide announced it’s list of hatted restaurants for 2019, so if food is your thing, read on! The Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat’s are Australia’s equivalent to Michelin Stars and have been awarded since 1982.   Taste, ingredients, presentation, technique, value, and consistency are […]

Giulians 2nd Meet the Brewer and Putt for Cash evening was a great success! Congratulations to Allan Alvarez – the winning putt of the evening! Thank you to all who attended and for those of you who couldn’t make it- here are some of the highlights.     The Brewer So what happens when 2 American-born lacrosse […]

Visiting Sydney soon?  You may have already researched where to eat during your stay, but sometimes a brilliant wine list can help make the decision easier! The Annual Wine List of the Year Awards, held last month, is the Oscars for restaurant owners and sommelier’s wine lists as they learn how their carefully constructed list stack […]

Giulians inaugural Meet the Brewer and Putt for Cash evening. Everyone’s heard of food and wine pairings  – even food and beer pairings, but beer and fine jewellery may not seem such an obvious match! Most of you know what we do, and how well we do it, so Gary’s idea for this bi-monthly event is […]

Ever wondered what Gary gets up to on his days off?  Golf, gardening and… this! Last year Gary was tasked with making a commemorative plaque for a friend’s retirement.  Using some specimen grade ‘boulders’, Gary got on the power tools in his front yard.  His youngest son Liam, who is a keen photographer, captured some […]

Gary Coffey was honoured to attend the Les Clefs d’Or Golf day which was held at The Coast Golf Club, in Sydney’s Little Bay.   It was a stunner of a day full of blue skies, a dramatic coastline and sunshine. Gary is an long-time supporter and Honorary Member of Les Clefs d’Or Australia, whose ethos […]