Who loves a birthday party? What about
one you don’t have to take a present to, and instead get presents yourself for celebrating
someone else birthday?!.. I know I am not the only one. Everyone get your party hats and dancing shoes
on, not forgetting about the party poppers… Oh and bring an empty belly.
Because
Because
The Soda Factory Turns 1!
1st Birthday Party Weekend – 21st & 22nd February
Hey sweetheart, where did that year go… still ‘member
that night. It was a swingin’ new joint… ‘member we shared a damn good hot dog,
we danced… We shared a raspberry float… Whaddaya say sweetheart, fancy a
dance?
In
February last year, Sydney met its new favourite hidden bar. And behind a retro
coke machine in Surry Hills, there she was, The Soda Factory. She’s been giving
Sydneysiders in the know some darn good nights out for a whole year now. Happy
Birthday darlin’.
As
well as serving up their now-legendary gourmet Hotdogs, the team at The Soda
Factory clearly also know how to turn out a good party once the lights go down
- having hosted after-parties and surprise shows from the likes of Jason Mraz,
Bloc Party, The Rubens, DJ Jazzy Jeff & Grandmaster Flash.
To mark
an amazing first year, there will be a whole weekend of festivities on Friday
and Saturday night, the 21st & 22nd Feb. It’ll be all the usual
elements that make up an evening at The Soda Factory - delicious munchables
served alongside killer cocktails & entertainment, but on this fabulous
weekend there’s also a bit more in store.
If
that doesn’t float your boat then I am sure knowing that DJ Grandmaster
Flash - one of hip-hop's first and most ground-breaking turntablists –will be
jetting down all the way from New York City especially for Soda’s Saturday
night party (Feb 22nd). “It was an amazing night when Grandmaster
Flash performed with us last year, it’s rare for him to perform in such an
intimate space, which meant that the atmosphere was electric - it seems only
fitting to have him back for the 1st Birthday weekend” said bar owner Graham
Cordery.
And
that is where your dancing shoes come into play, because if your caught
standing there like concrete feet when DJ Grandmaster Flash is playing there is
something wrong with you..
As
they blow out the candles, The Soda Factory will also unveil a couple of
additions to their successful formula….
Following
the huge success of their hotdog menu, co-owner and Executive Chef Michael
Chase will launch a full diner menu from Monday 17th February, 2014. The lit-up
vintage American diner sign now hanging by the bar’s new diner section won’t
let you forget it. Long tables have been fitted, accommodating larger groups to
enjoy the expanded menu. With the full diner menu being available 5pm-10pm
daily, & a late-night menu operating 10pm-late… Shall we talk food already?
You
thought their dogs were dreamy, get a load of this menu folks… Cheeseburger
Spring Rolls, Mac and Cheese Spring Rolls, Kick Ass Hot Buffalo Chicken Wings
(with a blue cheese dipping sauce!), Texas BBQ Bite Size Pork Ribs… and we’re
just talkin’ starters and share snacks. As you wipe the drool off your
chin, try to listen to these mains… Pulled Pork Burger with Slaw, Fried Chicken
& Waffles with Maple Syrup, Long Island Fish and Chips, The Big Luck Veggie
Burger & Doctor Claw’s Lobster Roll. There’s a selection of salads and
sides on offer, or for those with a sweet tooth - try a range of alcoholic
thickshakes or Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. Of course The Soda Factory’s famous
dogs such as the Johnny Drama and Fats Domino are also here to stay!
Michael
Chase commented “After the enormous popularity of our Gourmet Hotdogs, we
wanted to truly bring an authentic taste of Americana to Surry Hills, with our
take on the diner classics - along with some special Soda surprises like the
Cheeseburger spring rolls & Popcorn Shrimp.”
To get a special taste test
of some of these new dishes, pop down for Friday night’s party (Feb 21st) where bite-sized
portions will be served up from 5-8pm, compliments of The Soda Factory, plus a
free welcome drink on arrival from 5-7pm.
Graham
Cordery summed up the year “We’ve been absolutely blown away by the success of
The Soda Factory in the first year, and we’re looking forward expanding the
concept this year and keep things interesting by launching our new full dinner
menu and diner section of the bar. In true Soda Factory style there’ll
also be some special guests dropping in over the next few months for intimate
late-night performances – and you’ll never pay a cover charge”.
THE SODA FACTORY’S 1st BIRTHDAY EVENTS:
· Friday 21st February – Complimentary welcome
drink on arrival from 5-7pm, new menu taster dishes complimentary from 5-8pm,
Live performance from The Syphons + guest DJs
· Saturday 22nd February – DJ Grandmaster Flash
(USA)
(Both 5pm – very late, entry is always FREE)
I'm not a Sydney-sider myself, but if I lived in Sydney I know where I would be.. Just sayin'
